Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 771 Tower vs Piano
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Voronin misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.#CL2#
Voronin has managed to clinch.
Voronin lands an uppercut.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich throws an elbow that misses.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Mikhasevich on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Voronin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhasevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voronin cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich cracks Voronin with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich taking a breather.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Voronin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich. #T2#
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhasevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich wants to break free but Voronin has control.
Voronin cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin letting Mikhasevich take a breather here.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Voronin as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Voronin.
Mikhasevich'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.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhasevich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voronin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhasevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Voronin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voronin avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Voronin misses the shot to the body.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Voronin's knee momentarily.
Mikhasevich dips to his left and cracks Voronin with an 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!
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Voronin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mikhasevich tries a low kick but Voronin avoids it.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Voronin tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich cracks Voronin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Voronin lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Voronin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Voronin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Voronin. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mikhasevich misses
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick from Voronin.
Voronin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Mikhasevich lands a really nice looking cross but Voronin seems unphased.
Voronin throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin scores with a jab. Mikhasevich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Voronin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mikhasevich off the cage and back into range.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses
and Voronin counters with a two punch combo.
Voronin misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Voronin.
A swing and a miss from Voronin.
Jab by Voronin.
Voronin throws a leg kick
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Voronin wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikhasevich thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big left from Voronin misses.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronin.
Voronin misses the jab.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Voronin.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Mikhasevich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin looks to land a body kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voronin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhasevich. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Voronin swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Voronin lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Voronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voronin throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Voronin jabs Mikhasevich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Mikhasevich.
Voronin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Voronin scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Mikhasevich cracks Voronin with a good jab.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Voronin throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich is looking for a counter combo.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin throws a front kick aimed at Mikhasevich's knee but Mikhasevich avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voronin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin working aggressively here. #T4#
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Voronin lands an uppercut.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich lands an elbow just above Voronin 's eye.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Voronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andriy Voronin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mikhasevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voronin misses with a kick to the body
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mikhasevich has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Voronin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikhasevich, pushing him back against the cage.
Voronin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Voronin prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronin.
A nice left hand lands by Mikhasevich.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikhasevich's efforts to push away.
Mikhasevich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Voronin tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Voronin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voronin.
Voronin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
A short uppercut from Mikhasevich.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land. #T3#
Voronin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Voronin scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mikhasevich is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Mikhasevich slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Mikhasevich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin takes a shot to the head.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andriy Voronin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Mikhasevich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Voronin lands a head kick!
Mikhasevich slips a straight right by Voronin.
Voronin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voronin misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Voronin!
An out of breath Andriy Voronin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 38 | Fusi vs Babinski III
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Smart.
Langdon misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Smart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langdon walks into a stiff left hand from Smart.
Smart throws a hook but Langdon blocks it.
Langdon cracks Smart with a right hand to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Langdon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smart has his takedown stuffed
and Langdon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smart throws a leg kick but Langdon checks it.
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Langdon.
Smart misses with a shot to the body
and Langdon counters with a nice uppercut.
Smart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart is looking to clinch.
Smart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Langdon's head.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart misses with a straight right. #T1#
Langdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Langdon.
Smart feinted with a counter takedown.
Langdon misses with a hook.#TD2#
Langdon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langdon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smart down.
Langdon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langdon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart being controlled for a moment.
Langdon is looking to take a break and control but Smart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Smart is trying to improve his position.
Smart is not content to let Langdon control the position.
Langdon controls the position.
Langdon lands a nice forearm strike.
Langdon is putting a hurting on Smart here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Smart's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Langdon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smart's legs. #T3#
Smart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Langdon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Langdon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Langdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Langdon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langdon is nestled in close to Smart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Langdon working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Smart is looking to get back to full guard here but Langdon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smart is looking to improve his position.
Smart trying to get back to full guard but Langdon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart working to try and regain half guard.
Smart is bucking up trying to escape but Langdon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jock Langdon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smart looks to land a combination but Langdon avoids it well.
Smart jabs at Langdon's body.
Smart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Langdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart throws a leg kick but Langdon moved away.
Langdon moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Langdon misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Langdon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smart momentarily.
Langdon throws a lazy uppercut
and Smart counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Langdon.#TD#
Smart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smart showed some decent athleticism there.

Langdon kicks off Smart and gets to his feet. #T1#
Langdon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smart as he jumps to the side.
Smart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Langdon is out of range and Smart settles back down.
Langdon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Langdon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smart.
Smart with a hook.#TD#
Smart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Langdon!
Smart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Langdon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smart wants to get back to full guard but Langdon has passed into side control.
Smart wants to control but Langdon postures up.#T2#
Langdon gets to mount! Smart was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smart is trying desperately to improve position.
Langdon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smart looks a forlorn figure.
Langdon dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Langdon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smart can't escape the position.
Smart wants to hold on but Langdon pushes him away.#T3#
Langdon prevents Smart from getting the reversal.
Smart manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Langdon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Langdon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Langdon winds up and cracks Smart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Langdon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Langdon is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart is looking to control Langdon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smart avoid being mounted?#T4#
Smart keeping control of the position.
Smart is staying active underneath Langdon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smart tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Langdon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smart is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jock Langdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smart cracks Langdon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Langdon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Langdon tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Langdon lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot by Smart.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Langdon circles away.
Langdon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Langdon scores with a jab. Smart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Langdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Langdon jabs Smart right on the nose. Smart blinks but takes it well.
Langdon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smart cracks Langdon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Langdon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smart to the ground. Langdon is now in Smart's guard.
Langdon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Smart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Langdon trying to control from the bottom.
Smart drops an elbow to the side of Langdon's head.
Langdon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Smart 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. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Langdon's temple.
Smart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Langdon tries to get to full guard but Smart has control of the leg.
Smart working over Langdon with some ground and pound. Langdon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Langdon manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Langdon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smart defends well.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peter Smart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smart chips away with some ground and pound.
Jock Langdon has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart landing with the ground and pound.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Langdon.#SUB2#
Langdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jock Langdon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smart cracks Langdon with a solid left hand.#T3#
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smart throws a strike but Langdon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart is trying to control the position but Langdon postures up.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Langdon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smart is keeping the position for now.
Smart wants to hit a sweep here but Langdon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smart there!
Langdon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smart's face. #T4#
Langdon controlling from the full mount.
Langdon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Langdon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Langdon landing strikes from the mount and Smart is in trouble!
Langdon with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart tries to reverse the position but Langdon maintains control.
Smart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Langdon working over Smart with some ground and pound. Smart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Langdon!

Event: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Moru's head back.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moru avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Moru finds it's target.
Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Moru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Moru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Cruz delivers a nice body kick.
Moru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
Moru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Moru lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Moru.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Moru.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moru momentarily.
Moru misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cruz feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruz's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz lands an overhand right.#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moru tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Moru's guard.
Moru keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moru's head.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Moru here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Moru is defending the strikes.
We've been hearing that Cruz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Cruz.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Moru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz throws an elbow but Moru slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moru is looking to reverse the position.
