Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WPFC 35 : Cesare vs. Manners 2
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Richard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James Jr manages to avoid it.
James Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard controlling the action here.
Richard moves into full mount! James Jr won't be happy about that!
Richard landing punches.
Richard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James Jr's face.
Richard landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Richard looking to finish James Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for James Jr!#T1#
Richard controlling from the full mount.
Richard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Richard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Richard lands a heavy elbow.
Richard controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Richard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Richard content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Richard quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Richard but it's paid off an James Jr is forced to tap! Nice work by Richard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Richard!
Matt Richard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICC 12: Haba v Money
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Togo tries to clinch but Harinck moves out of range.
Richard Togo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harinck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harinck ducks under a wild hook from Togo.
Togo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harinck connects with a body shot.
Togo throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Togo throws a chopping leg kick but Harinck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Togo misses with the body kick
and Harinck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Togo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Togo misses with a hook
enabling Harinck to counter with a crisp jab.
Togo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harinck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Togo tries to get set, Harinck tries to push him back and clinch up but Togo manages to avoid the attempt.
Togo misses with a combination
letting Harinck counter with a right hand.
Harinck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Togo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Togo.
Harinck tries to clinch but Togo is having none of it.
Togo tries a quick counter leg kick but Harinck is wise to it.
Harinck is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Togo throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Togo misses with a combination
and Harinck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harinck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harinck misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Togo.
Togo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harinck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thommy Harinck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Togo misses with a combination
and Harinck counters with a three punch combo that has Togo backing up. Togo nods at Harinck to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Togo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harinck is out of range and Togo settles back down.
Harinck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harinck lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Togo is rocked!
Togo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harinck doesn't seem bothered though.
Harinck tries to clinch there but Togo circles away.
Harinck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Togo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harinck counters with a left to the body.
Harinck checks a leg kick nicely.
Harinck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thommy Harinck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Togo throws the kick towards the body but Harinck avoids it.
It looked like Harinck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Togo.
Togo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harinck.
Harinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Togo moves away.
Thommy Harinck is winning the standup battle so far.
Togo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Togo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harinck slips a jab and a cross from Togo.
Togo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harinck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Togo misses with a combination
and Harinck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck cracks Togo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Togo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harinck if he has to take too many more of those. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Harinck has knocked Togo down with a huge combo! Harinck steps away and waves a wobbly Togo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Togo is still on wobbly legs! Can Harinck finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Togo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harinck has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Togo works the jab nicely.
Togo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harinck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Togo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Harinck counters with a nice right hand that sends Togo toppling to the canvas! Togo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harinck finish him?!
Togo throws a sloppy body shot
and Harinck counters with a crisp right that sends Togo to the canvas! Harinck follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thommy Harinck!
Our winner, Thommy Harinck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Madness 21 Moru vs Crab
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Ronaldo darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ronaldo.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Ronaldo presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ronaldo lands a shot to the body.
Ronaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Ronaldo lands a right hand.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronaldo avoids it.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ronaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Ronaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Ronaldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Ronaldo digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ronaldo pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ronaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ronaldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a body punch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ronaldo's brow.
We've been informed that Ronaldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ronaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Ronaldo's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Ronaldo blocks with his arms.
Ronaldo gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it. #T4##KD2#
Ronaldo drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ronaldo lands a big right hand that drops Jackson! The killer instinct kicks in and Ronaldo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ronaldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Ronaldo!

Event: CFC 8: Trick Or Treat
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Patterson.
We've been told by Ireland's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ireland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Ireland does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Patterson has been cut.#CL#
Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Ireland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ireland lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Patterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patterson tries to circle away but Ireland has him pinned against the cage.
Patterson stalling in the clinch but Ireland improves position.
Patterson is trying to push Ireland away but Ireland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Ireland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson effectively controlling the action here.
Ireland is leaning against Patterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Ireland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ireland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ireland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Ireland is controlling him.
Ireland gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson can't break the clinch.
A short left from Ireland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ireland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patterson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Ireland as the two fighters clinch.
Ireland lands with a short shot to the head.
Ireland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Patterson is rocked!
Patterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ireland finish him?
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ireland lands a big right hand that drops Patterson! The killer instinct kicks in and Ireland finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ireland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Ireland!
Micky Ireland managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Condemned, into his post fight interview.

