Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Annunziata vs Magomedsharipov
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Rowlands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Rowlands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rowlands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rowlands's guard. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rowlands defends it well.
Lynch wants to control but Rowlands is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lynch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lynch moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rowlands has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lynch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rowlands knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lynch has an Americana. Rowlands didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lynch is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lynch hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arturo Lynch!
Arturo Lynch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bad Boys at the Beach
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caugh as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Caugh. Caugh maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caugh. #KD2#
Caugh drops Thomas with a big knee straight up the middle! Thomas is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Terror Thomas has been cut.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caugh avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caugh avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Caugh up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Caugh drops Thomas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thomas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC2#
Caugh breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Caugh instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caugh. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Caugh gets a clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Caugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terror Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caugh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Caugh breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Caugh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Caugh breaks the clinch.
Caugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caugh scores with a punch to the head.
Minor Caugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Caugh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Caugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Caugh takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Caugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caugh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Caugh pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Caugh. #T2#
Caugh lands a body shot. #BC2#
Caugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Caugh clinches up against the cage.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Caugh is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Caugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caugh drops Thomas with a big left hand! Thomas is injured, injured bad! Caugh jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minor Caugh!
Minor Caugh made sure to mention his sponsor, Taps On The Island in his post fight interview.

Event: Vanderwiel vs Thomas
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Thomas dives in and grabs Vanderwiel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanderwiel pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Lee Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas tries to clinch but Vanderwiel moves out of range.
It looked like Vanderwiel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Vanderwiel gets a clinch.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vanderwiel misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderwiel throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanderwiel presses Thomas against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanderwiel misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Vanderwiel to keep the fight standing.
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanderwiel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Thomas.#T1#
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanderwiel.
Thomas looks winded!
Vanderwiel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanderwiel.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanderwiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas jumps guard but Vanderwiel turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Vanderwiel. #T2#
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Thomas has been cut.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
Vanderwiel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
Vanderwiel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanderwiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanderwiel is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanderwiel stalling against the ropes.
Vanderwiel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A hook to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Vanderwiel. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vanderwiel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanderwiel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Vanderwiel is working Thomas over against the ropes.
The referee calls for Vanderwiel to work.
Vanderwiel is struggling to control the position.
Vanderwiel gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vanderwiel avoiding damage.
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.#CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Vanderwiel has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas is working for takedown but Vanderwiel is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Vanderwiel closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the ropes.
Robert Vanderwiel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Vanderwiel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanderwiel cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel is working Thomas over against the ropes.
Vanderwiel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Vanderwiel throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanderwiel stalling in the clinch.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vanderwiel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vanderwiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomas's brow.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vanderwiel prevents it.
Vanderwiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanderwiel stalling.
Thomas jumps guard but Vanderwiel stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Thomas.
Vanderwiel just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Vanderwiel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Vanderwiel works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Vanderwiel lands with a left to the head.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanderwiel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanderwiel misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Vanderwiel scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanderwiel.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanderwiel lands a nice uppercut.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderwiel just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vanderwiel. #T3#
Vanderwiel lands a shot to the body.
Vanderwiel misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Vanderwiel gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the ropes.
Vanderwiel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thomas up against the ropes.
Thomas being controlled against the ropes.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vanderwiel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vanderwiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vanderwiel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Lee Thomas's cut even more.
Vanderwiel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses. #T4#
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Vanderwiel forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderwiel pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Vanderwiel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanderwiel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas blocks an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Vanderwiel is controlling the position.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Vanderwiel. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Robert Vanderwiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Vanderwiel closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas looking to stall.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanderwiel.
A hook to the body from Vanderwiel.
A body shot lands from Vanderwiel.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderwiel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Lee Thomas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Vanderwiel to work.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vanderwiel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Vanderwiel has him pressed against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel stalling.
Vanderwiel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vanderwiel is working Thomas over against the ropes.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.#T2#
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanderwiel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Vanderwiel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vanderwiel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanderwiel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thomas up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.#CL#
Vanderwiel moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Vanderwiel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
Vanderwiel slowing the pace effectively.
Vanderwiel has Thomas pushed against the ropes.
Vanderwiel gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vanderwiel just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.
Nice sprawl there from Vanderwiel as Thomas shoots in.
It looked like Vanderwiel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robert Vanderwiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Thomas.#CL#
Vanderwiel clinches up against the ropes.
Vanderwiel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
A short right from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off. #CUT#
Lee Thomas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vanderwiel stalling.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Vanderwiel!

