Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 40 - Zinsou Vs Mad Onion
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Raymaker counters with an inside leg kick.
Raymaker lunges at Ragnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarsson's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raymaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raymaker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been told by Ragnarsson's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raymaker, as that shot connected.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Raymaker ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Raymaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Raymaker.
Raymaker throws a big counter head kick but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Raymaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Raymaker lands a jab to Ragnarsson's midsection.
Raymaker scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raymaker is out of range.
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a jab.
Raymaker stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raymaker lands a body shot.
Raymaker throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.#T1#
Raymaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is getting worse.
An inside leg kick lands from Raymaker.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Jab by Raymaker.
Raymaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raymaker! But no joy.
Ragnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a right hand
and Raymaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ragnarsson thinking.
Ragnarsson thows a leg kick but Raymaker checks it
and Raymaker counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnarsson 's knee.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Raymaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raymaker avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Raymaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Raymaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Raymaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Raymaker misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raymaker checks a leg kick.
Raymaker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Raymaker tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick that misses
letting Raymaker counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Raymaker - just one landing.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Raymaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ragnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Raymaker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ragnarsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ragnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Raymaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Jeez, Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kai Raymaker!

Event: FARTMMA 123
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Shelby clinches.
Shelby working aggressively here.
Askren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shelby is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby presses Askren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shelby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shelby walks away with a smile on his face. Askren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shelby clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shelby.
Shelby scores with a shoulder strike.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Shelby working aggressively here. #T1#
Askren is trying to drag Shelby to the mat but Shelby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren 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.
Hugh Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Askren.
Shelby tries to land a knee to the head but Askren blocks with his arms.
Shelby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Shelby misses with the head strike.
Shelby tries to stall but Askren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
Shelby swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Askren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Askren thows a huge punch but Shelby dodges it nicely.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shelby's head.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Shelby's hands, connecting with Shelby's forehead.
Shelby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shelby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Shelby is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Doom's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Shelby's temple.
Shelby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shelby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren is thwarting Shelby's attempts to control the position.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Shelby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Askren drops an elbow to the side of Shelby's head.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren throwing shots but Shelby is blocking nicely.
Askren working Shelby over with strikes.
Askren winds up and cracks Shelby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shelby looks like he's trying to stand up.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Shelby is rocked!
Shelby is trying to stand.
Oh Shelby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shelby is hurt! He's hurt bad - Askren fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shelby from any more punishment! Congratulations to Askren! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Askren!
After winning the bout, Matt Askren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 123
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood scores with a sloppy right hand. Kekkonen should have avoided that one.
Kekkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kekkonen throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.
Kekkonen misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Blackblood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Blackblood ducked under it nicely.
Blackblood swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kekkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackblood sprawls well. He's pushed Kekkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackblood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kekkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackblood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackblood throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Blackblood falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kekkonen counter with a right hand.
Blackblood looks to land a left hand but Kekkonen moved out of range nicely.
Blackblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekkonen.
Blackblood connects with a body shot that sends Kekkonen's belly button to the back.
Blackblood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kekkonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kekkonen lands with a straight right. Blackblood didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Blackblood has been cut.
Kekkonen looks to throw the jab but Blackblood is out of range.
Blackblood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackblood misses with a combination #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a single leg into guard. Blackblood didn't expect that. #T2#
Kekkonen postures up.
Kekkonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen lands a couple of elbows.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kekkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackblood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kekkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kekkonen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackblood is keeping the position for now.
Blackblood wants to get back to his feet but Kekkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Kekkonen distracts Blackblood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kekkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackblood holds on and takes a little breather.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blackblood's head.
Blackblood keeping full guard, as Kekkonen tries to pass.
Blackblood wants to stand and escape but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Kekkonen throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kekkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Blackblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kekkonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kekkonen won't allow Blackblood to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Kekkonen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blackblood has locked up a guillotine! Blackblood's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kekkonen is holding on here and Blackblood must be using up a lot of energy. Kekkonen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blackblood gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Blackblood!
Xavier Blackblood really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 35 - Galeos Vs Saenamuang
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head. #CUT#It looks like Terryn Dall has been cut.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the body
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnarsson keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
Dall looks winded!#KD#
Ragnarsson drops Dall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dall looks back up at him and smiles so Ragnarsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall is aggressively charging in as Ragnarsson backs up avoiding any damage. Ragnarsson tosses out a jab and Dall runs right into it face first! Dall is out cold! Ragnarsson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dall's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ragnarsson!

Event: OFK 29 - Jackson Vs Wang
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Eikmeyer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnarsson won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragnarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Ragnarsson is defending well. #SUB#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ragnarsson is looking to regain half guard here but Eikmeyer keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Eikmeyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Ragnarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Eikmeyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eikmeyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Eikmeyer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Eikmeyer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ragnarsson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Eikmeyer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ragnarsson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mario Eikmeyer!
A less than humble Mario Eikmeyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFK 24 - Tepes Lii Vs Khan
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Suckerpunch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suckerpunch throws an elbow that misses.
Suckerpunch lands a shot to the body.
Suckerpunch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suckerpunch.
Ragnarsson is trying to pull guard but Suckerpunch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch is pressed up against the cage. Ragnarsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suckerpunch down to the mat. Suckerpunch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suckerpunch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Suckerpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Ragnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Suckerpunch tumbling to the mat! Ragnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Suckerpunch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Ricki Suckerpunch has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suckerpunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a push kick but Suckerpunch slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Suckerpunch's front leg but catches the back leg as Suckerpunch tries to avoid it.
Suckerpunch wants to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Suckerpunch is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ragnarsson - that will leave a mark!
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Suckerpunch is out of range.
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suckerpunch.#T1#
Suckerpunch throws a low kick but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Ragnarsson throws a quick counter head kick but Suckerpunch was just out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a powerful right kick. Suckerpunch tried to block low but the kick was high! Suckerpunch was taken right off of his feet! Ragnarsson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bjorn Ragnarsson!

