Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UnderGround FC 24
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Jukola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Suzuki Sakurai has been cut.
Jukola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakurai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakurai on the side of the head.
Sakurai connects with a high kick.
Sakurai closes the distance and clinches up with Jukola, looking for a takedown. Sakurai pushes Jukola against the cage but Jukola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jukola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakurai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Sakurai moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Sakurai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jukola back to the cage. Sakurai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suzuki Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Jukola does it's job there.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakurai doesn't manage to clinch there - Jukola circles away.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Sakurai.
Jukola scores with the left hand. Sakurai knows he should have avoided that one.
Sakurai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakurai.
Jukola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Sakurai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sakurai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Jukola counters with a crisp one two that drops Sakurai! Jukola thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sakurai to his feet! Sakurai is in big trouble!
Sakurai takes one to the side of the head.
Jukola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakurai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jukola cracks Sakurai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakurai misses with a double jab.
Sakurai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suzuki Sakurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jukola swings for the body but Sakurai moves out of range.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Sakurai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Suzuki Sakurai's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola lands a nice hook to Sakurai's body. Sakurai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jukola throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Sakurai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sakurai swinging wildly here. #KD2#
Jukola feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sakurai sprawling to the canvas! Sakurai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jukola finish him?! #ROC2#
Sakurai is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sakurai!
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Sakurai counters with a nice body shot.
Sakurai throws a right hand that Jukola ducks under and follows up with a left that Jukola also avoids with ease.
Sakurai throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Jukola counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sakurai! Jukola lets Sakurai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Sakurai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Suzuki Sakurai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jukola connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sakurai out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juhani Jukola!

Event: UnderGround FC 18
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Sitsopirang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsopirang counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sitsopirang #TD#
so Danis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sitsopirang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Danis 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.
Sitsopirang throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sitsopirang can't keep his opponent in guard - Danis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Danis is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Danis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Sitsopirang is trying to control but can't.
Danis controlling the action here.#SUB#
Danis 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. #SUB#
Danis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsopirang sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsopirang tries to get to full guard but Danis has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Danis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danis is looking to take a break and control but Sitsopirang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danis wants to pass to mount but Sitsopirang is defending the position.
Danis moves into full mount! Sitsopirang won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Danis working for a submission but Sitsopirang is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dillion Danis dominated that round.
That's time! Danis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sitsopirang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danis shoots in for a takedown but Sitsopirang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Danis! #TD2#
Sitsopirang shoots in and gets a takedown into Danis's guard.#SUB#
Danis working for a triangle but Sitsopirang defends it easily. #SUB#
Danis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sitsopirang rolls with it to try and escape but Danis cranks on the arm and Sitsopirang is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillion Danis!
An intense looking Dillion Danis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'They all will fall!!'.

Event: FARTMMA 49
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dacre. No joy for Grace on that attempt. #TD2#
Grace manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dacre on his heels. He'll look to pass Dacre's guard now, I'm sure.
Dacre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dacre keeping full guard, as Grace tries to pass.
Grace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dacre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Dacre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace tries to free his leg and advance position but Dacre is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dacre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grace doesn't defend quickly enough and Dacre has managed to lock this one up! Can Grace escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dacre on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claude Dacre!
During a confident post fight interview, Claude Dacre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IF1
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot by Biernat.#CUT#
It looks like Divanei Silva has been cut.
Biernat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biernat can pounce on him.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Biernat, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Biernat against the cage but Biernat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries to clinch there but Biernat circles away.
Silva with a poor takedown #KD#
and Biernat counters with a big uppercut that knocks Silva off his feet! Biernat dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Biernat decides to stand back up.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Biernat finish him?
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Biernat counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Silva off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Biernat follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Silva was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mateusz Biernat!
A relieved looking Mateusz Biernat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IF1
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Pedan lands a jab to the nose.
Pedan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pedan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pedan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pedan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piranha. Piranha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piranha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alexander Pedan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pedan.
Pedan lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piranha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pedan can pounce on him.
Piranha gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pedan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Piranha is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pedan!

Event: IF1
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Lewis with a nice cross.#TD#
Lewis gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva preventing the sweep. #SU#
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lewis is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lewis!
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Lewis has given up his back here. Will Silva look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Lewis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T2#
Lewis just trying to survive but Silva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Lewis fending off the submission attempt from Silva.
