Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ICE 10: Bhliain Nua
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Knocker connects with a body shot.
Adesanya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knocker tries to avoid it but Adesanya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knocker to the ground. Knocker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knocker stuffs the takedown attempt from Adesanya. Adesanya gets slowly back to his feet.
Adesanya fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adesanya or perhaps it was just good defense by Knocker, which made it look bad.
Adesanya walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker with a hook.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knocker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Adesanya walks into a straight right hand from Knocker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andrew Knocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knocker tries to bum rush Adesanya with a series of wild strikes but Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adesanya shoots and misses
and Knocker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knocker connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
Knocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knocker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knocker stuffs the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Knocker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knocker.
Knocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya shoots in for a takedown but Knocker shows good takedown defense.
Adesanya is breathing heavily.
Knocker misses with the combination.
Knocker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knocker swivels and escapes.
Knocker jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
Knocker stuffs the takedown attempt from Adesanya. Adesanya gets slowly back to his feet.
Knocker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knocker digs a good body shot into Adesanya's ribs.
Adesanya shoots in looking for a takedown but Knocker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adesanya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adesanya misses with a takedown attempt
and Knocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adesanya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knocker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adesanya.
Knocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Adesanya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knocker's waist but Knocker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adesanya off to one side.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Knocker moves out of range.
Adesanya tries for a takedown but Knocker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knocker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Andrew Knocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Knocker does no damage.
Knocker throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya throws a quick counter head kick but Knocker was just out of range.
Knocker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adesanya.
Knocker throws a one two combo.
Knocker cracks a nice hook into Adesanya's ribs.
Adesanya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Knocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Knocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knocker misses with a head kick.
Knocker cracks Adesanya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knocker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knocker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knocker scores with a shot to the body.
Adesanya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knocker lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya looks for a takedown but Knocker sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Knocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adesanya tries to move into range but Knocker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Knocker circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Knocker dominated that round.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Adesanya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adesanya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adesanya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adesanya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adesanya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adesanya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adesanya looking to pass the guard.
Adesanya throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throwing strikes but missing.
Adesanya landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Knocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adesanya.
Knocker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knocker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Adesanya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adesanya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adesanya.
Knocker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adesanya with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adesanya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andrew Knocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knocker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd cheers as Knocker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adesanya doesn't seem phased though.
Knocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knocker connects with a nice looking jab.
Knocker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Knocker coming out on top.
Adesanya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adesanya blocks a low kick nicely.
Knocker catches Adesanya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knocker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adesanya at a distance.
Adesanya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Adesanya needs to keep his hands up - Knocker had a free shot at his head there.
Knocker clobbers Adesanya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knocker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adesanya shoots in for a takedown but Knocker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knocker connects with a right hand. Adesanya shakes it off.
Knocker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adesanya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adesanya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knocker throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knocker cracks Adesanya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knocker misses with a two punch combination.
Knocker with a hook.#T4#
Knocker throws a combination. Adesanya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knocker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adesanya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knocker's waist but Knocker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adesanya off to one side.
Knocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adesanya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knocker lands with an overhand left.
Knocker tests Adesanya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knocker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knocker.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adesanya checks a low kick from Knocker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Knocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adesanya seems to have got his legs back now.
Knocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Knocker does no damage.
Knocker misses the jab.
Adesanya throwing a counter right hand but Knocker manages to avoid it.
Knocker swinging wildly here.
Knocker throws a one two combo.
Adesanya misses with a takedown attempt - Knocker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knocker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adesanya scrambles back to his feet.
Knocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Adesanya fails with a takedown attempt.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1-2. Knocker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knocker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knocker throws a combination. Adesanya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good standup being displayed there by Knocker as he connects with a hook.
Knocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Knocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Adesanya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adesanya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knocker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knocker counters with a three punch combo that has Adesanya backing up. Adesanya nods at Knocker to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adesanya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Knocker there.#ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya has his takedown stuffed
and Knocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Adesanya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knocker scores with a decent looking hook.
Adesanya shoots for a double leg takedown but Knocker sprawls well. He's pushed Adesanya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adesanya seems to have got his legs back now.
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Knocker looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Knocker just gets out of the way.#T3#
Adesanya shoots and misses
and Knocker counters with a one-two to the body.
Knocker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knocker lands a hook that stumbles Adesanya back into the cage. Knocker follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Adesanya to the canvas! Knocker pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Adesanya has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andrew Knocker!