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh throws a leg kick but Simpson moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Limbaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Limbaugh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Limbaugh thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Limbaugh throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Limbaugh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Limbaugh's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh staying out of range there.
Limbaugh misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limbaugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Limbaugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Limbaugh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Limbaugh avoids it with no problem.
Limbaugh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Limbaugh misses.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Limbaugh.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Limbaugh.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Limbaugh has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Limbaugh.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Limbaugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Limbaugh's takedown attempt.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Limbaugh.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Limbaugh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2##BC2#
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Limbaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Limbaugh finds it's way round the side to connect with Simpson's head. #TD#
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Limbaugh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh stops Simpson from standing up.
Limbaugh throwing strikes but missing.
Limbaugh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Limbaugh advances to half guard. #SUB#
Limbaugh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Limbaugh is taking a breather. Simpson 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.
Simpson trying to control here.
Simpson is not content to let Limbaugh control the position.#SUB#
Limbaugh 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.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Limbaugh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Limbaugh sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Limbaugh trying to control from half guard but Simpson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Limbaugh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Limbaugh avoids it with no problem.
Limbaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Limbaugh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Limbaugh closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Limbaugh pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Limbaugh!
Simpson throws a hook but Limbaugh avoids it easily.
Limbaugh throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Limbaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lester Limbaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Limbaugh does it's job there.
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Limbaugh is out of range.
Limbaugh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Limbaugh.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Limbaugh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simpson's head backwards.
Limbaugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Limbaugh. That snapped Simpson's head back.
A lazy body kick from Limbaugh
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limbaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Simpson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Limbaugh misses with the combination.
That kick from Limbaugh tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limbaugh dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Limbaugh's head and hops out.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Limbaugh avoids it with no problem.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Limbaugh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Limbaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Limbaugh.
Limbaugh thows a leg kick but Simpson checks it
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh goes for a double leg but Simpson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simpson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Limbaugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limbaugh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Limbaugh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Limbaugh fails with the takedown
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limbaugh slips a straight right by Simpson.
Limbaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Limbaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson takes a swing at Limbaugh's ribcage but misses.
Limbaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson throws a hook but Limbaugh blocks it.
The fighters circling - Limbaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Limbaugh misses the target.
Limbaugh misses the body punch
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Limbaugh ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Limbaugh shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Limbaugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Limbaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Limbaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Limbaugh misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh misses with an elbow strike.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Limbaugh backwards.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Limbaugh lands a shoulder strike.
Richie Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Limbaugh breaks the clinch.
Limbaugh throws a chopping leg kick but Simpson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simpson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good leg kick by Limbaugh.
Limbaugh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Limbaugh throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Limbaugh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Limbaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Limbaugh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Limbaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Lester Limbaugh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Limbaugh moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Limbaugh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Limbaugh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Limbaugh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Limbaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Limbaugh slips a straight right by Simpson.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Limbaugh seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Limbaugh.
Limbaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limbaugh looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Limbaugh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Limbaugh throws a sloppy body shot
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Limbaugh throws a sloppy head kick
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Limbaugh misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Limbaugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Limbaugh is rocked!
A cross from Limbaugh lands.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Limbaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Limbaugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Simpson moves out of range as Limbaugh strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Limbaugh throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Richie Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Limbaugh misses with a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Limbaugh.
Sloppy strikes from Limbaugh. Those never looked like landing.
Simpson takes one to the side of the head.
Limbaugh moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Limbaugh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Limbaugh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Limbaugh defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Limbaugh tries to score with a low kick but Simpson moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Limbaugh.
Simpson lunges at Limbaugh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Limbaugh's hand.
A low kick from Limbaugh is predictable there #KD2#
and Simpson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Limbaugh! Simpson lets Limbaugh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Limbaugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Limbaugh looks to clinch
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Limbaugh misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Limbaugh defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Simpson takes one on the button.
Limbaugh seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Limbaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Limbaugh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Limbaugh off to one side.
Simpson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Limbaugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Limbaugh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Limbaugh sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Limbaugh stalling.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Limbaugh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lester Limbaugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Limbaugh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Limbaugh!
Lester Limbaugh gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 16 - Zinsou Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Sep 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet moves out of range as Ragnarsson throws a body kick. #CL#
Pinochet has closed the distance and engaged Ragnarsson in a clinch.
Pinochet is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinochet.
Pinochet blocks an uppercut.
Pinochet can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinochet.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Pinochet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnarsson pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Pinochet instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinochet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinochet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.#T1#
Ragnarsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinochet walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Pinochet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Pinochet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinochet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pinochet won't allow Ragnarsson to sweep him here.
Pinochet looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Ragnarsson is trying to keep Pinochet in close.
Pinochet content to stall in guard here.
Pinochet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pinochet takes a little break here. Ragnarsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Pinochet stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Pinochet moved away.
Pinochet avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Pinochet blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinochet.
Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Pinochet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinochet. #SU#
Pinochet has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4##CL#
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Pinochet has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pinochet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Pinochet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinochet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinochet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinochet tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson is trying to pull guard but Pinochet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Pinochet moves into the clinch.
Pinochet lands with a light punch inside.
Pinochet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Pinochet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ragnarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Ragnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Pinochet.
Pinochet feinted with a counter takedown.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Pinochet ducks down to avoid it.
Pinochet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinochet.#CL#
Ragnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Pinochet. Pinochet maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Pinochet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Pinochet on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pinochet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pinochet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinochet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ragnarsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pinochet walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ragnarsson missing with a left hand there. Pinochet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinochet misses with a two punch combination.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Pinochet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinochet.
Nice defenses there by Pinochet.
Pinochet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinochet somewhat.
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinochet. Pinochet obviously looking to wear him down.
Pinochet tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinochet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Pinochet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pinochet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarsson.
Pinochet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinochet tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnarsson is quick to defend against it.