Event: Vanderwiel vs Thomas
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1##CL#
Rowlands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Schwartzmuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schwartzmuller connects with a knee to the head.
Rowlands fails to pull guard.
Schwartzmuller misses with a punch to the body.
Schwartzmuller scores a nice knee to the body.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.
Schwartzmuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rowlands on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rowlands in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schwartzmuller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rowlands's defenses.
Schwartzmuller slowing the pace effectively.
Schwartzmuller misses with a knee to the head.
Schwartzmuller scores a nice knee to the body.
Schwartzmuller lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwartzmuller scores with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schwartzmuller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schwartzmuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schwartzmuller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Rowlands tries to work over Schwartzmuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schwartzmuller is looking to control Rowlands's arms but Rowlands gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schwartzmuller has his back to the ropes.
Schwartzmuller crunches a lovely knee into Rowlands's ribcage.
Schwartzmuller landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD2#
Schwartzmuller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rowlands regains guard.
Schwartzmuller postures up and lands a big shot to Rowlands's brow.
Rowlands will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Rowlands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schwartzmuller wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving.
Schwartzmuller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schwartzmuller working some strikes from top position.
Schwartzmuller trying to control but Rowlands is working from the bottom. #T2#
Schwartzmuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowlands has wrist control.
Schwartzmuller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rowlands looking to control.
Schwartzmuller throws an elbow that misses. Rowlands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schwartzmuller's guard. Nice move by Rowlands!#REVR#
Rowlands won't allow Schwartzmuller to sweep him here.
Schwartzmuller wants to stand and escape but Rowlands is having none of it.
Rowlands tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwartzmuller is retaining full guard.
Rowlands sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rowlands is standing up over Schwartzmuller. Schwartzmuller looks to escape but Rowlands dives into side control. #T3#
Rowlands scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rowlands happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Schwartzmuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rowlands is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schwartzmuller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schwartzmuller regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rowlands's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rowlands performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schwartzmuller manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Schwartzmuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rowlands. #TD#
Rowlands shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schwartzmuller is trying to defend but Rowlands finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rowlands wants to take a breather but Schwartzmuller is having none of it.
Rowlands is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartzmuller wants to get back to his feet.
Rowlands sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rowlands is looking to advance position but Schwartzmuller won't allow it. #T1#
Rowlands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rowlands controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Schwartzmuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rowlands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rowlands digs a good body shot into Schwartzmuller's ribs.#CL2#
Schwartzmuller moves into the clinch successfully.
Rowlands has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schwartzmuller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Schwartzmuller jumps into guard, dragging Rowlands to the mat.
Schwartzmuller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowlands.
Rowlands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwartzmuller is keeping the position for now.
Rowlands controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schwartzmuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowlands engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwartzmuller throws a head kick but Rowlands moves out of range. #CL2#
Schwartzmuller clinches with his opponent.
Rowlands is trying to drag Schwartzmuller to the mat but Schwartzmuller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Rowlands gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schwartzmuller regains guard.
Schwartzmuller is looking to stand back up but Rowlands counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Schwartzmuller. #T4##REVB#
Schwartzmuller wants to improve his position but Rowlands is controlling well.
Rowlands is thwarting Schwartzmuller's attempts to control the position.
Rowlands is taking a breather. Schwartzmuller 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.
Schwartzmuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rowlands in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Schwartzmuller tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rowlands!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Rowlands!