Event: Bellicose - Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Patelle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcus!#SUB#
Patelle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patelle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patelle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marcus some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Patelle crashes against the mat.
Marcus taking a bit of punishment here - Patelle scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Patelle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marcus, who protects the arm well.
Marcus is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Patelle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marcus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Patelle tries to advance to mount but Marcus denies him. #T1#
Patelle landing a few strikes.
Patelle 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.
Marcus seems a little lost for a moment, as Patelle dominates the positioning.
Marcus taking a bit of punishment here - Patelle scoring with strikes.
Patelle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Patelle tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Patelle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Patelle wants to control but Marcus is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Patelle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marcus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marcus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patelle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marcus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patelle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Patelle lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3##SUB#
Patelle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Patelle working the ground and pound.
Patelle scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Patelle connects with a decent elbow.
Patelle landing strikes.
Patelle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Patelle scoring with punches from side control.
Marcus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marcus can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Marcus is trying to improve his position.
Patelle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Patelle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Marcus wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patelle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marcus down.
Marcus can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Patelle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marcus is looking to clinch but Patelle is avoiding it.
Patelle dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patelle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patelle wants it to stay on the feet.
Patelle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
Patelle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Patelle wants to clinch up but Marcus keeps it at a distance.
Marcus moves in looking to clinch but Patelle pushes him off.
Patelle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marcus sprawls and moves away.
Patelle misses with a takedown attempt - Marcus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Patelle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patelle dives in and grabs Marcus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes down on Patelle's head and hops out.
Patelle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patelle has a takedown stuffed.
Patelle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patelle is defended easily by Marcus.
Marcus goes for a double leg but Patelle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Patelle continues to drive forward.
Patelle misses with an uppercut.
Marcus stuffs the takedown attempt from Patelle. Patelle gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patelle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Patelle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marcus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marcus is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Patelle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marcus has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Marcus taking a bit of punishment here - Patelle scoring with strikes.
Marcus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus wants to stand up but Patelle has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Patelle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Marcus wants to work for an arm triangle but Patelle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Patelle moves into full guard.
Patelle pulls Marcus in to control the position. #SUB#
Patelle working for a triangle but Marcus defends it easily.
Marcus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Patelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Patelle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Patelle is working an open guard so Marcus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maxwell Patelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Marcus gets caught napping as Patelle dives in and scores a takedown. Marcus manages to retain guard.
Patelle passes Marcus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patelle is pressing down on Marcus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marcus is holding on for now.
Patelle lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus is looking to improve his position.
Patelle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxwell Patelle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Patelle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marcus's guard.
Patelle is pushing down on Marcus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marcus is fighting to maintain full guard but Patelle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Patelle works his way into full mount!
Patelle looking to control but Marcus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus is squirming around, avoiding Patelle's attempts to control the action.
Marcus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marcus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Patelle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Patelle controlling the pace for now.
Marcus tries to hold on but Patelle postures up.
Patelle lands a couple of good shots and Marcus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Patelle trying to control.
Patelle is punishing Marcus with some ground and pound.
Maxwell Patelle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB#
Patelle working for the choke.
Marcus tries to escape the position.
Marcus's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Patelle's hands.
Patelle tries to keep control of the position but Marcus is staying busy.
Marcus is trapped and Patelle is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Patelle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marcus is defending well though. Patelle let's go of the attempt for now.
Marcus trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB#
Patelle is looking for the choke from the back position but Marcus is controlling his hands well.
Marcus just trying to survive but Patelle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marcus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Patelle is staying active.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Marcus is in a bad position with Patelle working for a choke. Marcus manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
Patelle keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
Marcus wants to stand but Patelle has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Patelle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcus defends well.
Marcus won't allow Patelle to sweep him here.
George Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Patelle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Patelle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patelle, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CDFC 11: Cash vs Havoc
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Pablo scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pablo misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pablo, as that shot connected.
Pablo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pablo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Max Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Driesen.
Driesen working away.
Driesen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pablo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Driesen tries to score with some ground and pound. Pablo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Driesen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Driesen is working to tighten his grip on Pablo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pablo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Driesen is really squeezing tight and eventually Pablo passes out! Driesen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Van Driesen!
Our winner, Van Driesen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CDFC 12: Della Bella vs Kosmod
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sutter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Tanner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sutter misses with a looping right.
Tanner misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanner misses with a wild combination.
Tanner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sutter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sutter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
A shot to the liver by Sutter. Beautiful body shot.
Sutter looks to land a right hand but Tanner moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner takes a swing at Sutter's ribcage but misses.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Sutter moves out of range easily.
Sutter swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range. #CL2#
Sutter rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sutter misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Sutter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanner.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Tanner is struggling to control the position.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Sutter.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Sutter landing knees to the head.
Tanner is struggling to control the position.
Sutter misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Sutter. #T2#
Tanner taking a breather.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
Sutter with a knee to the head.
Sutter lands with a short shot to the head.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Sutter lands an uppercut.
Tanner is trying to force a seperation but Sutter has the dominant position.
Tanner avoiding damage.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Sutter.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sutter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Sutter throws a head punch that misses.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sutter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sutter missing with knees to the body.
Sutter tries to throw a body punch but Tanner avoids it by throwing Sutter back against the cage.
Tanner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sutter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sutter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sutter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sutter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Sutter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanner controlling the action here for a moment.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Sutter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tanner misses with the combination.
Sutter misses with a body kick.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sutter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Sutter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Sutter moves into the clinch.
Sutter lands a knee to the body.
Sutter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Sutter misses with a punch to the body.
Sutter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Tanner to work. #T1#
Sutter misses with some punches.
Sutter can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Sutter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doug Sutter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Sutter scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sutter tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Sutter throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sutter lands a knee to the body.
Tanner blocking some punches.
Tanner stalling against the cage.
Sutter throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Sutter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sutter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sutter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner avoiding damage as Sutter throws knees to the body. #T3#
Sutter letting Tanner take a breather here.
Tanner slowing the pace effectively.
Sutter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sutter misses with some punches.
Sutter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sutter misses with a body punch.
Sutter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sutter connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sutter.
Sutter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Sutter.
Sutter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sutter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
Tanner tries to break the clinch but Sutter is controlling the position.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutter misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Sutter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Sutter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Sutter saw that one coming.
Sutter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutter.
Sutter throws a big shot that misses.
Tanner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tanner scores with a three punch combo!
Sutter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sutter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sutter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sutter. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sutter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanner counters with a series of strikes. Sutter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Sutter avoids nicely.
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!
Nice cross by Tanner.
Tanner loads up on a big right hand but Sutter slips the punch.
Tanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sutter's hands.
Sutter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner punishes Sutter's body with a nice straight punch.
Sutter avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Derrick Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tanner slips a jab from Sutter.
Tanner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sutter counters with a stiff right hand.
Sutter misses with a looping right.
Tanner throws the left hand but Sutter avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sutter misses.
Sutter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanner counters with a one-two to the body.
Sutter throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sutter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sutter throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sutter is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sutter wants to clinch
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Doug Sutter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner throws a leg kick but Sutter sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sutter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sutter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sutter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tanner.
Sutter misses with a looping right.
Tanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sutter.
Sutter works Tanner's body with a nice hook.
Tanner takes a swing at Sutter's ribcage but misses.
Sutter slips under a jab.
Sutter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Derrick Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sutter tries to clinch there but Tanner circles away.
Sutter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Tanner missing with a left hand there. Sutter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sutter tries to counter with a clinch but Tanner shakes him off and moves away.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sutter is just out of range.
Sutter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanner misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sutter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sutter throws a good cross that connects.
Sutter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sutter counters with a stiff right hand.
Sutter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tanner.
Sutter lands with a nice body punch.
Sutter tries to clinch up.#T4#
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sutter throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Sutter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutter.
A slow jab from Tanner misses its intended target.
Sutter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner lands with an uppercut that bounces Sutter off the cage and back into range.
Derrick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sutter circles away quickly and effectively.
Sutter swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner misses with a straight right.
Tanner digs a good body shot into Sutter's ribs.
Tanner lands a head shot.
Sutter connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sutter.
Sutter throws a lazy right hand but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sutter 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Sutter!
Doug Sutter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC 18
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Israel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Israel moves into range and clinches up with Tacos.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel is struggling to control the position.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Israel as Tacos tries to tie him up.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacos avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Tacos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Israel just leaning against Tacos, taking a breather.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
The referee calls for Israel to work.
Israel slowing the pace effectively.
Tacos letting Israel take a breather here.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tacos avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Tacos in his tracks for a moment.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tacos avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike.
Tacos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Israel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Israel effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sega Israel.
Israel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tacos misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Israel closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Israel'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.
Israel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacos's defenses.
Israel lands an elbow just above Tacos 's eye.
Tacos blocks the elbow strike.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Tacos shrugs off.
Tacos is trying to stall. #T4#
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Tacos shrugs off.
Tacos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike.
Israel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tacos up against the cage.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Israel avoiding damage as Tacos throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tacos's brow.
Tacos is trying to maintain a safe position but Israel gets an underhook and turns Tacos into the cage.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Israel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tacos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Israel.
Israel tries to clinch but Tacos is having none of it.
Tacos fails to land with a series of punches.
Israel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tacos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tacos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tacos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tacos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Israel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Israel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tacos misses with a wild combination.
Israel slips under a jab.#CL#
Israel has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tacos takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands a nice shot to the body.
Israel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacos can do to turn this around?
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tacos is looking to control Israel's arms but Israel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tacos has his back to the cage.
Sega Israel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tacos avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacos's defenses. #T2#
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Tacos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tacos is looking to control Israel's arms but Israel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tacos has his back to the cage.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Israel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Tacos is trying to break the clinch but Israel has him pressed against the cage.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike from Israel. #T3#
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacos's defenses.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Tacos wants to stall.
Tacos tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Tacos back against the cage.
Tacos blocks the elbow strike.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacos's defenses.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Tacos avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Tacos misses with an elbow over the top.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tacos blocks the elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Tacos blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Israel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tacos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Israel 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#
Tacos throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Israel forces Tacos back against the cage and clinches.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tacos tries to stall but Israel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Tacos in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Tacos avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Tacos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tacos taking a breather.
Tacos takes an elbow to the temple.
Tacos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tacos blocks the elbow strike.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tacos's defenses.
Israel slows down the pace here.
Israel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Israel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Tacos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tacos takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacos avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#Tacos is rocked!
Tacos is trying to maintain a safe position but Israel gets an underhook and turns Tacos into the cage.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel tries to throw a body punch but Tacos avoids it by throwing Israel back against the cage.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Israel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Israel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sega Israel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Tacos blocks an elbow strike.
Tacos takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tacos is trying to maintain a safe position but Israel gets an underhook and turns Tacos into the cage.
Israel controlling the action here for a moment.
Israel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henry Tacos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel lands an elbow just above Tacos 's eye.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Israel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Israel, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sega Israel!