Event: CFC 7: Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
A combination from Lebeau does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Butts. Those never looked like landing.
Butts takes a swing at Lebeau's ribcage but misses.
Lebeau misses with a combination #TD2#
and Butts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Butts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butts throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Lebeau has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Butts should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lebeau has tightened it up now! Butts should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Remy Lebeau!
Remy Lebeau is the new middleweight champion!

Event: WPFA V: Manhunter vs Blaze
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Boy misses with a takedown
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings Boy.
Reynolds cracks the inside of Boy's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Boy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reynolds! #SUB2#
Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reynolds has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds tries to escape but Boy is in control. #T1##SUB2#
Boy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Reynolds is trying to escape and Boy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Reynolds is forced to tap! Nice work there by Boy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stunna Boy!
Stunna Boy gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ICC 9: Larsson v Haba
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1##CL#
Togo darts in and clinches Jarvis up against the cage.
Togo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Togo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis is trying to stall.
Jarvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvis taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Togo.
A right handed body shot lands from Togo.
Togo scores with a shot to the side of Jarvis's head.
Jarvis trying to land knees to the body.
Togo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvis's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Togo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jarvis regains guard.
Togo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Togo wants to control from the top but Jarvis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Jarvis wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarvis is trying to keep Togo in close.
Togo tries to stand but Jarvis is controlling from the bottom.
Jarvis controls Togo momentarily but Togo frees himself.
Jarvis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Togo. #SU#
Togo gets to his feet. Jarvis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Togo clinches with his opponent.
Togo stalls.
Togo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Togo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards.
Togo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Togo managing to block the knees to the body from Jarvis.
Jarvis misses with some punches. #BC2#
Jarvis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwin Jarvis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarvis slips under a jab.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Togo.
Jarvis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Togo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jarvis just manages to avoid it.
Togo scoring well with a low kick there.
Togo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarvis shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Togo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jarvis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jarvis avoids the head kick by Togo.
As Togo backs off Jarvis throws a huge counter combo but Togo manages to avoid it all.
Togo wants to land a leg kick but Jarvis is out of range.
Jarvis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Togo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Jarvis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Togo.
Jarvis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Togo. Togo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo thows a leg kick but Jarvis checks it
and Jarvis counters with a stiff right hand.
Togo tries to land a front kick but Jarvis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarvis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Togo.
Togo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1##CL#
Togo instigates a clinch.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Togo misses with the head strike.
Togo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Jarvis is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Togo.
Jarvis is still on wobbly legs! Can Togo finish him?
Togo is leaning against Jarvis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Togo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jarvis tries to kick Togo off in order to stand up. Togo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jarvis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jarvis being controlled for a moment.
Togo working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis is trying to escape the position but Togo is controlling the position.
Togo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jarvis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Togo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Togo!
After the fight, Richard Togo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Madness 17 Cobb vs Ruas
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schwartz misses with a takedown
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Schwartz misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Schwartz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Schwartz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwartz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwartz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Schwartz loaded up on that one.
Schwartz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwartz punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#T1#
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Schwartz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwartz postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jackson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Schwartz and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dana Schwartz!

Event: Bloodbath 11 at The Expo
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Stormchaser lands an overhand right.
Richard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stormchaser counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stormchaser. Richard shrugs it off though.
Stormchaser punishes Richard's body with a nice straight punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Richard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Richard closes the distance and pushes Stormchaser back into the cage.
Richard can't get the takedown.
Stormchaser stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stormchaser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richard's elbow.
Stormchaser scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stormchaser. #BC#
Stormchaser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richard looks to land a left hand but Stormchaser moved out of range nicely.
Richard takes one to the chin there.
Richard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormchaser appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Stormchaser throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stormchaser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stormchaser scores with a three punch combo!
Stormchaser closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stormchaser tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stormchaser was well out of range. Poor timing from Richard.
Stormchaser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Richard misses with a takedown
and Stormchaser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James Stormchaser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stormchaser lands a leg kick that knocks Richard off balance momentarily.
Richard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormchaser looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Richard swings for the body but Stormchaser moves out of range. #T2#
Richard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stormchaser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richard avoids a kick to the body.
Richard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stormchaser chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Richard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Richard looks winded!
