Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Gardner.
Gardner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massu .
Massu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gardner.
Gardner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gardner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massu tried to counter with a leg kick but Gardner avoided it.
Gardner slips a jab from Massu .
Massu lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Massu misses the target.
Massu keeps the fight on the outside.
Massu misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Massu at a distance.
Massu 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.
Massu looks for the body kick but Gardner saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Massu .
Massu tries a head kick but it misses.
Massu avoids the body shot from Gardner. #T1#
Gardner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Gardner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gardner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Massu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardner.
Gardner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gardner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Gardner.
Gardner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Gardner throws a hook but Massu blocks it.
Gardner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Massu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Massu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardner checks a low kick from Massu .
Gardner wants to land a leg kick but Massu is out of range.
Massu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gardner swings widly with a right hand
and Massu counters with a body kick.
Gardner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massu .#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner throws a lazy uppercut
and Massu counters with a good low kick that Gardner was not able to check.
Massu misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Massu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gardner - the referee stops the clock and Massu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gardner. Massu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Massu throws a body punch but Gardner moves out of range.
Ralph Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Massu keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardner throws the left hand but Massu avoids the punch easily.
Gardner throws a head kick that misses.
Gardner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Gardner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Massu with a body shot.
Massu throws a leg kick
and Gardner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Massu really felt that one!
Gardner throws a looping overhand right but Massu ducks down to avoid it.
Gardner is looking to chop away at Massu 's legs.
Gardner throws a lazy uppercut
and Massu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Gardner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Massu moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Massu pushes him off.
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses
and Massu counters with a low kick, right behind Gardner 's knee.
A big left from Massu misses. #CL2#
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Massu controls his hands.
Gardner lands with a short shot to the head.
Massu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Gardner has a couple of punches blocked by Massu .
Gardner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Massu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gardner tries a body shot but Massu blocks it. #T4#
Gardner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gardner.
Gardner stalling against the cage.
Massu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner is looking to control Massu 's arms but Massu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gardner has his back to the cage.
Gardner slows down the pace here.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Massu controls the action.
Massu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner tries to work over Massu 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gardner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Massu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Gardner throws a series of punches but Massu moves out of range.
Gardner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gardner lands with a right hand.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Massu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner lunges at Massu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Massu 's hand.
Gardner lands an overhand right.
Gardner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Massu counters with a series of strikes. Gardner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massu throws a looping overhand right but Gardner ducks down to avoid it.
Gardner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Massu slips a jab from Gardner.
Massu throws a quick counter head kick but Gardner was just out of range.
Gardner is looking to chop away at Massu 's legs.
Gardner throws a jab when Massu was well out of range.
Massu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gardner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but Massu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gardner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massu cracks the inside of Gardner's front leg.
A big left from Massu misses.
Massu throws a hook to the side of Gardner's head but Gardner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gardner throws an off balance right hand
and Massu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Gardner moves into the clinch.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Massu controls the action.
Gardner has a couple of punches blocked by Massu .
Massu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Gardner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Massu backwards.
Gardner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Massu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massu blocking some punches.
Gardner prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu being controlled against the cage.
Gardner misses with the head strike.
Massu prevents a body shot from Gardner. #T3#
Gardner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gardner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Massu prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner throws a punch but it's blocked by Massu .
Massu throws a head punch that misses.
Gardner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu '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.
Massu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Gardner tries to work over Massu 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner tries a body shot but Massu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gardner.
Massu tries to throw a body punch but Gardner avoids it by throwing Massu back against the cage.
Gardner swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Massu avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the cage.
Gardner swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu working aggressively here.
Gardner scores with a shot to the side of Massu 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ralph Gardner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Massu lands a head kick. Gardner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Massu lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Massu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
Massu connects with a body shot that sends Gardner's belly button to the back.
Massu is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Gardner like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Gardner from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMMA 90 Take Vs Moors
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
A left lands for Milne.#KD#
Milne moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Crane goes down! Can Milne finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
Milne stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crane holds on and takes a little breather.
Crane looking to control.
Crane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milne is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Milne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Milne trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Crane keeps trying to improve his position.
Milne trying to control the position but Crane is working away.
Crane struggling a bit here.
Milne controlling the position.
Crane is trying to improve his position.
Milne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crane manages to get back to half guard.
Crane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Milne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crane trying to control but Milne postures up.
Milne trying to control from half guard but Crane is working away.
Crane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crane.
Crane keeping full guard, as Milne tries to pass.
Milne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. #T3#
Milne stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Milne trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane pulls Milne in close to his closed guard and prevents Milne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Milne manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Crane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milne is adopting a defensive guard.
Crane throws a strike but Milne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane controlling Milne's posture.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Milne preventing the sweep.
Crane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard. #REVB#
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milne can't keep his opponent in guard - Crane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crane moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Milne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Milne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Milne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Milne trying to control the pace.
Crane is controlling Milne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Crane trying to control here.
Milne working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Milne there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milne passes to full mount!
Milne controlling the position easily from mount.
Crane is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Milne working Crane over with strikes here.
Crane wants to control but Milne is having none of it.
Crane tries to reverse the position but Milne maintains control.
Crane tries to lock up and control but Milne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Milne looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Milne controlling the pace for now.
Milne dominating with strikes here.