Pinochet is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Pinochet tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Pinochet is looking to counter the offense by Ragnarsson and move into the clinch.#T2#
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinochet checks it well.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Pinochet moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson throws a push kick but Pinochet slaps the foot to one side.
Pinochet staying out of range there.
Pinochet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Pinochet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinochet is pushing down on Ragnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ragnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Pinochet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pinochet stalling.
Pinochet works his way into side control. #T3#
Pinochet passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ragnarsson!
Pinochet works his way to his opponent's back.
Pinochet just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pinochet has the hooks in. Ragnarsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ragnarsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pinochet controlling from the back.#T4#
Pinochet'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.
Pinochet continues to stall.
Further stalling from Pinochet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augusto Pinochet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Pinochet avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Ragnarsson lands a front kick.
Pinochet checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinochet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinochet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinochet.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Pinochet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pinochet wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinochet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Pinochet blocks it.
Ragnarsson wants a takedown. #TD#
Pinochet gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinochet in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Pinochet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pinochet is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ragnarsson trying to hold on to Pinochet's head to control him but Pinochet postures up.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Pinochet clinches with his opponent.
Augusto Pinochet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ragnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pinochet to keep the fight standing.
Augusto Pinochet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarsson.
Nice body punch from Pinochet - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinochet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Pinochet tightens his grip and picks Ragnarsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Ragnarsson manages to land in guard.
Pinochet stays in close to Ragnarsson's body and controls the position. #T3#
Pinochet slips nicely into half guard.
Pinochet content to control rather than advance.
Pinochet trying to pass the guard but Ragnarsson defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinochet not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinochet wants to clinch.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but Pinochet avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinochet tries to clinch up.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinochet doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
Augusto Pinochet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinochet tries to clinch there but Ragnarsson circles away.
Pinochet wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Augusto Pinochet.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinochet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Pinochet!
After the fight, Augusto Pinochet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Kluba
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Limbaugh pushes Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
Limbaugh scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Limbaugh taking a breather.#BC2#
Limbaugh manages to break the clinch.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Limbaugh drives through with a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Limbaugh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Loco wants to sweep here but Limbaugh controlling him for the moment.
Loco controls Limbaugh momentarily but Limbaugh frees himself. #SUB#
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limbaugh defends well.
Limbaugh stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Limbaugh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limbaugh has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving. #T1#
Loco is trying to control the position but Limbaugh postures up. #SUB#
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Limbaugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Limbaugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Limbaugh with a nice head shot there.
Limbaugh throws a big elbow that misses.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Limbaugh trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Limbaugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Limbaugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Limbaugh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Limbaugh working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Loco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Limbaugh defends it easily.
Loco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Limbaugh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Limbaugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Loco is retaining full guard.
Limbaugh is working Loco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Limbaugh trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Limbaugh throwing strikes from guard but Loco blocks nicely.
Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Loco postures up. #SUB2#
Limbaugh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loco defends well.#SUB2#
Limbaugh looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily.
Loco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Limbaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Limbaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loco controls the pace.
Loco wants to control from the top but Limbaugh keeps moving. #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.
Loco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loco trying to control but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Loco won't allow Limbaugh to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Limbaugh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Loco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Limbaugh was covering up waiting for the punch and Loco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Limbaugh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Limbaugh drives through and clinches with Loco against the cage.
Limbaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Limbaugh smiles and moves away.
Loco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Limbaugh lands with a good body shot.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Loco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco slips under a jab from Limbaugh.
Loco looks for a takedown but Limbaugh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limbaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Loco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Limbaugh.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Limbaugh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loco has time to react.
Limbaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Limbaugh.
Loco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Limbaugh lands with a straight right. Loco didn't see that one coming.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Limbaugh defends it nicely.
Limbaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Limbaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Limbaugh misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Limbaugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loco enables Limbaugh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Limbaugh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Limbaugh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Loco is looking for a triangle but Limbaugh pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Loco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Limbaugh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loco trying to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Loco working for a triangle but Limbaugh defends it easily.
Limbaugh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Limbaugh trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Limbaugh is in close to Loco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Limbaugh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Limbaugh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limbaugh has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Limbaugh throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limbaugh defends well.
Limbaugh working some strikes from top position.
Limbaugh stopping the sweep attempt from Loco.
Limbaugh scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Loco working for a triangle but Limbaugh defends it easily.
Loco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loco is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Limbaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Loco looks for a takedown but Limbaugh sprawls well.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Limbaugh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Limbaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Limbaugh.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Limbaugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Limbaugh.
Limbaugh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limbaugh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Limbaugh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Loco takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Limbaugh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Limbaugh gets to mount! Loco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Limbaugh is working for a guillotine from mount but Loco frees his head quite easily.
Limbaugh controlling from mount.
Limbaugh with shots to the head and body - Loco looks very uncomfortable down there.
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Limbaugh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Limbaugh looking to control but Loco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Limbaugh unloading with bombs!
Limbaugh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Loco?
Limbaugh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Loco regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh is thwarting Loco's attempts to control the position.
Limbaugh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loco taking some punishment here, with Limbaugh in his half guard.
Limbaugh is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Limbaugh pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Loco trying to control but Limbaugh postures up.
Limbaugh is keen to just control but Loco is a slippery customer.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Limbaugh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Loco gets full guard.
Lester Limbaugh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Limbaugh lands a couple of elbows.
Loco wants to hit a sweep here but Limbaugh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loco there!
Limbaugh controlling from the full mount.
Loco is looking to get to half guard.
Limbaugh lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Limbaugh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Limbaugh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Limbaugh with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Limbaugh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lester Limbaugh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Limbaugh avoids the attempt from Loco to control.
Limbaugh looking to control but Loco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loco is controlling an arm, preventing Limbaugh from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Limbaugh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lester Limbaugh made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: F 111: Pullum vs Steve
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood misses with a series of wild punches.
Duggy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackblood at a distance.
Duggy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Blackblood has been cut.
Blackblood throws a series of punches but Duggy moves out of range.