Event: Logan vs Batts
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Snow connects with a looping right hand.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Snow closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Snow.
Rowlands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rowlands goes for a takedown attempt but Snow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rowlands falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Snow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snow connects with a couple of short punches.
Snow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rowlands's head.
Rowlands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowlands is on top in guard. #REVB#
Snow is trying to keep Rowlands in close.
Rowlands pushing down on Snow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Snow wants to control but Rowlands is keeping busy.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.
Snow is trying to stand.
Snow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Snow wants to improve his position but Rowlands is controlling well. #SUB#
Snow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snow is trying to get back to full guard.
Snow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snow throws a couple of heel strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Snow connects with a nice short shot to Rowlands's temple.
Rowlands is not content to let Snow control the position.
Snow slips a nice elbow through Rowlands's hands, connecting with Rowlands's forehead.#ROC#
Rowlands is rocked!
Snow lands a big elbow - Rowlands 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 Snow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Snow!
A relieved looking Jon Snow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Challengers #1
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Bob misses with a combination
and Eholm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eholm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
Eholm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eholm wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob backing away here, and Eholm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Eholm throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Bob clinches up with Eholm and pushes him back against the cage.
Eholm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eholm.
Eholm lands a shoulder strike. #T1##BC#
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bob.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eholm counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Bob is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eholm finds Bob's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bob flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Eholm lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bob will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikael Eholm!
After winning the bout, Mikael Eholm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Beach, Please!
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reuhawk avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Reuhawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Marty Reuhawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reuhawk fails with the takedown.
Thomas tries to clinch but Reuhawk is having none of it.
Reuhawk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marty Reuhawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terror Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuhawk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reuhawk somewhat.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reuhawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Reuhawk fails to land the takedown.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reuhawk defends it well.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reuhawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Reuhawk avoids it well.
Reuhawk shoots in but no luck this time.
Reuhawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Reuhawk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reuhawk wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Reuhawk is controlling him
Thomas landing small, sideways elbows.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reuhawk in particular looking to stall.
Reuhawk trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Reuhawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Reuhawk is working hard here to advance position.
Reuhawk throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reuhawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Reuhawk persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Reuhawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reuhawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reuhawk leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reuhawk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Thomas counters with a head kick that drops Reuhawk to the mat! Reuhawk scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Reuhawk is rocked!#T3#
Reuhawk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reuhawk wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reuhawk is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Reuhawk avoids it.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Reuhawk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reuhawk tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reuhawk is breathing heavily.
Thomas keeps Reuhawk at a distance using the push kick.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Reuhawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Reuhawk scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reuhawk manages to avoid it.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reuhawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Reuhawk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reuhawk has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reuhawk misses with a looping left.
Reuhawk throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Reuhawk misses the target.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Reuhawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Reuhawk shows good takedown defense.
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!
Reuhawk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reuhawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terror Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reuhawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Reuhawk avoids it well.
Reuhawk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Reuhawk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Reuhawk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reuhawk lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Thomas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reuhawk throws a head kick that misses.
Reuhawk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThomas.
Reuhawk shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Reuhawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Reuhawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reuhawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Reuhawk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Reuhawk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Marty Reuhawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reuhawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Reuhawk is avoiding it.
Reuhawk dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Reuhawk's head and hops out.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas shoots and misses #CL#
and Reuhawk counters by clinching up.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reuhawk smiles and moves away.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Reuhawk counter with a right hand. #T2#
Reuhawk fails with the takedown.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reuhawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reuhawk is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Reuhawk circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reuhawk circles away.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Reuhawk's shoulder, as Reuhawk tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reuhawk is defended easily by Thomas.#T3#
Reuhawk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Reuhawk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reuhawk wants it to stay on the feet.
Reuhawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reuhawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Reuhawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reuhawk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reuhawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reuhawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reuhawk is defended easily by Thomas.#T4#
Thomas is looking to clinch but Reuhawk is avoiding it.
Reuhawk tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Reuhawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Reuhawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Reuhawk circles away.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Reuhawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reuhawk defends it well.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas throws a body punch but Reuhawk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terror Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reuhawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Reuhawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuhawk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Reuhawk ends up having to push Thomas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Reuhawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reuhawk.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Reuhawk sprawls well.#TD#
Reuhawk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reuhawk showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Thomas kicks off Reuhawk and gets to his feet.
Thomas leaves Reuhawk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Reuhawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Reuhawk's takedown attempt. #T2#
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Reuhawk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reuhawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Reuhawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomas's guard.#ES2#
Thomas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reuhawk presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reuhawk jabs at Thomas's body.#T3##CL#
Reuhawk has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Reuhawk slows down the pace here.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reuhawk prevents it. #TD#
Reuhawk decides to pull guard. #T4#
Reuhawk controlling the position.
Reuhawk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas is standing up over Reuhawk. Reuhawk looks to escape but Thomas dives into side control.
Reuhawk is not content to let Thomas control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terror Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terror Thomas!

