Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liebknecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liebknecht pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Liebknecht counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Liebknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a shoulder strike.
Liebknecht controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liebknecht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T1#
Liebknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Liebknecht scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Thompson has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Still in the clinch, Liebknecht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thompson.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liebknecht lands a shoulder strike.
Liebknecht lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Liebknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liebknecht walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Liebknecht there.
A jab from Thompson misses.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Liebknecht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liebknecht manages to avoid it.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Liebknecht counters with a stiff right hand.
Liebknecht scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Liebknecht connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Liebknecht is just out of range.#CL#
Liebknecht clinches up against the cage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Liebknecht scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liebknecht to keep the fight standing.
Liebknecht lands a body punch.
Liebknecht taking a breather.
Thompson jumps guard but Liebknecht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht won't allow it.
Liebknecht has Thompson pressed against the cage.
A short right from Liebknecht on the inside.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Liebknecht just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside.
Liebknecht pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Liebknecht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liebknecht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands with a short shot to the head.
Liebknecht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liebknecht'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.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Liebknecht.
Nice body punch from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Liebknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liebknecht moves away.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Karl Liebknecht is winning the standup battle so far.
Liebknecht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liebknecht slips under a jab.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Liebknecht ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson throws a hook but Liebknecht blocks it.#T1#
Liebknecht thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Liebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Liebknecht lands with a cross.
Liebknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liebknecht throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liebknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Liebknecht to counter with a crisp jab.
Liebknecht lands a body shot.
Liebknecht throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
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!
Thompson throws a hook but Liebknecht blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Liebknecht. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liebknecht.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Liebknecht slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook. Liebknecht ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Liebknecht moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Liebknecht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head.
Karl Liebknecht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Liebknecht. #T3#
Liebknecht lands a right hand.
Liebknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liebknecht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liebknecht taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a knee to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Liebknecht lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liebknecht lands with a short shot to the head.
Liebknecht works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Liebknecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Liebknecht manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liebknecht lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Liebknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht with a knee to the head.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Matt Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liebknecht smiles and moves away. #CL#
Liebknecht instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht won't allow it.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thompson.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Liebknecht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Liebknecht lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liebknecht connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liebknecht with a nice cross.#CL#
Liebknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson jumps guard but Liebknecht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Liebknecht.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liebknecht creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thompson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thompson drops to his knees and Liebknecht pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Liebknecht!
After winning the bout, Karl Liebknecht thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SyFi 69
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Davis blocks a head kick by Padilla.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Padilla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Padilla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Padilla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis tries to clinch but Padilla moves out of range.
Padilla tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range.
Padilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Padilla moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Padilla clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Davis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Padilla on the inside.
Davis avoiding damage as Padilla throws knees to the body.
Padilla misses with a body punch.
Padilla takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Davis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Padilla blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Padilla avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
Padilla lands an elbow inside that Davis shrugs off.
Padilla is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davis looks winded!
Padilla avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
Davis misses with a knee strike.
Padilla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davis throws an elbow but it misses.
Davis throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Padilla.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Padilla is blocking nicely.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Davis has been cut.
Padilla lands a damaging elbow.
Padilla lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Padilla misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padilla lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards. #ROC#
Davis is rocked!
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Padilla is blocking nicely.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Padilla finish him?
Padilla trying to land knees to the body.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Padilla blocks an elbow strike from Davis.
Padilla misses with an elbow strike.
Padilla lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Padilla blocks it.
Padilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Padilla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Padilla lands a nice elbow.
Davis misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Davis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Padilla's brow.
Padilla tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Padilla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Padilla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davis with a knee to the head.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Padilla is blocking nicely.
Padilla blocks an elbow strike.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Padilla - that landed with a thud.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
Padilla throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Padilla on the inside.
Padilla lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Padilla pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Padilla presses Davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padilla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis prevents a body shot from Padilla.
Padilla tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Padilla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
Padilla dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
Davis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Padilla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis throws an elbow but it misses.
Padilla throws an elbow that misses.
Padilla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Padilla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Padilla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Padilla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davis or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davis.
Padilla unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Padilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Padilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Padilla gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Padilla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Padilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Padilla crunches a lovely knee into Davis's ribcage.
Padilla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Padilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Padilla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Padilla using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Padilla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Padilla.
Padilla tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Padilla can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Padilla can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Padilla tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Padilla unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Padilla lands with a short shot to the head.
