Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: S.A.F.O AWAKENING #2
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
McCalister loads up on a big right hand but Floyd slips the punch.
McCalister throws a head kick but Floyd moves out of range.
McCalister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Floyd.
McCalister scores with a head kick. Floyd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCalister throws a sloppy head kick and Floyd moves out of range easily.
Floyd shoots in for a double leg but McCalister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCalister throws a head kick but Floyd moves out of range.
A low kick from McCalister misses #TD#
and Floyd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCalister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Floyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
McCalister flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Floyd has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCalister defend it? Floyd steps over the head and cranks it - McCalister is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Floyd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pretty Floyd!
Pretty Floyd retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Pretty Floyd started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: S.A.F.O REGENERATION #1
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida throws a right hand that Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bang also avoids with ease.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machida wants to stand but Bang is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Bang is proving a slippery customer.
Bang wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bang backs up against the cage. #TD#
Bang dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Bang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Bang'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.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
Bang with a nice head shot there.
Bang distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machida's head.
Machida wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him. #T3#
Bang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
Machida working a defensive guard but Bang passes into half guard.
Bang not doing much here.
Bang working Machida over with strikes. #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bang decides to stand up.
Bang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Machida works over Bang's head and body with a nice combination.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Bang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machida's guard.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bang working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machida wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Machida looks winded!
Bang stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position.
Bang scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bang counters with a three punch combo that has Machida backing up. Machida nods at Bang to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Bang backing up. Bang nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Bang has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzy Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang staying out of range there.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida lands a jab to Bang's midsection.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida misses with the combination.
Bang fails to land the takedown.
Machida motions for Bang to come forward. Machida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Izzy Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Machida throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Bang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Bang counters with a quick kick to the body but Machida blocks it.#CL#
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Bang has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machida is defending well.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Machida breaks the clinch.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
Bang tries to counter with a takedown but Machida is quick to defend against it.
Machida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bang is out of range. #TD#
Bang gets a double leg takedown into Machida's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Machida has his feet on Bang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Machida 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bang misses with a double jab.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang is looking to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Machida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Izzy Bang has been cut.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bang.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Machida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzy Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Machida misses. #T1#
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Bang shoots in.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Bang's head.
Bang scores with a punch to the head.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
A nice combination there by Machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machida leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Machida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machida throws a series of punches but Bang moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machida.
Machida is looking to clinch but Bang is avoiding it.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Bang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang. #T3##TD#
Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang.
Nice strikes from Bang there.
Bang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida pushes Bang off looking to stand but Bang dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Ground and pound from Bang.
Machida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bang controlling the action here.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bang slips a nice elbow through Machida's hands, connecting with Machida's forehead.#SU#
Bang escapes and gets back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!

Event: S.A.F.O REGENERATION #1
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Max has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Petrucci counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Petrucci has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Max uses from the top position.
Max with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Max scoring with punches to the head and body.
Max pushing down on Petrucci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrucci wants to control but Max is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Max is looking for a kimura but Petrucci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Max to get the leverage. #SUB#
Max wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrucci is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrucci tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.
Max lands with a punch from half guard.
Max is taking a breather. Petrucci 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.#T1#
Petrucci flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Max winds up and cracks Petrucci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrucci can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Max has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Petrucci defend it? Max steps over the head and cranks it - Petrucci is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Max!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mad Max!

Event: ACE8 Wade Vs Covington
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Wade finds it's way through Covington's defenses.
Wade throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown. Wade fights it but they end up in guard.
Covington landing with the ground and pound.
Wade being controlled here, momentarily.
Wade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Covington on the ground.
Covington trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade is looking to stand up but Covington isn't so interested in that idea.
Covington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Let's hope that Covington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Covington wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving. #ES#
Wade pushes Covington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Covington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Covington.
Dwayne Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington checks a leg kick.
Covington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Covington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wade avoids the head kick by Covington.
Covington dodges the punch combination from Wade. #CL2#
Covington darts in and clinches Wade up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade blocks a body shot from Covington.
Wade looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Covington stalling.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Covington has him pressed against the ropes. #TD2#
Covington jumps into guard, dragging Wade to the mat.
Wade wants to stand but Covington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wade stops Covington from standing up. #T3#
Wade is looking to stand up but Covington won't let him.
Covington is pulling down on Wade's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Covington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Covington wants to stand up but Wade is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Covington is on top in guard. #REVB#
Covington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wade tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Covington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Covington prevents Wade from getting back to his feet.
Wade controlling the position.
Covington trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Covington checks a leg kick.
Covington slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Wade dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wade throws a chopping leg kick but Covington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Covington is looking for the big counter here.
Wade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Covington.
Covington needs to keep his hands up - Wade had a free shot at his head there.
Wade tries to bum rush Covington with a series of wild strikes but Covington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Covington with the counter takedown but Wade avoids it easily.
Covington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wade swivels and escapes.
Wade stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
Dwayne Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Covington.
Covington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wade connects with a combination that backs up Covington into the ropes. Wade lands a flurry of punches that gets past Covington's guard. Covington is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Wade bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Wade!
Dwayne Wade retains his middleweight title!