Event: Funke vs Franca
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.#ES2#
Thomas pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Thomas kicks Sanchez off and gets to his feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Sanchez.
Jose Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Thomas.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
Thomas wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez moves into full guard. #T3##SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand back up.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Sanchez has been cut.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Jose Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Thomas.#T1#
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Thomas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sanchez is trying to keep an underhook but Thomas manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sanchez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to stall in half guard but Thomas is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Sanchez taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Thomas!

Event: Logan vs Cruz
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Batts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rowlands circles away.#CL2#
Batts darts in and clinches Rowlands up against the ropes.#TD2#
Batts drags the fight down to the ground.
Rowlands controlling from the top position.
Batts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rowlands wants to stand and escape but Batts is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batts wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving. #T1#
Rowlands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowlands is keeping the position for now.
Batts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rowlands trying to control the position.
Rowlands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rowlands controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Batts postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rowlands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Batts has Rowlands up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Rowlands manages to break the clinch.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Rowlands moves out of range easily.
Rowlands misses with a low kick.
Rowlands goes for a double leg but Batts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Batts continues to drive forward.
Rowlands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batts pinned against the ropes. Batts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batts unleashes a big counter combination but Rowlands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Batts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rowlandss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batts slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowlands, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowlands tries to clinch there but Batts circles away.
Batts dives in for a single leg takedown but Rowlands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Batts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Batts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rowlands moves in looking to clinch but Batts pushes him off.
Batts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rowlands takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Rowlands fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.
Batts checks a leg kick.
Batts lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Rowlands has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Batts.
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!
Batts tries to move into range but Rowlands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batts fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rowlands gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rowlands's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rowlands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batts circles away.
As Rowlands backs off Batts throws a huge counter combo but Rowlands manages to avoid it all.
Batts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rowlands as he avoids it easily.
Batts shoots in looking for a takedown but Rowlands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Rowlands was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rowlands moves out of range as Batts throws a body kick.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Batts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batts throws out a counter right but Rowlands avoids it with no problem.
Rowlands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rowlands shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rowlands tries to avoid it but Batts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rowlands to the ground. Rowlands escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rowlands tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Batts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Rowlands gets a double leg takedown into Batts's guard.#SUB2#
Batts looking for subs off his back but Rowlands has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Rowlands wants to control but Batts is keeping him busy.
Rowlands is really struggling to control Batts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Batts trying to control but Rowlands postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rowlands is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Batts is controlling Rowlands's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Batts is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Batts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rowlands pulls Batts in close to prevent any damage.
Batts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowlands is keeping the position for now.
Batts pushing down on Rowlands's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Batts wants to pass the guard but Rowlands is defending well. #SUB#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back.
Batts working Rowlands over with strikes.
Rowlands is trying to get back to full guard.
Rowlands on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Batts slips a nice elbow through Rowlands's hands, connecting with Rowlands's forehead.#T4#
It looks like Batts is going to stand back up.
Rowlands trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rowlands is refusing to be controlled, as Batts sits in half guard.
Batts trying to mount his opponent but Rowlands defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands trying to get back to full guard but Batts takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rowlands'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batts.#TD2#
Rowlands tries to sprawl but Batts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rowlands is looking to get back to is feet but Batts passes into side control.
Batts is looking to take a break and control but Rowlands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowlands takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts controlling from side mount.
Batts trying to control the action but Rowlands is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rowlands taking a bit of punishment here - Batts scoring with strikes. #SU2#
Batts stands up and beckons Rowlands to his feet. #TD#
Rowlands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batts to the ground. Rowlands is now in Batts's guard.
Batts keeping full guard, as Rowlands tries to pass.
Rowlands stopping the sweep attempt from Batts.#T2#
Batts keeping moving, preventing Rowlands from controlling successfully.
Rowlands pushing down on Batts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Batts wants to control but Rowlands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batts is trying to get back to full guard.
Batts is looking to control Rowlands's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batts avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Batts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowlands pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Batts trying to control but Rowlands postures up.
Batts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Batts controls Rowlands momentarily but Rowlands frees himself.
Rowlands trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Rowlands clinches up with Batts and pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rowlands trying to stall but Batts improves his position. #BC2#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rowlands moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts tries a low kick but Rowlands avoids it.
Rowlands leaves Batts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas Rowlands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Batts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands throws a sloppy head kick
and Batts counters with a three punch combo that has Rowlands backing up. Rowlands nods at Batts to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas Rowlands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Batts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batts tries to clinch there but Rowlands circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Batts.
I've got Batts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Billy Batts!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Billy Batts!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Billy Batts!