Padilla tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Padilla back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Padilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Padilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Davis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Padilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Padilla scores with a body shot.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Padilla pushes him off.
Padilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Padilla connects with a solid leg kick.
Padilla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Padilla closes the distance and clinches.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Padilla is blocking nicely.
Padilla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Padilla takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla lands a body punch.
Padilla can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis throws an elbow but it misses.
Padilla takes an elbow to the temple.
Padilla gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Padilla putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Padilla. #T1#
Padilla connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davis's face.
A knee to the head by Padilla.
Padilla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Padilla is blocking nicely.
Padilla lands a right hand.
Padilla misses with a body punch.
Padilla lands a good knee to the midsection. Davis won't want to take too many of those.
Padilla working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Padilla.
Padilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Padilla fails to land.
Padilla misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Padilla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Padilla lands with a left to the head.
Padilla tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padilla unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Padilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Padilla lands a nice uppercut.
Davis avoiding damage as Padilla throws knees to the body.
Padilla tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Padilla scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head. #T2#
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Padilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Padilla.
Padilla trying to control the position but instead, Davis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Padilla into the cage.
Padilla unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Padilla - that landed with a thud.
Davis looking to throw knees to the head but Padilla is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Padilla.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Padilla misses with the head strike.
Padilla stalling against the cage.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Padilla scores a nice knee to the body.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Padilla tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Padilla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Padilla lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Padilla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Padilla creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Davis with a big uppercut! Davis tries to clinch up but Padilla pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Davis to the mat! Davis covers up and Padilla unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antonio Padilla!
Antonio Padilla decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SyFi 69
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Gustav misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Kankunnen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Gustav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustav gets back to full guard.
Kankunnen content to stall in guard here.
Kankunnen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kankunnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kankunnen has managed to get both his arms back between Gustav's legs - danger averted.
Gustav looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gustav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kankunnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kankunnen scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustav might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kankunnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kankunnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gustav has his foot on Kankunnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kankunnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kankunnen cracks Gustav with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Gustav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kankunnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustav can't keep his opponent in guard - Kankunnen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kankunnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kankunnen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gustav regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gustav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kankunnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustav keeping full guard, as Kankunnen tries to pass. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gustav looking for subs off his back but Kankunnen has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Kankunnen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Gustav actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gustav actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kankunnen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustav manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kankunnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Kankunnen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gustav has his foot on Kankunnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kankunnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kankunnen wants to pass the guard but Gustav is keeping the position.
Kankunnen wants to stand but Gustav is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gustav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kankunnen controls the pace.#SUB#
Gustav has his feet on Kankunnen's thighs here. He's pushed Kankunnen 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! Kankunnen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isbrand Gustav!
Isbrand Gustav took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: IXF 31
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Sands Jr circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Sands Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sands Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Sands Jr works his way into side control.
Sands Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Escobar to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Sands Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sands Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Escobar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sands Jr on the ground.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Sands Jr is dominant here and he's now got Escobar's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar is trying to get back to his feet but Sands Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Escobar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Escobar takes a big shot to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Escobar has been cut.
Sands Jr lands with a hammerfist to the side of Escobar's head.
Sands Jr connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Escobar to escape the position. #ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Sands Jr lands strikes from the back and Escobar isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Sands Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bobby Sands Jr made sure he mentioned JD's Island Shack, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Torcida 29 - Payne Vs Knuckles
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Thompson jabs Snowdon right on the nose. Snowdon blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Snowdon clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Snowdon won't allow it.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snowdon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snowdon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Snowdon breaks the clinch.
Snowdon scores with a punch to the head.
Snowdon scores with a jab to the head.
Snowdon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snowdon.
Snowdon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Snowdon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snowdon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snowdon.
Snowdon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Snowdon throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson digs a good hook to Snowdon's body. #T1#
A slow jab from Snowdon misses its intended target. #CL2#
Snowdon instigates a clinch.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snowdon.
Snowdon lands a left hand.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snowdon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike.
Snowdon scores with a hook to the body.
Snowdon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snowdon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Snowdon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snowdon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snowdon lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.
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!
Snowdon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
A short right from Snowdon on the inside. #T2#
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snowdon smiles and moves away.
Snowdon lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Snowdon does no damage.
Snowdon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson takes a swing at Snowdon's ribcage but misses.
Snowdon swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Snowdon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Snowdon.
Snowdon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snowdon scores with a push kick.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snowdon.#T3#
Snowdon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snowdon moves away.