Richard taking a break here but Stormchaser is having none of it and regains half guard.
Stormchaser is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Richard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Stormchaser wants to control but Richard is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richard throwing shots but Stormchaser is blocking nicely.
Richard not doing much here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Stormchaser tenderised Richard's leg. Richard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richard throws a jab but it's blocked by Stormchaser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stormchaser. That's going to slow Richard down.
Stormchaser connects with a body shot that sends Richard's belly button to the back.#CL#
Stormchaser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richard, pushing him back against the cage.
Richard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stormchaser gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James Stormchaser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Richard.
Stormchaser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Stormchaser dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Richard fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard avoids the head kick by Stormchaser.
Stormchaser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richard.
Richard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stormchaser is fending him off so far but Richard persists. Nope, Stormchaser circles away and we're back to standing.
Stormchaser thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stormchaser lands a front kick.#TD2#
Richard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Richard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stormchaser trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Richard wants to control but Stormchaser is keeping him busy.
Stormchaser avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard is taking a breather. Stormchaser says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Richard is just content to waste time from the top position. Stormchaser takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Richard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stormchaser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richard on the ground.
Richard 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.
Richard wants to control from the top but Stormchaser keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stormchaser - that will leave a mark!
Richard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stormchaser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stormchaser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James Stormchaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stormchaser lands with a nice body punch.
Richard is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Stormchaser scores with a four punch combination!
Stormchaser lands a right hook to the body.
James Stormchaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Richard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stormchaser lands with an uppercut that bounces Richard off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Stormchaser's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stormchaser throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Richard.#T3#
Stormchaser pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stormchaser cracks a nice hook into Richard's ribs.
Stormchaser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Richard. That did some damage!
Stormchaser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richard.
James Stormchaser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Richard.
Stormchaser scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stormchaser can pounce on him.
Richard drops his hands momentarily and Stormchaser takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Richard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stormchaser.
Richard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stormchaser's waist but Stormchaser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richard off to one side.
A jab from Stormchaser finds it's way through Richard's defenses.
James Stormchaser is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Richard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Richard is rocked!
Stormchaser connects with a stiff jab that staggers Richard - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Stormchaser!
Our winner, James Stormchaser, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ICC Combat Night 2
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Togo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Togo moves out of range as Ambe strikes.
Nice cross by Ambe.
Togo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Togo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambe.
Ambe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Togo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Togo moves away from the strike by Ambe.
Ambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Togo is just out of range.
Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Togo slips a straight right by Ambe.
Togo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Togo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Ambe sizes up Togo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Togo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Togo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Togo throws a push kick but Ambe slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambe looks to throw the jab but Togo is out of range.
Ambe lands a nice hook to Togo's body. Togo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Togo misses.
Ambe lands a slapping body shot.
Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Togo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe.
Ambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Togo in his tracks.
Ambe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Ambe misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Togo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Togo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe scores with a nice head shot.
Togo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Togo.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ambe throws a hook but Togo avoids it easily.
Togo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Togo misses with a double jab
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambe throws an off balance right hand
and Togo counters with a straight right hand.
Ambe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Togo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ambe but Ambe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ambe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambe Ambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Togo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Togo misses the target.#CL#
Togo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ambe can't break the clinch.
Togo tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Togo back against the cage.
Togo throws a head punch that misses.
Togo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
We've been informed that Ambe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ambe lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Togo looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
The referee calls for Togo to work. #T1#
Ambe tries to break the clinch but Togo is controlling the position.
Ambe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Togo is trying to drag Ambe to the mat but Ambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ambe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Togo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambe can't break the clinch.
Togo wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Togo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe avoiding damage.
A short left from Ambe.
Togo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
A low kick from Togo is predictable there
and Ambe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ambe lunges at Togo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Togo's hand.
Togo lands a head kick!
Togo misses with a double jab
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Togo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Ambe there.
Ambe takes a swing at Togo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe blocks a low kick nicely.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Togo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Togo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ambe lands a head shot.
Togo throws a series of punches but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe jabs Togo right on the nose. Togo blinks but takes it well.
Ambe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Togo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambe Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ambe lands with a cross.
Ambe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Togo wants to clinch.
Togo throws out a leg kick but Ambe moves out of range and Togo only half commits.