Event: ICE 6: Barr Feabhais
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Knocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baltaretu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrew Knocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Baltaretu with that takedown attempt.
Knocker lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Knocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baltaretu feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Knocker - just one landing.
Knocker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knocker scores with a body shot.
Knocker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baltaretu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker throws a series of punches but Baltaretu moves out of range.
Good shot there by Knocker.
Baltaretu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knocker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knocker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baltaretu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Knocker digs a good body shot into Baltaretu's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Knocker.
Knocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baltaretu shoots in for a double leg but Knocker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Baltaretu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Knocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baltaretu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baltaretu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knocker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baltaretu somewhat.
Knocker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baltaretu. Baltaretu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Knocker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knocker throws a right and a left that Baltaretu avoids nicely.
Baltaretu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrew Knocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knocker scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knocker stalks Baltaretu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baltaretu's face. Baltaretu staggers backwards, shaken.
Knocker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baltaretu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baltaretu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baltaretu tries to clinch but Knocker moves out of range.
Knocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baltaretu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baltaretu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baltaretu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knocker throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Baltaretu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Baltaretu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baltaretu trying to control but Knocker is working from the bottom.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu distracts Knocker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knocker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Baltaretu postures up in Knocker's guard and throws a big left but Knocker blocks it.
Knocker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knocker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltaretu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baltaretu landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Knocker controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltaretu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baltaretu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knocker controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltaretu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knocker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baltaretu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baltaretu is fighting to break Knocker's control of his arms but Knocker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Baltaretu trying to control but Knocker is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Knocker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baltaretu throws a series of punches but Knocker moves out of range.
Knocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Knocker cracks Baltaretu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baltaretu is defended easily by Knocker.
Knocker misses with a two punch combination.
Baltaretu feinted with a counter takedown.
Knocker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Knocker. That snapped Baltaretu's head back.
Knocker misses with a right hand #TD#
and Baltaretu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knocker won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knocker prevents Baltaretu from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knocker to see if he's OK.#T1#
The ground and pound from Baltaretu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Baltaretu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baltaretu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knocker down.
Andrei Baltaretu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baltaretu 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.
Baltaretu is chipping away with strikes.
Baltaretu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knocker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baltaretu.
Baltaretu scoring with punches from side control.
Knocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knocker is looking to regain half guard here but Baltaretu keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Baltaretu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baltaretu wants to control for a moment but Knocker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Baltaretu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knocker is trying to maintain the position but Baltaretu is very close to passing his half guard.
Baltaretu winds up and cracks Knocker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baltaretu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baltaretu wants to pass to mount but Knocker is defending the position.
Baltaretu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Baltaretu trying to control from half guard but Knocker is working away.
Knocker wants to control but Baltaretu is keeping busy.
Knocker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baltaretu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baltaretu is working away from the top position though.
Baltaretu wants to control but Knocker is keeping him busy.
Baltaretu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Knocker is looking to escape.
Baltaretu throwing shots but Knocker is blocking nicely.
Baltaretu working the head and body with strikes.
Baltaretu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baltaretu wants to take a breather but Knocker is having none of it.
Baltaretu is stalling here. Knocker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baltaretu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knocker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Baltaretu tries to escape but Knocker is in control.
Baltaretu struggling a bit here.
Baltaretu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knocker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Baltaretu dominated that second round.
That's time! Baltaretu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Knocker connects with a body shot that sends Baltaretu's belly button to the back.
Knocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baltaretu attempts a counter takedown but Knocker avoids it well and moves away.
Knocker misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Baltaretu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baltaretu thows a huge punch but Knocker dodges it nicely.
Baltaretu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knocker wants to hold on but Baltaretu pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#It looks like Andrew Knocker has been cut.
Knocker blocking the ground and pound.
Baltaretu unloads with some shots from mount but Knocker bucks and avoids them well.
Baltaretu with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Knocker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Andrew Knocker's cut even more.#T1#
Baltaretu breaks from Knocker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knocker is still in real trouble! Can Baltaretu finish him?
Baltaretu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Knocker wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Baltaretu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu is the new light heavyweight champion!
Andrei Baltaretu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Girith
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Nasty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stopper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasty scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like AJ Stopper has been cut.
Nasty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB in the buildup to the fight.
Stopper misses with a left hand
and Nasty counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Stopper is rocked!
Nasty moves in close and cracks Stopper with a massive right hand! Stopper, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirt Nasty!
Dirt Nasty 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: ICE 5: Arrived
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
Jenkins sets himself, and Kim steps forward looking for the clinch! Jenkins avoids it this time.
Kim connects with the punch.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Jenkins.
Kim cracks Jenkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Jenkins lands a jab to the head.
Kim lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
Kim checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Kim is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Kim cracks Jenkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Kim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.
Kim avoids the body shot from Jenkins. #T2#
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Kim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Jenkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Jenkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Jenkins finds it's target.
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jenkins under the eye.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kim doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Kim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4##CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Kim is struggling to control the position.
Kim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Kim.
Kim tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Jenkins looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Jenkins drops his hands momentarily and Kim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Greg Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greg Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kim lands a jab to the head.
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim slips a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Kim counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Je Ha Kim!
During a confident post fight interview, Je Ha Kim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Paul
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Liger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcus's waist but Marcus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liger off to one side.
Marcus throws a wild body kick that Liger sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Marcus gets the takedown into side control.
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Liger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liger is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marcus trying to control the position but Liger is working away.
Liger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marcus off and has taken his back!
Marcus tries to break free. #T2##SUB#
Liger working for the choke.
Marcus is in bad spot here.
Liger controls the action.
Marcus trying to control the action but Liger just sinks the hooks in.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Liger.
Marcus just trying to survive but Liger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Liger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liger lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Marcus. #T3#
Liger biding his time, looking for the opening.
Liger is hanging on to Marcus's back as he tries to escape.
Marcus trying to control the hands but Liger breaks the grip.
Liger is riding his opponent, not letting Marcus buck him off. #SUB#
Marcus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Liger gets his way!
Marcus is trying to break free.
Liger controlling the position well here. Marcus rolled but Liger kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
Liger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Liger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marcus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Liger is hanging on to Marcus's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Liger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marcus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marcus just trying to survive but Liger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liger keeps control of the position as Marcus tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jushin Liger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Liger shoots and misses
and Marcus counters with a left and a right that stings Liger.
Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liger.
Marcus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Marcus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcus showed some decent athleticism there.
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Liger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liger gets back to full guard.
Marcus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Liger's guard.#T1#
Marcus prevents Liger from getting back to his feet.
Liger pulls Marcus in close to his closed guard and prevents Marcus from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Marcus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Liger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Marcus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcus postures up.
Marcus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liger tries to get out of the position.
Liger looking to control.
Marcus looking to sit in guard and control but Liger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Liger tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard. #T3#
Marcus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Liger tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard.
Jushin Liger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcus is wriggling around but Liger manages to pass to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Liger in particular looking to stall.
Liger lands strikes from half guard.
Liger prevents Marcus from improving his position.
Marcus is looking to escape.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Liger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Marcus regains half guard.
Liger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marcus is trying to get back to full guard.
Liger lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Liger wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Marcus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Marcus has Liger up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Liger pulls guard successfully.
Liger keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
Marcus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Marcus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liger, up you get! #TD2#
Marcus shoots in and bounces Liger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Marcus trying to control but Liger is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liger is on top in guard. #REVR#
Liger is stalling in the full guard.
Liger won't allow Marcus to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Marcus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liger works over Marcus with some ground and pound from guard.
Marcus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck.
Liger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marcus looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcus, not yet.
Liger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A combination from Marcus does no damage.
Marcus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Liger goes for a double leg but Marcus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcus continues to drive forward.
Liger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Marcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Marcus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcus throwing strikes but Liger manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Marcus wants to control but Liger postures up.#SUB#
Liger tries for a kimura but Marcus is defending well. #SUB#
Liger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Marcus regains half guard.
Marcus trying to hold on to Liger's head to control him but Liger postures up.
Marcus has hold of Liger's hands but Liger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marcus trying to control from the bottom.
Liger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus wants to control but Liger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcus tries to kick Liger off but Liger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marcus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcus.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Marcus.
I think Marcus 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Marcus!