Moru is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control. Moru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Moru won't allow it.
Cruz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Moru's thigh. Moru counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru walks into a jab.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moru stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moru cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
Moru is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moru can do to turn this around?
Moru is trying to improve his position.
Cruz cracks Moru with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moru on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Cruz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moru is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Cruz trying to control the position but Moru is working away.
Moru dodges the ground and pound from Cruz.
Moru struggling a bit here.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moru is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moru is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moru will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Cruz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moru's legs. #T3#
Cruz trying to control the action but Moru is working from the bottom.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moru!
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Moru is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moru can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moru tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
Cruz cracks Moru with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cruz postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moru badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Cruz around the waist but Cruz pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Cruz is the winner by TKO! Cruz jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SYN 770
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Carl Black takes a swing at Kwoma's ribcage but misses.
Carl Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwoma throws a big shot that misses.
Kwoma works over Carl Black's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Carl Black has been cut.
Kwoma works the jab nicely.
Carl Black just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Kwoma.
A low kick from Carl Black is predictable there
and Kwoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carl Black misses with a looping right.
Carl Black loads up on a big right hand but Kwoma slips the punch.
Kwoma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carl Black defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carl Black feints and then cracks Kwoma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwoma down.
Carl Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwoma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carl Black moves in looking to clinch but Kwoma pushes him off.
Kwoma misses with a kick to the body.
Carl Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Carl Black throws a looping overhand right but Kwoma ducks down to avoid it.
Kwoma throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kwoma closes the distance and clinches.
Carl Black has a couple of punches blocked by Kwoma.
Still in the clinch, Kwoma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kwoma is struggling to control the position.
Carl Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwoma.
Kwoma misses with a body punch.
Kwoma lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwoma lands a body shot.
Kwoma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwoma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carl Black fails to land.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl Black is leaning against Kwoma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kwoma misses with a knee to the head.
Kwoma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwoma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
Carl Black has a couple of punches blocked by Kwoma.
A shot in the inside from Carl Black.
Kwoma misses with the head strike.
Kwoma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kwoma tries a body shot but Carl Black blocks it.
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
Kwoma lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Kwoma to work.
Carl Black misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Kwoma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Kwoma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black works on Kwoma's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwoma lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwoma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwoma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carl Black up against the cage.
Carl Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Carl Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the head but Kwoma blocks with his arms.
Carl Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwoma.
A short left from Kwoma.
Kwoma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwoma tries to land a knee to the head but Carl Black blocks with his arms. #T4#
Carl Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kwoma blocks it with crossed arms.
Carl Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwoma backwards.
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwoma has Carl Black pushed against the cage.
A short right from Carl Black on the inside.
Kwoma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carl Black lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carl Black.
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwoma misses with a punch to the body.
Kwoma works on Carl Black's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kwoma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carl Black's brow.
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwoma lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tooh Kwoma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Carl Black's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Carl Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kwoma misses.
Kwoma blocks a jab.
Carl Black tries to score with a low kick but Kwoma moves his leg out of the way.
Kwoma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kwoma scores with a leg kick.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwoma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwoma throws out a counter right but Carl Black avoids it with no problem.
Kwoma swings for the body but Carl Black moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kwoma.
Kwoma throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwoma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carl Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kwoma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carl Black manages to avoid it.
Carl Black throws a hook but Kwoma avoids it easily.
Carl Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimmy Carl Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carl Black. Kwoma does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Kwoma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carl Black throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carl Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwoma keeps the fight on the outside.
Carl Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carl Black with a nice calf kick.
Kwoma tries to bum rush Carl Black with a series of wild strikes but Carl Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carl Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Carl Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kwoma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carl Black throws a chopping leg kick but Kwoma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kwoma feints a counter leg kick.
Kwoma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carl Black counters with a nice kick to the body.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Kwoma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Kwoma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carl Black tries to counter by clinching up but Kwoma breaks away and moves out of range.
Carl Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kwoma.
Kwoma jabs Carl Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tooh Kwoma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carl Black misses with a hook.
Kwoma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carl Black.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwoma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carl Black misses with a looping right.
Kwoma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carl Black throws a sloppy body shot
and Kwoma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kwoma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carl Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Kwoma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kwoma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwoma tests Carl Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Kwoma forces Carl Black back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kwoma lands with a light punch inside.
Kwoma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carl Black misses with a body punch.
Carl Black tries to throw a body punch but Kwoma avoids it by throwing Carl Black back against the cage.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Carl Black.
A head punch on the inside from Carl Black fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwoma.
Kwoma scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kwoma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carl Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carl Black lands a right hand.
Carl Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carl Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwoma taking a breather.
Kwoma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwoma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwoma's elbow.
Carl Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwoma wants to stall.
Tooh Kwoma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kwoma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carl Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jimmy Carl Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tooh Kwoma.
Carl Black has a couple of punches blocked by Kwoma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tooh Kwoma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Carl Black's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kwoma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kwoma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Kwoma tries to get set, Carl Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Kwoma manages to avoid the attempt.
Kwoma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carl Black.
Carl Black tries to clinch up.
Kwoma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carl Blacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Carl Black moves into the clinch.
Kwoma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kwoma prevents a body shot from Carl Black.
Kwoma prevents a body shot from Carl Black.
Carl Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Carl Black.
Kwoma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carl Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kwoma can turn it around.
Kwoma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kwoma lands a shoulder strike.
Carl Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Kwoma throws a head punch that misses.
Kwoma prevents a body shot from Carl Black.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carl Black looking to throw knees to the head but Kwoma is blocking nicely.
Carl Black lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kwoma fails to land.
Carl Black gets through Kwoma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kwoma can't get the takedown.
Kwoma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carl Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carl Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwoma controls his hands.
Carl Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kwoma blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwoma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carl Black or not.
Carl Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimmy Carl Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kwoma blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Carl Black on the inside.
Carl Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kwoma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kwoma'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.
Carl Black crunches a lovely knee into Kwoma's ribcage.
Carl Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwoma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carl Black landing knees to the head.
Kwoma gets through Carl Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwoma works on Carl Black's body with a couple of short punches.
Carl Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tooh Kwoma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Carl Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwoma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
Carl Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carl Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Carl Black fails to land.
Kwoma takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Kwoma is rocked!
Carl Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kwoma is still on wobbly legs! Can Carl Black finish him?
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the head but Kwoma blocks with his arms.
Carl Black throws a head punch that misses.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwoma seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Kwoma.
Carl Black missing with knees to the body.
Kwoma blocks an uppercut.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Carl Black can't find room to land a body shot as Kwoma controls the action.
Kwoma avoiding damage as Carl Black throws knees to the body.
Carl Black throws a head punch that misses.
Kwoma slows down the pace here.
Kwoma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kwoma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwoma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kwoma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Carl Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kwoma 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tooh Kwoma!
During a confident post fight interview, Tooh Kwoma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased. #CL#
Volkov drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Volkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volkov wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie pulls Volkov into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Volkov's head but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov is looking to reverse the position.
Volkov regains half guard.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov trying to control but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov moves into full guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie 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#
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.#CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank. #TD#
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Volkov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Volkov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Volkov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mateus Gracie!