Thompson slips a jab from Snowdon.
Snowdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snowdon to score with a decent uppercut.
Snowdon lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Snowdon throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Snowdon manages to avoid it.
Snowdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Snowdon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
The fighters circling - Snowdon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snowdon.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snowdon. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snowdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.#T4#
A jab from Snowdon misses.
Snowdon lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snowdon slips a straight right by Thompson.
Snowdon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Snowdon.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Thompson and Snowdon goes tumbling to the canvas! Thompson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Snowdon is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like William Snowdon has been cut.
Snowdon is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowdon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
Snowdon tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Snowdon defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Snowdon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Snowdon misses with a left hand
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snowdon jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snowdon looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming. #CL2#
Snowdon darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Snowdon lands with a left to the head.
Snowdon scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Snowdon.
Snowdon stalling.
Thompson jumps guard but Snowdon stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snowdon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snowdon scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snowdon lands with a left to the head.
Snowdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snowdon pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snowdon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Snowdon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Snowdon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Snowdon.
Snowdon stalling against the cage. #T1#
Thompson tries to pull guard but Snowdon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snowdon lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snowdon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snowdon.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snowdon to keep the fight standing.
Snowdon scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
A short right from Snowdon.
Snowdon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snowdon digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snowdon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snowdon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Snowdon lands with a short shot to the head.
Snowdon lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Snowdon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snowdon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snowdon lands a right hand.
Snowdon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snowdon slowing the pace effectively.
Snowdon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Snowdon.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Snowdon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.
The referee calls for Snowdon to work.
Snowdon lands with a light punch inside.
Snowdon lands with a short shot to the head.
Snowdon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Snowdon.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snowdon smiles and moves away.
Snowdon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Snowdon has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Snowdon slowing the pace effectively.
Snowdon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snowdon controlling the action here for a moment.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snowdon lands a body shot.
Snowdon lands a nice uppercut.
Snowdon presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snowdon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Snowdon as the two fighters clinch.
Snowdon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Snowdon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snowdon to keep the fight standing.
Snowdon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Snowdon.
Snowdon scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Snowdon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Nice body punch from Snowdon. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.
Snowdon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snowdon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Snowdon lands with a right to the head.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snowdon to keep the fight standing.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Snowdon won't allow it.
William Snowdon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Snowdon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snowdon scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Snowdon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Snowdon on the inside.
Snowdon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snowdon lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snowdon smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snowdon lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Snowdon misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Snowdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Snowdon ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Snowdon stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snowdon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Snowdon lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
Snowdon with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snowdon.
Snowdon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a body punch but Snowdon moves out of range.
Snowdon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Snowdon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snowdon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snowdon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Snowdon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snowdon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snowdon lands a right hook to the body.
Snowdon connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Snowdon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Snowdon misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Snowdon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snowdon just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snowdon.
Snowdon catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snowdon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Snowdon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snowdon 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 Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snowdon throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
William Snowdon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Snowdon moves into the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Snowdon stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Snowdon.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snowdon lands an uppercut.
Snowdon gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snowdon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snowdon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snowdon.
Thompson jumps guard but Snowdon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Snowdon. #TD#
Thompson successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snowdon pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snowdon moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Snowdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snowdon takes Thompson's back. #SUB2#
Snowdon looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Thompson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Snowdon!
William Snowdon is the new welterweight champion!

Event: IXF 25
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Son drives through with a takedown into Escobar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Son landing some decent shots from guard.
Escobar wants to stand but Son is controlling the position.
Son postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Son is controlling him.
Son has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Son scoring with some ground and pound.
Escobar wants to stand up but Son is controlling him.
Son forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Son in particular looking to stall.
Son scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Son scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Son lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Son controlling the pace.
My spies in Island Safe Space inform me that Son has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Son looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!#SUB2#
Son is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Oh Escobar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Son lands a big elbow - Escobar is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Son!

Event: WeInSyd 8
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Wolf forces Gustav back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Gustav has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustav swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Wolf lands a takedown into guard.
Wolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wolf stands and throws Gustav's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Wolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wolf has hold of Gustav's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gustav seems comfortable defending it but Wolf has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gustav is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gustav is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wolf couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julius Wolf!
Julius Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 38
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Akira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Akira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Akira.
Akira's corner calls for a 1-2. Akira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akira misses with a looping right.
Akira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Akira pushes him off.