Event: ACE8 Wade Vs Covington
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan tries to clinch but Ennis moves out of range.
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ennis is fending him off so far but Aleksanyan persists. Nope, Ennis circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ennis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aleksanyan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ennis keeping moving, preventing Aleksanyan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aleksanyan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ennis's guard. #SUB#
Aleksanyan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aleksanyan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aleksanyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
Aleksanyan is keen to just control but Ennis is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ennis is trying to stand up here but Aleksanyan is controlling him well. #SUB#
Aleksanyan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Ennis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aleksanyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ennis defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Aleksanyan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aleksanyan thows a huge punch but Ennis dodges it nicely.
Ennis is trying to stand up here but Aleksanyan is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aleksanyan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ennis is not content to let Aleksanyan control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Aleksanyan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aleksanyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aleksanyan somewhat.
Aleksanyan dives in and grabs Ennis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ennis pushes down on Aleksanyan's head and hops out.
Aleksanyan wants to clinch but Ennis slips to the side
and Ennis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan throws a shot from downtown. Ennis moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan throws out a leg kick but Ennis moves out of range and Aleksanyan only half commits.
As Aleksanyan backs off Ennis throws a huge counter combo but Aleksanyan manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ennis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aleksanyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aleksanyan goes for a double leg but Ennis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ennis continues to drive forward.
Ennis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ennis slaps away a takedown attempt from Aleksanyan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frank Ennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Aleksanyan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ennis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Aleksanyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aleksanyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aleksanyan passes Ennis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aleksanyan is keen to just control but Ennis is a slippery customer.
Artur Aleksanyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aleksanyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ennis is looking to control Aleksanyan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ennis avoid being mounted?#T3#
Aleksanyan is just content to waste time from the top position. Ennis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aleksanyan passes Ennis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
Ennis trying to control but Aleksanyan postures up. #SUB#
Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura but Ennis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aleksanyan to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Aleksanyan seems to be looking for submissions.
Aleksanyan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ennis to regain full guard.
Ennis keeping moving, preventing Aleksanyan from controlling successfully.
Ennis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aleksanyan controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artur Aleksanyan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Aleksanyan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Aleksanyan is trying to control. Ennis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ennis is defending against the submission attempts here by Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan trying to control the pace. #T1#
Ennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aleksanyan is working away from the top position though.
Ennis tries to roll over but Aleksanyan keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aleksanyan is taking a breather. Ennis 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aleksanyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ennis.
Aleksanyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ennis can do to turn this around?
Aleksanyan has his takedown stuffed
and Ennis counters with a nice body shot.
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan fails with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ennis checks a leg kick nicely.
Ennis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown
and Ennis counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksanyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ennis counters with a series of strikes. Aleksanyan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ennis avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Aleksanyan misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksanyan misses with a low kick.
Ennis tries a quick counter leg kick but Aleksanyan is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ennis checks a leg kick.
Ennis throws a counter combo.
Aleksanyan fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aleksanyan closes the distance and clinches up with Ennis, looking for a takedown. Aleksanyan pushes Ennis against the ropes but Ennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Aleksanyan backs off Ennis throws a huge counter combo but Aleksanyan manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ennis really 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.
#R4#
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Aleksanyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan shoots in but Ennis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ennis throws out a counter right but Aleksanyan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aleksanyan shoots in and drives through. Ennis sprawls well.
Ennis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ennis leaves Aleksanyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Aleksanyan is predictable there
and Aleksanyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksanyan closes the distance but Ennis moves to the side
and Ennis counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Ennis stuffs the takedown attempt from Aleksanyan. Aleksanyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleksanyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ennis as he avoids it easily.
Artur Aleksanyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksanyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aleksanyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ennis swivels and escapes.#T3#
Aleksanyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ennis throws out a counter right but Aleksanyan avoids it with no problem.
Aleksanyan misses with a low kick as Ennis jumps back.
Ennis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aleksanyan has his takedown stuffed
and Ennis counters with a nice uppercut.
Aleksanyan dives in and grabs Ennis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ennis pushes down on Aleksanyan's head and hops out.
Aleksanyan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ennis counter with a right hand. #T4##TD#
Aleksanyan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ennis to the mat! Ennis manages to get full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ennis wants to get back to his feet but Aleksanyan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ennis wants to sweep here but Aleksanyan controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Aleksanyan gets to his feet. Ennis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Ennis dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Aleksanyan wants to clinch up but Ennis keeps it at a distance.
Aleksanyan misses with a takedown
and Ennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aleksanyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Ennis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksanyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ennis tries to avoid it but Aleksanyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ennis to the ground. Ennis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Aleksanyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan thows a leg kick but Ennis checks it
and Ennis counters with a thumping low kick.
Aleksanyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ennis unleashes a big counter combination but Aleksanyan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Aleksanyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#TD#
Aleksanyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ennis is looking to reverse the position.
Aleksanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ennis keeps working. #T2#
Ennis is trying to buck Aleksanyan off.
Ennis is trying to get back to half guard.
Aleksanyan advances to full mount. #SUB#
Aleksanyan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ennis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ennis shrugs it off. #T3#
Aleksanyan working the ground and pound effectively.
Ennis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Aleksanyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ennis wants to control from the top but Aleksanyan keeps moving.
Ennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Aleksanyan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ennis is aware though and is defending well.
Aleksanyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksanyan tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Aleksanyan keeping moving, preventing Ennis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aleksanyan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ennis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ennis trying to control but Aleksanyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Aleksanyan looking for a guillotine here but Ennis defends easily.
Ennis stopping the sweep attempt from Aleksanyan.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artur Aleksanyan.
I think Aleksanyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artur Aleksanyan!
Artur Aleksanyan retains his heavyweight title!