Crane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Milne keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully. #T2#
Milne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Milne landing some decent shots from guard.
Milne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crane can do to turn this around?
Crane has control of Milne's left arm, preventing Milne from doing any damage.
Milne won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Milne postures up.
Milne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milne preventing the sweep.
Crane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crane controls Milne momentarily but Milne frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milne looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Crane controlling Milne's posture.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milne is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milne is fighting to break Crane's control of his arms but Crane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crane has control of Milne's left arm, preventing Milne from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard. #REVB#
Milne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crane.
Milne trying to control the position.
Crane's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Milne wants to sweep here but Crane controlling him for the moment.
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
Crane won't allow Milne to sweep him here.
Crane postures up.
Crane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crane trying to control but Milne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Milne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Milne throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.
Crane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milne's head.
Milne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Milne.
Milne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crane takes a swing at Milne's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Milne scrambles back to his feet.
Crane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milne.
Crane throws out a counter right but Milne avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milne. #T1#
Crane moves out of range of the body kick.
Milne throws a sloppy body shot
and Crane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Crane to counter with a crisp jab.
Milne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crane feints a counter leg kick.
Milne slips a straight right by Crane.
Milne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crane on the side of the head.
Milne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crane counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Milne misses with a leg kick
and Crane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milne misses with a right hand
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Harry Milne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane slips under a jab from Milne.
Crane looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Milne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Milne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Milne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Milne staying calm.
Milne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crane for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Crane is trying to control Milne's posture but Milne avoids it.
Milne wants to control but Crane is keeping him busy.
Harry Milne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crane struggling a bit here.
Crane regains half guard.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane wants to control but Milne is keeping busy.
Crane gets back to full guard.
Milne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crane trying to keep a closed guard but Milne is proving a slippery customer.
Milne preventing the sweep. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Milne trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane looking to control.
Milne wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Milne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milne swings widly with a right hand
and Crane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Milne.
Well Milne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Milne!
A relieved looking Harry Milne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA 86 Womack vs Legstrong
Date: Jul 22, 2018

#R1#
Saibot 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 head kick misses from Saibot.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot slips a jab from Datsik.
Saibot throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.#TD2#
Saibot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Datsik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Datsik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Takeover that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Datsik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Datsik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but Datsik defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saibot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Datsik.
Datsik has control of Saibot's left arm, preventing Saibot from doing any damage. #T1#
Saibot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Datsik is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
Saibot stands up from Datsik's guard - Saibot perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab from Datsik.
Datsik looks to throw a body kick
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Datsik shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik attempts a counter takedown but Saibot avoids it well and moves away.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Datsik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saibot on his heels. He'll look to pass Saibot's guard now, I'm sure.
Saibot seems keen to control Datsik's posture.
Datsik wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saibot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datsik defends it easily.
Datsik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully.
Datsik postures up and lands a big shot to Saibot's brow. #T3#
Datsik pushes down on Saibot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Datsik trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Saibot trying to control from the bottom.
Datsik is keen to just control but Saibot is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Datsik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saibot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsik throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Saibot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4#
Datsik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datsik avoids the attempt from Saibot to control.
Datsik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saibot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Datsik 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.
Datsik avoids the attempt from Saibot to control.
Datsik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Datsik lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Datsik lands a big shot there that rocks Saibot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Datsik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
Datsik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saibot.#ROC2#
Datsik is rocked!
Saibot looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Saibot backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Datsik's temple! It sends Datsik violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Saibot celebrates and the doctors try to help Datsik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Noob Saibot!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Noob Saibot waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 2
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Gray misses with a straight left.
Crane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crane blocks a head kick by Gray.
A little jabbing left from Crane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crane backwards.
Gray misses with some punches. #TD2#
Crane pulls Gray into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gray keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass. #T1#
Crane keeps trying to improve his position.
Crane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crane wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gray pulls Crane in close to his closed guard and prevents Crane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gray continues to stall.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crane throws a big right hand that misses.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Crane slips nicely into half guard.
Crane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Crane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gray is just riding it out for now. Crane eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Crane seems content to control.#T3#
Let's hope that Crane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Crane is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Gray defends the submission attempt.
Crane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Takeover. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Crane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gray is staying active underneath Crane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crane is pressing down on Gray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gray is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crane trying to mount his opponent but Gray defends it.
Crane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gray defending well though.
Crane content to control rather than advance.
Crane wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Crane is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crane walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
Crane blocks a jab.
Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Crane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray throws a leg kick that misses.
Gray misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Crane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Gray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crane.
Gray works Crane's body with a nice hook.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crane defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crane! But no joy.
Crane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.#T2#
Gray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gray scores with a spinning back kick!
Crane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gray.
It seemed like Crane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gabriel Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crane counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A clash of legs there as Crane blocks the low kick.
Crane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crane has his takedown stuffed
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabriel Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Crane.
Crane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Crane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crane thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Crane moves out of range as Gray throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gray 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.
#R3#
Crane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crane moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crane on the side of the head.
Gabriel Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Crane is rocked!
Crane gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gray gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Crane is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Gabriel Gray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA 81 Head Vs Spector 2
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target.
Crane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Crane moves away and avoids it.
Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bunting throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Crane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bunting!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane wants to control but Bunting is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Crane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bunting knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Crane trying to control the position but Bunting is working away.