Akira swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis tries to counter by clinching up but Akira breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Akira misses its intended target.
Akira scores with a jab.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akira throws a solid leg kick but Davis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akira.
Akira scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Akira. #CL#
Davis darts in and clinches Akira up against the cage.#T1#
Davis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akira's defenses.
Davis keeps control of Akira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Akira wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Akira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis walks into a left hand.
Akira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!#CL#
Davis gets a clinch.
Akira is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
Akira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akira avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
Akira blocks the elbow strike.
Akira can't break the clinch.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Akira blocks it.
Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akira wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Akira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Akira breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akira jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akira throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis moves out of range as Akira strikes.
Akira connects with a nice looking jab.
Akira tries to score with a low kick but Davis moves his leg out of the way.
Akira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Akira sends Davis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Akira is motioning to the referee to let Davis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Davis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Davis has been cut.
Akira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akira lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Davis up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Akira from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Davis's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hokuto Akira!
During a confident post fight interview, Hokuto Akira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF 19
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
Escobar clinches up with House and pushes him back against the cage.
House digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from House - that landed with a thud.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
Escobar lands an uppercut.#BC2#
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
House moves into the clinch successfully.
House lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of House backwards.
Escobar pushes House back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
House breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
House lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Escobar has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from House.
House swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range. #CL2#
House has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
House tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Escobar lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar prevents a body shot from House.
House lands a left hand.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of House's head.
A short right from House on the inside.
A short right from House.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Escobar misses with some punches.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar blocks a body shot from House.
A quick uppercut on the inside from House.
House lands with a short shot to the head.
House tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
House can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
House lands a body punch. #T2#
House can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar prevents a body shot from House.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar prevents a body shot from House.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
House tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
House misses with a punch to the body.
House working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar blocks a body shot from House.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
House tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House is working Escobar over against the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House lands a shoulder strike.
House misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
House tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank. #BC2#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
House throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but House swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
House blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
House lands a nice shot to the body.
House lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
House struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar prevents a body shot from House.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
House presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
House tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
House struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
House tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing House back against the cage.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
House lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
House is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Greg House will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Escobar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
House misses with a straight left.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from House.
House swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! House has knocked Escobar down with a huge combo! House steps away and waves a wobbly Escobar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar tries to clinch but House moves out of range.
House scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Escobar gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! House points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Escobar wakes up just in time to hear House thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg House!

Event: WeInSyd 7
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Putsok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putsok moves into full mount!
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Henderson regains half guard.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Putsok.
Putsok is taking a breather. Henderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Putsok not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putsok trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Putsok jumps into side control!#T1#
Henderson tries to buck Putsok off but Putsok is having none of it.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Putsok just content to control the position.
Henderson tries to bench press Putsok off him but Putsok keeps the position.
Putsok trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
Henderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Putsok isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putsok controlling from mount.
Henderson is controlling an arm, preventing Putsok from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Putsok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Putsok controlling the position easily from mount.
Henderson is trying to reverse the position but instead Putsok has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Henderson is really stuck here. #SUB#
Putsok is cranking Henderson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Henderson! He's tightened the choke and Henderson is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nilo Putsok!

Event: Torcida 20 -Thompson Vs Stanky
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Stanky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Stanky.
Stanky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanky.
Stanky lands a right hand.
Stanky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stanky lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanky pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky lands a right hand.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Stanky won't allow it.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanky lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Thompson jumps guard but Stanky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stanky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanky smiles and moves away.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanky.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanky moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanky slips under a jab from Thompson.#CL2#
Stanky moves into the clinch.#T1#
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanky smiles and moves away.
Stanky lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Thompson has been cut.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franky Stanky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson stalks Stanky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanky's face. Stanky staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Stanky has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Thompson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thompson jumps guard but Stanky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stanky lands a right hand.
Stanky digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stanky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Stanky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stanky walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Stanky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Stanky won't allow it.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Stanky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not. #T2#
Stanky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stanky to keep the fight standing.
Stanky presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Stanky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Stanky scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanky.
Stanky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanky lands a left hand.
Thompson jumps guard but Stanky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stanky is working Thompson over against the cage.
Stanky gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanky lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Stanky.
A nice left hand lands by Stanky.
Stanky's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stanky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stanky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanky smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Stanky instigates a clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanky.
Stanky lands a left hand.
Stanky is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stanky gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
A short right from Stanky.
Stanky pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stanky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanky lands a right hand.