Ambe throws the left hand but Togo avoids the punch easily.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Togo.
Togo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Togo throws a leg kick
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richard Togo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Togo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Togo has time to react.
Togo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Togo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Togo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Togo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ambe's knee momentarily.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ambe.
Togo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ambe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Togo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ambe is out of range.
Togo tries to clinch there but Ambe circles away.
Togo shoots in for a takedown but Ambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Togo.#TD#
Togo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ambe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Ambe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Togo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Richard Togo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Togo's head.
Ambe scores with a sloppy right hand. Togo should have avoided that one.
Togo walks into a stiff left hand from Ambe.
Togo throws a hook but Ambe blocks it.
Ambe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Togo with a body shot.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Togo walks into a left hand.
Ambe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ambe lands with a hook. Togo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Togo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Togo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ambe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Togo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Togo misses with an uppercut. Ambe saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ambe Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!

Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ambe Ambe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 6: Stroganov v Poika
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodsport looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Bloodsport drives through and clinches with Takahashi against the cage.
Bloodsport throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bloodsport has Takahashi pushed against the cage.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but Takahashi blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Bloodsport's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but Takahashi blocks with his arms.
Bloodsport just leaning against Takahashi, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodsport swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bloodsport.
Takahashi stalling in the clinch but Bloodsport improves position. #T1#
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahashi avoids it.
Bloodsport misses with a knee to the head.
Bloodsport tries to land knees in the clinch but Takahashi avoids the damage to the body.
Bloodsport has Takahashi pressed against the cage.
Bloodsport misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodsport is pressed up against the cage. Takahashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bloodsport down to the mat. Bloodsport avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bloodsport rushes Takahashi and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bloodsport. #TD2#
Takahashi tightens his grip and picks Bloodsport up, before dumping him to the ground. Bloodsport manages to land in guard.
Bloodsport wants to sweep here but Takahashi controlling him for the moment.
Takahashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Takahashi won't allow Bloodsport to sweep him here.
Takahashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bloodsport keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Bloodsport looking to control.
Takahashi content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bloodsport gets tackled into the cage by Takahashi. Takahashi maintains the clinch. #T3#
Bloodsport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Takahashi tries for a takedown but Bloodsport manages to get underhooks.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi blocks a body shot from Bloodsport.
Takahashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bloodsport pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mark Bloodsport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Takahashi.
Bloodsport uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Bloodsport tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takahashi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Bloodsport gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloodsport tries to land knees in the clinch but Takahashi avoids the damage to the body.
Bloodsport working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloodsport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bloodsport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takahashi.
Bloodsport has Takahashi pressed against the cage. #T4#
Bloodsport throws a punch but it's blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi wants a takedown.
Bloodsport misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodsport will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takahashi up against the cage.#TD2#
Takahashi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bloodsport regains guard.
Takahashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bloodsport wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Bloodsport wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takahashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Takahashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bloodsport dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodsport looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takahashi misses with a two punch combination.
Bloodsport tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Takahashi misses.
Bloodsport seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bloodsport has closed the distance and engaged Takahashi in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bloodsport is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Takahashi gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bloodsport kicks off Takahashi and gets to his feet.
Takahashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloodsport.
Mark Bloodsport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Bloodsport has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bloodsport effectively controlling the action here.
Bloodsport misses with some punches. #TD2#
Takahashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bloodsport clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bloodsport is trying to get back to his feet but Takahashi has full control of the position and if anything, Bloodsport has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Takahashi has his opponent's back but Bloodsport is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Takahashi.
Bloodsport doesn't manage to clinch there - Takahashi circles away.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it. #CL#
Bloodsport clinches with his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodsport fails to land. #T2#
Bloodsport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bloodsport missing with knees to the body.
Bloodsport lands a shoulder strike.
Bloodsport misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodsport landing knees to the head.
Bloodsport softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bloodsport unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bloodsport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahashi is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Bloodsport.
Takahashi goes for a takedown attempt but Bloodsport pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but Takahashi moves out of range. #T3#
Takahashi lands the left hand.
Mark Bloodsport is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bloodsport lands a nice shot to the body.
Bloodsport gets underhooks to prevent Takahashi's takedown attempt.
Mark Bloodsport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Takahashi.