Event: LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Hornby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hornby seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tacos connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Tacos.
A head kick misses from Hornby.
Tacos throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Hornby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tacos!
Hornby trying to control the action but Tacos is working from the bottom.
Hornby working away.
Tacos trying to control but Hornby flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hornby controlling from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hornby. #T1##SUB#
Hornby is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hornby wants to control but Tacos is keeping busy.
Tacos wants to control his opponent's hands but Hornby gets his hands free.
Tacos wants to escape the position.
Will Hornby go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Hornby looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Hornby looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Tacos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T3#
Tacos trying to control the action but Hornby just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hornby is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tacos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tacos for a finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hornby controlling the positon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Tacos is in a bad position with Hornby working for a choke. Tacos manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Hornby keeping moving, preventing Tacos from controlling successfully.
Tacos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hornby has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tacos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hornby controls Tacos momentarily but Tacos frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralphie Hornby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Tacos - just one landing.
Tacos connects with a nice looking jab.
Hornby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tacos avoids it really well and circles away.
Tacos stuns Hornby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tacos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tacos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hornby moves out of range as Tacos strikes.
Hornby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tacos looks to land a combination but Hornby avoids it well.
Tacos misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Hornby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hornby. #T1#
Hornby tries to pull guard but Tacos won't allow it. #TD#
Hornby manages to pull guard.
Ralphie Hornby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tacos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hornby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tacos controls the pace.
Hornby is pulling down on Tacos's head to control his posture.
Hornby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tacos wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving. #SUB#
Hornby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tacos wants to control from the top but Hornby keeps moving.
Hornby is trying to keep Tacos in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tacos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ralphie Hornby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hornby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hornby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tacos throws an overhand right that lands on Hornby's shoulder, as Hornby tries to avoid the shot.
Hornby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hornby tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Tacos takes a swing at Hornby's ribcage but misses.
Hornby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tacos looks to land a combination but Hornby avoids it well.
Hornby moves out of range as Tacos strikes.
Hornby misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Tacos misses.
Tacos misses with a double jab.
Hornby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacos misses the jab.
Hornby darts in looking for a takedown but Tacos gets double underhooks and turns Hornby into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Hornby tries for a takedown but Tacos manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Hornby manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tacos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tacos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Tacos 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tacos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tacos throws a lazy right hand but Hornby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tacos loads up on a big right hand but Hornby slips the punch.
Hornby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tacos counters with a nice body shot.
Hornby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hornby throws a right hand that Tacos ducks under and follows up with a left that Tacos also avoids with ease.
Hornby throws a body shot but no joy.
Hornby misses with the body kick
letting Tacos counter with a right hand.
Tacos stuns Hornby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tacos swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Hornby counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Hornby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tacos taking a breather. #BC#
Hornby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tacos misses with a two punch combination.
Hornby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hornby misses with a wild combination.
Tacos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
A punch combination from Tacos misses.
Hornby attempts a counter takedown but Tacos avoids it well and moves away.
Tacos lands with a hook. Hornby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tacos throws a series of strikes that have Hornby backpedaling.
Hornby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hornby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tacos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tacos throws a solid leg kick but Hornby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tacos.
Hornby slips a straight right by Tacos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henry Tacos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tacos throws out a counter right but Hornby avoids it with no problem.
Tacos misses with an uppercut. Hornby saw that one coming.
Hornby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hornby looks for a takedown but Tacos sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralphie Hornby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hornby dodges the punch combination from Tacos.
Tacos tries to bum rush Hornby with a series of wild strikes but Hornby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hornby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tacos.
Tacos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Hornby.
Hornby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tacos tries to bum rush Hornby with a series of wild strikes but Hornby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tacos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hornby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tacos swinging wildly here.
It looked like Hornby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Tacos does no damage.
A punch combination from Tacos misses. #T4#
Tacos ducks under a wild hook from Hornby.
Tacos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hornby lands a two punch combo.
Tacos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tacos, as that shot connected.
Hornby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tacos avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hornby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Tacos as Hornby shoots in.
Tacos lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tacos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tacos 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tacos!

Event: Bellicose - DeKoning vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Bravo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Apolosa ducks down to avoid it.
Apolosa tried to score with a low kick but Bravo checks it.
A lazy left from Apolosa finds it's target.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Apolosa avoids it with no problem.
Apolosa throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Apolosa moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Apolosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Bravo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apolosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apolosa throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Apolosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bravo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apolosa scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Bravo.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Apolosa blocks a jab.
No joy there for Apolosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apolosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Bravo throws a hook to the side of Apolosa's head but Apolosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apolosa throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Apolosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bravo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Apolosa. #T1##CL2#
Bravo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Apolosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Apolosa avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Apolosa swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
Apolosa trying to control the position but instead, Bravo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Apolosa into the cage.#BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Apolosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Apolosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Apolosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
A little jabbing left from Bravo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a hook. Apolosa ducked under it nicely.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apolosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bravo lands with a cross. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apolosa.
Apolosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo connects with a right hand. Apolosa shakes it off.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Apolosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apolosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Apolosa is looking to counter punch.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apolosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo misses with a hook. Apolosa ducked under it nicely.
Apolosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo defending well as Apolosa loads up on a big left hand.
Apolosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apolosa misses with the combination.
Apolosa throws a nice looking combination but Bravo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Apolosa throws out a powerful jab.
Apolosa looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Apolosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Bravo lands but Apolosa takes it in his stride.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolosa misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apolosa.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from Apolosa.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Apolosa.
Bravo sizes up Apolosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apolosa ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Apolosa blocks a leg kick.
Apolosa misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo digs a good hook to Apolosa's body.
Bravo moves out of range of the leg kick from Apolosa.
Bravo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Apolosa tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apolosa misses with a hook
enabling Bravo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bravo swings for the body but Apolosa moves out of range.
Apolosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apolosa is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Apolosa.
Bravo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravo throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apolosa. #CL2#
Bravo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apolosa, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Bravo throws a hook but Apolosa avoids it easily.
Apolosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bravo eats them both and turns towards Apolosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Apolosa circles away.
Apolosa is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Bravo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bravo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apolosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bravo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Apolosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apolosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Apolosa slips a straight right by Bravo.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Apolosa connects with a crisp jab.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Apolosa ducks down to avoid it.
Apolosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bravo checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Apolosa tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apolosa moves away from the strike by Bravo.
A jab from Bravo finds it's way through Apolosa's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Apolosa. That snapped Bravo's head back.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Apolosa as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Apolosa tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apolosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Apolosa throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Bravo there.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolosa misses the target.
Apolosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolosa slips a jab from Bravo.
Bravo throws a hook but Apolosa blocks it.
Apolosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Bravo misses
and Apolosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apolosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Apolosa.
Bravo misses with the combination.
Apolosa misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Apolosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
letting Apolosa counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apolosa throws the kick towards the body but Bravo avoids it.
Apolosa loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
A punch combination from Apolosa misses.
Bravo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Apolosa misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo throws the left hand but Apolosa avoids the punch easily.
Dennis Apolosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apolosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apolosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo motions for Apolosa to come forward. Bravo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apolosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
A head kick misses from Apolosa.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bravo swings for the body but Apolosa moves out of range.
Apolosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Bravo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Apolosa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Apolosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Apolosa blocks a jab.
Apolosa throws a big shot that misses.
Apolosa lands a jab to the head.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Apolosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Apolosa misses the target.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bravo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apolosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apolosa throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apolosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Apolosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apolosa throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bravo misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apolosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Apolosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Apolosa drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apolosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apolosa ducks right into an uppercut from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apolosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Bravo avoided it.
Bravo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bravo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apolosa throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range. #CL2#
Bravo pushes Apolosa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bravo swings for the body but Apolosa moves out of range.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Apolosa slips the punch.
Bravo works Apolosa's body with a nice hook.
Bravo scores with a nice strike.
Bravo moves out of range as Apolosa strikes.
Apolosa connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo misses with an uppercut. Apolosa saw that one coming.
Apolosa misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Bravo clinches up with Apolosa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Apolosa misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo blocks a jab.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apolosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bravo. That's going to slow Apolosa down.
Apolosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Apolosa's shoulder, as Apolosa tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Apolosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Apolosa. #T1#
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Apolosa.
Apolosa defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo throws a combination that misses
and Apolosa counters with a nice body shot.
Apolosa misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Apolosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apolosa backwards. #BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Bravo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apolosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apolosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Apolosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Bravo is looking to chop away at Apolosa's legs.
Apolosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bravo.#T2#
Apolosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolosa slips under a jab.
Bravo walks into a jab.
Apolosa moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Apolosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends Apolosa's belly button to the back.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apolosa throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Apolosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Apolosa.
Bravo lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Apolosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends Apolosa's belly button to the back.
Apolosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apolosa.#T3#
Apolosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards.
Apolosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bravo fails with the takedown
enabling Apolosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Apolosa had a free shot at his head there.
Bravo lands with a nice combination. Apolosa backs away looking to recover.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apolosa takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Apolosa swings widly with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Apolosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Apolosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Bravo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apolosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Apolosa scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apolosa.
Apolosa throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Apolosa avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Apolosa slips under a jab from Bravo.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Apolosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Apolosa.
Bravo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bravo lands a glancing blow to the side of Apolosa's head.
Bravo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Apolosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Apolosa defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Apolosa is looking for a counter combo.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends Apolosa's belly button to the back.
Dennis Apolosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Apolosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo misses with a jab to the body
letting Apolosa counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bravo.
Apolosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Charlie Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apolosa slips under a jab from Bravo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Apolosa.
Bravo thows a body kick. Apolosa tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Bravo drives through and clinches with Apolosa against the cage. #BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravo 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 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bumfights 4: Bus stop fights
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
Knocker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cavallier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knocker pinned against the cage. Knocker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cavallier has a takedown stuffed.
Knocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cavallier drops his hands momentarily and Knocker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Knocker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cavallier doesn't seem phased though.
Knocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knocker scores with a decent looking hook.
Cavallier tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrew Knocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavallier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knocker throws a series of strikes that have Cavallier backpedaling.
Cavallier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knocker scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cavallier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Knocker takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Andrew Knocker has been cut.
Cavallier misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knocker.
Cavallier avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cavallier throws an elbow that misses.
Cavallier misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Knocker. #T2#
Cavallier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cavallier has a couple of punches blocked by Knocker.
Cavallier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knocker just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong Cavallier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knocker is stalling here.
Cavallier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cavallier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knocker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knocker prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Cavallier can't find room to land a body shot as Knocker controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knocker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knocker'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.
Cavallier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knocker prevents it.
Cavallier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Cavallier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cavallier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Cavallier breaks the clinch.
Knocker swinging wildly here.
Cavallier checks the leg kick.
Knocker works Cavallier's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Knocker both land. Nice combination.
Cavallier throws a lazy head kick
and Knocker counters with a left and a right that stings Cavallier.
Cavallier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cavallier wants to clinch up but Knocker keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Knocker as he connects with a hook.
Cavallier darts in trying to clinch
and Knocker counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Cavallier.
Knocker lands an overhand right.
Knocker scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Knocker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Knocker's cut.
That's time! Cavallier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cavallier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cavallier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cavallier fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knocker! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Knocker as he connects with a hook.
Kong Cavallier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavallier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knocker throws a right and a left that Cavallier avoids nicely.
Knocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knocker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Knocker. No joy for Cavallier on that attempt.
Cavallier wants to clinch but Knocker slips to the side
and Cavallier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knocker misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Cavallier counters with a single leg into guard. Knocker didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knocker keeping moving, preventing Cavallier from controlling successfully.
Knocker is trying to keep Cavallier in close. #T1##SU#
Cavallier stands up from Knocker's guard - Cavallier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice cross by Knocker.
Andrew Knocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cavallier shoots in and drives through. Knocker sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Knocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong Cavallier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Knocker. Those never looked like landing.
Knocker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavallier.
Cavallier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knocker wants to land a leg kick but Cavallier is out of range.
Cavallier attempts a counter takedown but Knocker avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Knocker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cavallier backs up against the cage.
Knocker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cavallier.
Knocker lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavallier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Knocker.
No luck for Cavallier with that takedown attempt.
Cavallier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knocker cracks a nice hook into Cavallier's ribs.
Knocker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cavallier attempts a counter takedown but Knocker avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by Cavallier misses
and Knocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Knocker.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knocker! #T3#
Cavallier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cavallier.
Knocker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Knocker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Knocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Knocker tries to get set, Cavallier tries to push him back and clinch up but Knocker manages to avoid the attempt.
Cavallier fails with a takedown attempt.
Cavallier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavallier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knocker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cavallier checks a leg kick.
Andrew Knocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knocker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cavallier.
Knocker stuns Cavallier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knocker throws a body kick that misses.
Cavallier looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cavallier moves in looking to clinch but Knocker pushes him off.#T4#
Knocker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD#
Cavallier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Knocker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavallier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knocker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cavallier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knocker has had enough of the clinch but Cavallier keeps him there for the moment.
Cavallier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cavallier missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knocker.
Cavallier throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Knocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Knocker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cavallier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cavallier tries to clinch but Knocker moves out of range.
Knocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cavallier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Knocker gets tackled into the cage by Cavallier. Cavallier maintains the clinch.
Knocker is struggling to control the position.
Knocker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knocker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knocker leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Cavallier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knocker is defending well.
Knocker leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrew Knocker.
Knocker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knocker counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Knocker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cavallier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cavallier wants to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Knocker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cavallier doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Cavallier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cavallier tries to clinch but Knocker is having none of it.
Knocker throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Knocker gets caught flat footed, as Cavallier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Knocker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Well,Cavallier is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knocker can't find room to land a body shot as Cavallier controls the action.
Cavallier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knocker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong Cavallier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Knocker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cavallier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cavallier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knocker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cavallier goes for a takedown attempt but Knocker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knocker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knocker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knocker throws a combination. Cavallier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knocker catches Cavallier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Knocker. #T4#
Cavallier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knocker looks to land a combination. Cavallier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cavallier tries to clinch up.
Knocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cavallier tries to close the distance and clinch but Knocker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knocker unleashes a big counter combination but Cavallier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kong Cavallier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knocker stuns Cavallier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knocker scores with a hook to the body. Cavallier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knocker connects with a single shot there.
Knocker connects with the punch.
Cavallier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knocker tests Cavallier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Knocker.
Andrew Knocker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavallier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Andrew Knocker!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Andrew Knocker!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Andrew Knocker!