Event: PANDA 68
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Ovchinnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Ovchinnikov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tatum explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ovchinnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ovchinnikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Ovchinnikov.
Tatum defending well as Ovchinnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Ovchinnikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ovchinnikov moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Ovchinnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the cage and back into range.
Ovchinnikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Ovchinnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Tatum.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Ovchinnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Ovchinnikov.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ovchinnikov throws out the jab.
Ovchinnikov misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Ovchinnikov throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Ovchinnikov misses with a low kick.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum misses with a right hand
and Tatum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ovchinnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ovchinnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Ovchinnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Ovchinnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Tatum's shoulder, as Tatum tries to avoid the shot.
Tatum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Tatum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ovchinnikov defends well and Tatum ends up having to push Ovchinnikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Ovchinnikov throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ovchinnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Ovchinnikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.#T2#
Jab by Ovchinnikov.#CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovchinnikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum thuds his right hand into Ovchinnikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tatum throws a front kick aimed at Ovchinnikov's knee but Ovchinnikov avoids it well.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tatum has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ovchinnikov throws a low kick but Tatum moves out of range easily.
Ovchinnikov slips under a jab.
Ovchinnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ovchinnikov defends it well.
Tatum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tatum misses with a straight left.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum scores with a jab. Ovchinnikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ovchinnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Tatum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ovchinnikov on the side of the head.
Ovchinnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Ovchinnikov throws a good cross that connects.
Ovchinnikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Ovchinnikov moved away.#TD2#
Tatum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ovchinnikov's guard.#ES#
Ovchinnikov has his feet on Tatum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tatum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ovchinnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Tatum lands but Ovchinnikov takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Ovchinnikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ovchinnikov misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Ovchinnikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Ovchinnikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ovchinnikov lands a right hook to the body.
Ovchinnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Ovchinnikov is rocked!
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ovchinnikov throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Ovchinnikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dmitry Ovchinnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Tatum! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jayson Tatum!
A victorious Jayson Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Molotov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heikkinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Molotov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Molotov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molotov chips away with some ground and pound.
Molotov throws a strike but Heikkinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Heikkinen works over Molotov with some ground and pound from guard.
Molotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Molotov striking off his back but it's not causing Heikkinen any problems.
Heikkinen lands a couple of elbows.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Heikkinen from controlling successfully.
Heikkinen controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Heikkinen content to stall in guard here.
Molotov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Molotov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Molotov tries to strike from the bottom.
Heikkinen stands up over Molotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heikkinen 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.
Molotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heikkinen is one step ahead there.
Molotov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Molotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Molotov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Heikkinen from controlling successfully.
Heikkinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heikkinen stands up over Molotov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heikkinen wants to control from the top but Molotov keeps moving.
Molotov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heikkinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Heikkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molotov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Molotov preventing the sweep.
Molotov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Molotov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Heikkinen is rocked!
Molotov stands up over Heikkinen, holding on to his feet. Molotov throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Heikkinen is out cold! Molotov lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#875 Horse v Grabber
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvarez is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Norris thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Norris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Norris dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.#T1##CL2#
Norris gets a clinch.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Norris misses with an elbow strike.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norris lands a body shot.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head. #T2#
Norris digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores 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!
Alvarez presses Norris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norris.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez just leaning against Norris, taking a breather.
Norris misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris working aggressively here.
Norris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norris up against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Norris lands a body punch.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
A short uppercut from Norris.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris working aggressively here.
Alvarez is pushing Norris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Norris punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Norris throws a front kick that sends Alvarez stumbling back into the cage.
Norris feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Norris ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason Norris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norris throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Whorely Alvarez has been cut.
Norris tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Norris.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Norris misses with some punches.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez avoiding damage.
Norris lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Norris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norris pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norris throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norris throws an elbow but misses.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Norris taking a breather.
Norris misses with an elbow over the top.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez missing with knees to the body.
Norris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Norris lands a body punch.
Norris being controlled against the cage.
Alvarez looking to stall. #T4#
Norris blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Norris - that landed with a thud.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Norris.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Norris.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Norris.
Alvarez trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Norris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Norris pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Whorely Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Norris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Norris avoids it.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norris just manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Alvarez slips a jab from Norris.
Norris throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Norris.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Norris misses the jab.
Alvarez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Norris manages to circle out of the way.
Norris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but Norris checks it.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
Alvarez is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norris.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Whorely Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Norris darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Norris blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norris misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not. #T3#
Norris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norris is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvarez is looking to control Norris's arms but Norris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norris is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Norris.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
A right hook to the body lands for Norris.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Norris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Norris.
Norris lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. #T4#
Alvarez looking to stall.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Norris tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Norris digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Norris back against the cage.
Norris is leaning against Alvarez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!
Mason Norris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
McGuire with a nice cross.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
McGuire jumps guard and drags Lehtonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Lehtonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lehtonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Lehtonen trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Lehtonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGuire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lehtonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lehtonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McGuire with the active half guard here but Lehtonen passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lehtonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGuire's legs.
Lehtonen prevents McGuire from escaping the position.
Lehtonen wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy. #T3#
McGuire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lehtonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehtonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehtonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehtonen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McGuire tightens his grip and picks Lehtonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Lehtonen manages to land in guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Lehtonen working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire wants to get up but he can't break Lehtonen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehtonen looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James McGuire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehtonen misses with the combination.
Lehtonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Lehtonen gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehtonen avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire stalls. #TD2#
McGuire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lehtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Lehtonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehtonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lehtonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Lehtonen defends it easily. #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.
Lehtonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen checks a leg kick.
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen misses with an uppercut.
Lehtonen throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Lehtonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Lehtonen lands.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Lehtonen misses
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Lehtonen.
Saku Lehtonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehtonen lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire cracks Lehtonen with a good jab.
Lehtonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lehtonen.#CL2#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehtonen.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehtonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Lehtonen connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehtonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtonen is looking to counter punch.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Lehtonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire lunges at Lehtonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lehtonen's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Lehtonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehtonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lehtonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lehtonen in his tracks.
McGuire takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Lehtonen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Lehtonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lehtonen taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lehtonen walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lehtonen rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lehtonen just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehtonen lands the left hand.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Lehtonen moves out of range.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehtonen.
McGuire lands a jab to Lehtonen's midsection.
McGuire checks a low kick from Lehtonen.
Saku Lehtonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##KD2#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lehtonen sprawling to the canvas! Lehtonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGuire finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Lehtonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Lehtonen and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Lehtonen manages to get underhooks.
Saku Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McGuire.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lehtonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehtonen managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire stalling the fight. #TD2#
McGuire jumps guard. #SUB2#
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehtonen defends it easily.
McGuire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lehtonen is controlling him. #T4#
Lehtonen trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lehtonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lehtonen won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Lehtonen throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lehtonen throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PANDA 61
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Osinen moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osinen! But no joy.
Hussain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Osinen tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Osinen throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Osinen wants to slow Hussain down by chopping away at his legs.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osinen.
Osinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osinen lands a really nice looking cross but Hussain seems unphased.
Hussain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Osinen walks into a straight right hand from Hussain.
Osinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Osinen circles away.
Osinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Hussain.
Hussain throws a jab when Osinen was well out of range.
Hussain scores with the left hand. Osinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hussain connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hussain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Osinen.
Osinen tries to land a front kick but Hussain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Osinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hussain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hussain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hussain letting Osinen take a breather here.
Osinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hussain is trying to break free.#BC#
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain looks to land a body kick but Osinen moved away.
Osinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Osinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osinen throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussain working hard to break the clinch.#T2##BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain tries to score with a low kick but Osinen moves his leg out of the way.
Osinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Hussain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osinen defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hussain moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain swings for the body but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hussain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hussain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Osinen unleashes a big counter combination but Hussain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Osinen prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hussain tries to circle away but Osinen has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Osinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hussain is trying to break free.#T3##BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osinen tries to clinch but Hussain is having none of it.
Osinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Osinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hussain moves in looking to clinch but Osinen pushes him off.
Hussain lunges at Osinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osinen's hand.
Osinen tries to move into range but Hussain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Osinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Osinen is just out of range.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Osinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hussain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussain throws a body kick that misses.
Osinen wants to counter the offense by Hussain and move into the clinch position.
Hussain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osinen.
Hussain throws a right hand that misses
and Osinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussain thows a leg kick but Osinen checks it
and Osinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussain works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain is looking to clinch. #T4#
Osinen misses with a looping left.
Osinen throws a right hand that Hussain ducks under and follows up with a left that Hussain also avoids with ease.
Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hussain.
Osinen throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain throws a body kick that misses.
Osinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Osinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussain cracks Osinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Osinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hussain tries to avoid it but Osinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hussain to the ground. Hussain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hussain tries a low kick but Osinen avoids it.
Osinen blocks the body kick.
Osinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain throws a looping overhand right but Osinen ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Osinen misses its intended target.
Hussain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Osinen.
Osinen slips a straight right by Hussain.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osinen connects with a crisp jab.
Osinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Emre Hussain is winning the standup battle so far.
Osinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Osinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Osinen misses with a wild combination.
Osinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
Osinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osinen throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Osinen throws a solid leg kick but Hussain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Osinen.
An inside leg kick lands from Osinen.
A big left from Osinen misses.
Osinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Osinen moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Osinen misses.
Osinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussain lunges at Osinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osinen's hand.
Osinen lands a right hook to the body.
Hussain misses with a left hand
enabling Osinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Osinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A lazy left from Hussain finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hussain scores with a nice right hand.
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but Osinen slips the punch.
Osinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Hussain counters with a quick kick to the body but Osinen blocks it.
Osinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Osinen tries to score with a low kick but Hussain moves his leg out of the way.
Hussain is looking to slow Osinen down with leg kicks.
Hussain throws a wild body kick that Osinen sees coming a mile off.
Osinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hussain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hussain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hussain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osinen. That did some damage!
A big right from Osinen misses.
Osinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hussain connects with a crisp jab.
Hussain connects with the punch.
Hussain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Osinen.
Osinen slips a straight right by Hussain.
Osinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Hussain steps away.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Osinen.#T3#
Osinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Osinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Osinen on the side of the head.
Osinen slips under a jab from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hussain throws the kick towards the body but Osinen avoids it.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osinen.
Osinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Osinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Osinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hussain scores with a nice head shot.
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but Osinen slips the punch.
Osinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Osinen is avoiding it.
Osinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osinen slips under a jab from Hussain.
Osinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osinen slips under a jab.
Osinen feints a counter leg kick.
Osinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osinen defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Osinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hussain blocks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hussain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hussain.
Hussain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain lands the left hand.
Osinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Osinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osinen has Hussain pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain looks to land a left hand but Osinen moved out of range nicely.
Hussain throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain'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#
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Osinen is avoiding it.
Osinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
Osinen misses with a body kick.
Hussain throws a push kick but Osinen slaps the foot to one side.
Hussain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osinen walks into a stiff left hand from Hussain.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Osinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Osinen.
Osinen walks into a jab.
Hussain tries to work over Osinen's front leg with a kick but Osinen checks it.
Hussain throws a push kick but Osinen slaps the foot to one side.
Osinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Osinen won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Osinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osinen can do to turn this around?
Osinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Hussain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hussain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osinen has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain letting Osinen take a breather here.
Osinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osinen lands the left hand.
Hussain scores with the left hand. Osinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hussain moves forwards but Osinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Artur Osinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emre Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Hussain misses.
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussain takes a swing at Osinen's ribcage but misses.
Osinen tries to land a front kick but Hussain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Hussain coming out on top.
Osinen throws a chopping leg kick but Hussain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain lands a right hook to the body.
Osinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Hussain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osinen lands a right hand.
Osinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Osinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Osinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osinen is out of range.
Osinen walks into a jab.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Osinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Osinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Hussain rushes Osinen and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Osinen fails to land.
Osinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osinen.
Osinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Osinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hussain takes a knee right on the jaw!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
Emre Hussain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2020

#R1##TD#
Von Hayek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Hayek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Von Hayek slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Von Hayek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Hayek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Hayek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Hayek stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Von Hayek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Hayek works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Hayek works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Hayek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Hayek with a nice head shot there.
Von Hayek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Hayek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Von Hayek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Von Hayek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Hayek trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Hayek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Hayek controlling from the top position.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Von Hayek wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Hayek wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is defending well.
Von Hayek wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Von Hayek keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Hayek wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Hayek is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Von Hayek defends the submission attempt.
Von Hayek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie won't allow Von Hayek to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Hayek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Friedrich August Von Hayek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Von Hayek staying out of range there.
Von Hayek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Hayek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Hayek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Hayek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Von Hayek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Von Hayek punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Von Hayek misses.
Von Hayek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Hayek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Hayek moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Von Hayek. #T1#
Gracie tries to bum rush Von Hayek with a series of wild strikes but Von Hayek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Hayek tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Von Hayek misses with a body shot.
Von Hayek misses with a right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Hayek doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Von Hayek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Von Hayek avoids it easily.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Von Hayek lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Hayek tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Hayek at a distance.
Von Hayek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Hayek, as that shot connected.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Hayek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Hayek throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##CL#
Von Hayek moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Von Hayek misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Hayek trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Hayek into the cage.
Von Hayek takes a shot to the head.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Hayek's elbow.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Hayek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Good body shot from Gracie.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Von Hayek.
A shot in the inside from Von Hayek.
Gracie is working Von Hayek over against the cage.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Von Hayek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Hayek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Von Hayek throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Von Hayek tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Von Hayek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie slips a straight right by Von Hayek.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Von Hayek has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Von Hayek is trying to stall.
Gracie letting Von Hayek take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mauricio Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Von Hayek throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Von Hayek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Hayek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Hayek lands with an overhand left.
