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Event: TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Dagestanskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Dagestanskiy holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dagestanskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dagestanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dagestanskiy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Dagestanskiy.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Dagestanskiy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dagestanskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dagestanskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Dagestanskiy as Johnson shoots in.
Dagestanskiy throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Khaba Dagestanskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Dagestanskiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1##TD#
Dagestanskiy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dagestanskiy postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Dagestanskiy cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy throws a big elbow that misses.
Dagestanskiy is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing that Dagestanskiy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Johnson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dagestanskiy manages to get his head free but now Johnson has transitioned to an armbar! Dagestanskiy grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Johnson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Johnson!
An out of breath CJ Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Yo, Adrian! I did it!     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz digs a good hook to Fernandez De Calderon's body.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Fernandez De Calderon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Fernandez De Calderon there.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fernandez De Calderon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Diaz trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Diaz is controlling Fernandez De Calderon's trapped leg to prevent Fernandez De Calderon from advancing to side control.#T1#
Fernandez De Calderon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a couple of digs.
Fernandez De Calderon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz controls Fernandez De Calderon momentarily but Fernandez De Calderon frees himself.
Fernandez De Calderon won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez De Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez De Calderon is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Fernandez De Calderon dives into side control. #T2#
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Fernandez De Calderon keeps moving and retains side control.
Fernandez De Calderon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fernandez De Calderon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Fernandez De Calderon scoring with strikes.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez De Calderon working the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Fernandez De Calderon from advancing position.
Fernandez De Calderon prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fernandez De Calderon in particular looking to stall.
Fernandez De Calderon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandez De Calderon is working away from the top position though.
Fernandez De Calderon thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon 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#
Fernandez De Calderon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Fernandez De Calderon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernandez De Calderon slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Diaz trying to hold on to Fernandez De Calderon's head to control him but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Fernandez De Calderon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Fernandez De Calderon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Fernandez De Calderon is having none of it.
Fernandez De Calderon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernandez De Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Fernandez De Calderon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez De Calderon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Fernandez De Calderon stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#SUB2#
Fernandez De Calderon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez De Calderon has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Fernandez De Calderon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a couple of digs.
Fernandez De Calderon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz has his hands on Fernandez De Calderon's head, controlling the position.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Fernandez De Calderon slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Fernandez De Calderon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fernandez De Calderon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez De Calderon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandez De Calderon content to stall in guard here.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fernandez De Calderon is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez De Calderon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez De Calderon is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez De Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandez De Calderon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez De Calderon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Fernandez De Calderon slips nicely into half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Diaz trying to hold on to Fernandez De Calderon's head to control him but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Fernandez De Calderon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping busy.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz tries to roll over but Fernandez De Calderon keeps him under control.
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Fernandez De Calderon from advancing to side control.
Diaz trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Fernandez De Calderon prevents Diaz from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fernandez De Calderon slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernandez De Calderon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Fernandez De Calderon looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Fernandez De Calderon drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
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!
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz trying to control the position. #T1#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez De Calderon is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez De Calderon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez De Calderon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez De Calderon landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlos Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fernandez De Calderon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Diaz postures up in Fernandez De Calderon's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez De Calderon blocks it. #SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet. Fernandez De Calderon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez De Calderon slips a straight right by Diaz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernandez De Calderon.
Carlos Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Fernandez De Calderon shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Fernandez De Calderon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fernandez De Calderon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernandez De Calderon's guard. #REVB#
Diaz trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fernandez De Calderon holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking to improve his position.
Fernandez De Calderon is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Diaz.
I think Fernandez De Calderon 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!

During a confident post fight interview, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Carlos Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Te voy a asesinar jodidamente, retrasado. Soy el feo mexicano No puedes derrotar. Joder real madrid'.

 