Billy Batts wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Billy Batts took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: ' Now,go home an get your shinebox!'.

Event: Logan vs Cruz
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Rowlands sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Rowlands closes the distance and clinches.
Rowlands is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rowlands wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Rowlands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL2#
Rowlands clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowlands tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rowlands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rowlands tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rowlands to the ground. Rowlands escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Rowlands counter with a right hand.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rowlands to the mat! Rowlands manages to get full guard.
Rowlands 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.
Rowlands trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown passes Rowlands's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Rowlands is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Rowlands defends it. #SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is keen to just control but Rowlands is a slippery customer.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rowlands has his hands clasped together around Brown's back. He's all about the action.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Rowlands is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Brown maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rowlands could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brown has cracked it and Rowlands is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Brown!
In his post fight interview, Jay Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Bludgers by the Beach
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Bock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bock jumps guard.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas tries to stand but Bock is controlling from the bottom.
Bock is pulling down on Thomas's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas, at least for the moment.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Bock won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Bock looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thomas is defending well. Bock quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thomas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bock celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Bock!

Event: Bodies on the Beach
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Caugh rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Caugh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Caugh.
Caugh throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range. #CL2#
Caugh takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Caugh won't allow it. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Caugh in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Caugh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Caugh.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Caugh. #BC2#
Caugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Caugh rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Caugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Caugh clinches.
Caugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Caugh is blocking nicely.
Thomas jumps guard but Caugh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caugh lands a left hand. #T1#
Caugh throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Caugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Caugh darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.#BC2#
Caugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Caugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caugh with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Caugh manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Caugh clinches. #KD2#
Caugh drops Thomas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thomas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caugh dips a shoulder and cracks Thomas with a mighty uppercut! Thomas falls back against the cage and Caugh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thomas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Caugh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minor Caugh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Minor Caugh made sure he mentioned Taps On The Island, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AnC 10
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Rowlands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rowlands. #CL2#
Snow drives through and clinches with Rowlands against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rowlands's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow prevents Rowlands from breaking the clinch.
Snow pushes Rowlands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Snow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Snow lands an elbow.
Snow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rowlands some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow looks up at the clock and then as Rowlands takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rowlands defending against the ground and pound.
Rowlands is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rowlands takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Snow working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Rowlands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snow landing strikes.
Rowlands on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Snow working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Rowlands is rocked!
A big shot lands for Snow! That's hurt Rowlands! Will he recover? Snow fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Snow!
Jon Snow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AnC 10
Date: Apr 18, 2018

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

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

Event: Brawling by the Beach
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bock is being controlled here.
Bock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bock gets back to half guard.
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Thomas is nestled in close to Bock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Thomas is controlling the pace.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Bock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bock wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy. #SU#
Thomas stands up out of the half guard.
Bock misses with a body shot. #TD#
Thomas scores with a takedown into Bock's guard.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bock working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB2#
Bock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bock trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Thomas postures up in Bock's guard and throws a big left but Bock blocks it. #SUB2#
Bock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thomas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bock has tightened it up now! Thomas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Bock!