Lewis wants to escape the position.
Lewis is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here. #T3#
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
The referee is taking a good look at Lewis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Silva!
Silva lands a shot to the head.
Lewis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silva.
Silva is punishing Lewis with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Silva is landing with strikes from the back.
Silva tries to get the hooks in deep but Lewis pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Silva looking for the choke from the back.
Good control from Silva.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Silva's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis prevents Silva from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Lewis tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Silva has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Lewis is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ismael Silva!

Event: UnderGround FC 14
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Sakurai throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sakurai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power scores with the left hand. Sakurai knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Suzuki Sakurai has been cut.
Power misses with a straight right.
Sakurai blocks a jab.
Sakurai throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakurai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakurai.
Power misses with a hook. Sakurai ducked under it nicely.
Sakurai lands a head kick. Power smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sakurai throws a lazy body kick
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai misses with a wild body shot.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakurai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakurai somewhat.
Power moves out of range of the body kick.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Sakurai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakurai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Power counters with a right hand to the body.
Power throws a hook to the side of Sakurai's head but Sakurai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Power throws a jab when Sakurai was well out of range.
Sakurai misses with the combination.
Power throws out a counter right but Sakurai avoids it with no problem.
Sakurai throws a nice head kick!
Sakurai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suzuki Sakurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakurai.
Power lands with a hook. Sakurai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Sakurai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakurai on the side of the head.#CUT2#
Suzuki Sakurai's cut is getting worse.
Sakurai misses with a double jab
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzuki Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.#KD2#
Power feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sakurai sprawling to the canvas! Sakurai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Power finish him?! #ROC2#
Sakurai is rocked!
Power cracks Sakurai with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Over Power!
Over Power decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Solabad gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Solabad has Martinez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Solabad pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Martinez tumbling to the mat - Solabad dives into Martinez's guard.#ES#
Martinez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solabad.
Solabad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Martinez forces Solabad back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez tries to break the clinch but Solabad is controlling the position.
Martinez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Solabad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fernando Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nkemba Solabad.
Solabad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Solabad is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Solabad breaks the clinch. #T1#
Martinez wants to clinch.
Solabad blocks a head kick by Martinez. #CL2#
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Solabad has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Solabad manages to break the clinch.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solabad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solabad shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Martinez lands a left and a right that send Solabad crashing to the mat, dazed. Martinez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Nkemba Solabad has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Solabad has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Solabad jumps guard but Martinez stands there with Solabad around his waist. Solabad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Solabad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. #T2#
Solabad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martinez is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Solabad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solabad at a distance.
Solabad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solabad thumps Martinez with a low kick.#CL2#
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Solabad. Solabad maintains the clinch.
Martinez is trying to stall.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Solabad has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Solabad trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Solabad breaks from the clinch.
Solabad shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solabad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez tries to clinch up
and Solabad counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Solabad to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Solabad is avoiding it.
Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Solabad counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Solabad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinez, pushing him back against the cage.
Martinez letting Solabad take a breather here.#BC2#
Solabad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez shoots in but Solabad avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Solabad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Solabad tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Solabad goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Solabad rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a 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!
Solabad tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it. #BC2#
Solabad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Solabad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Solabad looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.#CL2#
Solabad clinches with his opponent.
Solabad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nkemba Solabad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nkemba Solabad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Solabad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solabad shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solabad is looking to clinch.
Solabad dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Solabad's head and hops out.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Solabad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez shoots in and drives through. Solabad sprawls well.
Solabad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fernando Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Solabad is looking for the big counter here.
Martinez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solabad.
Fernando Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nkemba Solabad.
Martinez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solabad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solabad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Solabad slams his shin into Martinez's torso.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez throws a head kick but Solabad moves out of range. #T1#
Solabad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Solabad. Solabad maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Solabad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solabad shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
Martinez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Solabad circles away. #CL2#
Solabad rushes Martinez and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martinez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solabad fails to pull guard.
Solabad is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez tries to circle away but Solabad has him pinned against the cage.
Solabad stalls. #T2#
Solabad misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Solabad.
Solabad lands a body shot.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Solabad is controlling him.
Solabad lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Solabad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Solabad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Martinez kicks Solabad off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Solabad has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Solabad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Solabad shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez throws a big counter combination but Solabad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Solabad closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Martinez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solabad is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Solabad manages to break the clinch.