Event: Yo, Adrian! I did it!     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Gorge gets the takedown into side control.
Clay tries to bench press Gorge off him but Gorge keeps the position.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clay manages to get to full guard.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clay has his foot on Gorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorge works his way back into a safe position though.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorge is one step ahead there.
Gorge wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #T1#
Gorge lands a couple of digs.
Gorge working some strikes from top position.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gorge wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Gorge landing some decent shots from guard.
Gorge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clay on the ground.#T2#
Gorge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorge's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorge trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
Clay with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Gorge is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gorge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Gorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Gorge.#T3#
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Gorge keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Gorge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clay manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Clay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gorge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorge has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
Gorge won't allow Clay to sweep him here. #T4#
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorge throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gorge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clay's head.
Gorge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gorge stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay wants to sweep here but Gorge controlling him for the moment.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Gorge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Gorge.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Clay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Gorge sprawls well.
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gorge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.
Tempe Gorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Clay.
Clay staying out of range there.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge digs a good hook to Clay's body.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Gorge shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Clay drives through with a takedown into Gorge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clay postures up in Gorge's guard and throws a big left but Gorge blocks it.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gorge trying to control the position here.
Clay won't allow Gorge to sweep him here.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorge has wrist control.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorge punching from the bottom.
Andre Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clay moves into full mount! Gorge won't be happy about that!
Gorge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gorge is trying desperately to improve position.
Clay connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB2#
Gorge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clay.
Gorge tries to hold on but Clay postures up.#SUB2#
Clay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gorge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay landing punches.
Gorge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clay looking to finish with strikes here!
Clay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Gorge can't escape the position.
Clay is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Gorge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clay.
Gorge is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Gorge is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Clay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gorge tries to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
Gorge is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Gorge wants to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
Gorge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clay tries to control but Gorge wriggling away.
Gorge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clay raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gorge tries to lock up and control but Clay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay tries to control but Gorge wriggling away.
Clay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gorge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clay unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Gorge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Gorge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Clay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gorge!
Gorge is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Clay swings around for an armbar but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clay's guard.
Our spies down at at UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform us that Clay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gorge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gorge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard. #REVB#
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorge is retaining full guard. #T1#
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gorge wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorge wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Gorge is keeping the position.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Gorge wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Gorge keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Gorge.
Gorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Gorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Clay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gorge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clay lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gorge wants to control but Clay postures up.
Clay advances to full mount.
Gorge tries to hold on but Clay postures up.#T3#
Clay looking to control but Gorge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gorge wants to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
Clay content just to control the position here.
Clay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gorge hang on?
Gorge is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Clay is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gorge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gorge! #SUB2#
Gorge avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Clay is looking for a triangle but Gorge pushes his legs off easily.
Gorge works over Clay with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gorge looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gorge wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gorge trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Clay!

Andre Clay took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'putangina po'.

 

Event: smell of napalm in the morning     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rojas thumps Luciano with a low kick.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Luciano ducks right into an uppercut from Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Rojas.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojas slips under a jab from Luciano.
Rojas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rojas lands with a kick to the temple. Luciano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Luciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano pounces like a tiger and cracks Rojas with a vicious hook! Rojas is down but not out! Luciano follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jose Luciano!
The defeated Matheo Rojas had this to say: 'Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.'.

 

Event: FARTMMA 108     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.#TD#
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thomas is staying active.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard. #T1#
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thomas misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas 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.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas. #T2#
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Anderson 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.
Thomas is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T4#
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Thomas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thomas controlling the position.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thomas connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.#KD2#
Anderson drops Thomas with a beautiful combination! Thomas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anderson is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Mason Thomas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice right hand that sends Thomas toppling to the canvas! Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anderson finish him?!#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Thomas covering up! Anderson comes in with a big uppercut and Thomas goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renerye Sale Anderson!
Renerye Sale Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mason Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'Bloody hell mate. bastard's got lucky. see ya at the pub!'.

 

Event: may the force be with you     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Kingkong moved away.
Diaz jabs Kingkong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kingkong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz moves out of range as Kingkong strikes.
A big right from Kingkong misses.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingkong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingkong misses with a wild combination.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Kingkong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingkong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingkong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingkong staying out of range there.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Kingkong knows he should have avoided that one.
Kingkong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Kingkong is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz feints with a jab and clips Kingkong right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kingkong is sent crashing into the canvas and Diaz leaps in for the kill! Kingkong tries to get to his feet but Diaz is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kingkong is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Diaz!
A very excited looking Carlos Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Stick Kingkong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!!!'.

 

