Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 32
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Gharibi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Gharibi looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gharibi is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov is pushing down on Gharibi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gharibi is fighting to maintain full guard but Nurmagomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gharibi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gharibi tries to get out of the position.
Gharibi trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Gharibi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gharibi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Gharibi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Gharibi trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Nurmagomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gharibi trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Gharibi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagomedov prevents Gharibi from improving his position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gharibi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gharibi won't allow Nurmagomedov to pass to mount.
Gharibi is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gharibi avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Gharibi's temple.
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov 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.
Gharibi wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Gharibi's head.
Gharibi is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Nurmagomedov there.
Gharibi is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gharibi avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gharibi is positioning himself well to prevent Nurmagomedov advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Gharibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gharibi is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Gharibi trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov passes to side control.
Gharibi is trying to escape the position but Nurmagomedov is controlling the position.
Gharibi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gharibi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov taking a breather here.
Nurmagomedov has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gharibi tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov cracks Gharibi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gharibi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Gharibi wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gharibi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Sajjad Gharibi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gharibi falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gharibi working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Gharibi is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov distracts Gharibi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gharibi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is working Gharibi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gharibi trying to control the position. #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.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gharibi is keeping the position for now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gharibi trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gharibi controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself. #T3#
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Gharibi trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Gharibi's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmagomedov postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gharibi throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Gharibi finds it's target.
Gharibi misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Gharibi's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gharibi.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Gharibi.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gharibi defends it well.
Gharibi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Sajjad Gharibi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gharibi misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Gharibi misses with a straight right.
Gharibi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Gharibi.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gharibi defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gharibi misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gharibi misses with the combination.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gharibi won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Nurmagomedov stalls from top position.
Nurmagomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gharibi some visible discomfort.
Gharibi can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Gharibi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gharibi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Gharibi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gharibi is letting Nurmagomedov control him for a moment.
Nurmagomedov cracks Gharibi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Gharibi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nurmagomedov advances to full mount.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Gharibi to control.
Sajjad Gharibi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gharibi is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Gharibi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov controlling from mount.
Nurmagomedov working Gharibi over with strikes here.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
Gharibi tries to lock up and control but Nurmagomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot to the head and Gharibi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018

#R1#
De Lange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Lange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bear digs a good hook to De Lange's body.
Teddy Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear thuds a left hand into De Lange's body.
De Lange is breathing heavily.
Bear throws an overhand right that lands on De Lange's shoulder, as De Lange tries to avoid the shot.
De Lange half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bear scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Lange doesn't seem bothered though.
Bear throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that De Lange has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Bear as he connects with a hook.
Bear lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Bear sends De Lange crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bear is motioning to the referee to let De Lange up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Nadine De Lange has been cut.#T1##KD2#
Bear drops De Lange with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but De Lange looks back up at him and smiles so Bear waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
De Lange is rocked!
Bear has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bear thuds a left hand into De Lange's body.
Bear sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through De Lange's defenses. It connects perfectly with De Lange's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teddy Bear!
Teddy Bear is the new super heavyweight champion!
Teddy Bear bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Nadine De Lange had this to say: 'The next time..'.

Event: DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Riggs misses with a body kick.
Riggs misses with a kick to the body.
Riggs with a hook.
Shankariya throws a right and a left that Riggs avoids nicely.
Riggs throws a combination that misses
and Shankariya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankariya is just out of range.
Shankariya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Riggs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shankariya's half guard.
Shankariya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shankariya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riggs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankariya tries to kick Riggs off but Riggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shankariya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shankariya pushes Riggs off looking to stand but Riggs dives back in and keeps control.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ground and pound from Riggs.
Shankariya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Riggs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shankariya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Riggs there.
Riggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shankariya is trying to stand back up but Riggs is controlling him
Riggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shankariya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Athletics Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Riggs trying to advance position but Shankariya counters by regaining guard.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Shankariya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs stops Shankariya from standing up.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Riggs lands a couple of elbows.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs is in close to Shankariya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet but Riggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riggs throws a strike but Shankariya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shankariya wants to stand but Riggs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shankariya won't allow Riggs to get back to his feet.
Shankariya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Riggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shankariya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Shankariya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shankariya is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Riggs dives into side control.
Shankariya is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Riggs in side control, throwing shots but Shankariya defends.
Riggs scoring with punches and elbows.
Riggs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Riggs working the body and head with strikes.
Shankariya wants to get back to his feet but Riggs drags him back down.
A big shot lands for Riggs! That's hurt Shankariya! Will he recover? Riggs fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

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

Event: TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Grady feints a jab promting Dayley to slip. Grady then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dayley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Grady both land. Nice combination.
Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dayley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Grady scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dayley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grady throws a right hand that Dayley ducks under and follows up with a left that Dayley also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dayley.
Grady unleashes a big counter combination but Dayley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dayley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grady pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dayley back to the cage. Grady follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dayley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dayley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dayley closes the distance and clinches up with Grady, looking for a takedown. Dayley pushes Grady against the cage but Grady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dayley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grady checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grady connects with a jab.
Grady goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice shot by Grady.
Grady lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dayley backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Dayley is rocked!
Grady plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Dayley to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Dayley just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Myles Grady!
A very excited looking Myles Grady rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Skrarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dayley is working for takedown but Skrarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Dayley's head.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Dayley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Skrarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dayley's best efforts.
Skrarez tries to get to full guard but Dayley has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dayley is working for a kimura but Skrarez is defending it quite comfortably.
Skrarez is trying to maintain the position but Dayley is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Dayley stops Skrarez from getting back to his feet.
Dayley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skrarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dayley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dayley 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.
Dayley lands strikes from half guard.
Skrarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skrarez.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Skrarez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayley controls his hands.
Skrarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Dayley avoids the damage to the body.
Dayley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skrarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dayley can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Dayley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez working Dayley over with knees to the body.
Dayley is breathing heavily.
Skrarez gets through Dayley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Skrarez cracks Dayley with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skrarez throws an elbow but misses.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Dayley avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dayley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skrarez gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrarez tries to work over Dayley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayley has been working on his balance at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
Dayley avoiding damage as Skrarez throws knees to the body.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dayley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dayley.
Dayley prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Skrarez.
Skrarez gets through Dayley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Dayley is rocked!#T4#
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Dayley backwards.
Oh Dayley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dayley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez throws a big uppercut that drops Dayley! More strikes from Skrarez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dayley lies dazed against the cage as Skrarez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
A very excited looking Francesco Skrarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFF 20 Turkey vs Ibeabuchi
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Sunday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bate ducks right into an uppercut from Sunday.
Bate lands with an uppercut that bounces Sunday off the cage and back into range.
Sunday moves out of range of the strikes.
Bate works Sunday's body with a nice hook.
Sunday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bate.
We've been told by Bate's head coaches at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunday manages to avoid it.
Sunday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bate moves away.
Bate gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sunday.
Sunday digs a good body shot into Bate's ribs.
Sunday misses with an uppercut. Bate saw that one coming.
Sunday lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunday throws a big shot that misses.
Bate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bate missing with a left hand there. Sunday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Jab from Sunday.
Bate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunday throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sunday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bate manages to avoid it.
Bate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunday.
Bate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunday.
Sunday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Sunday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunday moves out of range of the strikes.
Bate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bate looks to land a left hand but Sunday moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sunday's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch lands to the side of Sunday 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sunday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bate appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Bate throws a jab when Sunday was well out of range.
Bate lands with a shot to the body.
Sunday throws a nice looking combination but Bate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sunday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sunday with a nice cross.
Bate defending well as Sunday loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Bate misses its target.
Sunday scores with a jab to the head.
Sunday misses with an uppercut.
Sunday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bate works Sunday's body with a nice hook.
Bate swings for the body but Sunday moves out of range. #T3#
Sunday takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Sunday.
It looked like Bate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sunday.
Bate moves away from the strike by Sunday.
Sunday closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyler Bate has been cut.
Sunday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sunday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike Sunday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sunday slips a jab from Bate.
Bate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunday.
Bate throwing a counter right hand but Sunday manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sunday, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bate misses with a hook.
A jab from Bate misses. #T4#
Sunday scores with a hook.
Bate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunday.
Bate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sunday moves away.
Bate throws a body punch but Sunday moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Sunday.
Bate misses with a body shot.
Sunday scores with a hook to the body. Bate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sunday throws a lazy right hand but Bate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bate misses the target.
Bate swinging wildly here.
Sunday lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sunday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Bate's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sunday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sunday.
Bate lands a jab.
Sunday misses with a right hand
and Bate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sunday throws a looping overhand right but Bate ducks down to avoid it.
Sunday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunday looks to score with a jab to the body but Bate is just out of range.
Sunday tests Bate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sunday slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bate misses the shot to the body.
Bate misses with a two punch combination.
Sunday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sunday throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Sunday throws out a loose jab but Bate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bate takes a swing at Sunday's ribcage but misses.
Sunday misses with a two punch combination.
Sunday throws a jab when Bate was well out of range.
Sunday throws a series of punches but Bate moves out of range.
Sunday throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bate dodges the punch combination from Sunday.
A swing and a miss from Bate.