Andrew Knocker wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Kong Cavallier stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. Better and stronger than ever!'.

Event: CDFC 3: Burnett vs Cappone
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Tanner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schoenaerts checks a low kick from Tanner.
Schoenaerts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanner as he jumps to the side.
Tanner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schoenaerts.
Sloppy strikes from Tanner. Those never looked like landing.
Schoenaerts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Schoenaerts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Schoenaerts with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoenaerts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanner lands a nice hook to Schoenaerts's body. Schoenaerts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schoenaerts tries to clinch up.
Schoenaerts is looking to clinch. #T1#
Tanner scores with a body shot.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schoenaerts back to the cage. Tanner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schoenaerts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schoenaerts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanner's waist but Tanner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schoenaerts off to one side.
Nice shot by Tanner.
Derrick Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner stuffs the takedown attempt from Schoenaerts. Schoenaerts gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Tanner finds it's target.
Tanner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schoenaerts tries to clinch there but Tanner circles away.
As Schoenaerts backs off Tanner throws a huge counter combo but Schoenaerts manages to avoid it all.
Schoenaerts tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Tanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Schoenaerts shoots in but Tanner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tanner with a hook.
Tanner scores with a hook.
Schoenaerts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanner counters with a left and a right that stings Schoenaerts.
Schoenaerts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanner sprawls well. Tanner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schoenaerts gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanner scores with a shot to the body.
Tanner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tanner.
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Tanner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tanner duly obliges.
Tanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Schoenaerts checks the leg kick.
Tanner misses with the combination.
Tanner throws a right hand that Schoenaerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Schoenaerts also avoids with ease.
As Tanner looks to move away, Schoenaerts throws a big counter combo but Tanner just gets out of the way.
Schoenaerts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to avoid it but Schoenaerts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanner to the ground. Tanner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanner lands with a hook. Schoenaerts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tanner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schoenaerts momentarily.
Good shot there by Tanner.
Tanner misses with a double jab #CL#
and Schoenaerts counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Tanner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schoenaerts tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Tanner stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Schoenaerts lands a takedown into guard.
Schoenaerts being controlled here momentarily.
Schoenaerts is in close to Tanner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schoenaerts.
Schoenaerts tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanner is retaining full guard.
Schoenaerts postures up.
Tanner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schoenaerts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schoenaerts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schoenaerts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Tanner 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#
Tanner lands with a straight right. Schoenaerts didn't see that one coming.
Tanner connects with a body shot.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schoenaerts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanner wants it to stay on the feet.
Tanner lands a jab.
Schoenaerts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tanner cracks Schoenaerts with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Schoenaerts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Schoenaerts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Schoenaerts decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanner to his feet.
Schoenaerts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Schoenaerts misses with a takedown
and Tanner counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Schoenaerts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schoenaerts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schoenaerts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schoenaerts checks the leg kick.
Schoenaerts fails with the takedown
and Tanner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanner stalks Schoenaerts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schoenaerts's face. Schoenaerts staggers backwards, shaken.
Schoenaerts doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Tanner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanner misses with a body shot.
Tanner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSchoenaerts.
Schoenaerts shoots for a takedown but Tanner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Tanner does it's job there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner with a jab.
Tanner 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.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schoenaerts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schoenaerts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanner defends well and Schoenaerts ends up having to push Tanner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schoenaerts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schoenaerts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schoenaerts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schoenaerts fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schoenaerts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tanner throws a right hand that Schoenaerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Schoenaerts also avoids with ease.
Tanner scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
Schoenaerts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schoenaerts tries to move into range but Tanner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tanner works over Schoenaerts's head and body with a nice combination.
Tanner leaves Schoenaerts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schoenaerts's head.
Tanner lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schoenaerts or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanner, which made it look bad.
Tanner lands with a good body shot.
Schoenaerts is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Tanner throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schoenaerts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanner is fending him off so far but Schoenaerts persists. Nope, Tanner circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanner scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Tanner connects with a body shot that sends Schoenaerts's belly button to the back.
Tanner falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Schoenaerts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schoenaerts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schoenaerts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Schoenaerts seems to be working for a kimura but Tanner defends the submission attempt.
Schoenaerts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tanner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schoenaerts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schoenaerts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Schoenaerts shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl out of it but Schoenaerts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Tanner scores with a one two! Schoenaerts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Freddy Schoenaerts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Schoenaerts clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Schoenaerts manages to break the clinch.
Derrick Tanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Tanner misses.
As Tanner tries to get set, Schoenaerts tries to push him back and clinch up but Tanner manages to avoid the attempt.
Tanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schoenaerts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schoenaerts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanner pinned against the cage. Tanner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schoenaerts is looking to counter the offense by Tanner and move into the clinch.
Tanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Schoenaerts avoids nicely.
Schoenaerts misses with a wild body shot.
Schoenaerts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Schoenaerts avoids nicely.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Schoenaerts is just out of range.
Schoenaerts throws a big counter combination but Tanner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schoenaerts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schoenaerts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Schoenaerts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schoenaerts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Tanner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Tanner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schoenaerts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schoenaerts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schoenaerts works to advance to full mount. Tanner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schoenaerts dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Schoenaerts wants to finish this one by submission but Tanner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schoenaerts.
Tanner is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Schoenaerts has isolated one of Tanner's arms. Tanner looking to fight him off but Schoenaerts twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Schoenaerts!
In his post fight interview, Freddy Schoenaerts gave a big smile as he said 'A big thanks to Caged Dragons Fight Club for the possibility to fight here tonight and also for the great fans and public. '.