Duggy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duggy avoids the body shot from Blackblood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duggy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackblood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Blackblood throws a jab when Duggy was well out of range.
Duggy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duggy misses the jab.
Blackblood tries to bum rush Duggy with a series of wild strikes but Duggy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duggy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackblood.
Duggy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duggy misses with a straight left.
As Duggy looks to move away, Blackblood throws a big counter combo but Duggy just gets out of the way.
Duggy connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Blackblood.
Duggy jabs at Blackblood's body.
Blackblood swinging wildly here.
Duggy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackblood. Duggy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackblood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackblood momentarily.
A jab from Duggy misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggy with a hook.
Blackblood swinging wildly here.
Blackblood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duggy.
Duggy walks into a jab.
Duggy avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Blackblood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duggy looks to land a right hand but Blackblood moved out of range.
Good exchange - Duggy coming out on top.
Blackblood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duggy throws a hook but Blackblood avoids it easily.
Blackblood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackblood staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Blackblood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Duggy.
Blackblood throwing a counter right hand but Duggy manages to avoid it.
Duggy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Blackblood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duggy throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.
Duggy missing with a left hand there. Blackblood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackblood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duggy tries to counter with a clinch but Blackblood shakes him off and moves away.
Blackblood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duggy backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Buster Duggy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackblood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackblood misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buster Duggy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Blackblood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blackblood moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackblood cracks Duggy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duggy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buster Duggy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackblood misses the target.
Duggy lands a nice hook to Blackblood's body. Blackblood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duggy misses the shot to the body.
Duggy lands with a good body shot.
Xavier Blackblood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood scores with a one two! Duggy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duggy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duggy moves out of range as Blackblood strikes.
Blackblood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duggy.
Blackblood appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Blackblood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackblood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Duggy misses.
Duggy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blackblood slips under a jab from Duggy.
Blackblood thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duggy! But no joy.
Blackblood staying out of range there.
Duggy lands a body shot.
Blackblood swings for the body but Duggy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duggy! But no joy.#T2#
Duggy fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackblood misses with a double jab.
Duggy wants to counter with a clinch but Blackblood pushes him away.
Blackblood throws an overhand right that lands on Duggy's shoulder, as Duggy tries to avoid the shot.
Blackblood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blackblood throws a jab when Duggy was well out of range.
Blackblood moves away from the strike by Duggy.
Blackblood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duggy lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#Xavier Blackblood's cut is getting worse.
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!
Blackblood lands with a shot to the body.
Blackblood thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duggy! But no joy.
Duggy misses with a looping right.#T3#
Duggy throws a lazy right hand but Blackblood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackblood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duggy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blackblood scores with a nice strike.
Blackblood ducks under a wild hook from Duggy.
Blackblood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackblood.
A little feinted left hand from Blackblood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duggy scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Blackblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggy throws out a counter right but Blackblood avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Blackblood misses.
Blackblood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duggy tries to clinch but Blackblood moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Blackblood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackblood slips a straight right by Duggy.
Duggy scores with the left hand. Blackblood knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackblood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duggy is looking to clinch.
Duggy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Buster Duggy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Duggy misses with a hook. Blackblood ducked under it nicely.
Blackblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Duggy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackblood moves away.
Blackblood throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackblood swats away the attempt to clinch by Duggy.#CL2#
Duggy clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duggy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackblood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blackblood misses with a body punch. #T1#
Blackblood throws an elbow that misses.
Duggy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Duggy.
Blackblood misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackblood.
Duggy throws a head punch that misses.
Duggy misses with some punches.
Blackblood gets through Duggy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Blackblood.
Duggy prevents a body shot from Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duggy backwards.
Blackblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackblood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duggy misses with some punches.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggy lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggy lands a shoulder strike.
Blackblood creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duggy's defenses.
Xavier Blackblood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blackblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackblood misses with a body punch.
Duggy stalling in the clinch but Blackblood improves position.
Duggy misses with the head strike.
Duggy lands a shoulder strike.
Duggy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Duggy fails to land.
Blackblood tries to work over Duggy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackblood lands a left hand.
Duggy swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackblood is leaning against Duggy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackblood blocks an uppercut.
Blackblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Duggy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Nice body punch from Blackblood - that landed with a thud.
Duggy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Blackblood.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackblood throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Blackblood as the two fighters clinch.
Blackblood is leaning against Duggy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackblood lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackblood gets through Duggy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duggy has a couple of punches blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood landing knees to the head.
Blackblood scores with a shot to the side of Duggy's head.
Blackblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackblood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blackblood scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackblood lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Duggy is rocked!
Blackblood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duggy is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackblood finish him?#T4#
Blackblood pushes Duggy against the cage. Blackblood is working some dirty boxing. Blackblood pushes off with a quick right hook! Duggy goes down! Duggy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Blackblood moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Blackblood!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Xavier Blackblood waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Klos vs Camara 2
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Limbaugh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Limbaugh prevents Barbosa from improving his position.#SUB#
Limbaugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Limbaugh.
Limbaugh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Limbaugh has control of the leg.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Limbaugh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Limbaugh's back!#T1##SUB2#
Barbosa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Limbaugh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barbosa keeps control of the position as Limbaugh tries to break free. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Limbaugh won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Barbosa off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Barbosa!
Caio Barbosa gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: FARTMMA 107: The Hoff Lives!
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Blackblood gets tackled into the cage by Beornegar. Beornegar maintains the clinch. #TD#
Beornegar is trying to trip Blackblood. He has hold of a leg but Blackblood is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beornegar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Beornegar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackblood's head.
Beornegar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackblood is keeping the position for now.
Beornegar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beornegar is controlling him.
Beornegar tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackblood is retaining full guard.
Beornegar is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beornegar wants to control from the top but Blackblood keeps moving.
Beornegar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Blackblood keeping moving, preventing Beornegar from controlling successfully.