Bunting tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it.
Crane tries to move to mount but Bunting blocks the move with his legs.
Bunting is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Crane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bunting is looking to regain half guard here but Crane keeps moving and retains side control.
Crane wants to control for a moment but Bunting uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Crane in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bunting tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Bornholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bornholm.
Bornholm throws a head kick but Massu moves out of range.
Bornholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bornholm swings for the body but Massu moves out of range.
Massu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Massu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Massu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornholm.
We've been told by Massu 's head coaches at The Takeover that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Massu .
Bornholm blocks a head kick by Massu .
Bornholm tries a quick counter leg kick but Massu is wise to it.
Bornholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bornholm misses with a low kick.
Bornholm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bornholm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Massu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bornholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Massu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bornholm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bornholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Massu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bornholm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bornholm lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Massu misses.
Massu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massu slips a jab from Bornholm.
Nice jab there from Massu .
Bornholm throws a head kick that misses.
Massu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bornholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Massu .
Massu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornholm.
Bornholm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Massu .
Massu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Massu misses with a body shot.
Bornholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bornholm misses with a body kick.
Massu moves away from the strike by Bornholm.
Bornholm throws an off balance right hand
and Massu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bornholm's knee momentarily.
Bornholm throws an overhand right that lands on Massu 's shoulder, as Massu tries to avoid the shot.
Massu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bornholm looks to land a right hand but Massu moved out of range.
Massu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bornholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bornholm.
Massu throws a counter high kick but Bornholm was just alert enough to avoid it.
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bornholm avoids the body shot from Massu . #T3#
Massu misses with a series of wild punches.
Bornholm is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bornholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Bornholm misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Bornholm misses.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massu connects with an inside leg kick.
Bornholm throws a leg kick which misses Massu 's front leg but catches the back leg as Massu tries to avoid it.
Bornholm throws a hook to the side of Massu 's head but Massu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Massu checks a leg kick.
Massu moves out of range as Bornholm strikes.
Bornholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Massu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Massu keeps Bornholm at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Bornholm throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Massu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bornholm is just out of range.
Bornholm thuds his shin into the meat of Massu 's side.
Massu slips under a jab from Bornholm.
Massu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bornholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bornholm throws a lazy right hand but Massu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massu is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Bornholm.
Massu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bornholm scores with a kick to the midsection.
Massu ducks under a wild hook from Bornholm.
Massu walks into a stiff left hand from Bornholm.
Massu throws a nice head kick!
Bornholm connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fabouzi Massu 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##CL2#
Bornholm moves into the clinch successfully.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bornholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bornholm misses with the head strike.
Massu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bornholm lands a shoulder strike.
Bornholm lands a shoulder strike.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Massu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bornholm lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bornholm.
Bornholm misses with the head strike. #T1#
Massu lands a right hand.
Bornholm misses with the head strike.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bornholm controls his hands.
Massu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bornholm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Massu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bornholm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Massu slips a jab from Bornholm.
Massu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bornholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Massu ducks under a wild hook from Bornholm.
Good leg kick by Bornholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Bornholm's shoulder, as Bornholm tries to avoid the shot.
Massu looks to land a left hand but Bornholm moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Massu tried to score with a low kick but Bornholm checks it.
Bornholm connects with a jab.
Bornholm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bornholm throws a leg kick that misses.
Massu throws a head kick that misses.
Massu slips a straight right by Bornholm.
Massu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massu cracks Bornholm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Massu looks to throw the jab but Bornholm is out of range.
Bornholm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bornholm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Massu looks to land a left hand but Bornholm moved out of range nicely.
Massu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Massu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bornholm tries a quick counter leg kick but Massu is wise to it.#T3#
Massu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bornholm throws out the jab.
Massu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bornholm dips to his left and cracks Massu with an uppercut!
Bornholm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massu stuns Bornholm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bornholm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bornholm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Massu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bornholm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bornholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Massu lands a head kick. Bornholm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bornholm throws out a loose jab but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4##CL2#
Bornholm instigates a clinch.
Bornholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bornholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bornholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Bornholm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bornholm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Massu counters with an outside leg kick.
Massu tries a head kick but it misses.
Massu ducks under a wild hook from Bornholm.
Massu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bornholm counters with a thumping low kick.
Massu is looking to score with low kicks.
Massu misses with a straight right.
Massu moves out of range as Bornholm strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bornholm 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#
Bornholm swings for the body but Massu moves out of range.
Massu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Massu moves forwards but Bornholm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Massu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Massu misses the jab.
Bornholm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Massu with a body shot.
Bornholm avoids the body shot from Massu .
Bornholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Massu . #CL2#
Massu tries to keep at a distance but Bornholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Massu has a couple of punches blocked by Bornholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm blocks a body shot from Massu .
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Massu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bornholm tries to throw a body punch but Massu avoids it by throwing Bornholm back against the cage.
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Bornholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Massu controls his hands.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Massu stalling against the cage.
Bornholm working aggressively here.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornholm's elbow.
Massu tries a body shot but Bornholm blocks it.
Bornholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bornholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bornholm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massu .
Bornholm is looking to control Massu 's arms but Massu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bornholm has his back to the cage.
Bornholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bornholm is trying to break the clinch but Massu is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bornholm.