Event: CDFC 4 NY: Palo vs Runduski
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Sokovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pablo.
Sokovic checks a low kick from Pablo.
Pablo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sokovic on the side of the head.
A low kick from Sokovic misses
and Pablo counters with a one-two to the body.
Pablo looks to land a combination but Sokovic avoids it well.
Sokovic tries to counter with a clinch but Pablo shakes him off and moves away.
Pablo lands with a nice combination. Sokovic backs away looking to recover.
Pablo misses with a few strikes there.
Sokovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pablo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sokovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Max Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Pablo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sokovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sokovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pablo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sokovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pablo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sokovic tries to counter with a clinch but Pablo shakes him off and moves away.
Max Pablo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pablo sizes up Sokovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pablo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokovic.
Pablo is looking to land body kicks.
Pablo throws a shot from downtown. Sokovic moves away and avoids it.
Sokovic throws a lazy head kick
and Pablo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pablo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pablo lands a glancing blow to the side of Sokovic's head.
Pablo scores with a one two! Sokovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sokovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pablo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pablo thuds a left hand into Sokovic's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Pablo. Those never looked like landing.
Pablo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokovic's head backwards.
Pablo scores with a decent looking hook.
Pablo scores with a three punch combo!
Sokovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pablo counter with a right hand.
Pablo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pablo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pablo misses with a few strikes there.
Sokovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pablo tries to bum rush Sokovic with a series of wild strikes but Sokovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sokovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Pablo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sokovic back to the cage. Pablo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pablo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokovic slips under a jab.
Pablo scores with a hook to the body. Sokovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pablo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pablo throws a jab when Sokovic was well out of range.
Pablo lands with a good body shot.
Pablo scores with a jab. Sokovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Pablo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pablo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pablo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sokovic throws a front kick that sends Pablo stumbling back into the cage.
Sokovic throws a leg kick which misses Pablo's front leg but catches the back leg as Pablo tries to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pablo connects with the punch.
Sokovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pablo scores with a punch to the head.
Pablo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokovic.
Sokovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pablo, as that shot connected.
Pablo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Pablo.
Pablo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sokovic ducks under a wild hook from Pablo.
Pablo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokovic.
Sokovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pablo lands an overhand right.
Sokovic delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Pablo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sokovic checks a leg kick.
Sokovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo throws a nice looking combination but Sokovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sokovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pablo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Pablo.
Despite the aggression on Sokovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sokovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Max Pablo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pablo jabs Sokovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo looks to land a combination but Sokovic avoids it well.
Sokovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pablo defends it well.
Pablo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pablo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Sokovic is looking for the big counter here.
Max Pablo is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Pablo misses. #T1#
Sokovic misses with a head kick.
Pablo misses the body punch #TD2#
and Sokovic counters with a shoot takedown. Pablo fights it but they end up in guard.
Sokovic is pushing down on Pablo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pablo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sokovic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sokovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pablo defending well though.
Sokovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pablo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pablo won't allow Sokovic to pass to mount.
Pablo is trying to control but can't.
Sokovic trying to control the action but Pablo is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sokovic connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
Pablo wants to control but Sokovic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Sokovic trying to control the action but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Sokovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pablo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sokovic works his way into full mount!
Pablo is working to get back to half guard.
Pablo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sokovic on the ground.
Sokovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pablo is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sokovic is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sokovic extends the arm and Pablo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Sokovic!

Event: Bellicose - Priest vs Nagasaki
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Syruncle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stopper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Stopper does no damage.
It looked like Syruncle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Stopper. Those never looked like landing.
Stopper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Syruncle throws a hook but Stopper avoids it easily.#CL#
Syruncle has managed to clinch.
Stopper has had enough of the clinch but Syruncle keeps him there for the moment.
Syruncle lands a left hand.
Syruncle misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Syruncle manages to break the clinch.
Stopper takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like AJ Stopper has been cut.
Stopper tries a head kick but it misses.
Syruncle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Stopper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stopper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Syruncle has closed the distance and engaged Stopper in a clinch.
Syruncle lands a nice uppercut.
Syruncle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stopper.#BC#
Syruncle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Syruncle dives in for a single leg takedown but Stopper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Good body shot from Syruncle.
Syruncle lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Syruncle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stopper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stopper misses with a looping right.
Syruncle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Stopper misses. #CL#
Syruncle rushes Stopper and presses him up against the cage.
Syruncle scores with a hook to the body.
Stopper looks winded!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Syruncle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stopper's brow.
Syruncle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Stopper is rocked!
Syruncle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stopper is still on wobbly legs! Can Syruncle finish him?
Stopper takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syruncle lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stopper to his knees! Syruncle keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