Sunday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sunday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bate was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunday.
Sunday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Bate lands a jab to the nose.
Bate swings for the body but Sunday moves out of range.
Sunday misses with a left hand
and Bate counters with a straight right hand.
Sunday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunday misses with a double jab
letting Bate counter with a right hand.
Sunday looks to land a combination but Bate avoids it well.
Bate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sunday throws a right and a left that Bate avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Bate - just one landing.
Sunday throws a hook but Bate avoids it easily.
Bate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sunday doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Bate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bate defending well as Sunday loads up on a big left hand.
Sunday throws an overhand right that lands on Bate's shoulder, as Bate tries to avoid the shot.
Bate thuds a left hand into Sunday's body.
Sunday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Sunday - just one landing.
Bate misses the jab.
Bate lands a nice shot that snaps Sunday's head back.
Bate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sunday misses with a double jab
and Bate counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Bate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sunday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bate looks to throw the jab but Sunday is out of range.
Sunday stalks Bate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bate's face. Bate staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by Bate. Beautiful body shot.
Sunday connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sunday.
No joy there for Sunday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sunday throws a hook but Bate blocks it.
Sunday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sunday lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sunday there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Sunday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyler Bate's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sunday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bate.
Bate lands a nice looking body shot.
Sunday connects with a body shot that sends Bate's belly button to the back.
Sunday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bate connects with a right hand. Sunday shakes it off.
Sunday lands with a nice body punch.
Sunday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bate. Bate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sunday moves away from the strike by Bate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sunday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sunday misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sunday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Sunday lands.
Bate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sunday counters with a left to the body.
Sunday looks to land a right hand but Bate moved out of range.
Sunday misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mike Sunday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bate lands a head shot.
Bate avoids the body shot from Sunday.
Sunday throws a body punch but Bate moves out of range.
Bate throws out a loose jab but Sunday uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sunday! But no joy.
Sunday misses with a straight right.
Sunday misses with a body shot.
Bate stuns Sunday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyler Bate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bate misses the jab.
Sunday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bate misses with an uppercut. Sunday saw that one coming.
Sunday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bate. Bate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bate slips a jab from Sunday.
Sunday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Sunday misses with a hook. Bate ducked under it nicely.
Bate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sunday.
Sunday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bate slips under a jab.
Sunday works Bate's body with a nice hook.
Sunday cracks a nice hook into Bate's ribs.
Sunday throws a hook but Bate avoids it easily.#T3#
Sunday misses with a double jab.
Bate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bate swings for the body but Sunday moves out of range.
Bate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sunday was well out of range. Poor timing from Bate.
Sunday throws out a counter right but Bate avoids it with no problem.
Bate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bate ducks under a wild hook from Sunday.
Sunday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bate.
Sunday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Sunday misses. #T4#
Bate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sunday.
Sunday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bate.
Sunday throws out a counter right but Bate avoids it with no problem.
Sunday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Bate takes a swing at Sunday's ribcage but misses.
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!
Sunday connects with a nice looking jab.
Sunday misses with a few strikes there.
Sunday lands the left hand.
A cross from Sunday lands.
Sunday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bate slips a straight right by Sunday.
Mike Sunday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bate throws an overhand right that lands on Sunday's shoulder, as Sunday tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Sunday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sunday 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Sunday!
An out of breath Mike Sunday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyler Bate spoke after the fight, saying 'This weight cut has become too much for my body, I could barely make the weight yesterday and this will be my last fight in this class. Lightweights, you've been put on notice.'.

Event: TAOC #3
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Bohi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pritchard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pritchard needs to keep his hands up - Bohi had a free shot at his head there.
Bohi throws a leg kick
enabling Pritchard to counter with a crisp jab.
Pritchard loads up on a big right hand but Bohi slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Pritchard.
Pritchard slips under a jab from Bohi.
Pritchard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pritchard slips a straight right by Bohi.
Bohi misses with a left hand
and Pritchard counters with a nice body shot.
Bohi misses with a straight right.
Pritchard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Pritchard.
A jab from Bohi misses.
Bohi connects with a jab.
Pritchard misses with a body punch
and Bohi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bohi misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Pritchard - just one landing. #T1#
Pritchard 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.
Pritchard works over Bohi's head and body with a nice combination.
A low kick from Bohi is predictable there
enabling Pritchard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bohi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pritchard misses with an uppercut.
Bohi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bohi.
Nice uppercut lands for Pritchard. That snapped Bohi's head back.
Pritchard lands a nice shot that snaps Bohi's head back.
Bohi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bohi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bohi misses with a lunging right hand
and Pritchard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bohi thinking.
Bohi takes one to the side of the head.