Von Hayek tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Hayek avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Von Hayek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Hayek.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Hayek.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Von Hayek enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Von Hayek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Hayek works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Von Hayek being controlled here, momentarily.
Von Hayek controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Hayek trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie misses with a left hand #TD#
and Von Hayek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Von Hayek in his half guard.
Von Hayek is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Von Hayek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Hayek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie trying to control but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Ground and pound from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Von Hayek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Von Hayek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek preventing the sweep.
Von Hayek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Hayek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Hayek is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Von Hayek tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Von Hayek defends easily.
Von Hayek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Hayek lands a couple of digs.
Von Hayek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Hayek working some strikes from top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich August Von Hayek!

Event: PANDA 59
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Richter looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Richter lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richter.
Richter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Richter is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Richter looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Richter.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Richter throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Richter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Richter.
Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Richter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Richter. #T2#
Richter leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richter throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Richter has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Richter back against the cage.
Richter tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it. #BC#
Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Richter misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Richter up against the cage in a clinch.
Richter misses with the head strike.
Richter throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Richter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richter working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Richter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie has Richter pushed against the cage.
Richter misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Richter manages to break the clinch.
Richter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hans Richter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie with the inside leg kick.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hans Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.#T4##CL#
Richter rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richter wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Richter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richter is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Richter can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A short right from Gracie.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Richter throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Richter clinches.
Richter trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Mateus Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richter working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Richter misses with the head strike. #BC#
Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Richter tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Richter. Richter maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Richter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #T1#
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Richter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Richter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Richter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #BC#
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie slips a jab from Richter.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Richter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richter ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Good work by Richter as he checks the leg kick.
Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Richter throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Richter looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Richter clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Richter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richter!

Richter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Richter throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Richter misses the target.
Gracie throws a counter combo.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Richter misses with a kick to the body.
Richter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Richter.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but Richter steps away.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie 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.
Richter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Richter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richter.
Richter tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Richter scores with a jab.#T4#
Richter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richter.
Richter moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Richter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter misses with an uppercut.
Richter lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Richter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richter is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richter.
Richter dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!#CL#
Richter clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Richter dominated that second round.
That's time! Richter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Richter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Hans Richter is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a head kick but Richter moves out of range.
Richter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Richter throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie scores with a jab. Richter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Richter tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richter lands a jab.
Richter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richter throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richter lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Richter lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Richter.
A combination from Richter does no damage.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Richter is wise to it.
Gracie punishes Richter's body with a nice straight punch.
Richter misses with a wild combination.
Richter misses the jab.
Richter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie throws the left hand but Richter avoids the punch easily.
Richter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Richter.#T2#
Richter tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Richter tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Richter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Gracie catches Richter right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Richter is rocked!
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Richter.
Oh Richter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richter throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie scores with a counter punch that sends Richter to the canvas! Gracie smells blood - he's punishing Richter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Richter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Gracie!

Event: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Moru misses with a series of wild punches.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snoats darts in trying to clinch
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Snoats lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Donk. Snoats catches Moru right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Snoats cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Snoats rushes Moru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick.
Moru misses with a low kick.
Moru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snoats.
Moru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snoats.
Snoats comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moru throws a leg kick but Snoats checks it.
Snoats is looking to slow Moru down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Moru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moru misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Moru tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snoats lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Snoats connects with a body shot.
Moru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snoats tries to clinch there but Moru circles away.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Snoats clinches.
Our sources have told us that Moru has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Moru blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Snoats. #T3#
Snoats misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
Snoats tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Snoats swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moru.
Snoats lands a hook that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Snoats makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Snoats tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru. #TD2#
Snoats jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snoats looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Moru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moru controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats 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#
Moru walks into a jab.
Jab from Snoats.
Snoats throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
Moru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats blocks a head kick by Moru.
Snoats shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snoats throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snoats lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snoats bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moru's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats tries to clinch there but Moru circles away.
Snoats scores with a kick to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Moru moved away.#T1#
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snoats lands a slapping body shot.
Snoats throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snoats counters with a stiff right hand.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Moru scores with a hook to the body. Snoats takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moru connects with a solid leg kick.
Moru throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Moru's head back.
Jab, jab by Snoats - just one landing.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Moru drops his hands momentarily and Snoats takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Snoats keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moru takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Moru misses the target.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Snoats cracks Moru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snoats's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snoats scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru throws a jab but it's blocked by Snoats.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moru throws a head kick but Snoats moves out of range.
Moru swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Moru misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Snoats.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Moru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats jabs Moru right on the nose. Moru blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats misses with a low kick.#T4#
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snoats.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru lands a jab.
Moru checks a low kick from Snoats.
Snoats with a jab.
Snoats lands the left hand.
Snoats has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats lands a really nice looking cross but Moru seems unphased.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moru looks for the body kick but Snoats saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a chopping leg kick but Moru manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Snoats as he connects with a hook.
Moru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Snoats.
Moru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snoats.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moru is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
It looked like Moru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moru.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Moru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws out a leg kick but Snoats moves out of range and Moru only half commits.
Snoats misses the jab.
It looked like Moru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
Moru throws the kick towards the body but Snoats avoids it.#T1#
Moru moves out of range of the strikes.
Moru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Snoats checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Moru throws a head kick that Snoats semi-blocks.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Moru 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.
Snoats blocks a jab.#T2#
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Snoats to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Snoats.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moru's head backwards.
Snoats avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snoats cracks Moru with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Snoats, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Moru. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target.
Snoats keeps Moru at a distance using the push kick.
Moru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snoats looks to throw the jab but Moru is out of range. #T3#
Snoats checks a leg kick.
Snoats lands with a hook. Moru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick from Snoats.
Moru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Moru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snoats works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Snoats has Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Snoats tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4##BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru throws a jab when Snoats was well out of range.
Moru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats misses with a looping left.
Snoats wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats swings widly with a right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
Moru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats jabs Moru right on the nose. Moru blinks but takes it well.
Snoats lands with a straight right. Moru didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Snoats darts in and clinches Moru up against the cage.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snoats creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moru just leaning against Snoats, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Snoats misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Snoats scores with a head kick. Moru tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Snoats throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Moru counter with a right hand.
Moru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Moru throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moru 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.
Snoats misses with a straight left.
Moru throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snoats throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru lands a front kick.
Snoats throws a low kick, looking for Moru's leg but Moru calmly moves out of range.
Snoats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snoats - that will leave a mark!
Moru takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Snoats does it's job there.#T2#
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moru will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moru throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Moru.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moru.
Snoats changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snoats finds it's way round the side to connect with Moru's head.
Snoats waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
Moru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moru is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Snoats closes the distance and pushes Moru back into the cage.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Gale Snoats seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land. #T3#
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Snoats lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Snoats lands a body shot.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snoats gets through Moru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snoats lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru lands with a left to the head.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Moru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru trying to stall but Snoats improves his position.