Martinez tries to clinch but Solabad is having none of it. #CL#
Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solabad, pushing him back against the cage.
Solabad is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Solabad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Solabad.
Solabad receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Solabad breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Solabad has managed to clinch. #T4#
Martinez is pressed up against the cage. Solabad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martinez down to the mat. Martinez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Solabad throws a head kick that Martinez semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Fernando Martinez has been cut.#CL2#
Solabad clinches. #BC2#
Solabad breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Solabad drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solabad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Solabad.
Solabad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martinez to keep the fight standing.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Solabad lands a body punch.
Nkemba Solabad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Solabad jumps guard and drags Martinez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nkemba Solabad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Martinez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Solabad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solabad stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Solabad breaks from the clinch.
Solabad wants to clinch.#CL2#
Solabad closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Solabad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solabad wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Martinez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Solabad counters with a left and a right that stings Martinez. #CL2#
Solabad drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Solabad controlling the action here for a moment.
Solabad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez taking a breather.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Solabad has him pressed against the cage.
Solabad scores with a hook to the body.
Solabad jumps guard but Martinez stands there with Solabad around his waist. Solabad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Solabad has double underhooks. #BC2#
Solabad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Solabad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martinez defends well and Solabad ends up having to push Martinez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martinez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Solabad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Solabad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solabad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernando Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nkemba Solabad.
Martinez has a takedown stuffed.
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solabad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solabad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Solabad closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.
Solabad tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Solabad back against the cage. #T3#
Solabad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez tries to break free but Solabad pushes him back against the cage.
Solabad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinez is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Solabad.#BC2#
Solabad manages to break the clinch.
Solabad tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Solabad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martinez. That did some damage!
Solabad takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Solabad has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Solabad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Solabad closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez has Solabad pushed against the cage.
Nkemba Solabad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Solabad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Solabad.
Solabad controlling the action here for a moment.
Solabad can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Fernando Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Solabad breaks from the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nkemba Solabad!

Event: UnderGround FC 11
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Ignacio keeps Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Ignacio throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignacio.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ignacio as he jumps to the side.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ignacio throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Ignacio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Divanei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Ignacio gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIgnacio.
Ignacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignacio wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Divanei Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Ignacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xyryx Ignacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignacio misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Ignacio is keeping the position.
Ignacio is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture. #T1#
Ignacio 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.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignacio is retaining full guard.
Ignacio is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ignacio keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ignacio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ignacio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignacio misses with a head kick. #CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Ignacio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Ignacio.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ignacio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ignacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Ignacio tries to tie him up.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignacio smiles and moves away.
Ignacio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xyryx Ignacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Divanei Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Good exchange - Ignacio coming out on top.
Ignacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Ignacio tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. #CL#
Silva instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ignacio manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Ignacio does it's job there.
Ignacio throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignacio.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ignacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Ignacio as Silva shoots in.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio lands a jab to the head.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Divanei Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignacio swivels and escapes.#T1#
Ignacio tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Ignacio is quick to defend against it.
Ignacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Ignacio.
Ignacio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Ignacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignacio tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignacio is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ignacio can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ignacio is not content to let Silva control the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Ignacio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva trying to control the action but Ignacio is working from the bottom.
Ignacio is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ignacio is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xyryx Ignacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Divanei Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ignacio throws a head punch that misses.
Ignacio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Ignacio.
Ignacio missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Ignacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignacio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ignacio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Ignacio throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ignacio throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ignacio's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
Ignacio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ignacio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ignacio has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Ignacio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Divanei Silva!
A very excited looking Divanei Silva 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.

Event: UnderGround FC 9
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Lambrucci works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Vincenzo Lambrucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lambrucci gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lambrucci manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lambrucci keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Lambrucci circles away.
Lambrucci misses with a double jab.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Lambrucci moves out of range.
Lambrucci darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Emelianenko has been cut.
Lambrucci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lambrucci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD2#
Lambrucci lands a left and a right that send Emelianenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Lambrucci thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lambrucci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
Alexander Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Lambrucci lands a big right hand that sends Emelianenko crashing to the mat! Lambrucci stays standing though and waves Emelianenko back to his feet!#ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!#CL2#
Lambrucci moves into the clinch.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Lambrucci works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lambrucci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Emelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lambrucci slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Lambrucci controls the action.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lambrucci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambrucci blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lambrucci just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lambrucci taking a breather.
Emelianenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Lambrucci won't allow it.
Emelianenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lambrucci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lambrucci displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Lambrucci keeps control of Emelianenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Lambrucci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
Alexander Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambrucci's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emelianenko under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Lambrucci. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Lambrucci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Emelianenko'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#
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses
and Lambrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Lambrucci circles away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Lambrucci is having none of it.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Lambrucci feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Emelianenko sprawling to the canvas! Emelianenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lambrucci finish him?! #CUT2#
Jeez, Alexander Emelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Emelianenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lambrucci is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lambrucci lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincenzo Lambrucci!

Event: IFA 7
Date: Jun 27, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Al Noorani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Piranha wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Noorani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Noorani won't allow Piranha to sweep him here.
Al Noorani postures up and lands a big shot to Piranha's brow.
Al Noorani is working Piranha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Al Noorani makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Piranha pushes a forearm under Al Noorani's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Al Noorani is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Piranha!
After winning the bout, Alexandre Piranha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 44
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Grace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Backman's half guard.
Grace wants to control but Backman is keeping him busy.
Grace uses his free foot to push down on Backman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Backman.
Backman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Backman tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Grace is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Backman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Backman shrugs it off.
Backman wants to hold on but Grace pushes him away.
Grace landing strikes, looking to finish!
Backman is desperately trying to improve his position but Grace has a good base and remains in mount.
Backman tries to hold on but Grace postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace lands a heavy elbow.
Grace lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Backman hang on?#SUB2#
Grace is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Backman is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Grace!

Event: IFA 5
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lewis checks a leg kick.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Domphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis checks a low kick from Domphy.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Domphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Domphy throws a solid leg kick but Lewis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Domphy.
Lewis throws a right hand that Domphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Domphy also avoids with ease.
Lewis checks a low kick from Domphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Domphy is avoiding it.
Domphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Phil Domphy has been cut.
Domphy's coach down at The 13 Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Domphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paul Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis digs a good hook to Domphy's body.
Lewis moves out of range of the leg kick from Domphy.
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Domphy can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Domphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lewis to the ground. Domphy is now in Lewis's guard.#T1#
Domphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Domphy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lewis wants to stand up but Domphy is controlling him.
Domphy postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Domphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Domphy wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Domphy tries a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Lewis.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.#KD#
Lewis drops Domphy with a beautiful combination! Domphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lewis is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Domphy is rocked!#CL#
Lewis has managed to clinch.
Domphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?#T3#
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Domphy won't allow it.
Domphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Domphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Domphy misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Domphy misses with some punches. #TD2#
Domphy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Domphy stalling.
Domphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Domphy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Lewis trying to control here.
Domphy prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Domphy is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Domphy.
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 Paul Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Domphy'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#
Domphy throws a low kick but Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Domphy avoids it well and moves away.
Paul Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Domphy misses with a low kick.
As Domphy tries to get set, Lewis tries to push him back and clinch up but Domphy manages to avoid the attempt.
Lewis dives in and grabs Domphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Domphy pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Domphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Domphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Domphy in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Domphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Domphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Domphy content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Domphy there.
Domphy trying to control the pace.
Domphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Domphy content to control rather than advance.
Domphy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Lewis wants to sweep but Domphy has passed to side control!
Domphy is chipping away with strikes.
Domphy landing strikes.
Domphy scoring with punches from side control.
Domphy controlling from side mount.
Domphy lands some shots froms side control.
Lewis on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Domphy is putting a hurting on Lewis here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Domphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Domphy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lewis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Domphy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Domphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Lewis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Domphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Domphy working the ground and pound.#T4#
Lewis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Domphy connects with a decent elbow.
Lewis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lewis taking a bit of punishment here - Domphy scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!
Domphy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
Domphy lands a strong strike to the head of Lewis. That's dazed him! Domphy looking to finish here. Lewis is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Domphy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Domphy!

Event: UnderGround FC 7
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Sitsopirang shoots in and bounces Andler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsopirang wants to pass the guard but Andler is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andler looking for a guillotine here but Sitsopirang defends easily.
Sitsopirang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andler is trying to keep Sitsopirang in close.
Sitsopirang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsopirang is looking to work some ground and pound but Andler has wrist control.#SUB#
Andler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sitsopirang wants to control from the top but Andler keeps moving.