Stanky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stanky lands a body punch.
Stanky lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanky presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stanky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stanky lands a right hand.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanky smiles and moves away. #T4##CL2#
Stanky instigates a clinch.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Stanky lands a nice uppercut.
Stanky lands with a light punch inside.
Stanky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stanky lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stanky.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Stanky won't allow it.
Stanky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stanky scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanky.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanky.
Stanky lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson jumps guard but Stanky stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stanky scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Stanky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Stanky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Stanky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Stanky. Stanky maintains the clinch. #TD#
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Stanky wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Stanky with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Stanky pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Stanky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Thompson has his foot on Stanky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stanky works his way back into a safe position though.
Stanky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stanky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanky wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position. #SUB#
Stanky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stanky has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Stanky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stanky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stanky wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Stanky is stalling in the full guard.
Stanky tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Stanky pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Stanky is sitting in close to Thompson's body. Thompson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Stanky is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Stanky is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thompson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Thompson!
Matt Thompson retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Matt Thompson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SyFi 29
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Gustav.
A cross from Jimenez lands.
Gustav walks into a left hand.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustav stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jimenez wants to clinch up but Gustav keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez works over Gustav's head and body with a nice combination.
Gustav misses with an uppercut. Jimenez saw that one coming.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Gustav.
Gustav throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez defending well as Gustav loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Gustav misses.
Jimenez throws a counter combo.
Jimenez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gustav momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustav catches Jimenez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Gustav avoids nicely.
Gustav looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Gustav keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustav swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustav misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jimenez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Gustav is rocked!
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Gustav is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustav throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Gustav ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustav also avoids with ease.
Gustav seems to have got his legs back now.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustav.
Gustav throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Gustav misses with a straight right.
Gustav misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustav throws an off balance right hand
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez tries to bum rush Gustav with a series of wild strikes but Gustav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Jimenez drops his shoulder and cracks Gustav with a huge uppercut! Gustav goes down! Can Jimenez finish him?
Gustav keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Gustav working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily. #SUB#
Gustav working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily. #SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gustav working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jimenez has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Gustav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jimenez pulls his head out easily.
Jimenez passes to full mount!
Gustav can't escape the position. #T3#
Jimenez punching from mount but Gustav doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gustav is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jimenez looking to finish with strikes here!
Jimenez prevents Gustav from getting the reversal.
Jimenez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gustav?
Gustav is squirming around, avoiding Jimenez's attempts to control the action.
Jimenez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jimenez looking to finish with strikes here!
Jimenez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustav is looking to get to half guard.
Jimenez throws some wild stikes that Gustav manages to avoid easily.
Gustav avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jimenez. #T4#
Jimenez punching from mount but Gustav doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gustav is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Jimenez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jimenez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Gustav is squirming around nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustav can't escape the position.
Jimenez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustav is looking to escape.
Gustav is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jimenez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Javier Jimenez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Gustav off the cage and back into range.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jimenez lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Bruno Javier Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Gustav.
Gustav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Gustav throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Jimenez counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Gustav!
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!
Jimenez is taking a breather. Gustav says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Gustav actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jimenez is trying to control. Gustav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Jimenez stalling.
Gustav wants to get back to full guard.
Gustav is refusing to be controlled, as Jimenez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jimenez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gustav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jimenez tries to pass to full mount but Gustav defends it. #SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.#SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Jimenez connects with a nice short shot to Gustav's temple. #SUB#
Gustav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jimenez pulls his head out easily.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustav tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.
Jimenez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gustav actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gustav looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Jimenez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimenez wants to control but Gustav is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gustav actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jimenez throwing shots but Gustav is blocking nicely.
Jimenez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustav defending well though.
Jimenez is pressing down on Gustav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustav is holding on for now.
Gustav wants to get back to full guard but Jimenez has mounted him!
Gustav is trying desperately to improve position.
Jimenez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gustav?
Gustav manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jimenez is trying to control. Gustav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Gustav is defending well. #SUB#
Gustav actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jimenez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustav sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustav is in trouble now - Jimenez has advanced to mount!
Gustav really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Jimenez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gustav is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Javier Jimenez!
An out of breath Bruno Javier Jimenez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF 12
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foley throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar tries to clinch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Escobar has been cut.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Foley lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Escobar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar moves to clinch but Foley breaks away
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar walks straight into a right hand from Foley - that's dropped him! Foley jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Escobar from any more punishment! Escobar complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Axel Foley!