Event: Madness Insanity 12
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Chomsli connects with a looping right hand.
Chomsli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chomsli wants it to stay on the feet.
Chomsli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hooker.#TD#
Chomsli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Hooker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chomsli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hooker striking off his back but it's not causing Chomsli any problems.
Hooker keeping moving, preventing Chomsli from controlling successfully.
Chomsli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hooker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chomsli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooker keeping moving, preventing Chomsli from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli stopping the sweep attempt from Hooker.
Hooker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hooker has his foot on Chomsli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chomsli works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hooker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chomsli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hooker's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hooker looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chomsli passes into side control!
Chomsli wants to control but Hooker is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chomsli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Chomsli has an Americana. Hooker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chomsli is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chomsli hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lukas Chomsli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1##TD#
Hew changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trap takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hew lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hew lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#
Trap is rocked!
Hew lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Trap! Hew senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Trap out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Hew!

Event: S.A.F.O NEW ERA #3
Date: Nov 07, 2019

#R1##CL#
McCalister clinches up with Floyd and pushes him back against the cage.
McCalister working Floyd over with knees to the body.
Floyd avoiding damage as McCalister throws knees to the body.
Floyd tries to pull guard but McCalister holds him up against the cage and eventually Floyd drops back down to his feet.
Floyd tries to pull guard but McCalister holds him up against the cage and eventually Floyd drops back down to his feet. #BC#
McCalister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCalister moves in looking to clinch but Floyd pushes him off.
Floyd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Floyd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCalister tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Floyd is in McCalister's guard.
Floyd preventing the sweep.
Floyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCalister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCalister holds on and takes a little breather.
Floyd wants to control from the top but McCalister keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floyd is fighting to break McCalister's control of his arms but McCalister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCalister seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCalister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Floyd is looking to work some ground and pound but McCalister has wrist control.
Floyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCalister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCalister seems keen to control Floyd's posture.
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floyd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Floyd drops back looking for a leg! McCalister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCalister manages to kick Floyd off! Floyd jumps back into McCalister's guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Floyd stopping the sweep attempt from McCalister.
McCalister wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Floyd manages to pass to side control.
Floyd prevents McCalister from standing back up.
McCalister is refusing to be controlled, as Floyd sits in half guard.
McCalister pushes Floyd off looking to stand but Floyd dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCalister trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCalister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donald McCalister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pretty Floyd.
McCalister looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Floyd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCalister keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully. #T3#
Floyd is looking to work some ground and pound but McCalister has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCalister controls Floyd momentarily but Floyd frees himself.
McCalister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Floyd's guard. #REVR#
Floyd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCalister is looking to stand up but Floyd won't let him. #SUB2#