Moru misses with an elbow over the top.
Moru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru tries to break free but Snoats pushes him back against the cage.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoats's elbow.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Moru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Snoats misses with the body kick
and Moru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moru throws a chopping leg kick but Snoats manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snoats wants to clinch up but Moru keeps it at a distance.
Snoats throws a big shot that misses.
Moru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snoats with a jab.
Snoats blocks a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moru momentarily.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Snoats scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moru walks into a left hand.
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snoats lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Snoats throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
Snoats scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snoats tries to clinch but Moru moves away
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Moru misses with a leg kick
and Snoats counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snoats works Moru's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Moru.
Moru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snoats darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Snoats wants to land a leg kick but Moru is out of range.
Moru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Moru.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snoats lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Moru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snoats throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Snoats.
Moru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Snoats on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Snoats as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Moru is rocked!
BOOM! Snoats lands a beautiful left hook that drops Moru. Moru tries to recover but Snoats is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Moru lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Gale Snoats made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Akumba throws a leg kick but Tatum sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Tatum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tatum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akumba taking a bit of punishment here - Tatum scoring with strikes.
Tatum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akumba keeps working.
Akumba is looking for a sweep.
Akumba is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum scores with punches from side control.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatum working the ground and pound but Akumba is defending the strikes. #T1#
Akumba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tatum tries to score with some ground and pound. Akumba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tatum trying to control the action but Akumba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akumba tries to bench press Tatum off him but Tatum keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here as Tatum stalls from top position.
Akumba is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Tatum trying to control the action but Akumba is working from the bottom.
Tatum scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akumba to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Tatum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Akumba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ground and pound from Tatum.
Tatum wants to take a breather but Akumba is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tatum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akumba is just riding it out for now. Tatum eventually gives up the hold.
Tatum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tatum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akumba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatum.
Akumba tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum tries to pass to full mount but Akumba defends it.
Tatum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tatum is looking for a kimura here.
Tatum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Akumba throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akumba leaves Tatum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tatum looks to land a body kick but Akumba moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tatum throws an off balance right hand
and Akumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akumba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatum can pounce on him.
Akumba connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Tatum tries to work over Akumba's front leg with a kick but Akumba checks it.
Akumba is looking to counter punch.
Tatum lands with a good body shot.
Tatum misses with a leg kick
and Akumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Akumba.
Akumba throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Akumba misses with a body shot.
Tatum lands a jab to the nose.
Tatum moves out of range of the body kick from Akumba.
Akumba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akumba feints and then cracks Tatum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatum down.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Akumba's shoulder, as Akumba tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Akumba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akumba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum jabs Akumba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Akumba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatum throws the left hand but Akumba avoids the punch easily.
Tatum throws a body kick that misses.
Akumba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tatum blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akumba is looking to clinch.
Akumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatum throws out the jab.
Akumba misses with a looping left.#T3#
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Akumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Akumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akumba throws a wild body kick that Tatum sees coming a mile off.
Tatum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick from Akumba, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akumba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jayson Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akumba's head backwards.
Akumba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akumba lands a body shot.
Akumba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Akumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum misses with a body kick.#T4#
Tatum looks for the body kick but Akumba saw that one coming.
Akumba misses the jab.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Akumba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akumba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akumba throws a chopping leg kick but Tatum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akumba misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Akumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Akumba.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akumba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akumba misses with a body shot.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Akumba avoids it with no problem.
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mako Akumba's cut.
That's time! Akumba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tatum shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Tatum.
Nice uppercut there from Tatum.
Tatum blocks the body kick.
Tatum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Akumba.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Akumba is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akumba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tatum. That did some damage!#T1#
Akumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akumba looks to land a body kick but Tatum moved away.
Tatum lands a jab to the head.
Akumba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Akumba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mako Akumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum throws a hook but Akumba blocks it.
It looked like Akumba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tatum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Akumba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akumba takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Akumba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum looks for a takedown but Akumba sprawls well.
Mako Akumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mako Akumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Tatum.
Akumba throws a chopping leg kick but Tatum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akumba misses with a combination
and Akumba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akumba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Tatum tries to land a body kick
and Akumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Akumba misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akumba misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akumba connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt
and Akumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Jayson Tatum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akumba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akumba throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
Akumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Akumba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Akumba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akumba tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akumba misses the shot to the body.
Akumba doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Tatum connects with a looping right hand.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Akumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayson Tatum.
Well Tatum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Tatum!
A victorious Jayson Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash Tokyo
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Carlos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwoma throws a leg kick that misses.
Carlos ducks under a wild hook from Kwoma.
Jab by Kwoma.
Carlos scores with a nice right hand.
Carlos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Kwoma is rocked!
Kwoma swings widly with a right hand
and Carlos counters with a right hand from hell and Kwoma is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramon Carlos !
Ramon Carlos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Mikhasevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich lands a head shot.
Mikhasevich seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Pendragon's legs.
A cross from Mikhasevich lands.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pendragon. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
Pendragon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Pendragon tenderised Mikhasevich's leg. Mikhasevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Pendragon avoids it.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon lunges at Mikhasevich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mikhasevich's hand.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Mikhasevich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Mikhasevich tenderised Pendragon's leg. Pendragon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
Mikhasevich with a jab.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pendragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pendragon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mikhasevich drops his hands momentarily and Pendragon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pendragon catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon throws a good cross that connects.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice head shot.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pendragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Mikhasevich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range and Mikhasevich settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pendragon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Pendragon is predictable there
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Pendragon tries to score with a low kick but Mikhasevich moves his leg out of the way.
Pendragon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mikhasevich throws a solid leg kick but Pendragon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mikhasevich.
Pendragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhasevich checks it well.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Pendragon cracks Mikhasevich with an open hand slap.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich throws a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Mikhasevich scores with a nice head shot.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Pendragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pendragon misses with a double jab.
Mikhasevich lands with a right hand.
Pendragon throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Pendragon staying out of range there.
Pendragon moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhasevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikhasevich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
A jab from Pendragon finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich throws a wild body kick that Pendragon sees coming a mile off.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pendragon motions for Mikhasevich to come forward. Pendragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Pendragon walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pendragon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocks a leg kick.
Pendragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Pendragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pendragon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pendragon. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich 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.
Pendragon cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Pendragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhasevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Pendragon looks to land a body kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
A combination from Pendragon does no damage.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Mikhasevich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pendragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikhasevich.
A good leg kick by Mikhasevich.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pendragon.
Mikhasevich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon connects with a looping right hand.
Pendragon swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Good work by Mikhasevich as he checks the leg kick.
Pendragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mikhasevich is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick which misses Pendragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendragon tries to avoid it.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Pendragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich clobbers Pendragon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pendragon moves out of range of the leg kick from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich connects with a nice looking jab.
Pendragon thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikhasevich's head backwards.
Pendragon takes one to the chin there.