Blackblood keeping full guard, as Beornegar tries to pass.
Beornegar landing with the ground and pound.
Blackblood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beornegar throwing strikes from guard but Blackblood blocks nicely.
Beornegar trying to control but Blackblood is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beornegar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blackblood's guard.
Beornegar wants to free his trapped foot but Blackblood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beornegar wants to take a breather but Blackblood is having none of it.
Blackblood 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.
Beornegar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blackblood is trying to stand back up but Beornegar is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blackblood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackblood is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Beornegar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beornegar lands in his opponent's guard.
Beornegar stands and throws Blackblood's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Blackblood manages to get back to half guard.
Blackblood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beornegar is looking to stall here but Blackblood recovers full guard.
Blackblood wants to stand up but Beornegar is controlling him.
Beornegar trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beornegar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beornegar trying to move into half guard but instead Blackblood has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4##SUB#
Beornegar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackblood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Beornegar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackblood is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Beornegar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beornegar 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Beornegar is looking for a triangle but Blackblood pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Beornegar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgar Beornegar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Blackblood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beornegar shoots in for a takedown but Blackblood shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Beornegar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Beornegar avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Blackblood.
Beornegar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackblood is working Beornegar over against the cage.
Beornegar tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackblood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackblood lands a right hand.
Blackblood lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood cracks Beornegar with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Blackblood.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackblood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Wulfgar Beornegar has been cut.
Nice body punch from Blackblood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackblood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackblood scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Blackblood with a knee to the head.
Beornegar blocks an elbow strike from Blackblood.
Blackblood with a knee to the head.
Xavier Blackblood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Blackblood - that landed with a thud.
Blackblood connects with a knee to the head.
Blackblood lands a body shot.
Blackblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beornegar backwards.
Blackblood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackblood gets through Beornegar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blackblood has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Beornegar - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Blackblood, and another! Beornegar is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Xavier Blackblood!
After the big win, Xavier Blackblood made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: FARTMMA 107: The Hoff Lives!
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draven.
Shelby defending well as Draven loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Draven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shelby.
Draven throws a jab when Shelby was well out of range.
Shelby staying out of range there.
It looked like Shelby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Draven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Draven misses.
Shelby slips a straight right by Draven.
Draven thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Shelby closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draven.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land. #BC#
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shelby throws the kick towards the body but Draven avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Draven.
Draven takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shelby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Draven has knocked Shelby down with a huge combo! Draven steps away and waves a wobbly Shelby back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Shelby is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hugh Shelby has been cut.
Draven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Shelby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shelby seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Shelby clinches up with Draven and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land. #BC#
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draven drops Shelby with a straight right hand, right on the button! Draven follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

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

Event: SMASH: McDonnell vs Klos
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Limbaugh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Limbaughs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Limbaugh misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Limbaugh misses the target. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt tries to bench press Limbaugh off him but Limbaugh keeps the position.
Dilbrandt is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Limbaugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dilbrandt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Limbaugh. #T1##SUB2#
Limbaugh seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt's coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Limbaugh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Limbaugh's back!
Limbaugh tries to break free.
Limbaugh trying to control the hands but Dilbrandt breaks the grip.
Limbaugh 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.
Limbaugh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Dilbrandt stalling.
Limbaugh wants to get back to full guard but Dilbrandt has mounted him!
Limbaugh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dilbrandt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dilbrandt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt wants to take a breather but Limbaugh is having none of it.
Dilbrandt trying to pass the guard but Limbaugh defending well. #T3#
Dilbrandt wants to control but Limbaugh is keeping him busy.
Limbaugh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dilbrandt preventing the sweep.
Limbaugh controls Dilbrandt momentarily but Dilbrandt frees himself.
Limbaugh controlling Dilbrandt's posture.
Dilbrandt pushes down on Limbaugh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Limbaugh defending well though.
Dilbrandt is taking a breather. Limbaugh 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.#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.
Limbaugh is trying to maintain the position but Dilbrandt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Limbaugh actively working from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt is thwarting Limbaugh's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Limbaugh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dilbrandt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Limbaugh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Limbaugh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Limbaugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt throws a counter high kick but Limbaugh was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lester Limbaugh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Limbaugh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dilbrandt pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Limbaugh misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Limbaugh checks a leg kick.
Limbaugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Limbaugh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Limbaugh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Limbaugh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Limbaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Limbaugh ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Limbaugh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilbrandt. That did some damage!#T1#
Dilbrandt defending well as Limbaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt clobbers Limbaugh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Limbaugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Limbaugh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Limbaugh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Limbaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Limbaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Limbaugh looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Limbaugh just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
Limbaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Limbaugh avoids it well and moves away.
Limbaugh is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Limbaugh manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Limbaugh wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Limbaugh moves out of range easily.
Limbaugh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbaugh misses with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Limbaugh avoids it.
Limbaugh throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Limbaugh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Limbaugh is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the leg kick from Limbaugh.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Limbaugh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Limbaugh misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Limbaugh avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Limbaugh tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away easily
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Limbaugh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Limbaugh lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dilbrandt duly obliges. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dilbrandt has knocked Limbaugh down with a huge combo! Dilbrandt steps away and waves a wobbly Limbaugh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Limbaugh is rocked!
Limbaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Limbaugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Limbaugh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Limbaugh seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as Limbaugh shoots in.
Limbaugh is breathing heavily.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Limbaugh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Limbaugh off balance momentarily.
Limbaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Limbaugh is out of range.
Limbaugh throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Limbaugh wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Limbaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Limbaugh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Limbaugh ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Limbaugh dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on Limbaugh's head and hops out.#CL2#
Limbaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Limbaugh can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Limbaugh jumps guard and drags Dilbrandt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Limbaugh's guard.
Dilbrandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh is trying to maintain the position but Dilbrandt is very close to passing his half guard.
Dilbrandt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Limbaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Limbaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Dilbrandt sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Limbaugh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Limbaugh looking for submissions off his back.