Event: 1-quest for limits     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rojas's leg. Rojas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz motions for Rojas to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Rojas scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.#T1#
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A right-left combo lands from Rojas.
Diaz tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rojas is able to avoid easily.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojas. Rojas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rojas punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Rojas is rocked!
and Diaz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rojas! He's just covering up as Diaz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Diaz!
Carlos Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Matheo Rojas had this to say: 'Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Orsic lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Orsic pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Orsic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Orsic pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Orsic looking to stall. #TD2#
Orsic has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Orsic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Orsic staying calm.
Orsic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Orsic trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orsic off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Diaz looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Orsic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Orsic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Orsic is really stuck here. #SUB#
Orsic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diaz's arms.
Diaz missing with strikes.
Orsic has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Orsic trying to control the action but Diaz just sinks the hooks in.
Orsic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Orsic is having none of it.
Diaz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Orsic's face.
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsic is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Orsic gets back to half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orsic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Orsic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orsic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orsic tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orsic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orsic defending well though. #SUB#
Orsic is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Orsic regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Orsic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Orsic slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Orsic should have avoided that one.
Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Orsic has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
Orsic blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orsic can't get the takedown. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orsic scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orsic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Orsic misses with a straight right.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orsic circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Donk. Diaz catches Orsic right on the button with a cross.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Orsic slips a jab from Diaz.
Orsic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orsic misses with a hook.
Diaz slips a jab from Orsic.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carlos Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Orsic eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orsic shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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#
Orsic gets a clinch. #T2#
Orsic takes a shot to the head.
Orsic lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orsic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Carlos Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mate Orsic.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsic backwards.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orsic is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orsic is looking for a takedown.
Orsic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Diaz works on Orsic's body with a couple of short punches.
Orsic is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Carlos Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Orsic closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsic controls his hands.
Diaz is leaning against Orsic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Orsic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz is working Orsic over against the cage.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Orsic scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Orsic tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz gets through Orsic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diaz pushes Orsic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orsic.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orsic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsic misses with the head strike.
Orsic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Orsic avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Orsic avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Orsic will feel that in the morning.
Orsic lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Orsic clinches.
Orsic blocks a body shot from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orsic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Orsic shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Diaz tests Orsic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orsic misses with a body punch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsic tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Orsic misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Orsic there.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz with a nice calf kick.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Orsic defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orsic throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz throws a right hand that Orsic ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsic also avoids with ease.
Orsic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Orsic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Orsic ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses the jab.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz slips a straight right by Orsic.
Orsic misses with a looping right.
Diaz tests Orsic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orsic just manages to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Orsic moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Orsic tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Orsic misses with a knee strike.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Orsic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orsic misses with the head strike. #T3##BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orsic swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsic misses with a body punch
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Orsic's belly button to the back.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Orsic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Orsic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Orsic misses with a looping right.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Orsic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Orsic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Orsic throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Orsic there.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diaz lands a body shot.
Orsic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Orsic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Orsic's belly button to the back.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orsic scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz moves out of range as Orsic strikes.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Orsic's head but Orsic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Diaz!

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

 