Bloodsport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takahashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Bloodsport shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takahashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bloodsport fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takahashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bloodsport moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bloodsport tries to clinch up but Takahashi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Bloodsport clinches.
Bloodsport is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Bloodsport leaning against his opponent.
Bloodsport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahashi is defending well for now.
Bloodsport stalls. #TD2#
Takahashi has picked Bloodsport up - he's going for a ride! Takahashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bloodsport looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bloodsport is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bloodsport dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloodsport tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodsport tries to clinch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Bloodsport slips a straight right by Takahashi.
As Takahashi tries to get set, Bloodsport tries to push him back and clinch up but Takahashi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Bloodsport clinches up against the cage.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bloodsport lands a nice knee to the body.
Bloodsport lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Bloodsport tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloodsport after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport stalls.
Bloodsport scores a nice knee to the body.
Takahashi managing to block the knees to the body from Bloodsport. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Bloodsport fails to land.
Takahashi is trying to drag Bloodsport to the mat but Bloodsport just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mark Bloodsport has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takahashi wants a takedown.
Mark Bloodsport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Takahashi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries for a takedown but Bloodsport manages to get underhooks.
Takahashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Bloodsport manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Bloodsport looking to throw knees to the head but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Bloodsport misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Takahashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bloodsport is keeping busy.
Takahashi has Bloodsport pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bloodsport manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bloodsport obliges.
Bloodsport dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bloodsport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Bloodsport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahashi is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodsport.
Bloodsport with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Takahashi has Bloodsport pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bloodsport manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Bloodsport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahashi is defending well for now.
Bloodsport is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Bloodsport prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Bloodsport blocks it.
Takahashi tries to work over Bloodsport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodsport taking a breather.
Takahashi wants a takedown.
Bloodsport tries a knee to the head but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bloodsport lands a nice uppercut.
Bloodsport blocking some punches.
Bloodsport looking to throw knees to the head but Takahashi is blocking nicely.
Bloodsport controlling the action here for a moment.
Bloodsport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahashi blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bloodsport scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenji Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloodsport tries to stall but Takahashi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries a knee to the head but Takahashi blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodsport with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takahashi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloodsport after a bit of a struggle.
Mark Bloodsport is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bloodsport prevents it.
Bloodsport swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Bloodsport showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bloodsport, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Bloodsport!

Event: UnderGround FC 51
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Stone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenneth Wellwood has been cut.#KD2#
Stone lands a big head kick that sends Wellwood tumbling to the mat! Stone takes a step backwards and waves Wellwood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A jab from Wellwood misses.
Stone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wellwood darts in trying to clinch
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Stone clinches up with Wellwood and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone misses with the head strike.
Stone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Wellwood has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Wellwood backwards.
Wellwood can't break the clinch.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wellwood wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Stone.
Stone working aggressively here.
Stone presses Wellwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wellwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Stone tries a body shot but Wellwood blocks it. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellwood.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Wellwood backwards.
Stone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wellwood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stone can turn it around.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wellwoods head.
The referee calls for Stone to work.
Stone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wellwood or not.
Wellwood is breathing heavily.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wellwood backwards.
Stone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wellwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stone.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wellwood backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Stone.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Stone is working Wellwood over against the cage.
Stone lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Stone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wellwood.
Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellwood takes a shot to the head.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Wellwood backwards.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wellwood backwards.
Stone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stone pushes Wellwood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stone lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone gets through Wellwood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Stone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stone lands a nice uppercut.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wellwood backwards. #ROC2#
Wellwood is rocked!
Stone lands a left hand.
Oh Wellwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wellwood! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stone is unloading with more strikes now! Wellwood drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Stone!
Aaron Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICC 5: Champions
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Togo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Havoc .
Havoc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Togo's hands.
Havoc ducks under a wild hook from Togo.
Havoc takes a swing at Togo's ribcage but misses.
Togo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Havoc lands an overhand right.
Togo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Togo throws a wild body kick that Havoc sees coming a mile off.
Havoc tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Togo manages to circle out of the way.
Havoc misses with a wild body shot.
Togo flicks out a counter leg kick but Havoc steps away.
Togo's coach down at Island Hammers Fight Camp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Togo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slow jab from Havoc misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Havoc misses.
Havoc tests Togo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Togo misses.