Sitsopirang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsopirang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsopirang wants to control from the top but Andler keeps moving.
Sitsopirang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andler really is a fat lump.
Sitsopirang wants to pass the guard but Andler is keeping the position.
Andler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andler pulls Sitsopirang in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sitsopirang avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsopirang defends it easily.
Sitsopirang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andler wants to get back to his feet but Sitsopirang is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sitsopirang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsopirang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Andler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsopirang defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benchamek Sitsopirang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Andler is looking to land body kicks.
Andler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sitsopirang.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsopirang gets through Andler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsopirang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andler backwards. #TD2#
Sitsopirang drags the fight down to the ground.
Andler trying to control but Sitsopirang is working from the bottom.
Andler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sitsopirang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andler is really struggling to control Sitsopirang but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Andler tries to stand but Sitsopirang is controlling from the bottom.
Sitsopirang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Sitsopirang pushes Andler off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Sitsopirang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsopirang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Andler jumps into guard, dragging Sitsopirang to the mat. #SUB#
Andler is looking for a triangle but Sitsopirang pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Sitsopirang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sitsopirang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsopirang wants to control from the top but Andler keeps moving.
Sitsopirang throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsopirang throws a big elbow that misses.
Andler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsopirang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andler's guard. #SU2#
Sitsopirang escapes and gets back to his feet.
Andler throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benchamek Sitsopirang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Andler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andler throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsopirang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Sitsopirang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andler's guard.#ES#
Andler scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Sitsopirang rushes Andler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsopirang.
Sitsopirang lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsopirang has Andler pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sitsopirang.
Andler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsopirang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsopirang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsopirang avoiding damage. #T1##BC2#
Sitsopirang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Andler. #TD2#
Sitsopirang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sitsopirang showed some decent athleticism there.
Sitsopirang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Sitsopirang there.
Sitsopirang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsopirang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU2#
Sitsopirang stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Andler to get to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Sitsopirang. No joy for Andler on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andler works over Sitsopirang's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Sitsopirang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sitsopirang lands in his opponent's guard.
Andler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andler has momentary wrist control but Sitsopirang slips an elbow through the middle.
Rory Andler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andler keeping moving, preventing Sitsopirang from controlling successfully.
Sitsopirang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsopirang landing with the ground and pound.
Andler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsopirang controls the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benchamek Sitsopirang!
Benchamek Sitsopirang gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFA 4
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Piranha with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Partridge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Piranha controls Partridge momentarily but Partridge frees himself.
Piranha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partridge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Partridge chips away with some ground and pound.
Partridge postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Piranha covers up, he's hurt! Partridge keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Partridge and the ref steps in to end the fight! Partridge can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Partridge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019

#R1#
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Picard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Picard with a hook.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Picard cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
A cross from Picard lands.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Picard as he jumps to the side.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Picard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picard with a hook.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Picard sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Picard misses the shot to the body.
Silva is looking to counter the offense by Picard and move into the clinch.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1##KD2#
Picard sends Silva crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Picard is motioning to the referee to let Silva up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva is holding his hands too far apart here. Picard throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Silva is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Luc Picard!
After winning the bout, Jean Luc Picard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UFC WNF 2
Date: Jun 05, 2019

#R1#
Sitsopirang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruckus lands with a right hand.
Sitsopirang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsopirang wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Sitsopirang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sitsopirang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruckus on the ground.
Sitsopirang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsopirang wanted to stand there but Ruckus had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsopirang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsopirang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sitsopirang postures up in Ruckus's guard and throws a big left but Ruckus blocks it.
Ruckus has momentary wrist control but Sitsopirang slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Sitsopirang is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruckus has wrist control.
Sitsopirang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruckus trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsopirang is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsopirang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitsopirang 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.
Sitsopirang is in close to Ruckus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sitsopirang throwing strikes from guard but Ruckus blocks nicely.
Ruckus 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.
Ruckus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruckus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsopirang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruckus wants to stand up but Sitsopirang is controlling him.
Sitsopirang is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ruckus working for a triangle but Sitsopirang defends it easily.
Sitsopirang postures up in Ruckus's guard and throws a big left but Ruckus blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benchamek Sitsopirang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sitsopirang tests Ruckus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsopirang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Ben Ruckus has been cut.
Ruckus throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsopirang thuds a left hand into Ruckus's body.