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

Event: LAFC 10
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Trenson moves forwards but Tacos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trenson shoots in for a takedown but Tacos shows good takedown defense.
Tacos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tacos lands a two punch combo.
Trenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tacos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trenson.
Tacos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henry Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bersck Trenson.
A low kick from Tacos misses #TD2#
and Trenson counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Tacos dodges the ground and pound from Trenson.#SUB2#
Trenson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trenson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Trenson is looking to take a break and control but Tacos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trenson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Trenson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trenson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Trenson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tacos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trenson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Trenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tacos is defending well.
Tacos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tacos tries to get out of the position.
Tacos wants to control but Trenson postures up.
Trenson trying to control the position but Tacos is working away. #SUB2#
Trenson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tacos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tacos keeps working. #T3#
Tacos tries to bench press Trenson off him but Trenson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Trenson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tacos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Trenson tries for a kimura but Tacos is defending well.
Trenson with the ground and pound but Tacos regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Trenson is looking for a kimura but Tacos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trenson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Trenson is looking for submissions but instead, Tacos has regained full guard.
Tacos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trenson wants to control from the top but Tacos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trenson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Tacos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tacos lands a nice shot to the body.
Trenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henry Tacos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trenson.
Trenson misses with a takedown
and Tacos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trenson misses with a body kick.
Tacos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tacos scores with a one two! Trenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tacos, as that shot connected.
Henry Tacos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacos lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Tacos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trenson at a distance.
Henry Tacos is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacos throws a series of strikes that have Trenson backpedaling.
Trenson has a takedown stuffed.
Henry Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bersck Trenson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tacos.
Trenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tacos counters with a left and a right that stings Trenson.
Tacos scores with a punch to the head.
Trenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tacos defends it nicely.
Tacos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trenson can do to turn this around?
Trenson checks a leg kick.
Henry Tacos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Tacos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trenson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tacos cracks Trenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tacos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tacos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tacos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trenson back to the cage. Tacos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tacos jabs at Trenson's body.
Tacos scores with a sloppy right hand. Trenson should have avoided that one.
Tacos lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tacos. Those never looked like landing.
Trenson tries for a takedown but Tacos circles away easily
and Tacos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Tacos lands with a right hand.
Trenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tacos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Tacos.
Trenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tacos lands an overhand right.
Tacos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tacos.
Tacos scores with a hook to the body. Trenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tacos misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trenson! But no joy.
Tacos with a hook.#T4#
Trenson walks into a stiff left hand from Tacos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Trenson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bersck Trenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tacos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Trenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tacos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tacos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trenson.
Trenson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trenson is looking to take a break and control but Tacos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trenson passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tacos 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tacos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tacos lands a jab to the nose.
Tacos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trenson misses with a takedown attempt - Tacos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tacos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tacos duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Tacos.
Trenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tacos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trenson's head backwards.
Trenson misses with a takedown
and Tacos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tacos looks to land a combination. Trenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tacos lands with a straight right. Trenson didn't see that one coming.
Tacos lands a jab.
Trenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tacos as he avoids it easily.
Henry Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bersck Trenson.
Trenson walks into a jab.
Tacos lands with a nice combination. Trenson backs away looking to recover.
Trenson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trenson tries to clinch there but Tacos circles away.
Tacos connects with a body shot that sends Trenson's belly button to the back.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trenson.
Tacos throws a good cross that connects.
Tacos scores with a nice right hand.
Trenson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trenson fails with the takedown.
Tacos lands a nice hook to Trenson's body. Trenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tacos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tacos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trenson's head.#T3#
Tacos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trenson's head.
Trenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tacos lands with a nice combination. Trenson backs away looking to recover.
Trenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tacos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trenson back to the cage. Tacos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tacos catches Trenson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trenson takes one to the side of the head.
Tacos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Tacos connects with a jab.
Trenson ducks right into an uppercut from Tacos.
Trenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trenson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tacos, which made it look bad.
Tacos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trenson looks for a takedown but Tacos sprawls well.
Tacos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tacos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bersck Trenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Tacos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tacos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trenson on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tacos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tacos, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tacos!

Event: CDFC 1
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Valle throws an overhand right that lands on Pablo's shoulder, as Pablo tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pablo misses the target.
Valle misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Valle there.
Valle throws a combination that misses
and Pablo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pablo lands with a nice combination. Valle backs away looking to recover.
Pablo works Valle's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pablo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valle connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Max Pablo has been cut.
A low kick from Valle is predictable there
enabling Pablo to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pablo.
Valle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pablo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valle tries to clinch but Pablo is having none of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Valle has eaten all the pies!
Pablo lands an overhand right.
A big left from Valle misses.
Valle tries to clinch up but Pablo circles away and keeps his distance.
Pablo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Valle loads up on a big right hand but Pablo slips the punch.
Pablo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pablo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valle.
Valle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pablo moves away.
Valle swinging wildly here.
Valle tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Pablo catches Valle right on the button with a cross.
Pablo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valle throws a series of punches but Pablo avoids them all with ease.
Pablo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jesus Valle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valle wants to clinch.
Valle thows a leg kick but Pablo checks it
and Pablo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Valle does no damage.
Pablo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valle throws a jab but it's blocked by Pablo.
Pablo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pablo lands a really nice looking cross but Valle seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valle blocks a head kick by Pablo. #T2#
Valle swinging wildly here.
Pablo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pablo throws a series of strikes that have Valle backpedaling.
Pablo scores with a shot to the body.
Valle tries to clinch up
and Pablo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pablo lands with a nice body punch.
Pablo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Pablo.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valle catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pablo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valle's hands.
Valle misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Valle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valle is looking to clinch.
Valle wants to clinch.
Valle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pablo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pablo.
Valle cracks Pablo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pablo throws a one two combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Valle blocks the leg kick.
Pablo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pablo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valle throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Valle rushes Pablo and presses him up against the cage.
Valle stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Valle lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valle throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pablo avoids it.
Valle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pablo avoids the elbow strike from Valle, against the cage.
Pablo working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Pablo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Pablo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Valle misses with an uppercut.
Pablo throws out a leg kick but Valle moves out of range and Pablo only half commits.
Valle moves in looking to clinch but Pablo pushes him off.
A left lands for Pablo.
Pablo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valle.
Pablo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#KD2#
Valle lands a big head kick that sends Pablo tumbling to the mat! Valle takes a step backwards and waves Pablo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Pablo is rocked!
Pablo misses with a looping right.
Oh Pablo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Valle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pablo defending well as Valle loads up on a big left hand.
Valle sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Pablo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Pablo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Valle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jesus Valle made sure he mentioned Brachial Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Bellicose - Mingdo vs Cervanka
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Apolosa.
Apolosa moves out of range as Carter strikes.
A punch combination from Apolosa misses.
Apolosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolosa moves away.
Apolosa avoids the body shot from Carter.
Apolosa takes one to the chin there.
A punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apolosa throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Apolosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apolosa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Apolosa throws out a leg kick but Carter moves out of range and Apolosa only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Apolosa.
Carter throws a body punch but Apolosa moves out of range.
Apolosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Apolosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Carter misses. #T1#
Apolosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter swings for the body but Apolosa moves out of range.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Apolosa looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
A jab from Carter misses.
Apolosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter defending well as Apolosa loads up on a big left hand.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter is looking to wear down Apolosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carter moves out of range as Apolosa throws a body kick.
Apolosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Apolosa lands a really nice looking cross but Carter seems unphased.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Carter misses. #T2#
Apolosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Apolosa duly obliges.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Apolosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with a leg kick
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Apolosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Apolosa's ribs.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Apolosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carter cracks Apolosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apolosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apolosa.
Carter tries a low kick but Apolosa avoids it.
Carter swings for the body but Apolosa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Apolosa! But no joy.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Apolosa saw that one coming.
Apolosa throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Apolosa's head but Apolosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter blocks a head kick by Apolosa.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Apolosa manages to avoid it.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apolosa throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Carter moves out of range of the body kick from Apolosa.
Apolosa throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Apolosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apolosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apolosa moves away.
Apolosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Carter.
Carter misses with a hook. Apolosa ducked under it nicely.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apolosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carter checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Apolosa lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Apolosa avoids the body shot from Carter.
Apolosa throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apolosa backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Carter breaks the clinch. #T4#
Apolosa thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apolosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter lands a glancing blow to the side of Apolosa's head.#ROC#Apolosa is rocked!
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apolosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Apolosa looks winded!
Carter drops Apolosa with a huge uppercut! Apolosa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Carter is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Carter!
James Carter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bumfights 1: Gimme some change
Date: Oct 07, 2021