Bornholm blocking some punches.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Bornholm controls the action.
Massu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bornholm tries to throw a body punch but Massu avoids it by throwing Bornholm back against the cage. #T3#
Bornholm misses with the head strike.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bornholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bornholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bornholm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bornholm.
Massu blocks an elbow strike.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Massu pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Bornholm scores with a shot to the side of Massu 's head.
A head punch on the inside from Bornholm fails to land.
Massu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bornholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massu blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bornholm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massu .
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bornholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bornholm 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Bornholm!

Event: MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ventura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crane with the counter takedown but Ventura avoids it easily.
Ventura throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Ventura has one foot on Crane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura throws an off balance right hand
and Crane counters with a good, hard body kick but Ventura shrugs it off.
Ventura throws a right hand that misses
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura looks to land a right hand but Crane moved out of range.
Ventura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ventura throws a body shot but no joy.
Ventura swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg 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.
Crane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Crane wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crane trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Crane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ventura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane looks to land a strike but Ventura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Ventura blocks nicely.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ventura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane advances position into side control!
Crane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Ventura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ventura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working. #SUB2#
Crane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ventura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Crane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ventura, who protects the arm well.
Crane tries to advance position but instead Ventura slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Crane is trying to work for a kimura but Ventura is defending well.
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Crane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ventura turns into him and now he's in Crane's guard.
Crane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane has Ventura pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Ventura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ventura lands a couple of digs.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Ventura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ventura throwing strikes but missing.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Ventura throws a big right hand that misses.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ventura postures up and lands a big shot to Crane's brow.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ventura throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Crane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crane.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane passes Ventura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crane wants to control but Ventura is keeping him busy.
Crane prevents Ventura from improving his position.#SUB2#
Crane seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ventura has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ventura is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ventura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crane is pushing down on Ventura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ventura is fighting to maintain full guard but Crane has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in The Takeover inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Crane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Crane wants to work for an arm triangle but Ventura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ventura is staying active underneath Crane, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Crane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ventura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Crane has cracked it and Ventura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018

#R1#
Universe slips a jab from Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Datsik.
Universe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
Universe lands the left hand.
Datsik throws a low kick but Universe avoids it.
Universe takes one on the button.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. Universe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Universe moves out of range of the body kick from Datsik.
Universe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Datsik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Universe at a distance.
Datsik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Datsik catches Universe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Datsik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
A combination from Universe does no damage.
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
Datsik tests Universe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Universe lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Universe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
A low kick from Universe is predictable there
and Datsik counters with a body kick.
Universe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Datsik to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dante Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Universe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Datsik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Universe wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Universe kicks Datsik off and gets back to his feet.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Universe's head back.
Good shot there by Datsik.#CL2#
Universe drives through and clinches with Datsik against the cage.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Universe throws an overhand right that lands on Datsik's shoulder, as Datsik tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Universe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
Datsik takes a swing at Universe's ribcage but misses.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Universe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Datsik fakes the leg kick and cracks Universe in the body.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Universe moves out of range of the body kick from Datsik.
Danga de danga de dang - Datsik scores with a four punch combination!
Datsik thuds his right hand into Universe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Universe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Universe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Datsik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Universe. That did some damage!
Datsik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Datsik lands with a slapping head kick.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Universe throws a right and a left that Datsik avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Datsik misses the target.
Datsik throws a looping overhand right but Universe ducks down to avoid it.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Universe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Datsik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Universe moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Datsik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Datsik misses.
Datsik lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Datsik. Beautiful body shot.
Datsik misses with a hook. Universe ducked under it nicely.
Universe misses with a kick to the body.
Dante Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datsik circles away quickly and effectively.
Datsik keeps the fight on the outside.
Datsik attempts a counter takedown but Universe avoids it well and moves away.
Universe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Datsik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Universe throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Universe's head back.
Mr Universe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Universe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Universe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Datsik sets himself, and Universe steps forward looking for the clinch! Datsik avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
Universe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Datsik looks for the body kick but Universe saw that one coming.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Universe manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Datsik misses
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Universe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Datsik lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Datsik does no damage.
Universe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Universe moves out of range of the strikes.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Universe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Universe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Universe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Universe misses with a body kick. #T2#
Universe needs to keep his hands up - Datsik had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Universe looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Universe's head but Universe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Universe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Universe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Universe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but Datsik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Datsik connects with the punch.#T3#
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Datsik digs a good hook to Universe's body.
Datsik 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.
Universe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Universe checks a leg kick.
Universe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Universe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Universe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Datsik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Universe sprawls and moves away.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datsik.
Universe lands a body shot.
Universe moves away from the strike by Datsik. #T4#
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Universe connects with an inside leg kick.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Universe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Datsik.
Datsik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Universe throws a combination. Datsik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Universe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Datsik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Universe on the side of the head.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Datsik dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Universe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Universe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Universe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Datsik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Universe can do to turn this around?
Datsik throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Datsik or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Universe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Universe throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik cracks the inside of Universe's front leg.
Universe blocks the body kick.
Universe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Datsik.
Universe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datsik catches Universe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Datsik.
Datsik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Datsik throws a body shot but no joy.
Universe misses with a head kick.
Universe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Datsik throws a body punch but Universe moves out of range.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Datsik avoids the head kick by Universe.