A very excited looking Axel Foley rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SyFi 27
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Davis clinches up with Lao and pushes him back against the cage.
Lao is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davis lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Karnak Lao has been cut.
Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Davis lands a knee to the head.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
Davis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lao's defenses.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lao's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Davis.
Davis lands a nice elbow.
Lao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Lao is rocked!#CUT2#
Karnak Lao's cut is getting worse.
Davis lands an elbow just above Lao 's eye.
Oh Lao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Lao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Lao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lao takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Karnak Lao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davis pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Lao! Davis unloads with more strikes and Lao sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Davis!
Chris Davis gave a mention to Phantom Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SyFi 23
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Kankunnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kankunnen is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kankunnen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kankunnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kankunnen 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.
Ground and pound from Kankunnen. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kankunnen seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Kankunnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kankunnen jumps into side control!#T2#
Kankunnen controls the position.
Kankunnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kankunnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Kankunnen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Henderson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kankunnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kankunnen tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
Henderson tries to roll over but Kankunnen keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Kankunnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Henderson looks winded!#T4#
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kankunnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kankunnen is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kankunnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tori Kankunnen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Henderson dives in and grabs Kankunnen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kankunnen pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Conor Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Kankunnen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kankunnen defends well.#SUB2#
Kankunnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kankunnen has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Kankunnen trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kankunnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kankunnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kankunnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kankunnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kankunnen defends well.#SUB2#
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Kankunnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kankunnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kankunnen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Henderson has his foot on Kankunnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kankunnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kankunnen wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.#T2#
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Kankunnen from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen is really struggling to control Henderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Kankunnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kankunnen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kankunnen defends well.
Kankunnen wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Kankunnen pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a triangle here but Kankunnen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henderson regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Kankunnen there. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kankunnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kankunnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kankunnen is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Kankunnen content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kankunnen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Kankunnen working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kankunnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for subs from the bottom but Kankunnen mounts him!
Kankunnen looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tori Kankunnen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kankunnen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Henderson is still in real trouble! Can Kankunnen finish him?
Kankunnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Henderson working for a triangle but Kankunnen defends it easily.
Henderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kankunnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson is in close to Kankunnen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kankunnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kankunnen tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kankunnen has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Kankunnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kankunnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson distracts Kankunnen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kankunnen looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Tori Kankunnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Kankunnen seems keen to control Henderson's posture.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Kankunnen.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kankunnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kankunnen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kankunnen has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Kankunnen's brow. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kankunnen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kankunnen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kankunnen! #REVR#
Henderson is looking to regain half guard here but Kankunnen keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kankunnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kankunnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kankunnen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kankunnen takes a little break here. Henderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henderson looking for a sweep but Kankunnen has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Kankunnen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kankunnen controlling the pace for now.
Kankunnen trying to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Tori Kankunnen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kankunnen pulls his head out easily.
Conor Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.

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 Tori Kankunnen.
Well Kankunnen 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tori Kankunnen!

Event: Torcida 14 -Woodsen Vs Dormier
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.#CL#
Jackson forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Kelvin Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thompson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson fails to pull guard. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson looks winded!
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson. #T3#
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson 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. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thompson is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson slips under a jab.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Thompson slips a straight right by Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.#CL#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
A short right from Jackson. #TD2#
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Jackson is sitting in close to Thompson's body. Thompson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jackson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jackson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thompson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Thompson!
Matt Thompson is the new welterweight champion!
Matt Thompson 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: IXF 8
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
McQueen throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
McQueen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
A jab from McQueen does it's job there.
McQueen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McQueen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQueen struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
McQueen blocking some punches.
McQueen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
McQueen blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
McQueen lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQueen misses with a body punch.
Escobar working aggressively here.
McQueen blocking some punches.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar lands a left hand. #T1#
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
McQueen blocking some punches.
Escobar prevents a body shot from McQueen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
McQueen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McQueen blocking some punches.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but McQueen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar prevents McQueen from breaking the clinch.#T2#
McQueen blocking some punches.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by McQueen.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
McQueen scores with a shoulder strike.
McQueen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQueen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
McQueen wants to break free but Escobar has control.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by McQueen.
McQueen working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQueen.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
McQueen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McQueen working aggressively here.
Escobar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McQueen's efforts to push away.
McQueen lands with a left to the head. #T3#
McQueen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McQueen wants to break free but Escobar has control.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
A short left from McQueen.