Pendragon tries to move into range but Mikhasevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pendragon.
Pendragon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Mikhasevich thumps Pendragon with a low kick.
Pendragon scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy left from Mikhasevich finds it's target.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon takes one to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich walks into a stiff left hand from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot that snaps Pendragon's head back.
Pendragon throws a lazy body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pendragon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon scores with a nice right hand.
Pendragon checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mikhasevich. That snapped Pendragon's head back.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Mikhasevich feints and then cracks Pendragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pendragon down.
Jab by Pendragon.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich jabs Pendragon right on the nose. Pendragon blinks but takes it well.
Pendragon connects with a right hand. Mikhasevich shakes it off.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pendragon.
A little jabbing left from Pendragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pendragon scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pendragon 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#
Pendragon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pendragon.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pendragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich moves forwards but Pendragon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pendragon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pendragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Pendragon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Pendragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
Pendragon avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a body punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pendragon takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Mikhasevich lands.
Pendragon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikhasevich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range and Mikhasevich settles back down.
A good leg kick by Pendragon.
Pendragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Pendragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pendragon misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon throws a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
It seemed like Pendragon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.#T3#
Pendragon blocks the body kick.
Pendragon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pendragon swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Pendragon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pendragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhasevich checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon looks to land a combination. Mikhasevich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a low kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range easily. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon throws out a powerful jab.
Pendragon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikhasevich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pendragon misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pendragon.
The crowd cheers as Pendragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhasevich doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pendragon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Langdon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Langdon gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kriel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Langdon.
Langdon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kriel is looking for a sweep. Langdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langdon trying to control the pace.
Langdon is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it. #T1#
Langdon working Kriel over with strikes.
Langdon winds up and cracks Kriel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Langdon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kriel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Langdon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working.
Kriel trying to control here.
Langdon missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Langdon drops an elbow to the side of Kriel's head.
Langdon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langdon is looking to stall here but Kriel recovers full guard.
Langdon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Langdon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langdon.
Langdon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kriel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kriel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Langdon moves out of range easily.
Langdon blocks a low kick nicely.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Langdon throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Langdon.
Kriel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Langdon swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range. #T4#
Kriel is looking to chop away at Langdon's legs.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Langdon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Langdon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kriel.
Langdon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kriel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Langdon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Langdon lands with a good body shot.
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Langdon ducks down to avoid it.
Langdon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Langdon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel misses with a hook
and Langdon counters with a straight right hand.
Kriel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Langdon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Langdon showed some decent athleticism there.
Kriel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Langdon manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jock Langdon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kriel scores with a nice right hand.
Kriel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kriel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jock Langdon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Langdon thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Langdon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kriel.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Langdon is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Langdon as he connects with a hook.
Kriel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Langdon.
Kriel ducks under a wild hook from Langdon.
Kriel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Langdon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kriel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Langdon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kriel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Langdon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kriel lands a head kick!
A swing and a miss from Kriel.#T1#
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Langdon slips the punch.
Kriel punishes Langdon's body with a nice straight punch.
Langdon moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Langdon as he connects with a hook.
Kriel tries to land a front kick but Langdon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Langdon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel ducks right into an uppercut from Langdon.
Langdon throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Langdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Langdon.
Kriel misses with the body kick
and Langdon counters with a nice uppercut.
Langdon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriel.
Langdon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Langdon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriel is fending him off so far but Langdon persists. Nope, Kriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Langdon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Langdon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kriel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Langdon.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Langdon is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Langdon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Langdon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kriel defends it well.
Willem Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Langdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel 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.
A good leg kick by Kriel.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langdon.
Kriel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langdon.
Kriel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Langdon finds it's way round the side to connect with Kriel's head.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kriel misses with a looping right.
Langdon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kriel jabs Langdon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kriel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Langdon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kriel in his tracks.
Langdon misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Langdon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Willem Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses
and Langdon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kriel tries to score with a low kick but Langdon moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Langdon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Langdon takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Langdon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Langdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Kriel slips a straight right by Langdon.
Langdon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Langdon blocks a head kick by Kriel.
Langdon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Kriel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Langdon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Langdon.
Langdon shoots for a takedown but Kriel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Langdon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kriel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel throws a front kick aimed at Langdon's knee but Langdon avoids it well.
A big left from Kriel misses.
Langdon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Langdon digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Langdon blocks a head kick by Kriel.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Langdon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Langdon checks a leg kick.
Langdon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kriel to score with a decent uppercut.
Kriel misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willem Kriel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Langdon gets the takedown into side control.
Kriel can't do much from the bottom here.
Jock Langdon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langdon working the ground and pound but Kriel is defending the strikes.
Langdon is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Langdon cracks Kriel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Langdon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kriel is defending well.
Langdon is trying to ground and pound but Kriel uses the momentary lack of control by Langdon to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Langdon controlling the action here.
Kriel is trying to maintain the position but Langdon is very close to passing his half guard.
Langdon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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.
Langdon working over Kriel with some ground and pound. Kriel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Langdon is trying to control. Kriel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Langdon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kriel's head. #SUB2#
Langdon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Langdon is just content to waste time from the top position. Kriel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Langdon lands a couple of elbows.
Langdon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langdon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kriel.
Kriel looks to throw a body kick
and Langdon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Langdon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
Kriel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kriel misses with a body kick.
Langdon closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Kriel dips to his left and cracks Langdon with an uppercut!
Kriel throws a chopping leg kick but Langdon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel connects with an inside leg kick.
Langdon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kriel throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Langdon counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langdon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kriel!
Langdon punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langdon with the ground and pound from mount.
Langdon with shots to the head and body - Kriel looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Kriel is rocked!
Langdon postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kriel badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Langdon around the waist but Langdon pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Langdon is the winner by TKO! Langdon jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jock Langdon!

Event: Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severini manages to avoid it.
Severini lands a nice looking body shot.
Severini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehtonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Severini misses.
Severini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Severini closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severini wants a takedown but no success here.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Severini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lehtonen is struggling to control the position.
Severini tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
Severini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severini blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen managing to block the knees to the body from Severini.
Severini blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Severini working aggressively here.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lehtonen.
Come on Lehtonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Severini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Severini.
Lehtonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Severini up against the cage.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Severini swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehtonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Severini backwards.
Severini misses with a body punch.
Severini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Severini is keeping busy.
Lehtonen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Severini misses with a punch to the body.
Severini misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Severini.
Lehtonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lehtonen just leaning against Severini, taking a breather.
Lehtonen has Severini pushed against the cage.
Severini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehtonen tries to throw a body punch but Severini avoids it by throwing Lehtonen back against the cage.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Severini has Lehtonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lehtonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saku Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Severini.
Lehtonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severini pushes Lehtonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Severini throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen lands a left hand.
Severini looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehtonen.#T3#
A short left from Severini.
Severini has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Severini.
Severini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lehtonen avoids it.
Severini lands a body punch.
Severini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lehtonen is defending well for now.
Lehtonen lands a left hand.