Universe throws a push kick but Datsik slaps the foot to one side.
Datsik swings widly with a right hand
and Universe counters with a nice body kick.
Universe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Datsik.
Datsik is looking to chop away at Universe's legs.
Datsik swings for the body but Universe moves out of range.
Datsik's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T2#
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Universe is looking for the big counter here.
Universe moves away from the strike by Datsik.
Universe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Universe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Universe takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Universe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Datsik connects with a body shot that sends Universe's belly button to the back.
Universe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Datsik.
Universe throws a right hand that Datsik ducks under and follows up with a left that Datsik also avoids with ease.
Universe lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datsik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Datsik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Datsik tries to bum rush Universe with a series of wild strikes but Universe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Universe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Universe's front leg but catches the back leg as Universe tries to avoid it.
Datsik scores with a body shot.
Datsik throws a hook but Universe avoids it easily.
Datsik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Universe as he checks the leg kick.
Datsik throws a jab when Universe was well out of range.
No luck for Datsik with that takedown attempt.
Datsik misses with a hook.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Universe.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Universe.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dante Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Universe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Datsik rather than just go for the knockout.
Universe throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik scores with a hook to the body. Universe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Datsik or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Datsik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Datsik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Universe walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik pushes Universe away with a front kick.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mr Universe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Universe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Universe.
Datsik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Universe under the eye.
Universe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Datsik.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Datsik!
A less than humble Dante Datsik misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018

#R1#
Urkel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Massu .
Massu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Massu .
Urkel tries to clinch up but Massu circles away and keeps his distance.
Massu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Massu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urkel misses with a hook
and Massu counters with a straight that turns Urkel's legs to rubber! Massu pushes forward with more strikes and Urkel goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
In his post fight interview, Fabouzi Massu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 194
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Man connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Massu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man blocking some punches.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Massu avoids the damage to the body.
Massu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Massu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Man is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Massu can't fight it off and eventually Man manages to take the fight to the floor. Massu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Massu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Massu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massu is keeping the position for now.
Man with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Massu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Massu keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Massu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Massu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Massu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVB#
My spies in The Takeover inform me that Massu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Man isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Massu stacks Man on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Massu !
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Massu slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Massu pulls his head out easily.
Massu wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it. #SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Massu pulls his head out easily.
Man tries to get to full guard but Massu has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Massu controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massu is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Massu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Man working for a triangle but Massu defends it easily. #SUB#
Man throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Massu escapes and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Massu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Massu slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Man.
Massu controlling from the full mount.
Man is working to get back to half guard.
Man 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.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massu content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Man takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Massu has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Massu stalling in the clinch.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Massu prevents it.
Massu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Massu - that landed with a thud.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Massu . #T1##TD#
Man pulls guard effortlessly.
Massu looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Man is looking for a triangle but Massu pushes his legs off easily.
Massu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man keeping moving, preventing Massu from controlling successfully.
Massu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Massu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Massu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Massu trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massu 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Massu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Massu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Massu defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Massu is aware though and is defending well.
Massu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Massu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Massu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massu defends well.
Skeng Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Massu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Man has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Massu doesn't defend quickly enough and Man has managed to lock this one up! Can Massu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Man on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skeng Man!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Skeng Man waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 191
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a head kick but Crane moves out of range.
Crane blocks a head kick by Nascimento.
Crane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nascimento misses with a head kick.
Crane throws a good cross that connects.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nascimento misses with a head kick.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento misses with a double jab #TD#
and Crane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crane.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Crane drops back looking for a leg! Nascimento is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nascimento manages to kick Crane off! Crane jumps back into Nascimento's guard.
Crane passes Nascimento's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crane is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane looking to pass the guard.
Nascimento looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nascimento is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane controlling from the top position.
Nascimento really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Nascimento is keeping the position.
Crane wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Nascimento is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Crane won't allow Nascimento to sweep him here.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nascimento swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flavio Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Crane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crane wants to free his trapped foot but Nascimento is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nascimento is trying to maintain the position but Crane is very close to passing his half guard.
Nascimento won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Crane.
Crane wants to pass to mount but Nascimento is defending the position.
Nascimento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane.
Crane wants to pass to mount but Nascimento is defending the position. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nascimento defends it well. #T4#
Nascimento works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crane forces his way into half guard.
Nascimento is in trouble now - Crane has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento is trying to escape the mount.
Crane controlling the position easily from mount.
Crane working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nascimento is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Crane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nascimento misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crane tries to counter with a takedown but Nascimento is quick to defend against it.
Nascimento throws a jab when Crane was well out of range.#CL2#
Nascimento fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crane, pushing him back against the cage.
Crane taking a breather.
Crane has a couple of punches blocked by Nascimento.
A left hand lands to the body for Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Nascimento lands with a light punch inside.
Crane working aggressively here. #TD#
Crane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nascimento trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nascimento tries to stand but Crane is controlling from the bottom.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crane tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nascimento's face as Crane controls the position.
Crane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nascimento can do to turn this around?
Crane advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Crane breaks from Nascimento's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Crane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nascimento?
Crane landing punches. #SUB#
Crane has hold of Nascimento's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nascimento manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
BOOM! Crane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento is squirming around, avoiding Crane's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Crane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crane raining down shots from the mount!