Event: Arlen Bales' Vegas Nights 1
Date: Mar 30, 2018

#R1#
Sykes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Sykes scores with a takedown into Rowlands's guard.#SUB#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sykes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sykes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands keeping moving, preventing Sykes from controlling successfully.
Rowlands is trying to keep Sykes in close. #T1#
Rowlands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowlands is keeping the position for now.
Sykes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rowlands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowlands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rowlands working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sykes fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Rowlands gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Rowlands manages to pull guard.
Sykes lands a couple of elbows.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving. #T2#
Rowlands throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rowlands trying to control the position.
Sykes trying to control but Rowlands is working from the bottom.
Sykes won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sykes won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here. #T3#
Sykes postures up in Rowlands's guard and throws a big left but Rowlands blocks it.
Rowlands is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rowlands feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rowlands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rowlands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sykes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowlands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowlands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sykes looking to control but Rowlands passes into half guard. #T4#
Sykes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rowlands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sykes is not content to let Rowlands control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowlands seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sykes trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sykes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sykes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sykes punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sykes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowlands pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Erik Sykes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rowlands moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Rowlands tightens his grip and picks Sykes up, before dumping him to the ground. Sykes manages to land in guard.
Rowlands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rowlands postures up.
Rowlands throwing strikes but missing.
Rowlands wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sykes is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Sykes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowlands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Rowlands trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom.
Sykes is pulling down on Rowlands's head. It's preventing any offense from Rowlands, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Sykes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rowlands wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
Rowlands is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erik Sykes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rowlands postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sykes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rowlands gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rowlands content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sykes has locked up a guillotine! Sykes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rowlands is holding on here and Sykes must be using up a lot of energy. Rowlands has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sykes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erik Sykes!

Event: Bad Intentions on the Beach
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Deadly cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Terror Thomas has been cut.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deadly counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Thomas out cold! What a finish! Deadly is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Deadly!
Ron Deadly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.6
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Halloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Annihilation Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Halloway misses with the combination.
Rowlands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halloway defends well and Rowlands ends up having to push Halloway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halloway works over Rowlands's head and body with a nice combination.
Halloway lands a slapping body shot.
Halloway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rowlands.
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Halloway finds it's target.
Halloway scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rowlands needs to keep his hands up - Halloway had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Halloway swinging wildly here.
Halloway throws a combination that misses
and Rowlands counters with a one-two to the body.
Halloway lands a nice shot that snaps Rowlands's head back.
Min Halloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halloway misses with a two punch combination.
Halloway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Rowlands looking to score a takedown here. Halloway is defending well but Rowlands drives through and ends up in Halloway's guard.
Halloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowlands.
Rowlands is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halloway wants to stand and escape but Rowlands is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rowlands is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rowlands landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halloway wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rowlands manages to pass to side control. #SU2#
Rowlands postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Halloway to stand up. #T3##CL2#
Rowlands gets a clinch.
Rowlands gets through Halloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rowlands prevents a body shot from Halloway. #TD2#
Rowlands jumps into guard, dragging Halloway to the mat.
Rowlands is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rowlands performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Rowlands lands with a punch from half guard.
Halloway is trying to stand.
Halloway wants to stand back up but Rowlands manages to pass into side control.
Halloway is letting Rowlands control him for a moment.
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 Min Halloway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Halloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rowlands counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Rowlands moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rowlands drags the fight down to the ground.
Rowlands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rowlands looking for a guillotine here but Halloway defends easily.
Halloway is looking to stand up but Rowlands won't let him. #T1#
Rowlands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rowlands slips under a jab from Halloway.
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rowlands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halloway scores with a nice strike.
Rowlands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Min Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Halloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rowlands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rowlands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Rowlands takes the fight into the clinch.
Halloway digs a right hand underneath Rowlands's ribcage. Rowlands let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Halloway misses with an elbow strike.
Halloway throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Rowlands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rowlands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halloway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rowlands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halloway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rowlandss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rowlands shoots in for a takedown but Halloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.
Halloway swinging wildly here.
Rowlands wants to clinch up but Halloway keeps it at a distance.
Halloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Rowlands slips a straight right by Halloway.
Rowlands wants to counter the offense by Halloway and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Halloway gets tackled into the cage by Rowlands. Rowlands maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Rowlands is trying to trip Halloway. He has hold of a leg but Halloway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rowlands persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Halloway is looking to stand back up but Rowlands counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Halloway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rowlands in particular looking to stall.
Halloway tries to kick Rowlands off in order to stand up. Rowlands Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halloway is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Rowlands tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rowlands has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Min Halloway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rowlands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rowlands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halloway tests Rowlands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halloway, as that shot connected.
Rowlands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rowlands throws a head kick that misses.
Rowlands tries to clinch but Halloway is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halloway lands a hook that stumbles Rowlands back into the cage. Halloway follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rowlands to the canvas! Halloway pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rowlands has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Min Halloway!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Min Halloway waved his t-shirt featuring Annihilation Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##CL#
Ogre has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Ogre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ogre letting Thomas take a breather here.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ogre misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a head kick.
Thomas feints and then cracks Ogre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ogre down. #CL2#
Thomas instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Thomas drags the fight down to the ground. #T1#
Ogre wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ogre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ogre postures up.
Ogre trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ogre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thomas is pulling down on Ogre's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Ogre defends easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ogre keeps the fight on the outside.
As Thomas looks to move away, Ogre throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Ogre pushes him off.
Ogre is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas is working for takedown but Ogre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ogre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ogre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ogre has him pressed against the cage.
True Ogre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terror Thomas.
Thomas keeps control of Ogre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Thomas jumps guard.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Ogre postures up. #T3#
Ogre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ogre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ogre looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to control but Ogre passes easily into half guard.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ogre pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ogre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ogre throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terror Thomas 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#
Thomas leaves Ogre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
True Ogre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Ogre misses with a low kick.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Ogre circles away easily
and Ogre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas leaves Ogre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Ogre as Thomas shoots in.
True Ogre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terror Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch but Ogre is having none of it. #T1#
Thomas throws a head kick but Ogre moves out of range. #TD2#
Ogre tries to sprawl but Thomas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ogre is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Ogre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!#SUB#
Ogre working for the choke.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ogre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thomas's body. #T2#
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
I really don't envy Thomas right now.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thomas staying busy and making it hard for Ogre to control.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas trying to control the position but Ogre manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Thomas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ogre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ogre is trying to stick to Thomas's back but Thomas is turning into Ogre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ogre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thomas.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Ogre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ogre holds on and takes a little breather.
Ogre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard. #REVR#
Ogre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thomas wants to hit a switch here but Ogre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thomas there!
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