McCalister is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Floyd has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McCalister is looking to defend but Floyd has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McCalister! Floyd pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McCalister taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pretty Floyd!
Pretty Floyd is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Pretty Floyd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: S.A.F.O NEW ERA #4
Date: Nov 07, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov catches Mygueel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mygueel.
Nurmagomedov gets in close and tags Mygueel with a short punch that almost sends Mygueel to the mat! Oh Mygueel is in big trouble! He turns his back on Nurmagomedov, trying to create some distance but Nurmagomedov rushes him, striking wildly and Mygueel goes down! The referee tackles Nurmagomedov into the cage to end the fight! Nurmagomedov is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!

Event: ACE5 Lazlo vs Aleksayan
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Lazlo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lazlo throws a shot from downtown. Aleksanyan moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Lazlo. No joy for Aleksanyan on that attempt.
Lazlo thuds a left hand into Aleksanyan's body.
Lazlo closes the distance but Aleksanyan moves to the side #TD#
and Aleksanyan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Lazlo is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Aleksanyan has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Lazlo taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Aleksanyan!
Artur Aleksanyan is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: ACE5 Lazlo vs Aleksayan
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Wade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Charlemange back to the cage. Wade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Charlemange throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Charlemange tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Wade.
Charlemange misses with a left hand
enabling Wade to counter with a crisp jab.
Charlemange throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Charlemange misses with a straight left.
Wade stuffs the takedown attempt from Charlemange. Charlemange gets slowly back to his feet.
Wade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charlemange misses with a left hand
and Wade counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
The fighters circling - Charlemange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charlemange throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Wade slips a jab from Charlemange.
Charlemange rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Wade to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Wade both land. Nice combination.
Wade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Charlemange back to the cage. Wade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Wade - just one landing.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Charlemange misses with an uppercut
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charlemange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab from Wade.
Roland Charlemange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
Wade lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Wade. No joy for Charlemange on that attempt.
Charlemange misses the jab.
Charlemange on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wade lands a nice looking body shot.
Wade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charlemange momentarily.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charlemange.
Charlemange misses with a left hand
and Wade counters with a left and a right that stings Charlemange. #T2#
Wade checks a leg kick nicely.
Wade looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Charlemange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wade.
Charlemange misses with an uppercut. Wade saw that one coming.
Wade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Charlemange misses with a looping left.
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wade.#ROC#
Charlemange is rocked!
Wade works over Charlemange's head and body with a nice combination.
Charlemange is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?
Wade jabs Charlemange right on the nose. Charlemange blinks but takes it well.
Charlemange is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Wade moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Wade!
Dwayne Wade retains his middleweight title!

Event: Striking Masters 3
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Arlovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rosewarne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arlovsky throws a series of punches but Rosewarne avoids them all with ease.
Rosewarne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arlovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rosewarne throws out the jab. #KD2#
Rosewarne drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Arlovsky onto his butt! Arlovsky pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Rosewarne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arlovsky.
Arlovsky walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Arlovsky is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jory Rosewarne!
In his post fight interview, Jory Rosewarne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2019