Crane tries to control but Nascimento wriggling away. #SUB#
Crane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nascimento is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Crane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nascimento can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crane lands with some strikes.
Nascimento bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nascimento controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crane holds on and takes a little breather.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nascimento is one step ahead there.
Crane 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.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Crane has his hands on Nascimento's head, controlling the position.
Crane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nascimento manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Crane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crane tries to pass to full mount but Nascimento defends it.
Crane is trying to control the action in half guard but Nascimento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crane wants to pass to mount but Nascimento is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nascimento scores with a hook to the body. Crane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nascimento connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crane. Crane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nascimento throws a jab but it's blocked by Crane.
Crane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nascimento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crane attempts a counter takedown but Nascimento avoids it well and moves away.
Crane lands with a right hand.
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane attempts a counter takedown but Nascimento avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane with a jab.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nascimento takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nascimento looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crane slips a straight right by Nascimento.#T1#
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nascimento sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Crane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crane moves into full mount! Nascimento won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Crane working for a guillotine from mount but Nascimento is in no mood to give up.
Crane dominating with strikes here.
Crane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ichabod Crane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Crane has hold of Nascimento's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nascimento manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Crane looking to control but Nascimento is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Crane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Crane is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Crane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ichabod Crane!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ichabod Crane made sure he mentioned Power Matrix Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 188
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
Massu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Massu can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Massu . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Massu .
Massu throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Massu swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Massu is out of range.
Ruth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Massu to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Ruth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Massu just misses with a punch to the body.
Massu throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massu misses with a body punch
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Ruth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Massu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Ruth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Massu .#T2#
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massu is keeping the position for now.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth 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.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Massu .
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Massu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Massu has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Massu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth postures up in Massu 's guard and throws a big left but Massu blocks it.
Ruth works over Massu with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Massu keeps moving.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Massu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Massu trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Massu .
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Massu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruth's guard. #REVB#
Ruth pulls Massu in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Ruth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Massu throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Ruth drops Massu with a beautiful combination! Massu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruth is looking for the KO!
Massu misses with a left hand
and Ruth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruth misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Massu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Massu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Massu .
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Massu tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Massu misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Ruth counters with a crisp right hand that drops Massu ! Ruth lets Massu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Massu is rocked!#T1#
Ruth misses with a lunging right hand
and Massu counters with a good low kick that Ruth was not able to check.
Ruth moves out of range as Massu strikes.
Massu misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth lands a nice hook to Massu 's body. Massu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Massu throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
Massu throws a big shot that misses.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Massu can do to turn this around?
Ruth scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ruth misses with a wild combination.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Massu 's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Massu there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth dodges the punch combination from Massu .
Massu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Massu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Massu connects with a jab.
Massu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Massu stuns Ruth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruth misses the jab.
Massu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruth misses with a jab to the body
and Massu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth closes the distance and clinches up with Massu , looking for a takedown. Ruth pushes Massu against the cage but Massu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Massu counters with a body kick.
Massu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Massu cracks Ruth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Ruth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Massu .
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Massu 's head but Massu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Massu lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth moves forwards but Massu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Massu throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth checks the leg kick.
Ruth staying out of range there.
It looked like Ruth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Massu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Ruth will probably get the nod.
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#
Massu lunges at Ruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruth's hand.
Massu takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massu . Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Massu .
Ruth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Massu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massu digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
A jab from Massu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Massu moved out of range nicely.
Massu misses with a looping left.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Ruth misses. #T1#
Massu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Massu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu throws a poor cross that misses
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Massu lands.
Massu tried to score with a low kick but Ruth checks it.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Massu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Massu scores with a punch to the head.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Massu is just out of range.
Massu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Ruth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Massu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick from Massu .
Massu lands with a straight right. Ruth didn't see that one coming.
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Massu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth slips a straight right by Massu .#T3#
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Massu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Massu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Massu throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Massu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Massu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Massu lands a jab to Ruth's midsection.
Fabouzi Massu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruth misses with a hook.
Massu tries to clinch up.#T4#
Massu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Massu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Massu misses.
Massu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
A low kick from Massu is predictable there
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massu throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ed Ruth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Massu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massu throws out the jab.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabouzi Massu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruth 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Ruth!

Event: Gc 185
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Massu throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
Massu throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Massu thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Massu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Massu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu jabs at Hammer's body.
Massu 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hammer under the eye.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Massu lands a body shot.
Massu misses with a body shot.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Jab from Massu .
Massu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Massu throws a good cross that connects.
Massu looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Massu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Massu swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Massu throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
Massu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Massu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammer on the side of the head.
Massu wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer defending well as Massu loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Massu motions for Hammer to come forward. Massu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massu misses with a looping right.
Massu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Massu takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Massu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Massu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Massu lands with a short shot to the head.
Massu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu misses with a body punch.
Massu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Massu manages to get underhooks.
Massu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Massu throws a head punch that misses.
Massu 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Massu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massu has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Massu after a bit of a struggle.
Fabouzi Massu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nails Hammer.
Massu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Massu smiles and moves away.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massu .
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabouzi Massu 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#
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massu .
Massu lands a lovely overhand right.
Massu throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massu is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Massu throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
And Hammer tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Massu .
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Massu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Massu backs off Hammer throws a huge counter combo but Massu manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Massu looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Massu won't be happy with that.