Event: Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels     
Date:   Apr 03, 2020
#R1#
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rydeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt feints and then cracks Rydeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Rydeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Rydeland presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Rydeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt works on Rydeland's body with a couple of short punches.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Rydeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
Hunt tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Rydeland lands a body shot. #T2##BC2#
Hunt breaks 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!
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rydeland shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rydeland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt lands a high kick!
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Rydeland has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rydeland obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Rydeland avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #T3#
Rydeland avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands. #BC2#
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Rydeland clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Rydeland presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt gets through Rydeland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rydeland obliges.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rydeland lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Rydeland.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Hunt catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rydeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Rydeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Rydeland's leg but Rydeland calmly moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a push kick but Rydeland slaps the foot to one side.
Rydeland tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rydeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Hunt.
Rydeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rydeland looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rydeland.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.#CL#
Rydeland pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland. #BC#
Rydeland breaks the clinch.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt punishes Rydeland's body with a nice straight punch.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Hunt.#T4#
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rydeland circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Hunt.
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!
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Rydeland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rydeland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rydeland tries to clinch up.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rydeland tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Rydeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rydeland off the cage and back into range.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Rydeland wants to clinch.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt feints a jab promting Rydeland to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rydeland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hunt jabs at Rydeland's body.
Pave Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rydeland misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rydeland throws a lazy head kick
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland cracks Hunt with a good jab.#T2#
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rydeland moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rydeland is able to avoid easily.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Rydeland seems unphased.
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rydeland eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Rydeland's defenses.
Rydeland slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Rydeland counters by clinching up.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rydeland avoids it.#T3#
Rydeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rydeland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Rydeland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt tries to bum rush Rydeland with a series of wild strikes but Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it. #CL#
Rydeland darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Rydeland is working Hunt over against the cage.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rydeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt sizes up Rydeland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rydeland throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pave Hunt!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pave Hunt made sure he mentioned Kato, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 23, 2020
#R1#
Clay looks to land a combination but Ithamar avoids it well.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay moves away from the strike by Ithamar.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Clay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ithamar is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it. #SUB2#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clay trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Clay grinds an elbow into Ithamar's temple.
Ithamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ithamar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay working away.
Ithamar is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ithamar tries to improve position but can't.
Ithamar is not content to let Clay control the position.
Clay working the ground and pound.
Clay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Clay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ithamar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ithamar tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ithamar, who protects the arm well.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ithamar manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clay is keen to just control but Ithamar is a slippery customer.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
Clay is in close to Ithamar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Clay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clay is in close to Ithamar's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard. #T3#
Clay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ithamar working a defensive guard here.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Clay is posturing up here but Ithamar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clay tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clay has to tap! Slick submission there by Ithamar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 16, 2020
#R1#
Lozano throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
Lozano throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lozano.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A thudding body kick lands there by Rojas!
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lozano. Lozano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Lozano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rojas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lozano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lozano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rojas connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lozano misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lozano.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Lozano.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lozano works the jab nicely.
Lozano moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Lozano is rocked!
Lozano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Lozano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lozano throws a big shot that misses.
Lozano throws a big shot that misses.
Lozano throws a wild hook but Rojas just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Lozano gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rojas raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheo Rojas!
Matheo Rojas gave a mention to Kato in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Rojas moves away from the strike by Candovski.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
Candovski misses with a straight left.
Candovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Candovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Candovski manages to avoid it.
Aleksandr Candovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Candovski takes a step back to recover.
Candovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Candovski throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Candovski cracks Rojas with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Candovski's head.
Candovski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Candovski throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Rojas lands.#ROC#
Candovski is rocked!
Rojas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Candovski right on the button. Candovski goes down! Rojas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rojas gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheo Rojas!
Matheo Rojas made sure to mention his sponsor, Kato in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Amin shoots in.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amin shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sufyan Amin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amin shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Amin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amin misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Amin drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whack! Diaz lands a heavy head kick that drops Amin. The ref tackles Diaz to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Amin was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Carlos Diaz!
After the big win, Carlos Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kato and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: RISE 124     
Date:   Dec 13, 2019
#R1#
Shiba fails to land with a series of punches.
And Kurma responds with a good body kick, but Shiba manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Kurma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shiba misses with a body punch
and Kurma counters with a nice body shot.
Kurma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurma in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Kurma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba throws a body punch but Kurma moves out of range.
Kurma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Kurma's leg but Kurma calmly moves out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurma throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kurma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shiba to score with a decent uppercut.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Kurma seems unphased.
Kurma cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
Good shot there by Kurma.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurma misses with a body kick.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurma.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurma 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.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba connects with a right hand. Kurma shakes it off.#T2#
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Kurma cracks Shiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shiba lands a jab to Kurma's midsection.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Allan Kurma's cut even more.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurma.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurma takes one to the side of the head.
Shiba scores with a body shot. #T3#
Kurma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
A counter left hand to the body from Shiba misses its target.
Shiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurma.
A quick step to the side and Shiba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurma slips under a jab from Shiba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurma! But no joy.#KD#
Shiba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kurma sprawling to the canvas! Kurma rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shiba finish him?! #ROC#
Kurma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Shiba counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kurma! He's just covering up as Shiba starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
An out of breath Tsukune Shiba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Allan Kurma stepped up to the mic, saying 'So if I don't booze it I'm gonna lose it'.

 