Limbaugh tries to get to full guard but Dilbrandt has control of the leg.
Dilbrandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbaugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Limbaugh wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Limbaugh wants to improve his position but Dilbrandt is controlling well.
Dilbrandt drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head. #SUB2#
Limbaugh looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Dilbrandt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dilbrandt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Limbaugh is looking to control Dilbrandt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Limbaugh avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Limbaugh's head but Limbaugh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Limbaugh is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Limbaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Limbaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Limbaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Limbaugh manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Limbaugh ducked under it nicely.
Limbaugh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Limbaugh shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Limbaugh.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Limbaugh dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Limbaugh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Limbaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Limbaugh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Limbaugh should have avoided that one.
Limbaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
A low kick from Limbaugh misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body kick.
Limbaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limbaugh darts in trying to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Limbaugh.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Dee vs Slater
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckeye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smizhonich.
Smizhonich darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Buckeye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buckeye is standing up over Smizhonich. Smizhonich looks to escape but Buckeye dives into side control. #REVR#
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smizhonich keeps working.
Buckeye might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smizhonich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smizhonich is trying to control Buckeye's posture but Buckeye avoids it.
Buckeye cracks Smizhonich with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB2#
Buckeye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smizhonich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smizhonich is looking to regain half guard here but Buckeye keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckeye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smizhonich defending against the ground and pound.
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smizhonich keeps working.
Smizhonich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smizhonich moves into full guard. #T2#
Smizhonich wants to sweep but no luck.
Smizhonich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buckeye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smizhonich looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckeye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buckeye trying to control but Smizhonich is working from the bottom.
Smizhonich 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.
Buckeye cracks Smizhonich with a solid left hand.
Buckeye sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Smizhonich keeps moving. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buckeye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buckeye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buckeye postures up in Smizhonich's guard and throws a big left but Smizhonich blocks it. #SUB#
Smizhonich looking for a guillotine here but Buckeye defends easily.
Smizhonich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buckeye is working Smizhonich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Buckeye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buckeye working the body and head with strikes.
Buckeye misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Buckeye goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smizhonich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Buckeye but great work by Smizhonich.
Smizhonich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckeye keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye looking for a sweep but Smizhonich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Buckeye is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buckeye 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#
Buckeye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice sprawl there from Smizhonich as Buckeye shoots in.
Smizhonich swings for the body but Buckeye moves out of range.
Smizhonich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckeye as he avoids it easily.
Smizhonich doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckeye circles away.
Smizhonich swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckeye.
Smizhonich is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Buckeye shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buckeye sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T1##SUB2#
Buckeye wants to finish this one by submission but Smizhonich is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Buckeye.
Buckeye looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smizhonich is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Buckeye with good strikes from the mount here!
Buckeye lands a big shot there that rocks Smizhonich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smizhonich is bucking up trying to escape but Buckeye cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Smizhonich is rocked!
Buckeye punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Smizhonich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smizhonich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buckeye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckeye putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Smizhonich holds on for dear life.
Smizhonich seems to have got his legs back now.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye tries to control but Smizhonich wriggling away.
Buckeye scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smizhonich?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckeye prevents Smizhonich from getting the reversal.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Buckeye working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Buckeye looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Buckeye lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smizhonich is looking to improve his position but Buckeye isn't that keen on the idea.
Jab Buckeye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckeye landing punches.
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smizhonich tries to lock up and control but Buckeye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buckeye cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smizhonich is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Buckeye lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smizhonich hang on?
Smizhonich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buckeye lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye pushes him away.
Smizhonich is squirming around, avoiding Buckeye's attempts to control the action.
Smizhonich is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Buckeye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smizhonich is looking to escape.
Smizhonich tries to lock up and control but Buckeye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buckeye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Buckeye shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smizhonich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smizhonich wants to get back to his feet but Buckeye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye throws an elbow that misses. Smizhonich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckeye's guard. Nice move by Smizhonich!#REVR#
Buckeye looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckeye, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Buckeye working for a triangle but Smizhonich defends it easily.
Buckeye trying to strike off his back.
Smizhonich wants to control from the top but Buckeye keeps moving.
Buckeye trying to keep a closed guard but Smizhonich is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Smizhonich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buckeye looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buckeye looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buckeye! #REVB#
Buckeye fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Buckeye wants to control but Smizhonich is keeping him busy.
Buckeye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Smizhonich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Buckeye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buckeye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smizhonich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Smizhonich trying to control but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buckeye lands strikes from half guard.
Smizhonich is not content to let Buckeye control the position.#SUB2#
Buckeye is looking for a kimura here.
Buckeye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smizhonich tries to kick Buckeye off but Buckeye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smizhonich is staying active underneath Buckeye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smizhonich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckeye.
Buckeye is trying to control the action in half guard but Smizhonich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smizhonich shoots in for a double leg but Buckeye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buckeye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckeye misses with an uppercut.
Jab Buckeye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smizhonich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckeye defends well.
Buckeye trying to control but Smizhonich is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CACC 98
Date: Jun 13, 2020

182 cm
42 yrs
164 lbs

176 cm
27 yrs
166 lbs

Malenko

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ray Malenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Joshua Brown!

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Malenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malenko prevents it. #TD2#
Brown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Malenko (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Malenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Malenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Malenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Malenko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Malenko looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Malenko is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Malenko looking for a triangle here. Brown is fighting it but it looks tight! Malenko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brown is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ray Malenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Malenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Joshua Brown had this to say: 'I will learn from this!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chernokov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chernokov lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Chernokov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chernokov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Mickey McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#McGregor is rocked!
Chernokov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGregor's head, knocking him out cold! Chernokov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Chernokov!
A victorious Alexei Chernokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: F101: LH (205) Tourney Rd 1
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Shelby pushes Felix up against the cage in a clinch.
Felix tries for a takedown but Shelby manages to get underhooks.