Massu tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is working Massu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hammer working the body and head with strikes.
Hammer wants to control but Massu is keeping him busy.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Massu is looking to reverse the position.
Massu being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Massu is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing good reports from Massu '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.
Massu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Massu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massu is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Massu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Massu is keeping the position.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Massu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Massu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Massu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer working Massu over with strikes here. #T4#
Massu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massu defends well.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massu controls the pace.#SUB2#
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Massu trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Massu is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Massu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Massu holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Massu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Massu blocks nicely.
Nails Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Hammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Massu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Massu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Massu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Massu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massu defends well.
Massu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Massu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Massu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Massu passes into side control.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Massu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hammer is trying to improve his position.
Massu wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer regains half guard.
Hammer tries to roll over but Massu keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Massu in particular looking to stall.
Massu trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it.
Hammer wants to control but Massu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammer tries to roll over but Massu keeps him under control.
Massu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fabouzi Massu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massu controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nails Hammer.
I think Massu 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Dynasty 27
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
Barbu clinches.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbu taking a breather.
A short right from Barbu on the inside.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Barbu manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Barbu's front leg with a kick but Barbu checks it.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Barbu avoids it.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbu. That did some damage!
Barbu lands a right hook to the body.
Barbu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbu doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #CL#
Barbu rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbu misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Barbu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Barbu is out of range. #CL#
Barbu has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch. #T1#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Barbu lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbu avoids the damage to the body.
Barbu has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith avoiding damage. #BC#
Barbu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duncan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Smith.#CL#
Barbu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Barbu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Barbu breaks from the clinch.
Smith moves forwards but Barbu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Barbu misses. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Barbu leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Barbu tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbu is defending well for now.
Barbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbu avoids it.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Barbu blocks it.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Barbu as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbu avoids it.
Barbu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbu is trying to stall.
Barbu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Barbu back against the ropes.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Smith has Barbu up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Barbu drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Barbu works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Duncan Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbu is keeping busy.#BC#
Barbu breaks from the clinch.
Barbu tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Barbu is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbu fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Barbu has Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barbu throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smith keeps control of Barbu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbu swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Barbu lands a right hand.
Barbu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Barbu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Barbu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbu wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Barbu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith digs a right hand into Barbu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbu's gas tank.
Smith missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbu managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Barbu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Barbu throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has Barbu pressed against the ropes, preventing Barbu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Barbu 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.
Barbu is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Barbu into the ropes.
Barbu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Barbu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Barbu avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Barbu breaks the clinch.
Smith moves out of range as Barbu strikes.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragomir Barbu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Barbu closes the distance and clinches.
Barbu can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #BC#
Barbu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has Barbu pressed against the ropes, preventing Barbu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbu's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Dragomir Barbu has been cut.
Smith gets through Barbu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Barbu tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Barbu lands a right hand.
Barbu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1##BC#
Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Barbu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes.
Barbu avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
Barbu lands a shot to the body.
Barbu leaning against his opponent.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbu.
Barbu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbu blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Barbu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbu blocks it with crossed arms.
Barbu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Barbu breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Barbu shrugs off. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Barbu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbu misses with a body shot.
Barbu tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Barbu moves out of range easily.
Barbu wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Barbu shakes him off and moves away.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbu scores with a hook.#CL2#
Smith forces Barbu back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbu.
Barbu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Barbu's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right from Barbu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duncan Smith.
I think Smith 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duncan Smith!
After winning the bout, Duncan Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Barbu with a jab.
Barbu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbu moves away from the strike by Stelling .
Barbu throws a chopping leg kick but Stelling manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Barbu closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Barbu.
Barbu gets underhooks to prevent Stelling 's takedown attempt.
Barbu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stelling backwards.
Barbu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stelling wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Barbu breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbu circles away.
Dragomir Barbu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .#CL#
Barbu clinches up with Stelling and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Barbu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Barbu has closed the distance and engaged Stelling in a clinch.
Barbu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbu. #T1#
Barbu lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stelling has Barbu up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barbu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stelling backwards.
Stelling is looking to control Barbu's arms but Barbu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stelling has his back to the cage.
Barbu stalling. #BC#
Barbu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Stelling gets tackled into the cage by Barbu. Barbu maintains the clinch.
Barbu working Stelling over with knees to the body.
Barbu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stelling backwards. #BC#
Barbu breaks from the clinch.
Stelling throws a head kick but Barbu moves out of range. #CL#
Barbu has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stelling up against the cage.
Barbu controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Barbu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbu connects with a knee to the head.
Stelling 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stelling is trying to stall.
Barbu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Barbu has closed the distance and engaged Stelling in a clinch.
Good body shot from Barbu.
Barbu gets underhooks to prevent Stelling 's takedown attempt. #BC#
Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Barbu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stelling dodges the ground and pound from Barbu.#T3#
Barbu advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stelling is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Barbu content just to control the position here.
Stelling is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbu controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbu blocks Stelling 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Barbu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stelling throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barbu. What's that going to do exactly?
Stelling can't escape the position.
Barbu controlling from the full mount.
Stelling manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragomir Barbu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Barbu instigates a clinch.
Stelling is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbu has double underhooks. #BC#
Barbu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stelling under the eye.#CL#
Barbu moves into range and clinches up with Stelling .