Event: BCS 10     
Date:   Dec 06, 2019
#R1#
Clay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bushwacker tries to avoid it but Clay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bushwacker to the ground. Bushwacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bushwacker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bushwacker sprawls well. Bushwacker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Bushwacker walks into a straight right hand from Clay.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Bushwacker sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Bushwacker misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushwacker throws a low kick but Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Clay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clay lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Clay 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.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay working Bushwacker over with strikes. #T1#
Clay stops Bushwacker from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Bushwacker has one foot on Clay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Clay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bushwacker circles away.
Bushwacker misses the shot to the body.
Clay slips a straight right by Bushwacker.
Clay shoots in but Bushwacker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bushwacker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clay.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Bushwacker.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Bushwacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Bushwacker throws a low kick, looking for Clay's leg but Clay calmly moves out of range.
Bushwacker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bushwacker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushwacker lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker misses with a few strikes there.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Bushwacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clay thinking.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Bushwacker.
Clay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushwacker pinned against the cage. Bushwacker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bushwacker swinging wildly here. #T3#
Clay blocks a head kick by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker throws a big shot that misses.
Bushwacker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushwacker, which made it look bad.
Clay lands with a nice combination. Bushwacker backs away looking to recover.
Bushwacker moves out of range of the body kick from Clay.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay misses with a low kick.
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bushwacker misses with the combination. #TD#
Clay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bushwacker to the mat! Bushwacker manages to get full guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay postures up.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bushwacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushwacker, not yet.
Bushwacker tries to strike from the bottom.
Bushwacker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay is in close to Bushwacker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bushwacker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bushwacker is looking to stand up but Clay isn't so interested in that idea.
Clay is looking to pass into half guard but Bushwacker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bushwacker is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bushwacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bushwacker wants to stand but Clay is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bushwacker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Clay closes the distance and clinches.
Bushwacker lands an elbow that stopped Clay in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Bushwacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushwacker lands with an uppercut that bounces Clay off the cage and back into range.
Bushwacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Bushwacker misses.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Bushwacker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Bushwacker misses.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bushwacker. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay darts in looking for a takedown but Bushwacker gets double underhooks and turns Clay into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay closes the distance and clinches up with Bushwacker, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes Bushwacker against the cage but Bushwacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bushwacker scores with a punch to the head.
Bushwacker drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushwacker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby Bushwacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses.
Clay tries to clinch up but Bushwacker circles away and keeps his distance.
Clay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker throws a leg kick but Clay moved away.
Bushwacker looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushwacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Clay gets the takedown into side control.
Bushwacker sneaks back into half guard.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clay throwing shots but Bushwacker is blocking nicely.
Clay prevents Bushwacker from standing back up.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Bushwacker is defending well.
Nice strikes from Clay there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Clay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushwacker's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushwacker tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bushwacker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay stops Bushwacker from standing up.
Clay stands up over Bushwacker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clay trying to control but Bushwacker is working from the bottom.
Bushwacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushwacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushwacker trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bushwacker is keeping the position for now.
Bushwacker controlling the position.
Bushwacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bushwacker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clay is controlling him.
Clay trying to control but Bushwacker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bushwacker throws out a powerful jab.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bushwackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bushwacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushwacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushwacker throws a leg kick but Clay moved away.
Clay feinted with a counter takedown.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushwacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
As Clay backs off Bushwacker throws a huge counter combo but Clay manages to avoid it all.
Clay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bushwacker. Bushwacker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bushwacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bushwacker wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Clay connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
Bushwacker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Bushwacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay slips under a jab from Bushwacker.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Clay.
Bushwacker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bushwacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay looks for a takedown but Bushwacker sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay moves out of range as Bushwacker strikes.
Bushwacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushwacker lands with a shot to the body.
Bushwacker with a hook.
Bushwacker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bushwacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown. Bushwacker tries to sprawl out of it but Clay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushwacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bushwacker throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Bushwacker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clay takes one to the side of the head.
Bushwacker throws a big shot that misses.
Bushwacker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clay.
Bushwacker misses with a few strikes there.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown. Bushwacker tries to sprawl out of it but Clay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Bushwacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay tries to counter by clinching up but Bushwacker breaks away and moves out of range.
Bushwacker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bushwacker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushwacker lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Bushwacker sprawls well.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bushwacker as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bushwacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bushwacker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clay scrambles back to his feet.
Bushwacker jabs at Clay's body.
Bushwacker thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Bushwacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bushwacker lands a body shot.
Bushwacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushwacker connects with a combination that backs up Clay into the cage. Bushwacker lands a flurry of punches that gets past Clay's guard. Clay is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bushwacker bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bushwacker!
Our winner, Bobby Bushwacker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Pride FC 64     
Date:   Dec 04, 2019
#R1#
Mayoniko swinging wildly here.
Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mayoniko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojas lands a jab to Mayoniko's midsection.
Donk. Rojas catches Mayoniko right on the button with a cross.
Mayoniko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayoniko. That did some damage!
Rojas feints and then cracks Mayoniko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayoniko down.
Mayoniko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Mayoniko moved out of range.
No joy there for Mayoniko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayoniko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Rojas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mayoniko.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayoniko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mayoniko scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayoniko rather than just go for the knockout.
Rojas throws a head kick but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Rojas stuns Mayoniko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Mayoniko defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Mayoniko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayoniko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas ducks right into an uppercut from Mayoniko.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.#CL#
Mayoniko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas digs a right hand into Mayoniko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayoniko's gas tank.
Mayoniko throws a head punch that misses.
Mayoniko lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayoniko prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Mayoniko controls the action.