Sitsopirang circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Sitsopirang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruckus prevents Sitsopirang from improving position.
Sitsopirang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruckus some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsopirang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ruckus tries to buck Sitsopirang off but Sitsopirang is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ruckus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsopirang is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Sitsopirang controlling the position.
Sitsopirang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruckus can do to turn this around?
Ruckus is pushing Sitsopirang's head away, looking to escape. Sitsopirang manages to hold on to the position though.
Ruckus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsopirang throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Sitsopirang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsopirang in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Sitsopirang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruckus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been informed that Ruckus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruckus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ruckus is trying to control Sitsopirang's posture but Sitsopirang avoids it.
Ruckus is being controlled here.
Sitsopirang working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#
That has opened up Ben Ruckus's cut even more.
Ruckus wants to control but Sitsopirang postures up.
Sitsopirang misses with the ground and pound.
Ruckus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sitsopirang is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benchamek Sitsopirang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Ruckus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsopirang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Sitsopirang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruckus, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Sitsopirang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sitsopirang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sitsopirang has Ruckus pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsopirang continues to stall.
Sitsopirang is looking to stand up but Ruckus isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sitsopirang looking for a guillotine here but Ruckus defends easily.
Sitsopirang seems keen to control Ruckus's posture.#T1#
Ruckus advances position into side control!
Ruckus trying to control the position but Sitsopirang is working away.
Ruckus tries to advance to mount but Sitsopirang denies him. #SUB2#
Ruckus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsopirang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsopirang tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sitsopirang is looking for a sweep.
Ruckus tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsopirang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sitsopirang is trying to control Ruckus's posture but Ruckus avoids it.
Benchamek Sitsopirang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What's Sitsopirang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ben Ruckus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benchamek Sitsopirang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benchamek Sitsopirang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sitsopirang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruckus napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benchamek Sitsopirang.
Well Sitsopirang 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benchamek Sitsopirang!
After the big win, Benchamek Sitsopirang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: UFC MNF 2
Date: Jun 03, 2019

#R1#
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Gonya. #CUT#
It looks like Divanei Silva has been cut.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonya circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Silva to the canvas! Silva doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gonya keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sivile Gonya!
Sivile Gonya retains his welterweight title!
Sivile Gonya 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: IFA 2
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Lewis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaeile.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
The referee calls for Lewis to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis checks a leg kick nicely.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis wants to clinch.#T1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lewis blocks the leg kick.
Lewis moves out of range as Bizihwaeile throws a body kick.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaeile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bizihwaeile checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bizihwaeile 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 Lewis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Bizihwaeile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Lewis's front leg with a kick but Lewis checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. That's going to slow Lewis down.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile misses with a kick to the body.
Lewis throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bizihwaeile can pounce on him.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bizihwaeile but Bizihwaeile pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick from Lewis.
Bizihwaeile feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis throws a big counter combination but Bizihwaeile scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Lewis wants to clinch up but Bizihwaeile keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bizihwaeile wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Bizihwaeile keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Lewis's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bizihwaeile lands a head kick!
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bizihwaeile 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 Lewis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lewis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lewis tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls well.
Bizihwaeile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bizihwaeile!
Nice sprawl there from Bizihwaeile as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBizihwaeile.#T4#
Lewis tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bizihwaeile.
Lewis blocks a low kick nicely.
Lewis is looking for a counter combo.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lewis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis throws a big counter combination but Bizihwaeile scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lewis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lewis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bizihwaeile makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Penoskip Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bizihwaeile tries to score with a low kick but Lewis moves his leg out of the way.
Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile is avoiding it.
Bizihwaeile thinks about the counter body kick.
Bizihwaeile walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lewis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Bizihwaeile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaeile wants it to stay on the feet.
Bizihwaeile tries a quick counter leg kick but Lewis is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lewis checks a leg kick.
Lewis wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Bizihwaeile checks a low kick from Lewis.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizihwaeile circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lewis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bizihwaeile thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lewis if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Bizihwaeile.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penoskip Bizihwaeile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaeile is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bizihwaeile.
Lewis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lewis moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Lewis down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaeile cracks the inside of Lewis's front leg.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him off.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Bizihwaeile avoids it well. #T2#
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bizihwaeile defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Bizihwaeile into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bizihwaeile 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!