Shelby just leaning against Felix, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shelby.#BC2#
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Felix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Felix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shelby as he avoids it easily.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Felix pushes him off.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Shelby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Felix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Felix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Felix won't allow Shelby to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Felix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shelby dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Shelby wants to control from the top but Felix keeps moving. #SUB#
Felix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Felix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shelby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shelby trying to control the position from guard on top but Felix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Felix looking to control.
Felix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shelby forces his way into half guard.
Shelby tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Felix. #SUB#
Felix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shelby pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Felix looking for submissions off his back.
Felix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shelby preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Felix working for a triangle but Shelby defends it easily. #SUB#
Felix looking for a guillotine here but Shelby defends easily. #SUB#
Felix looking for subs off his back but Shelby has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shelby controlling the pace. #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.#SUB#
Felix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Felix looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Felix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shelby pulls his head out easily.
Felix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Felix.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Shelby stands up from Felix's guard - Shelby perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugh Shelby will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Shelby moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Felix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shelby lands with a right to the head.
Shelby misses with the head strike.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Felix.
Felix misses with a punch on the inside.
Shelby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Felix.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Felix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Felix tries for a takedown but Shelby manages to get underhooks.
Felix stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Felix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shelby is keeping busy.
Felix stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tevin Felix.
Felix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shelby counters with a one-two to the body.
Felix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Felix is defended easily by Shelby.#TD#
Felix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shelby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Felix is in Shelby's guard.
Felix pushes down on Shelby's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Felix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Shelby trying to hold on to Felix's head to control him but Felix postures up. #SUB#
Felix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shelby is just riding it out for now. Felix eventually gives up the hold.
Felix is pressing down on Shelby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shelby is holding on for now.
Shelby is looking to control Felix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shelby avoid being mounted?
Shelby tries to roll over but Felix keeps him under control.#T3#
Felix is looking to take a break and control but Shelby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Felix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shelby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shelby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shelby is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Felix is working for a submission of some sort.
Felix wants to pass to mount but Shelby is defending the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shelby is looking for a sweep. Felix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Felix is working for a submission of some sort.
Shelby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Felix.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felix passes to full mount!
Felix looking to control but Shelby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hugh Shelby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Felix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Felix tries for a takedown but Shelby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Felix.
Felix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Felix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Felix checks a low kick from Shelby.
Felix feinted with a counter takedown.
Shelby tries to clinch up.
Shelby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Felix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Shelby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix fails with the takedown
and Shelby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tevin Felix has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Felix thinking.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felix.
A nice side step and Shelby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Felix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shelby to the mat! Shelby manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Felix is controlling him. #T1##ES2#
Shelby pushes Felix off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shelby tries to clinch there but Felix circles away.
Shelby lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Felix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shelby manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tevin Felix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felix tries for a takedown but Shelby circles away easily
and Shelby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Shelby has closed the distance and engaged Felix in a clinch.
Felix throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelby. #BC#
Felix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shelby moves into the clinch.#T2#
Felix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shelby as Felix tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Shelby breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Shelby as Felix shoots in.
Felix misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Shelby darts in and clinches Felix up against the cage.
Felix is looking to take this one to the mat.
Felix looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Shelby scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shelby as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felix misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Felix has Shelby pressed against the cage.
A short right from Shelby on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Shelby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shelby - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Felix manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shelby closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Felix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Shelby manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shelby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Felix, pushing him back against the cage.
Felix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Felix stalling in the clinch but Shelby improves position.
Shelby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hugh Shelby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Felix is looking for a takedown.
Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shelby lands a body punch.
Shelby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Shelby. #BC2#
Shelby manages to break the clinch.
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!#CL2#
Shelby takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Felix is trying to maintain a safe position but Shelby gets an underhook and turns Felix into the cage.
Felix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shelby is pushing Felix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby blocking some punches.
Shelby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby is leaning against Felix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shelby gets through Felix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shelby lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Felix controls his hands.
Hugh Shelby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tevin Felix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelby leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Felix.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Shelby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shelby 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Shelby!

Event: F101: LH (205) Tourney Rd 1
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a combination. Blackblood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Blackblood has been cut.
Blackblood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva shoots and misses
letting Blackblood counter with a right hand.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Blackblood to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackblood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Blackblood.
Silva slips under a jab from Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva moves out of range as Blackblood strikes.
Blackblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.#T1#
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackblood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blackblood bucks up and tries to throw Silva off but instead Silva has got his back!
Blackblood is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blackblood defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here. #T2#
Blackblood wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Silva is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blackblood is defending well though. Silva let's go of the attempt for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackblood is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Blackblood has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Blackblood defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
Blackblood has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Silva .#SUB#
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Blackblood is trying to get back to his feet but Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Blackblood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Blackblood wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blackblood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Silva looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Blackblood trying to get back to his feet but Silva is in full control for now.
Blackblood 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.
Silva keeps control of the position as Blackblood tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Blackblood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackblood throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackblood can do to turn this around?
Blackblood connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackblood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Blackblood throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Blackblood.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Blackblood ducks down to avoid it.
Blackblood throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Blackblood connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Rickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blackblood counters with a straight right hand.
Blackblood misses with a hook
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Blackblood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackblood.
Blackblood slips a jab and a cross from Silva .
Blackblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackblood's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackblood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Blackblood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackblood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking. #T2#
Blackblood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackblood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva .
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blackblood thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Blackblood does no damage.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Blackblood gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Blackblood manages to retain guard.
Silva stops Blackblood from standing up.
Blackblood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva is pushing down on Blackblood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackblood is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Blackblood is working away. #SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Blackblood wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Silva has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Blackblood's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Blackblood is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Silva !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rickson Silva !
Post fight, an emotional Rickson Silva said 'This was God's will.'.
The defeated Xavier Blackblood had this to say: 'Ta blouse beat'.