Togo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Havoc misses with a left hand
and Togo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Havoc jabs Togo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Havoc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Togo looks to land a left hand but Havoc moved out of range nicely.
Havoc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Togo looks for the body kick but Havoc saw that one coming.
Havoc throws a hook to the side of Togo's head but Togo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havoc throws a hook but Togo blocks it.
Togo throws a head kick that misses.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Togo is just out of range.
Havoc misses the shot to the body.
Havoc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Havoc misses the jab.
Togo misses with a low kick.
Havoc throws a sloppy body shot
and Togo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havoc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wreak Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Togo misses with a body shot.
Havoc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Togo is just out of range.
Togo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Havoc is out of range.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Togo got wobbled bad by a big combination! Havoc presses forward with punches and knees until Togo stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Togo closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wreak Havoc !
Wreak Havoc is the new lightweight champion!
Wreak Havoc spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Bloodbath 9
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Richard looks to score with a jab to the body but Zutis is just out of range.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zutis shoots in and drives through. Richard sprawls well.#TD#
Richard 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.
Richard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zutis's head.
Richard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Richard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zutis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zutis is trying to control the position but Richard postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zutis darts in looking for a takedown but Richard gets double underhooks and turns Zutis into the cage.
Richard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zutis manages to avoid it.
Zutis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zutis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richard.
Richard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zutis.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Zutis tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Richard works his way into side control.
Richard taking a breather here.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Zutis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zutis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zutis wants to control but Richard postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Richard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zutis tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Zutis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zutis wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
Richard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zutis backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Zutis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richard avoids it really well and circles away.
Zutis tries to clinch but Richard moves away
and Richard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard throws a poor cross that misses
and Zutis counters with a three punch combo that has Richard backing up. Richard nods at Zutis to acknowledge the strikes.
Zutis misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zutis can do to turn this around?
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Richard sizes up Zutis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Zutis throws a head kick but Richard moves out of range.
Richard throws a right hand that Zutis ducks under and follows up with a left that Zutis also avoids with ease.
Zutis wants to clinch but Richard slips to the side#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zutis won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
Richard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zutis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zutis is trying to improve his position.
Richard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Richard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Richard prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Richard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richard grinds an elbow into Zutis's temple.
Zutis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zutis is being controlled here.
Richard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zutis for as long as he can get away with.
Richard cracks Zutis with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Zutis is letting Richard control him for a moment.
Zutis is looking to reverse the position.
Zutis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Richard slows the pace down. #SUB#
Richard has hold of Zutis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zutis seems comfortable defending it but Richard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zutis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zutis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Richard couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Richard!
Our winner, Matt Richard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WPFA III: Koskinen vs Yueng
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Kamchybekov throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Kamchybekov connects with a crisp jab.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds lands a jab to Kamchybekov's midsection.
Kamchybekov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Kamchybekov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamchybekov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamchybekov duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamchybekov thuds his right hand into Reynolds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Kamchybekov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamchybekov fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamchybekov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reynolds slips a jab from Kamchybekov.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamchybekov misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reynolds dips to his left and cracks Kamchybekov with an uppercut!#T1#
Reynolds throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aydarbek Kamchybekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamchybekov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamchybekov misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamchybekov throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamchybekov looks winded!
Kamchybekov lands with a cross.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Aydarbek Kamchybekov has been cut.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamchybekov misses with a straight right.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamchybekov in his tracks.
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!
Good exchange - Reynolds coming out on top.
Reynolds connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamchybekov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Kamchybekov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamchybekov tries to avoid it. #T2#
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kamchybekov misses.
Kamchybekov misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Reynolds lands the left hand.
Kamchybekov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
A solid body kick from Reynolds.
Kamchybekov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kamchybekov throws a wild hook but Reynolds just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kamchybekov gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Reynolds raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Reynolds!

Event: UnderGround FC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wellwood scores with a jab to the head.
Wellwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wellwood.
Wood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Wood has been cut.
Wellwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wellwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wood tries to clinch up but Wellwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood tries for a takedown but Wellwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wellwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wood takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wellwood digs a good hook to Wood's body.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Wellwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wellwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenneth Wellwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wood walks straight into a right hand from Wellwood - that's dropped him! Wellwood jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wood from any more punishment! Wood complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenneth Wellwood!