Mayoniko prevents a body shot from Rojas. #BC#
Mayoniko breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayoniko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayoniko defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Mayoniko's head but Mayoniko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayoniko jabs at Rojas's body.
Mayoniko's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayoniko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayoniko misses with a body shot.
Mayoniko lands with a cross.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws a solid leg kick but Mayoniko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojas.
Rojas sizes up Mayoniko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Mayoniko saw that one coming.
Mayoniko looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.#T3#
Rojas avoids the body shot from Mayoniko.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Mayoniko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Mayoniko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mayoniko misses with a looping left.
Mayoniko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko takes a jab right on the kisser.
A clash of legs there as Mayoniko blocks the low kick.
Rojas throws a right and a left that Mayoniko avoids nicely.
Rojas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Rojas tried to score with a low kick but Mayoniko checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayoniko walks into a left hand.
Mayoniko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayoniko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayoniko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayoniko.#T4#
Mayoniko misses with a straight left.
Mayoniko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayoniko misses the target.
Mayoniko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mayoniko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mayoniko misses with a two punch combination.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Mayoniko avoids it with no problem.
Mayoniko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rojas!
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Mayoniko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayoniko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayoniko throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas wants to land a leg kick but Mayoniko is out of range.
Rojas takes a swing at Mayoniko's ribcage but misses.
Rojas lands with a cross.
Mayoniko loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rojas looks to land a combination but Mayoniko avoids it well.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
It looked like Mayoniko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mayoniko to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Mayoniko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Mayoniko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayoniko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayoniko misses with a body kick.
Mayoniko cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas throws a hook but Mayoniko blocks it.
It looked like Mayoniko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayoniko tried to score with a low kick but Rojas checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Mayoniko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Mayoniko misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayoniko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayoniko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rojas's calf.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Mayoniko is out of range.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayoniko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Mayoniko takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Mayoniko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayoniko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayoniko.
Rojas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayoniko.
Rojas misses with a hook
enabling Mayoniko to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Mayoniko.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Mayoniko counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayoniko throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mayoniko.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Mayoniko is out of range.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayoniko.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayoniko scores with a nice body kick.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayoniko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayoniko throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayoniko.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Mayoniko moved out of range nicely.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Mayoniko moves away and avoids it.
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayoniko's calf.
Mayoniko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas swings for the body but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rojas misses with a left hand
enabling Mayoniko to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayonikos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rojas throws the left hand but Mayoniko avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mayoniko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayoniko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas clobbers Mayoniko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas wants to slow Mayoniko down by chopping away at his legs.
Mayoniko throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas. #T3#
Mayoniko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayoniko.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayoniko.
Matheo Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayoniko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayoniko lands with a cross.
Mayoniko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mayoniko.
Rojas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayoniko lands a head shot.
Rojas defending well as Mayoniko loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Mayoniko 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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Mayoniko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas slips a jab from Mayoniko.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Rojas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rojas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mayoniko.
Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayoniko moves away.
Mayoniko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Mayoniko tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range.
Rojas takes a swing at Mayoniko's ribcage but misses.
Mayoniko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mayoniko misses with a looping left.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Mayoniko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayoniko was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Nice shot lands for Mayoniko.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Mayoniko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod.
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#
Rojas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayoniko in his tracks.
Mayoniko throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Mayoniko checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mayoniko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayoniko lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayoniko's head.
Mayoniko misses with a looping left.
Mayoniko swinging wildly here.
Mayoniko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Mayoniko tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayoniko wants to land a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Mayoniko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayoniko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.#T1#
Mayoniko lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Mayoniko misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayoniko misses the target.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a good cross that connects.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Mayoniko moved out of range.
Mayoniko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rojas on the side of the head.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayoniko slips a jab from Rojas.
Mayoniko scores with a leg kick.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Mayoniko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mayoniko with a body shot.
Rojas cracks Mayoniko with an open hand slap.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a hook to the body
and Mayoniko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayoniko blocks a jab.
Mayoniko missing with a left hand there. Rojas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws a front kick that sends Mayoniko stumbling back into the cage.
Mayoniko lands a lovely overhand right.
Rojas checks the leg kick.
Mayoniko moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Rojas with a jab.
Mayoniko cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Rojas looks to land a combination but Mayoniko avoids it well.
Mayoniko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mayoniko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Mayoniko ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mayoniko.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayoniko is just out of range.
A big right from Mayoniko misses.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mayoniko counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Mayoniko.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Mayoniko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mayoniko misses with a hook. Rojas ducked under it nicely.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayoniko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a hook. Mayoniko ducked under it nicely.
Rojas throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Good work by Rojas as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Mayoniko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayoniko lands a slapping body shot.
Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas throws a head kick but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Rojas takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Rojas misses.
It looked like Mayoniko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayoniko throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Mayoniko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mayoniko slips under a jab from Rojas.
Mayoniko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoki Mayoniko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayoniko 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Birthday Bash 2     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Hunt tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Hunt clobbers Murhaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murhaa blocks a jab.#T1#
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Murhaa throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely. #T2#
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
A nice side step and Murhaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murhaa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt switches off momentarily and Murhaa cracks him with a monster right hand! Hunt topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Murhaa dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Murhaa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Murhaa!
The defeated Pave Hunt had this to say: 'I am focusing on nobody but myself'.