Bizihwaeile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lewis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaeile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Lewis throws a series of punches but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Lewis down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lewis's calf.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Bizihwaeile saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Paul Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick which misses Lewis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lewis tries to avoid it. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a quick counter leg kick but Lewis is wise to it.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile counters with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bizihwaeile sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis backing away here, and Bizihwaeile unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaeile feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lewis's calf.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Penoskip Bizihwaeile 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizihwaeile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile is avoiding it.
Bizihwaeile plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lewis moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile misses with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bizihwaeile as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lewis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick that misses
and Lewis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bizihwaeile. Lewis shrugs it off though.
Bizihwaeile scores with a push kick.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile tried to score with a low kick but Lewis checks it.
Penoskip Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis throws a right hand that Bizihwaeile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaeile also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaeile displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Bizihwaeile thumps Lewis with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick which misses Lewis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lewis tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Bizihwaeile as Lewis shoots in.
Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaeile throws a big counter head kick but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paul Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Bizihwaeile, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Bizihwaeile against the cage but Bizihwaeile circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lewis.
Lewis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis misses with a combination
and Bizihwaeile makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lewis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Bizihwaeile keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. That's going to slow Lewis down.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile circles away easily
and Bizihwaeile counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick that knocks Lewis off balance momentarily.
Bizihwaeile tries a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis is looking for a counter combo.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick that knocks Lewis off balance momentarily.
Lewis checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Penoskip Bizihwaeile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bizihwaeile 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: IFA 135lbs Round 1
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1##TD#
Piranha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Piranha lands in his opponent's guard.
Piranha trying to control the position from guard on top but Alevizos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piranha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alevizos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piranha passes into half guard.
Piranha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alevizos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Piranha works his foot free and advances to mount.
Piranha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piranha lands a couple of good shots and Alevizos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Alevizos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Piranha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alevizos wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Alevizos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alevizos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Piranha's guard. Nice work there by Alevizos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piranha looking for a sweep. Not yet Piranha, not yet.
Alevizos advances position into side control!
Piranha sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Alevizos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Piranha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alevizos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piranha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alevizos pushing down on Piranha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Piranha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alevizos won't allow Piranha to sweep him here.
Piranha looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piranha is on top in guard. #REVR#
Piranha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Alevizos looking for a guillotine here but Piranha defends easily.
Alevizos wants to stand up but Piranha is controlling him.
Piranha looking to pass the guard.
Piranha stands and throws Alevizos's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Alevizos pushes Piranha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Piranha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alevizos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piranha happy to just control the position for now.
Alevizos wants to get back to his feet but Piranha is dominant here and he's now got Alevizos's back!
Alevizos wants to escape the position.
Piranha is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Alevizos. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
Alevizos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Piranha's arms.
Alevizos trying to get back to his feet but Piranha is in full control for now.
Piranha tries to keep control of the position but Alevizos is staying busy.
Piranha throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alevizos!
Piranha keeps control of the position easily here as Alevizos tries to buck him off. #T4#
Piranha is trying to stick to Alevizos's back but Alevizos is turning into Piranha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Piranha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alevizos.
Piranha keeping full guard, as Alevizos tries to pass.
Alevizos stopping the sweep attempt from Piranha.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Piranha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alevizos preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Alevizos 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. #SUB2#
Alevizos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Piranha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Piranha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Alevizos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piranha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piranha.#SUB2#
Alevizos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alevizos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Piranha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alevizos is aware though and is defending well.
Piranha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alevizos can do to turn this around?
Alevizos preventing the sweep.
Alevizos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Alevizos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Piranha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Piranha is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piranha is working hard here to advance position.
Piranha is trying to control Alevizos's posture but Alevizos avoids it. #SUB2#
Alevizos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piranha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Piranha regains half guard.#SUB2#
Alevizos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Piranha has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Alevizos seems to be working for a kimura but Piranha defends the submission attempt.
Piranha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Piranha manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Alevizos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alevizos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piranha is on top in guard. #REVR#
Piranha advances to half guard. #T2#
Alevizos wants to get back to his feet.
Piranha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Piranha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Piranha stops Alevizos from getting back to his feet.
Piranha is pressing down on Alevizos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alevizos is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Alevizos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piranha pulls his head out easily.
Alevizos is breathing heavily.
Alevizos is not content to let Piranha control the position.
Alevizos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alevizos.