Lehtonen gets through Severini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Severini trying to land knees to the body.
Lehtonen blocking some punches.
Severini tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Severini back against the cage.
Lehtonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severini struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtonen controls his hands.
Lehtonen taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Severini fails to land.
Severini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lehtonen prevents it. #T4#
Severini has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtonen.
Severini misses with a punch to the body.
Severini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Severini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Severini blocking some punches.
Lehtonen lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severini pushes Lehtonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Severini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lehtonen smiles and moves away.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Severini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lehtonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lehtonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lehtonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Severini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Severini throws an overhand right that lands on Lehtonen's shoulder, as Lehtonen tries to avoid the shot.
Lehtonen tries to move into range but Severini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Severini circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Severini! But no joy.
Lehtonen lands with an overhand left.
Lehtonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Severini is out of range and Lehtonen settles back down.
Severini misses with a wild combination.
Lehtonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Severini. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen takes one on the button.
Severini misses with a looping left.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtonen is looking to counter punch.
Severini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Severini loads up on a big right hand but Lehtonen slips the punch.#T1#
Lehtonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Severini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Severini misses.
Severini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with a two punch combination.
Severini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
Severini lands an overhand right.
Lehtonen moves in looking to clinch but Severini pushes him off.
Severini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Severini throws a big shot that misses.
Lehtonen cracks Severini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Severini connects with a single shot there.
Lehtonen missing with a left hand there. Severini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen. #T2#
Lehtonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Severini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Severini cracks Lehtonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Severini moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Severini doesn't manage to clinch there - Lehtonen circles away.
Lehtonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lehtonen scores with a nice strike.
Severini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehtonen counters with a three punch combo that has Severini backing up. Severini nods at Lehtonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Severini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Severini moves out of range as Lehtonen strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lehtonen.
Severini connects with the punch.
Lehtonen lands a really nice looking cross but Severini seems unphased. #T3#
Severini ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch.
Severini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lehtonen's hands.
Lehtonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Severini throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen moves forwards but Severini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Severini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Severini slips a straight right by Lehtonen.
Severini lands a jab to Lehtonen's midsection.
Lehtonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Severini as he checks the leg kick.
Saku Lehtonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severini wants to clinch but Lehtonen slips to the side
letting Lehtonen counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Severini there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini moves to clinch but Lehtonen breaks away
and Lehtonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Lehtonen throws a sloppy head kick and Severini moves out of range easily.
Lehtonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dom Severini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Severini throws a jab when Lehtonen was well out of range.
Severini misses with a looping left.
Lehtonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lehtonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Severini throws a nice looking combination but Lehtonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Lehtonen tries to sprawl but Severini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lehtonen is looking for a sweep. Severini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Severini is trying to control. Lehtonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Severini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dom Severini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lehtonen looks to land a right hand but Severini moved out of range.
Severini lands with a cross.
Severini connects with a nice looking jab.
Lehtonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severini was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehtonen.
Severini fails with a takedown attempt.
Severini throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Severini cracks Lehtonen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lehtonen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Severini finish him? #ROC2#Lehtonen is rocked!
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!#KD2#
Severini lands a big uppercut and Lehtonen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lehtonen looks OK. Severini waves Lehtonen back to his feet!
Oh Lehtonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Severini delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lehtonen like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dom Severini!
After the big win, Dom Severini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Linewood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Linewood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Linewood tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Linewood manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Linewood with a nice calf kick.
Alvarez tries to land a body kick
and Linewood counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Good shot there by Linewood.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linewood. #T1#
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Linewood moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Linewood is out of range.
Linewood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvarez with a nice calf kick.
Alvarez moves out of range as Linewood strikes.
Linewood throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linewood.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linewood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Linewood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Linewood misses with a low kick.
Linewood tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linewood misses the jab.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Linewood!
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez jabs Linewood right on the nose. Linewood blinks but takes it well.
Alvarez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Linewood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Linewood lands with a cross.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Linewood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linewood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Linewood keeps it at a distance.
Linewood throws a big counter head kick but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Linewood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Linewood pushes him off.#T4#
Nice body kick from Alvarez.
Linewood dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Linewood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Linewood lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Linewood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez backing away here, and Linewood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Whorely Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Linewood rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Alvarez pushes Linewood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Linewood stalling in the clinch but Alvarez improves position.
Alvarez stalling.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Linewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Linewood.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Linewood working aggressively here. #T1#
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Linewood misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Linewood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Linewood tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Linewood lands an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Linewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Linewood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood stalls.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Linewood lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood throws a head punch that misses.
Linewood struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Linewood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linewood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Linewood just manages to avoid it.
Linewood throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Linewood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Linewood.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Linewood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Linewood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alvarez misses with a straight left. #T4#
Linewood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvarez on the side of the head.
Alvarez checks a low kick from Linewood.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Linewood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Linewood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linewood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linewood throws out the jab.
Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linewood checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shock Linewood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Linewood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Linewood throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Linewood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linewood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Linewood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Linewood.
Linewood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linewood tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
Linewood feints and then cracks Alvarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvarez down.
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Linewood. #T2#
Linewood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez backing away here, and Linewood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Linewood's knee but Linewood avoids it well.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Linewood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Linewood breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends Linewood's belly button to the back.
Linewood lands a body shot.
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Linewood slips the punch.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Linewood avoids it.
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Linewood swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Linewood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Linewood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez sizes up Linewood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Linewood slips a jab from Alvarez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linewood keeps the fight on the outside.
Linewood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whorely Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Alvarez. #CL2#
Linewood darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whorely Alvarez!
In his post fight interview, Whorely Alvarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1#
Tatum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zalac misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tatum counters with a head kick that drops Zalac - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Tatum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zalac is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tatum in particular looking to stall.
Tatum has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tatum working Zalac over with strikes. #T1#
Tatum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tatum trying to control the pace.
Tatum is nestled in close to Zalac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tatum working the head and body with strikes.
Tatum slows the pace down in half guard.
Tatum uses his free foot to push down on Zalac's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zalac.
Tatum controlling his opponent. #T2#
Tatum landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Tatum.#ROC#Zalac is rocked!#SUB#
Tatum looking to secure an arm triangle but Zalac defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatum with good strikes from the mount here!
Zalac is still in real trouble! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zalac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tatum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Tatum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatum lands a heavy elbow.
Tatum postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Zalac badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tatum around the waist but Tatum pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tatum is the winner by TKO! Tatum jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
During a confident post fight interview, Jayson Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 48
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Brooksbank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Brooksbank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brooksbank.
Brooksbank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen tries to hold on but Brooksbank pushes him away.
Brooksbank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Osinen is looking to escape.
Brooksbank avoids the attempt from Osinen to control.#T1#
Brooksbank wants to take Osinen's back here but Osinen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Brooksbank is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Osinen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Osinen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Brooksbank anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Osinen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Brooksbank slips an arm under Osinen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Brooksbank has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Brooksbank is squeezing on Osinen like an anaconda would it's prey. Osinen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Brooksbank!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Brooksbank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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