 

Event: ICC 14: Yoshioka v Behar     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Velasco scores with a jab. Pipi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velasco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velasco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velasco scores with a nice head shot.
Pipi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velasco tries to avoid it but Pipi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velasco to the ground. Velasco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Velasco scores with a jab.
Pipi darts in looking for a takedown but Velasco gets double underhooks and turns Pipi into the cage.
Velasco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Velasco scores with a nice strike.
Donk. Velasco catches Pipi right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Pipi scores with a takedown into Velasco's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Pipi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pipi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pipi drops back looking for a leg! Velasco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasco manages to kick Pipi off! Pipi jumps back into Velasco's guard. #SUB#
Pipi drops back looking for a leg! Velasco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasco manages to kick Pipi off! Pipi jumps back into Velasco's guard.
Velasco 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.#T1#
Velasco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pipi looking to pass the guard.
Velasco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pipi wants to pass the guard but Velasco is keeping the position.
Pipi stopping the sweep attempt from Velasco.
Pipi is breathing heavily.
Velasco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pipi is controlling him.
Velasco wants to sweep but no luck.
Velasco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Velasco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pipi defends well.
Pipi won't allow Velasco to sweep him here.
Velasco is looking to sweep but instead, Pipi has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Pipi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasco is just riding it out for now. Pipi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pipi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velasco manages to get to full guard.
Velasco trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efren Velasco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pipi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pipi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velasco thuds his right hand into Pipi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pipi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Velasco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pipi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velasco.#TD#
Pipi gets the takedown into side control.
Velasco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Velasco has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pipi is on him like a limpet, forcing Velasco back against the cage.
Velasco digs a right hand into Pipi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pipi's gas tank.
Velasco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pipi or not.
Velasco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Velasco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Efren Velasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pipi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasco lands a really nice looking cross but Pipi seems unphased.
A jab from Velasco finds it's way through Pipi's defenses. #T1#
Velasco feints a jab promting Pipi to slip. Velasco then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pipi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Velasco lands a jab-cross combination.
Pipi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Velasco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pipi on the side of the head.
Pipi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Pipi is rocked!
Velasco cracks Pipi with a hook to the temple - Pipi is on wobbly legs here! Velasco swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pipi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Velasco wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Efren Velasco!
A very excited looking Efren Velasco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Mai Pipi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I no hard'.

 

Event: CACC 22     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11820 p4p, 497 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1822 p4p, 202 weight class). Sagaki has chosen One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




176 cm
45 yrs
156 lbs



172 cm
28 yrs
147 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Sagaki looking to score a takedown here. Henley is defending well but Sagaki drives through and ends up in Henley's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (0) vs (2) Sagaki
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Henley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.

Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.

Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Henley keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Sagaki stands and throws Henley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henley is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Sagaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki trying to mount his opponent but Henley defends it.

Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Henley defends the submission attempt.
Sagaki passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (8) Sagaki
Henley working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Henley is squirming around nicely.

Sagaki working for a submission but Henley is keeping him at bay.
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.

Sagaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henley shrugs it off.
Sagaki tries to control but Henley wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (8) Sagaki

Henley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley postures up.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Sagaki is still trying to improve position.

Sagaki is looking for a triangle but Henley pushes his legs off easily.

Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Henley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henley pushing down on Sagaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Henley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Henley wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.

Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki manages to get to full guard.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.

Sagaki has his foot on Henley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henley works his way back into a safe position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.

Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Henley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sagaki dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (10) Sagaki

Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sagaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sagaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.

Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Henley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sagaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sagaki forces his way into half guard.
Henley wants to get back to full guard.

Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (2) vs (13) Sagaki

Sagaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Henley is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (2) vs (16) Sagaki

Sagaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Henley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Henley!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (4) vs (16) Sagaki

Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Sagaki controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.

Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sagaki working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.

Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sagaki wants to sweep but no luck.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.

Sagaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.

Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henley defends it easily.
Henley stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sagaki looking to control.
Henley stands and throws Sagaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (7) vs (16) Sagaki

Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sagaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Henley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sagaki is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henley yanks on the arm and Sagaki is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CACC 21     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 22069 p4p, 283 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 2218 p4p, 125 weight class). Cruz comes to the ring accompanied by System Of A Down - Aerials . Dominique Bell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.




173 cm
24 yrs
146 lbs



170 cm
35 yrs
139 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bell fails to land the takedown.

Bell scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Bell

Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Bell

Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
Cruz tries to buck Bell off but Bell is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (5) Bell
Bell is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (2) vs (9) Bell
Bell controlling well, preventing Cruz from escaping the position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.

Bell working for a choke but Cruz is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cruz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bell gets his way!

Bell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bell doesn't have the hooks in and Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (9) Bell

Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (11) Bell
Cruz is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
Bell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (11) Bell

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.

Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Bell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bell.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (9) vs (11) Bell
Cruz tries to take his opponent's back but Bell turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (9) vs (13) Bell

Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (11) vs (13) Bell
Bell is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (11) vs (15) Bell
Cruz wants to improve his position but Bell is controlling well.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Bell trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.

Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bell won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.

Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.

Bell drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Bell off! Bell jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (11) vs (18) Bell
Cruz gets back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (11) vs (21) Bell
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Bell's attempts to control the action.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Bell maintains control.
Cruz regains half guard.

Bell 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.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Bell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (13) vs (21) Bell
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.

Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Bell's guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Cruz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Bell working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.

Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
Bell is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bell!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (16) vs (21) Bell
Cruz fails to take his opponent's back.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
Bell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bell has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (19) vs (21) Bell

Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bell for a finish.
Cruz tries to get the hooks in deep but Bell pushed the leg off.

Cruz looking for the choke but no joy.
Bell is trying to break free.

Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bell for a finish.

Bell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is breathing heavily.

Bell showing good submission defense here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to escape but Cruz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Bell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (19) vs (23) Bell

Cruz working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (21) vs (23) Bell
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cruz won't allow Bell to sweep him here.

Bell working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.

Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bell wins on points by 23 to 21.
An out of breath and clearly excited Dominique Bell thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Darian Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great to see this man back! It's pretty easy decision if you ask us.'.

 

Event: PFC 139 Grabber vs Thompson     
Date:   Nov 22, 2019
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Mangrove checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mangrove throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Mangrove takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangrove has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz lands a jab.
Mangrove blocks a jab.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Mangrove throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangrove pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mangrove throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Mangrove scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Mangrove throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove. #T1#
Mangrove throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mangrove blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
It appears Mangrove was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Mangrove looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Mangrove drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Mangrove is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz controls Mangrove momentarily but Mangrove frees himself.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Mangrove from controlling successfully.
Diaz has control of Mangrove's left arm, preventing Mangrove from doing any damage. #T2#
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove.
It looked like Mangrove was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Mangrove misses.
Mangrove swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Mangrove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Mangrove scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Mangrove wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangrove throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mangrove throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz jabs Mangrove right on the nose. Mangrove blinks but takes it well.
Carlos Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangrove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Diaz.
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!
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Mangrove.
Mangrove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangrove.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Mangrove moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Mangrove misses its target.
Mangrove avoids the body shot from Diaz. #T4#
Mangrove blocks a jab.
Mangrove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz jabs Mangrove right on the nose. Mangrove blinks but takes it well.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Mangrove throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Mangrove moves away and avoids it.
Mangrove lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangrove walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangrove connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mangrove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangrove fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Carlos Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Mangrove tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz cracks the inside of Mangrove's front leg. #TD#
Mangrove looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Diaz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz jabs Mangrove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove misses with a takedown
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Mangrove misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Mangrove jumps back.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangrove waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Mangrove strikes.
Mangrove fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Mangrove checks the leg kick.
Mangrove takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mangrove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Mangrove tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Mangrove looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz lands with a hook. Mangrove tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a body kick. #T2#
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangrove misses the target.
Mangrove uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Mangrove checks a leg kick.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz punishes Mangrove's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Mangrove drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mangrove's best efforts.
Mangrove prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mangrove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mangrove's back!
Diaz lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mangrove is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Mangrove trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
Diaz punches the canvas rather than the man.
Diaz missing with strikes.
Mangrove is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Diaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mangrove is defending well though. Diaz let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Mangrove defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Diaz misses with punches from the back.
Mangrove avoids the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mangrove. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Mangrove from escaping the position. #T4#
Even with his hooks in, Diaz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mangrove wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mangrove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mangrove regains half guard.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mangrove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz wants to stand up but Mangrove is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Mangrove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove checks a low kick from Diaz.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Mangrove slips a straight right by Diaz.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Mangrove loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Mangrove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangrove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mangrove's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz slips a jab from Mangrove.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Mangrove pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove.#T1#
Mangrove throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangrove throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Mangrove misses.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz cracks the inside of Mangrove's front leg.
Mangrove takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Mangrove's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mangrove scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove slips the punch.
Mangrove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mangrove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Mangrove takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangrove throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mangrove under the eye.#T3#
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alka Mangrove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangrove lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Mangrove slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove.
Diaz misses with a shot to the body
and Mangrove counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangrove off the cage and back into range.
Mangrove throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a straight right. #T4#
Mangrove needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz cracks Mangrove with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Mangrove's head back.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
Mangrove was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mangrove has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangrove on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Diaz!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlos Diaz made sure he mentioned Kato, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

 
 
 
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