True Ogre dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ogre moves into the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Ogre won't allow it.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ogre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ogre has a takedown stuffed.
Ogre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a big head kick but Ogre shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like True Ogre has been cut.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ogre.
As Ogre backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Ogre manages to avoid it all.
Ogre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for True Ogre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogre shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas flicks out a counter leg kick but Ogre steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ogre quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Thomas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.
Thomas is continuing to stall.#ES#
Ogre has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ogre tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ogre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomas. That one must have hurt.
Ogre slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Ogre closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.#TD2#
Thomas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ogre is trying to keep an underhook but Thomas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ogre to regain full guard.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ogre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas trying to control but Ogre is working from the bottom.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ogre's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ogre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ogre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Ogre gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Ogre wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Thomas rushes Ogre and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but Ogre stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Thomas rushes Ogre and presses him up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terror Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Rowlands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rowlands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poli darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Rowlands counters with a shoot takedown. Poli fights it but they end up in guard.
Poli can't keep his opponent in guard - Rowlands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poli is looking to improve his position.
Rowlands landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rowlands stalling.
Rowlands tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Rowlands works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rowlands takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#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.
Rowlands seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poli for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Rowlands working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Poli looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rowlands! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Rowlands!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Thomas is holding Silva down, trying to stall.
Silva staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thomas throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thomas is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thomas tries to stand and escape but Silva is controlling the position.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thomas wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas stops Silva from standing up.
Silva has Thomas pulled in close to control his posture.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.#CL#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.#BC#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Cecil Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Thomas.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.#T4#
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva. #CL#
Silva has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Silva jumps guard.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Thomas wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cecil Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Thomas.
Thomas shoots and misses #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Thomas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cecil Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas fails with the takedown#CL#
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#T2#
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Thomas throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Silva manages to pass to side control.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva slows the pace down.
Silva working away.
Silva lands an elbow. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cecil Silva 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Silva blocks it well.#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Cecil Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Thomas.#T1#
Thomas throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Thomas has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva postures up. #T2#
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva taking a breather.#TD#
Silva pulls guard.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thomas for as long as he can get away with.#T4##SUB2#
Thomas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Thomas up and slammed him! Thomas can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
Silva just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Lee Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cecil Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cecil Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cecil Silva!

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