#R1#
Nazaryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IvanRilski swivels and escapes.
IvanRilski tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Nazaryan tries to keep at a distance but IvanRilski has taken the fight into the clinch.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from IvanRilski.
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Nazaryan 's eye.
IvanRilski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nazaryan's defenses.
IvanRilski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nazaryan's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Hov Nazaryan has been cut.
Nazaryan wants to get back to striking at distance but IvanRilski won't allow it.
IvanRilski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the temple.
IvanRilski leaning against his opponent.
IvanRilski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nazaryan is trying to pull guard but IvanRilski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hov Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IvanRilski taking a breather.
IvanRilski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Nazaryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nazaryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. IvanRilski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
IvanRilski is stalling here.
Nazaryan is trying to push IvanRilski away but IvanRilski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
IvanRilski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nazaryan's defenses.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow.
IvanRilski leaning his opponent against the cage.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski. #T2#
IvanRilski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski.
IvanRilski slows down the pace here.
IvanRilski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from IvanRilski.
IvanRilski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
IvanRilski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Nazaryan 's eye.
IvanRilski effectively controlling the action here.
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Nazaryan 's eye. #T3#
IvanRilski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nazaryan is trying to break free.
IvanRilski slowing the pace effectively.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan is trying to force a seperation but IvanRilski has the dominant position.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow.
Nazaryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but IvanRilski blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski.
Nazaryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Nazaryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but IvanRilski prevents it.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Nazaryan 's eye.
IvanRilski is pushing Nazaryan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nazaryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. IvanRilski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside.
IvanRilski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sveti IvanRilski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hov Nazaryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Nazaryan clinches up against the cage.
IvanRilski lands an elbow that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks for a moment.
IvanRilski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Nazaryan shrugs off.
Nice elbow from IvanRilski.
IvanRilski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
IvanRilski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Nazaryan jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan wants to sweep here but IvanRilski controlling him for the moment.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
IvanRilski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Nazaryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
IvanRilski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nazaryan wants to stand and escape but IvanRilski is having none of it.
Nazaryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IvanRilski's guard. #REVR##SU#
Nazaryan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
IvanRilski moves into the clinch successfully.
IvanRilski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nazaryan tries to pull guard but IvanRilski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
IvanRilski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nazaryan's defenses.
IvanRilski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
IvanRilski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nazaryan working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Nazaryan shrugs off.
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Nazaryan 's eye.
Nazaryan tries for a takedown but IvanRilski manages to get underhooks.
IvanRilski just leaning against Nazaryan, taking a breather.
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!
IvanRilski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nazaryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Nazaryan is trying to force a seperation but IvanRilski has the dominant position.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow.
Nazaryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. IvanRilski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hov Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nazaryan gets tackled into the cage by IvanRilski. IvanRilski maintains the clinch. #T3#
IvanRilski has Nazaryan pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nazaryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nazaryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IvanRilski just stands there and leans against the cage.
IvanRilski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nazaryan tries to pull guard but IvanRilski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
IvanRilski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from IvanRilski.
IvanRilski has Nazaryan pressed against the cage.
Nazaryan is looking to break free of the clinch but IvanRilski has double underhooks. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from IvanRilski.
Nazaryan wants to break free but IvanRilski has control.
Nazaryan is trying to pull guard but IvanRilski has him pressed against the cage.
IvanRilski lands an elbow that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks for a moment.
Nazaryan fails to pull guard.
IvanRilski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
IvanRilski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
IvanRilski has Nazaryan pressed against the cage, preventing Nazaryan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nazaryan being controlled against the cage.
IvanRilski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nazaryan up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sveti IvanRilski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hov Nazaryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
IvanRilski clinches with his opponent.
IvanRilski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
IvanRilski lands an elbow that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks for a moment.
Nazaryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by IvanRilski after a bit of a struggle.
IvanRilski slowing the pace effectively.
Nazaryan tries to pull guard but IvanRilski holds him up against the cage and eventually Nazaryan drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IvanRilski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by IvanRilski.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Nazaryan shrugs off.
IvanRilski is pushing Nazaryan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Nazaryan is trying to force a seperation but IvanRilski has the dominant position.
IvanRilski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nazaryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nazaryan tries to pull guard but IvanRilski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hov Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
IvanRilski gets underhooks to prevent Nazaryan's takedown attempt.
IvanRilski lands an elbow that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks for a moment.
IvanRilski slows down the pace here.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside. #T2#
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Nazaryan 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Nazaryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IvanRilski just stands there and leans against the cage.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from IvanRilski.
IvanRilski stalls.
Nazaryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IvanRilski has him pressed against the cage.
IvanRilski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IvanRilski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nazaryan fails to pull guard.
IvanRilski has Nazaryan pressed against the cage. He pushes Nazaryan back and as he springs towards him off the cage, IvanRilski throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nazaryan crashing to the floor! IvanRilski piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nazaryan is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sveti IvanRilski!