Alevizos wants to stand up but Piranha is controlling him.
Piranha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Piranha works his way into full mount!
Piranha looking to control but Alevizos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Piranha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alevizos's face.
Alevizos is desperately trying to improve his position but Piranha has a good base and remains in mount.
Alevizos is squirming around, avoiding Piranha's attempts to control the action.
Alevizos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Piranha trying to control but Alevizos is having none of it.
Piranha seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alevizos is holding on tight.
Alevizos is trying to escape the mount but Piranha keeps good control and instead manages to take Alevizos's back.
Alevizos wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Piranha patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB#
Alevizos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Piranha's arms.
Alevizos is in bad spot here.
Alevizos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Piranha's guard. Nice work there by Alevizos. #SUB2#
Alevizos drops back looking for a leg! Piranha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piranha manages to kick Alevizos off! Alevizos jumps back into Piranha's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piranha is on top in guard. #REVR#
Piranha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alevizos's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piranha uses his free foot to push down on Alevizos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alevizos.
Alevizos is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Piranha dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Alevizos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Piranha wants to improve his position but Alevizos is controlling well. #SUB2#
Alevizos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Piranha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Piranha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Piranha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Alevizos wants to improve his position but Piranha is controlling well.
Alevizos is not content to let Piranha control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piranha works his way into side control.
Alevizos tries to bench press Piranha off him but Piranha keeps the position.
Piranha passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alevizos! #T1##SUB#
Piranha looking for a guillotine from mount but Alevizos is having none of it.
Piranha wants to take Alevizos's back but he can't do it this time.
Piranha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alevizos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alevizos preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piranha working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Alevizos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Piranha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Piranha has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Piranha avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Alevizos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Piranha throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alevizos's body to avoid the submission. Alevizos has instead reached around Piranha's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alevizos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alphaios Alevizos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019

#R1#
Rain stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Emelianenko rushes Rain and presses him up against the cage.
Rain tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Rain drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Emelianenko pulls guard. #SU#
Emelianenko is working an open guard so Rain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rain misses with a two punch combination.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Alexander Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Rain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain closes the distance but Emelianenko moves to the side
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Rain backing up. Rain nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rain sprawls well. Rain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Rain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rain misses with a knee to the head.
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Rain has double underhooks.
Rain can't get the takedown.
Rain letting Emelianenko take a breather here.
Rain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Rain's ribcage.
Rain prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Rain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinten Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Rain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Rain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Emelianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Rain.
Rain shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Rain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Rain, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Rain against the cage but Rain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Rain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rain tries to pull guard but Emelianenko won't allow it. #BC2#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Emelianenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Emelianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Rain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Rain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rain is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
Rain is breathing heavily.#T4##BC2#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Rain being controlled against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko.#CL2#
Emelianenko forces Rain back against the cage and clinches.
Rain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emelianenko throws a nice looking combination but Rain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Emelianenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rain.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rain or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko, which made it look bad.
Rain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinten Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Rain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rain appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL2#
Emelianenko has Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko. #TD2#
Emelianenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emelianenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Rain in close. #SUB2#
Emelianenko has an active guard here but Rain has managed to pass into half guard.
Rain is controlling the pace. #T2#
Rain thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Emelianenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rain.
Rain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Emelianenko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rain keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rain tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC2#
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Emelianenko rushes Rain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Rain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rain stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Rain prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko prevents Rain from breaking the clinch.
Rain tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Rain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emelianenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Emelianenko is pushing Rain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rain blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Rain won't allow it.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rain avoids it.
Rain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Rain avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Rain is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Rain is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko throws a nice head kick!
Rain swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rain tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Rain drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Emelianenko. #TD2#
Emelianenko pulls Rain into guard.
Rain stops Emelianenko from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Rain postures up. #T1#
Emelianenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Rain stops Emelianenko from standing up.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinten Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Rain. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rain or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko, which made it look bad.
Rain fails with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rain. #CL2#
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Rain in a clinch.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rain prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Rain blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
A short left from Emelianenko. #T3#
Emelianenko is trying to drag Rain to the mat but Rain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Rain looking to slow down the pace here.
Rain wants a takedown but no success here.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Emelianenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alexander Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rain wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Rain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. Rain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rain motions for Emelianenko to come forward. Rain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rain backs up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Emelianenko has Rain up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Emelianenko!
Alexander Emelianenko 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.

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