McQueen is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQueen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQueen throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
McQueen tries to break free but Escobar pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from McQueen.
McQueen taking a breather.
McQueen misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
McQueen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQueen tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing McQueen back against the cage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
McQueen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
McQueen wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
McQueen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQueen backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McQueen is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
McQueen blocks an uppercut.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McQueen blocking some punches.
McQueen pressing his opponent against the cage.
McQueen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
McQueen is rocked!
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQueen is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQueen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQueen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQueen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQueen blocking some punches.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by McQueen.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by McQueen.
McQueen scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQueen has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McQueen gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
McQueen tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that McQueen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQueen.
McQueen throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by McQueen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
McQueen blocking some punches.
McQueen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
McQueen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
McQueen has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
McQueen throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQueen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McQueen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar keeps control of McQueen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
McQueen blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by McQueen.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
McQueen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar blocks a body shot from McQueen.
McQueen is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Michael Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
McQueen blocking some punches.
McQueen trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed McQueen into the cage.
Escobar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McQueen to his knees! Escobar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Escobar!

Event: SyFi 19
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Gustav throws a series of punches but Mace moves out of range.
Gustav connects with a crisp jab.
Gustav misses with a hook.
Mace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mace misses with a hook.
Mace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustav throwing a counter right hand but Mace manages to avoid it.
Mace throws a nice looking combination but Gustav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gustav lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustav defending well as Mace loads up on a big left hand.
Gustav throwing a counter right hand but Mace manages to avoid it.
Gustav on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustav ducks under a wild hook from Mace.
Mace misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustav scores with a jab to the head.
Gustav misses with a wild combination.
Mace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustav looks to land a left hand but Mace moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Mace scores with a jab. Gustav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Gustav misses.
Gustav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mace.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gustav has knocked Mace down with a huge combo! Gustav steps away and waves a wobbly Mace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Jem Mace has been cut.
Mace moves out of range as Gustav strikes.
Gustav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Mace is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustav cracks Mace on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mace falls backwards against the cage. Gustav follows up with more strikes that drop Mace to his knees. Gustav keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mace! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isbrand Gustav!
After the big win, Isbrand Gustav made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Phantom Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IXF 4
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Bear is trying to drag Escobar to the mat but Escobar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bear looking for a takedown.
Escobar gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bear blocks an uppercut.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Bear circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Bear gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Bear looking for a takedown.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar misses with some punches. #T2#
Escobar lands a left hand.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Bear tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Escobar misses with some punches. #T3#
Bear can't get the takedown.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bear.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bear blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Bear with that takedown attempt.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bear's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escobar tries to clinch but Bear is having none of it.
Al Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Bear is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.#T1#
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bear is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escobar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bear has Escobar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escobar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
A short left from Escobar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escobar prevents it.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Bear is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar gets an underhook and turns Bear into the cage.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Bear.
Bear tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escobar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Escobar clinches.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bear.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Bear against the cage.
Michael Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear stalling.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Escobar.
Bear goes for a takedown attempt but Escobar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Escobar.
Bear takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Bear is rocked!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar as Bear tries to tie him up.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
A short left from Escobar.
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Bear can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Bear blocking some punches.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar lands a big right hand that drops Bear! The killer instinct kicks in and Escobar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Escobar!

Event: Torcida 7 - Irago Vs Martel
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson 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.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Thompson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antonio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Thompson slips under a jab.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Thompson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silva.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Silva clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a big right hand! Oh Silva is in trouble here! Thompson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Thompson!
In his post fight interview, Matt Thompson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SyFi 12
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones 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.#SUB#
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones 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. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#SUB#
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Jones trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones prevents Henderson from improving his position.#SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position. #SUB#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Henderson looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
Jones looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Henderson is trying to reverse the position but instead Jones has taken his back - oops!
Henderson turns into Jones and is now in his guard. #T4#
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Henderson has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well.
Jones looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Conor Henderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Henderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Jones wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it. #SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #SUB#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones controlling the action here. #SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pete Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.
Henderson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Jones trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
Jones throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones passes to full mount!
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Henderson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Henderson tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back!
Jones lands a shot to the head.
Jones controlling well, preventing Henderson from escaping the position.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Henderson fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is trying to stick to Henderson's back but Henderson is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Henderson.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to control the position.
Henderson distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Henderson is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Jones.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Jones!
A victorious Pete Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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