Event: ACE3 Ennis vs Lazlo
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Wade blocks the low kick.#CL#
Wade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stickmann lands with a light punch inside.
Stickmann wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Stickmann missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Wade clinches up against the cage.
Wade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wade blocks a body shot from Stickmann. #TD#
Wade works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stickmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stickmann on the ground.#SUB2#
Stickmann is looking for a triangle but Wade pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Stickmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stickmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Stickmann looking for a guillotine here but Wade defends easily. #SU#
Wade stands and steps away. Stickmann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters circling - Stickmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Stickmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Wade forces Stickmann back against the cage and clinches.
Stickmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Stickmann wants a takedown.
Wade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stickmann misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Stickmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wade is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stickmann misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Wade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stickmann uses from the top position.
Wade keeping full guard, as Stickmann tries to pass.
Wade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wade is looking to stand up but Stickmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Wade trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stickmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wade keeping moving, preventing Stickmann from controlling successfully.
Stickmann looking to pass the guard.
Stickmann trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
Stickmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Wade is retaining full guard.
Wade throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stickmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Rod Stickmann has been cut.#TD#
Wade gets the takedown into side control.
Stickmann manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Wade is controlling Stickmann's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade is looking to escape.
Stickmann trying to control the action but Wade is working from the bottom.
Wade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stickmann. #SUB2#
Stickmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wade wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Wade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Stickmann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wade duly obliges.
Wade lands with a nice combination. Stickmann backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Stickmann is rocked!
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stickmann throws out the jab.
Stickmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Stickmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stickmann flicks out a counter leg kick but Wade steps away.
Stickmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wade paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wade.
Dwayne Wade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Wade stands up and we're back to a striking position. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Wade has knocked Stickmann down with a huge combo! Wade steps away and waves a wobbly Stickmann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stickmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Wade finish him?#TD#
Wade shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Stickmann is on queer street and Wade is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dwayne Wade!
Dwayne Wade is the new middleweight champion!

Event: ACE3 Ennis vs Lazlo
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Aleksanyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aleksanyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksanyan.#TD2#
Bryant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aleksanyan sprawls well initially but Bryant persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Aleksanyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aleksanyan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksanyan manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aleksanyan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bryant is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aleksanyan.
Bryant trying to control the position but Aleksanyan is working away. #T1#
Bryant laying and praying for a moment but Aleksanyan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Aleksanyan wants to control but Bryant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aleksanyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aleksanyan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aleksanyan holds on and takes a little breather.
Aleksanyan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bryant won't allow Aleksanyan to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Aleksanyan has his feet on Bryant's thighs here. He's pushed Bryant off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bryant screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Aleksanyan!

Event: S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #3
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Earle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Goldberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldberg throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
Goldberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. Goldberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Goldberg throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
Goldberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Goldberg takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Goldberg is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson is looking to wear down Goldberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goldberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nelson.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldberg off balance momentarily.
Goldberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goldberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nelson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
Goldberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
Goldberg is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.
Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Goldberg's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goldberg.
Nelson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Goldberg misses.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg counters with a body kick.
Goldberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nelson moves out of range as Goldberg throws a body kick.
Goldberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nelson thumps Goldberg with a low kick.#T3#
Nelson cracks Goldberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Bill Goldberg's cut even more.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldberg is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nelson blocks the leg kick.
Nelson takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Nelson.
Nelson throws a jab when Goldberg was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Goldberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Nelson connects with a high kick.
Nelson lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson lands a head kick. Goldberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
The cut above Bill Goldberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goldberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Goldberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Goldberg is rocked!
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldberg moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Goldberg.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson misses with the body kick
enabling Goldberg to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earle Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Goldberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Goldberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nelson has got the better of the exchanges.
Nelson throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Goldberg.
Goldberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldberg has time to react.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Goldberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Goldberg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
Bill Goldberg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Goldberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goldberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
Goldberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Earle Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target.
Goldberg throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson scores with a body shot.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldberg off balance momentarily.
Goldberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldberg's calf.
Nelson throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range. #T2#
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earle Nelson!

Event: S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #4
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva throws a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Silva tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva holds on to Nurmagomedov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Silva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Nurmagomedov is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov advances to full mount.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov lands with some strikes.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Nurmagomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Silva bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nurmagomedov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!