#R1#
Miles tries for a takedown but Knocker circles away easily
and Knocker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Knocker slips the punch.
Miles misses with a hook. Knocker ducked under it nicely.
Knocker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knocker as he jumps to the side.
Knocker connects with a body shot that sends Miles's belly button to the back.
Miles blocks a head kick by Knocker.
Miles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knocker scores with a one two! Miles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knocker slaps away a takedown attempt from Miles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knocker is looking for a counter combo.
Andrew Knocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Miles.
Knocker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Miles misses with a straight left.
Knocker scores with a one two! Miles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knocker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knocker scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miles checks a leg kick.
Miles misses the jab.
Knocker works the jab nicely.
Knocker connects with a nice looking jab.
Knocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miles misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Miles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrew Knocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Miles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knocker with a jab.
Miles jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Knocker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knocker throws a sloppy head kick and Miles moves out of range easily.
Knocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miles darts in trying to clinch
and Knocker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knocker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miles.
Knocker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knocker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Knocker jabs Miles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miles has his takedown stuffed
and Knocker counters with a left to the body.
Miles doesn't manage to clinch there - Knocker circles away.
Knocker cracks Miles with a good jab.
Knocker scores with a hook to the body. Miles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knocker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Miles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knockers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miles fails to land the takedown.
Miles tries to clinch but Knocker is having none of it.
Knocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knocker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miles doesn't seem bothered though.
Miles misses with a combination
and Knocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miles looks winded!
Knocker feints a jab promting Miles to slip. Knocker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knocker throws a low kick but Miles avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miles! But no joy.
Knocker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miles back to the cage. Knocker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knocker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrew Knocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miles tries to clinch there but Knocker circles away.
Knocker lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles tries to clinch up but Knocker circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Knocker connects with a right hand. Miles shakes it off.
Miles throws a hook to the side of Knocker's head but Knocker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knocker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Knocker stuffs the takedown.
Knocker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knocker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knocker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miles eats them both and turns towards Knocker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice straight punches there by Knocker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knocker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knocker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knocker works the jab nicely.
Miles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knocker's waist but Knocker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miles off to one side.
It looked like Knocker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Knocker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knocker duly obliges.
Miles throws a lazy right hand but Knocker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knocker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miles misses the jab.
Knocker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miles is defended easily by Knocker.
Miles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Knocker catches Miles right on the button with a cross.
Miles is breathing heavily.
Knocker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knocker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Miles fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Knocker finds it's way through Miles's defenses.
Miles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knocker defends it nicely.
Andrew Knocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Miles.
Knocker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miles at a distance.
Knocker lands with a right hand.
Miles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miles needs to keep his hands up - Knocker had a free shot at his head there.
Miles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Knocker.
Andrew Knocker is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Miles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Miles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Knocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Knocker lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Miles blocks the low kick.
Knocker scores with a nice head shot.
Miles tries to move into range but Knocker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knocker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miles scrambles back to his feet.
Miles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knocker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knocker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knocker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miles. Miles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knocker lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knocker, as that shot connected.
Knocker throws the kick towards the body but Miles avoids it.
Miles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Knocker wants to slow Miles down by chopping away at his legs.
Knocker scores with a punch to the head.
Knocker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miles backs up against the cage.
Knocker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knocker.
Miles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Knocker lands a nice hook to Miles's body. Miles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Knocker finds it's target.
Knocker jabs Miles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miles has a takedown stuffed.
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!
A left and a right from Knocker both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Knocker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Knocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knocker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andrew Knocker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knocker throws a series of strikes that have Miles backpedaling.
Knocker cracks Miles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knocker lands a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Miles might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knocker has got the better of the exchanges.
Knocker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knocker duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Miles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knocker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Knocker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Knocker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knocker with a jab.
Miles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miles misses with an uppercut.
Knocker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knocker lands a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Miles blocks the leg kick.
Knocker tries a head kick but it misses.
Knocker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knocker duly obliges.
Miles misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miles! But no joy.
Knocker lands a glancing blow to the side of Miles's head.
Knocker scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Miles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knocker as he avoids it easily.
Miles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knocker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miles under the eye.
Miles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knocker lands a glancing blow to the side of Miles's head.
Knocker misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miles! But no joy.
Knocker tests Miles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miles connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Miles misses with a hook
and Knocker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Knocker as he connects with a hook.
Knocker misses with a head kick.
Knocker scores with a jab. Miles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miles is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Knocker throws a series of strikes that have Miles backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miles.
Miles wants to clinch.
Knocker sizes up Miles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miles doesn't manage to clinch there - Knocker circles away.
Miles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
A head kick misses from Knocker.
Miles misses with a double jab
and Knocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knocker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knocker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knocker stuns Miles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miles has a takedown stuffed.
Andrew Knocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Miles.
Knocker throws a solid leg kick but Miles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knocker.
A little jabbing left from Miles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles misses with a hook. Knocker ducked under it nicely.
Knocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knocker throws a leg kick but Miles checks it.
Knocker scores with a hook.
Miles closes the distance and clinches up with Knocker, looking for a takedown. Miles pushes Knocker against the cage but Knocker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knocker scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knocker digs a good body shot into Miles's ribs.
Knocker works over Miles's head and body with a nice combination.
Knocker lands a head shot.
Knocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knocker lands a slapping body shot.
Miles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knocker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miles backs up against the cage.
John Miles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knocker lands with a straight right. Miles didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knocker.
Miles might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knocker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miles ducks right into an uppercut from Knocker.
Knocker lands a right hook to the body.
Andrew Knocker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miles takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Knocker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knocker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Andrew Knocker!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Andrew Knocker!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Andrew Knocker!

Andrew Knocker wins by unanimous decision!

Event: DFC 43: Showdown
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Joe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Joe rushes Franks and presses him up against the cage.
Joe tries to work over Franks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe has Franks pressed against the cage, preventing Franks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Joe tries to land knees in the clinch but Franks avoids the damage to the body.
Franks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Franks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franks dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Franks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Franks moves into the clinch.
Joe tries for a takedown but Franks manages to get underhooks. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franks.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Franks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franks is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe is looking for a takedown.
Franks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franks blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Franks jumps guard but Joe stands there with Franks around his waist. Franks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Franks.
Joe effectively controlling the action here.
Joe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Franks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joe is defending well.
Franks is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joe works on Franks's body with a couple of short punches.
Franks is looking to break free of the clinch but Joe has double underhooks. #T3#
Joe prevents Franks from breaking the clinch.
Franks is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Franks lands an uppercut.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Joe manages to pull guard.
Franks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joe looking to control.
Franks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Joe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Franks controls the pace.
Joe has control of Franks's left arm, preventing Franks from doing any damage. #SUB#
Franks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Franks, into his guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Joe dominated that round.
That's time! Franks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Franks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Franks forces Joe back against the cage and clinches.
Franks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Franks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Franks pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franks is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franks prevents it.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Joe. #T1#
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franks blocks it with crossed arms.
Franks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joe.
Franks tries to break free but Joe pushes him back against the cage.
Franks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franks jumps guard but Joe stands there with Franks around his waist. Franks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe lands a good knee to the midsection. Franks won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Franks blocks an uppercut.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franks avoids it.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franks is pressed up against the cage. Joe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franks down to the mat. Franks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
Franks misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Joe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks is holding on to half guard well.
Franks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franks is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franks avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Franks actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Joe winds up and cracks Franks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joe is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Joe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Franks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.#SUB2#
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Franks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franks trying to control but Joe postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joe prevents Franks from standing back up.
Joe working Franks over with strikes.
Joe is looking to advance position but Franks won't allow it.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks is doing well to control the position and prevent Joe from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Franks closes the distance and clinches.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Franks tries a head kick but it misses.
Franks shoots and misses #CL2#
and Joe counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Joe has hold of one of Franks's legs. Franks is fighting the takedown attempt but Joe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Franks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Franks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe pushing down on Franks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franks is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Franks is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Joe there.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Franks is trying to control but can't.
Franks is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe works his way into side control.
Big Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
Joe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Franks is looking to reverse the position.
Joe wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Franks moves into range and clinches up with Joe.#T3#
Franks wants a takedown.
Franks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Franks is trying to push Joe away but Joe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joe is pushing Franks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Franks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jon Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFC5 - Dubois vs Carthew
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway fails to land the takedown.
Holloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holloway shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holloway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holloway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva misses with the combination.
Holloway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Holloway counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Holloway ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holloway slips a straight right by Silva.
Holloway is looking to counter with a body kick.
Holloway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holloway slips under a jab from Silva.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
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!
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that Holloway avoids nicely.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Holloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Holloway is out of range.
Holloway wants to clinch.
Silva clobbers Holloway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holloway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.#T3#
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holloway counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holloway.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway counters with a two punch combo.
Silva throws a series of punches but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Holloway's head and hops out.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses the body punch
and Holloway counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Holloway to acknowledge the strikes.
Holloway is breathing heavily.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a series of punches but Holloway moves out of range. #T4#
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Holloway counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Holloway to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holloway counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holloway fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva throws a series of punches but Holloway moves out of range.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva lands with a straight right. Holloway didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Holloway counters by clinching up.
Holloway goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it. #BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Felipe Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Holloway is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Holloway changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva. #T1#
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Holloway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Holloway shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Holloway moves away and avoids it.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
A big right from Silva misses. #TD#
Holloway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holloway is standing up over Silva. Silva looks to escape but Holloway dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Holloway lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silva trying to control the action but Holloway just sinks the hooks in.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silva is trying to break free.
Holloway lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Holloway has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holloway controlling from the back.
Holloway struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holloway is cranking Silva's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Silva! He's tightened the choke and Silva is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Holloway!

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