Event: SMASH: Klos vs Camara
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Limbaugh drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve Jr keeping full guard, as Limbaugh tries to pass.
Limbaugh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Steve Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Limbaugh stacks Steve Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Limbaugh!
Steve Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Limbaugh is trying to work for a kimura but Steve Jr is defending well.
Steve Jr taking some punishment here, with Limbaugh in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr is staying active underneath Limbaugh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Limbaugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Limbaugh is controlling the pace.
Limbaugh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Limbaugh. #T1#
Limbaugh is keen to just control but Steve Jr is a slippery customer.
Limbaugh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Limbaugh pulls his head out easily.
Limbaugh not doing much here. #SUB2#
Limbaugh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Limbaugh seems to be working for a kimura but Steve Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura here.
Steve Jr is trying to stand up here but Limbaugh is controlling him well. #T2##SUB#
Steve Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Limbaugh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Limbaugh!
Limbaugh trying to control the position but Steve Jr is working away.
Limbaugh lands an elbow.
Limbaugh trying to control the action but Steve Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve Jr is trying to buck Limbaugh off.
Steve Jr is looking for a sweep.
Steve Jr is not content to let Limbaugh control the position.
Steve Jr wants to get back to his feet but Limbaugh drags him back down.#T3#
Limbaugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve Jr keeps working.
Steve Jr tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Limbaugh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Limbaugh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Steve Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Steve Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Limbaugh wants to control but Steve Jr is keeping him busy.
Steve Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Limbaugh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Limbaugh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Limbaugh is looking to take a break and control but Steve Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Steve Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Steve Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Limbaugh sees it coming and defends easily.
Limbaugh wants to control but Steve Jr is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Limbaugh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steve Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Limbaugh's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Limbaugh holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Steve Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Limbaugh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steve Jr has Limbaugh in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Limbaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Limbaugh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steve Jr throws a hook but Limbaugh avoids it easily.
Limbaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Limbaugh feints a jab promting Steve Jr to slip. Limbaugh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steve Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Limbaugh misses with a body kick.
Steve Jr misses the shot to the body.
Steve Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Limbaugh moves away.
Steve Jr defending well as Limbaugh loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Limbaugh misses its intended target.
It looked like Steve Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lester Limbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Limbaugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Steve Jr.#CL2#
Limbaugh closes the distance and clinches.
Limbaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Limbaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve Jr lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Steve Jr misses with some punches.
Limbaugh tries to pull guard but Steve Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Limbaugh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Limbaugh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Limbaugh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Limbaugh misses with a low kick.
Steve Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Limbaugh misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve Jr misses the target.
Limbaugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve Jr.
Limbaugh misses with a left hand
and Steve Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Limbaugh throws a lazy body kick
letting Steve Jr counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Limbaugh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Steve Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Limbaugh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steve Jr blocks an elbow strike from Limbaugh. #T2#
Limbaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Limbaugh lands a left hand. #TD2#
Limbaugh pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steve Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Limbaugh is proving hard to escape from.
Steve Jr with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Limbaugh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Steve Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Limbaugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Limbaugh is pulling down on Steve Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Steve Jr, at least for the moment.
Steve Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Limbaugh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steve Jr wants to get up but he can't break Limbaugh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Steve Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Limbaugh's guard.
Lester Limbaugh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
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. Steve Jr connects with a nice short shot to Limbaugh's temple. #SUB#
Steve Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Limbaugh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steve Jr.
Limbaugh 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.
Limbaugh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steve Jr.
Limbaugh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steve Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steve Jr's back!
Steve Jr prevents Limbaugh from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Steve Jr right now. #SUB2#
Limbaugh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steve Jr is defending well though. Limbaugh let's go of the attempt for now.
Limbaugh controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Limbaugh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steve Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steve Jr for a finish. #T4#
I really don't envy Steve Jr right now. #SUB2#
Limbaugh working for a choke but Steve Jr is defending well.
Limbaugh is hanging on to Steve Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Limbaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve Jr covers up after that shot from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Steve Jr.
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!
Steve Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Limbaugh on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Steve Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Limbaugh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Limbaugh scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Limbaugh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steve Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steve Jr for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Limbaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Limbaugh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve Jr works Limbaugh's body with a nice hook.
Limbaugh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve Jr avoids the body shot from Limbaugh.
Some wild striking there from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve Jr on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Steve Jr as Limbaugh shoots in.
Steve Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Limbaugh. #TD2#
Limbaugh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steve Jr sprawls well initially but Limbaugh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steve Jr tries to kick Limbaugh off in order to stand up. Limbaugh Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Limbaugh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Limbaugh wants to control but Steve Jr is keeping him busy.
Steve Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Limbaugh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steve Jr some visible discomfort.
Steve Jr is trying to buck Limbaugh off.
Steve Jr is looking for a sweep.
Limbaugh trying to control the action but Steve Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Limbaugh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
George Steve Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve Jr is pushing Limbaugh's head away, looking to escape. Limbaugh manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Limbaugh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Limbaugh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steve Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Limbaugh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Limbaugh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steve Jr's legs. #T3#
Limbaugh wants to control but Steve Jr is keeping him busy.
Limbaugh lands a few punches from side control.
Steve Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Limbaugh cracks Steve Jr with a big elbow.
Steve Jr is trying to buck Limbaugh off.
Steve Jr sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Steve Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Steve Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Limbaugh pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Limbaugh seems to be working for a kimura but Steve Jr defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB#
Steve Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Limbaugh seems to be working for a kimura but Steve Jr defends the submission attempt.
Steve Jr is trying to stand up here but Limbaugh is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Steve Jr throws some strikes from the bottom but Limbaugh isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Steve Jr is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Limbaugh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lester Limbaugh!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lester Limbaugh waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RFC: Atunes vs. Knox
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lammikko. Lammikko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Juhani Lammikko has been cut.
Lammikko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lammikko scrambles back to his feet.
Ragnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.

Ragnarsson drops Lammikko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lammikko looks back up at him and smiles so Ragnarsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! Ragnarsson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lammikko like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bjorn Ragnarsson!

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