Event: S.A.F.O FIGHT #1
Date: Oct 15, 2019

#R1#
Floyd ducks under a wild hook from Dealo.
Floyd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dealo misses with a body punch #TD#
and Floyd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dealo's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dealo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dealo keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully.
Dealo keeping full guard, as Floyd tries to pass. #SUB#
Floyd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dealo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Floyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dealo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dealo keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully. #T1#
Floyd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Floyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Dealo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Floyd forces his way into half guard.
Floyd not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Dealo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Floyd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Floyd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dealo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Floyd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dealo taking some punishment here, with Floyd in his half guard. #T2#
Floyd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Floyd trying to control from half guard but Dealo is working away.
Floyd controlling the pace.
Dealo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Floyd is trying for a kimura here. Dealo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Floyd wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pretty Floyd!
Pretty Floyd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: S.A.F.O FIGHT #1
Date: Oct 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Petrucci clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Petrucci as the two fighters clinch.
Petrucci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bang to keep the fight standing.
Petrucci avoiding damage.
Petrucci tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrucci using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrucci jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bang walks away with a smile on his face. Petrucci gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Petrucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Petrucci clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrucci smiles and moves away.
Petrucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrucci wants to clinch.#T1##TD2#
Bang feints and as Petrucci raises his hands in defense, Bang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Bang gets to his feet - Petrucci follows without any prompting.
Petrucci throws a combination. Bang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bang tries to avoid it but Petrucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bang to the ground. Bang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Petrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Bang misses with a body kick.
Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bang throws a series of punches but Petrucci moves out of range.
Petrucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrucci doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Petrucci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrucci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bang is fending him off so far but Petrucci persists. Nope, Bang circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrucci is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrucci tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang tries for a takedown but Petrucci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Petrucci could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Petrucci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrucci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Petrucci gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrucci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrucci has momentary wrist control but Bang slips an elbow through the middle.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bang with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Bang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petrucci quickly recovers to half guard.
Petrucci taking some punishment here, with Bang in his half guard.
Bang is trying to control. Petrucci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang is nestled in close to Petrucci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Bang decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Bang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrucci can't do much from the bottom here.
Izzy Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Bang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've been informed that Bang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang working the ground and pound.
Petrucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bang on the ground.#T1#
Bang wants to control but Petrucci is keeping him busy.
Bang looks up at the clock and then as Petrucci takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bang trying to control the position but Petrucci is working away.
Petrucci stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bang trying to control the position but Petrucci is working away.
Bang controlling the position.
Bang in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2##SU2#
Bang stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Bang drives through with a takedown into Petrucci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bang lands a couple of digs.
Bang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petrucci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrucci tries to get out of the position.
Bang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrucci being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Bang lands a couple of elbows.
Bang scoring with some ground and pound.
Bang slips nicely into half guard.
Bang lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bang lands a nice short elbow.
Bang controlling the action here.#T4#
Bang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bang winds up and cracks Petrucci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrucci on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrucci's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Petrucci working for submissions but it's allowed Bang to get to half guard.
Bang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrucci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Bang there.
Nice strikes from Bang there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bang connects with a nice short shot to Petrucci's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Petrucci has a hand on Bang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bang unloading with bombs!
Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Bang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Petrucci is rocked!
Bang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Petrucci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Bang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petrucci seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Petrucci bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bang and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izzy Bang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Aleksanyan throws a front kick aimed at Clarkson's knee but Clarkson avoids it well.
Clarkson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Aleksanyan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clarkson is trying to defend but Aleksanyan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clarkson is looking to control Aleksanyan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?
Aleksanyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aleksanyan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Aleksanyan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarkson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aleksanyan.
Aleksanyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clarkson defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksanyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarkson trying to control but Aleksanyan postures up.
Aleksanyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Ground and pound from Aleksanyan.
Clarkson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aleksanyan on the ground.
Aleksanyan controlling the pace.
Clarkson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Aleksanyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clarkson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aleksanyan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Clarkson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aleksanyan has cracked it and Clarkson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aleksanyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artur Aleksanyan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Slater gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Slater manages to retain guard.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater has control of Nurmagomedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagomedov from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov stops Slater from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmagomedov. #ES#
Slater throws Nurmagomedov to one side and escapes!#T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch
and Slater counters with a head kick. That will keep Nurmagomedov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC2#
Slater is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Oh Slater is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slater has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big shot! Slater's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Slater! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!

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