Kenneth Wellwood very nearly forgot to thank Condemned amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Bloodbath 7
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Richard misses with a looping right.
Richard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richard misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes connects with a right hand. Richard shakes it off.
Richard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richard needs to keep his hands up - Atunes had a free shot at his head there.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Richard's ribs.
Atunes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Richard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atunes sizes up Richard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Richard! Atunes dives in looking to finish! Richard is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Atunes!

Event: CFC 3: ITS TIME FOR WAR!
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Patterson lands with a nice body punch.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson misses with a combination #TD#
and Targa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa won't allow Patterson to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa won't allow Patterson to get back to his feet. #T1#
Targa is looking to work some ground and pound but Patterson has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targa wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Targa avoids nicely.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Targa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Targa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Targa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Targa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Targa is rocked!#T2#
Targa leaves his chin hanging out and Patterson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Targa crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Patterson!

Event: BCS 2
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
Butts misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Frank cracks Butts with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Butts looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Frank finish him? #ROC2#
Butts is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Butts has been cut.
Frank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank misses with a double jab #TD#
and Butts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frank's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank pulls Butts in close to his closed guard and prevents Butts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Butts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Butts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butts trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank keeping full guard, as Butts tries to pass. #T1#
Butts distracts Frank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Butts from controlling successfully.
Frank keeping full guard, as Butts tries to pass.
Frank controlling the position.
Butts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frank is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Frank keeps trying to improve his position.
Butts misses with the ground and pound.
Butts working the ground and pound but Frank is defending the strikes.
Butts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Butts working away.
Butts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frank's legs.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Butts swings around for an armbar but Frank sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Butts's guard.#T3#
Frank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
Frank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Butts is keeping the position.
Butts controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
Butts keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Butts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Butts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frank connects with a couple of short punches.
Frank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
Joe Butts's cut is getting worse.
Butts is breathing heavily.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Butts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Joe Butts's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Frank!
After winning the bout, Thomas Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFA: Ferocious Fights
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weinstein has a takedown stuffed.
Reynolds lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick from Reynolds.#TD#
Weinstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reynolds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Weinstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Weinstein looks up at the clock and then as Reynolds takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Weinstein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reynolds pushes Weinstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Weinstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Weinstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reynolds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reynolds is pushing Weinstein's head away, looking to escape. Weinstein manages to hold on to the position though.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weinstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Weinstein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reynolds to see if he's OK.
Reynolds wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reynolds is letting Weinstein control him for a moment.
Reynolds told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Weinstein lands some shots froms side control.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Weinstein drags him back down.
Weinstein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reynolds to see if he's OK.
Reynolds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Weinstein. #SUB#
Reynolds is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Weinstein take his back! Uh oh - Weinstein has got a rear naked choke here! Reynolds is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frederick Weinstein!

Event: Madness: Fright Night 4
Date: Aug 28, 2019

#R1#
Showaikh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Showaikh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Showaikh fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showaikh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Showaikh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showaikh with a poor takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Showaikh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Showaikh darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Showaikh into the cage.
Jackson catches Showaikh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Showaikh.#T1#
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Showaikh's ribcage.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson has Showaikh pushed against the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Showaikh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson gets through Showaikh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Showaikh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson has Showaikh pressed against the cage.
Showaikh tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Showaikh is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Showaikh looking for a takedown.
Showaikh is breathing heavily.#T2#
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Showaikh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Showaikh backwards.
Showaikh can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Showaikh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Showaikh has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Showaikh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson. #T3##BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson's coach down at Patrick's Discount Fitness & Premium Tacos was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Showaikh with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Showaikh backwards.
Showaikh has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Showaikh backwards.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Showaikh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Showaikh's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Showaikh shrugs off.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Showaikh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand. #T4#
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Showaikh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Showaikh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson gets through Showaikh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Showaikh looking for a takedown.
Showaikh wants a takedown.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Showaikh can't get the takedown.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Showaikh takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Showaikh takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Showaikh wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Jackson 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##CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Showaikh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Showaikh persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Showaikh takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Showaikh is rocked!
A head kick by Jackson - that's a beauty! Showaikh is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Jackson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Jackson!
Rick Jackson 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.

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