Stelling tries to circle away but Barbu has him pinned against the cage.
Barbu lands a right hand.
Stelling working hard to break the clinch.
Barbu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stelling s head.
Stelling goes for a takedown attempt but Barbu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barbu has Stelling up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Barbu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##CL#
Barbu moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stelling backwards.
Barbu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Stelling is rocked!
Barbu scores with a shot to the side of Stelling 's head.
Stelling is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbu finish him?#BC#
Barbu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Barbu breaks the clinch.
Stelling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Barbu forces Stelling back against the cage and clinches.
Dragomir Barbu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stelling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barbu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stelling backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Barbu drops Stelling onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stelling is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Barbu lands a big right hand! Stelling is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dragomir Barbu!
In defeat, Jack Stelling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Leen throws a push kick but Massu slaps the foot to one side.
Massu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leen avoids the body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leen.
Massu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massu moves out of range of the body kick from Leen.
Massu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Massu moves out of range of the body kick from Leen.
Leen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Massu .
Leen throws a jab when Massu was well out of range.
Massu wants to clinch.
Massu lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Leen throws the kick towards the body but Massu avoids it.
Leen tries to move into range but Massu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Leen tries to keep at a distance but Massu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Massu .
Massu pushes Leen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leen tries to break the clinch but Massu is controlling the position.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leen's elbow.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu prevents Leen from breaking the clinch.
Massu scores with a hook to the body.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Leen stalls.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Leen has a couple of punches blocked by Massu . #T2#
Leen is trying to stall.
Massu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Massu lands a nice shot to the body.
Massu blocking some punches.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Leen.
Massu lands a nice shot to the body.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leen's elbow.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leen's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Massu .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leen controls his hands.
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Massu is pushing Leen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Massu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Massu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Massu lands a body shot.
Leen misses with a body punch.
Leen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Massu backwards.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leen stalling against the cage.
Leen'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.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leen controls his hands.
Massu lands a left hand.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leen's elbow.
Leen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Massu is keeping busy.#T4#
Massu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Massu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Massu .
Massu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Massu .
Massu prevents a body shot from Leen.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leen.
Leen wants to break free but Massu has control.
Leen digs a right hand into Massu 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Massu 's gas tank.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Leen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leen struggles to land a body shot inside as Massu controls his hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Massu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabouzi Massu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Massu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Massu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Leen ducks right into an uppercut from Massu .
A chopping leg kick lands by Leen.
Leen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leen misses with an uppercut. Massu saw that one coming.
Massu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leen can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Massu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Massu 's knee momentarily.
Massu blocks a head kick by Leen.
Massu cracks Leen with an open hand slap.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Massu tests Leen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Massu lands a nice hook to Leen's body. Leen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Massu connects with an inside leg kick.
Leen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Massu . Massu obviously looking to wear him down.
Leen looks for the body kick but Massu saw that one coming.
Massu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Massu scores with a sloppy right hand. Leen should have avoided that one.
Leen throws a low kick but Massu avoids it.
Massu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Massu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leen misses with a low kick as Massu jumps back.
Nice jab there from Massu .
Massu thuds his right hand into Leen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Massu .
Massu throws the left hand but Leen avoids the punch easily.
Massu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Massu feints and then cracks Leen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leen down. #CL#
Massu gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leen controls his hands.
Massu tries to throw a body punch but Leen avoids it by throwing Massu back against the cage. #T2#
Leen cracks Massu with a nice body shot.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Leen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu misses with a body punch.
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leen is trying to maintain a safe position but Massu gets an underhook and turns Leen into the cage.
Massu scores with a hook to the body.
Leen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leen working aggressively here.
Leen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Massu scores with a hook to the body.
Leen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Massu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Massu .
Massu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Massu pushes Leen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Massu lands with a left to the head.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massu is leaning against Leen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Massu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leen can't find room to land a body shot as Massu controls the action.
Leen misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Massu is working Leen over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Massu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Massu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Massu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Leen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Massu backwards.
Nice body punch from Massu .
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Fabouzi Massu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Massu .
Massu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leen.
Leen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabouzi Massu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massu tries to clinch but Leen moves out of range.
Massu wants to clinch but Leen slips to the side
and Leen counters with a stiff right hand.
Massu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leen tries to land a front kick but Massu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Massu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leen can't find room to land a body shot as Massu controls the action.
Massu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Leen has Massu pressed against the cage.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Massu .
Leen tries to work over Massu 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Leen tries a body shot but Massu blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Leen.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leen.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Leen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Massu as Leen tries to tie him up.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Massu is leaning against Leen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Massu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Massu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Massu blocking some punches.
Massu misses with a body punch.
Jim Leen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Leen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massu .
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu gets through Leen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Massu .
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Massu misses with a body punch.
Massu pushes Leen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massu lands a left hand.
Massu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leen.
Massu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Massu tries to throw a body punch but Leen avoids it by throwing Massu back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Leen - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massu .
Massu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leen backwards.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Leen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Leen.
Massu lands a body punch.
Leen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Massu misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Leen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Leen fails to land.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Fabouzi Massu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Massu keeps control of Leen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massu 's elbow.
Nice body punch from Massu - that landed with a thud.
Massu stalling against the cage.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Leen stalling in the clinch but Massu improves position.
Massu lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leen lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

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