Pritchard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Pritchard defending well as Bohi loads up on a big left hand.
Bohi throws an off balance right hand
and Pritchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bohi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohi cracks Pritchard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pritchard moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Bohi misses.
Bohi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pritchard throws out the jab. #CL2#
Bohi rushes Pritchard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pritchard blocks a body shot from Bohi.
Pritchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pritchard lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Bohi.
Bohi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pritchard lands a shot to the body.
Pritchard is working Bohi over against the cage.
Bohi scores with a shot to the side of Pritchard's head. #T3#
Pritchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Pritchard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bohi or not.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pritchard lands an uppercut.
Pritchard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Pritchard can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action.
Pritchard presses Bohi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bohi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pritchard.
I was talking to Pritchard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bohi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pritchard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bohi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
Pritchard misses with the head strike.
Bohi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pritchard tries to work over Bohi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pritchard working aggressively here.
Pritchard swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Bohi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard tries to land knees in the clinch but Bohi avoids the damage to the body.
Pritchard blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pritchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pritchard.
A short left from Pritchard.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
Pritchard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pritchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Bohi.
A right handed body shot lands from Bohi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pritchard.
Pritchard has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pritchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi working aggressively here.
Bohi blocking some punches.
Pritchard has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pritchard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dakota Bohi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Pritchard finds it's way through Bohi's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bohi, right into the meat.
Pritchard defending well as Bohi loads up on a big left hand.
Pritchard misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Bohi clinches with his opponent.
Pritchard prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pritchard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bohi.
Bohi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohi.
Pritchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pritchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Pritchard.
Pritchard tries to work over Bohi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Pritchard fails to land.
Pritchard tries a body shot but Bohi blocks it. #T1#
Pritchard digs a right hand underneath Bohi's ribcage. Bohi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Pritchard.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pritchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pritchard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Pritchard lands with a right to the head.
Bohi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pritchard.
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohi.
Pritchard throws an elbow that misses.
Pritchard misses with a body punch.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pritchard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bohis head.
Pritchard is leaning against Bohi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jimmy Pritchard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pritchard scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pritchard misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pritchard.
Pritchard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bohi.
Pritchard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Pritchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi avoids the elbow strike from Pritchard, against the cage.
Pritchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bohi.
A short right from Bohi on the inside.
Pritchard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi blocking some punches.
Bohi lands a left hand.
Pritchard misses with the head strike.
Pritchard working aggressively here.
Pritchard misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pritchard.
Bohi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pritchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pritchard misses with the head strike.
Bohi gets through Pritchard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bohi.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Bohi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Pritchard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Pritchard has been cut.
Pritchard tries a body shot but Bohi blocks it.
Oh Pritchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pritchard misses with a punch to the body.
Bohi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Bohi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pritchards head.
Pritchard lands a right hand.
Bohi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pritchard.
Bohi pushes Pritchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi pushes Pritchard against the cage. Bohi is working some dirty boxing. Bohi pushes off with a quick right hook! Pritchard goes down! Pritchard tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bohi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Bohi!
After winning the bout, Dakota Bohi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFC32 - Nam vs Stone
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Nam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Nam takes the fight into the clinch.
Nam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Nam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nam moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stone jabs Nam right on the nose. Nam blinks but takes it well.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Nam.#CL#
Stone gets tackled into the cage by Nam. Nam maintains the clinch.
Nam throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Nam misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Nam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Nam takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Nam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Nam manages to break the clinch.
Stone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nam momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.
Nam tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Nam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Nam walks into a jab.
Stone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Nam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A left lands for Stone.
Nam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Nam rushes Stone and presses him up against the cage.
Stone trying to stall but Nam improves his position.
Nam tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it. #BC#
Nam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nam tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Nam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone is looking to slow Nam down with leg kicks.
Nam tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stone.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.#ROC2#
Nam is rocked!
Stone lands a brutal uppercut that launches Nam off his feet! Nam tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kidney Stone!
Kidney Stone is the new bantamweight champion!
Kidney Stone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 105 De Lange - Meat Boy
Date: Feb 08, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Meat Boy. Beautiful body shot.
De Lange bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Lange moves out of range as Meat Boy strikes.
Meat Boy tests De Lange's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meat Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meat Boy misses with a low kick as De Lange jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meat Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Lange stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meat Boy misses with a head kick. #T1#
De Lange on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Meat Boy misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Meat Boy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meat Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of De Lange 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meat Boy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Lange tries to counter with a takedown but Meat Boy is quick to defend against it.
Meat Boy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Lange is out of range. #T2#
Meat Boy lands a nice looking body shot.
De Lange on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Lange takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meat Boy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meat Boy scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Meat Boy slams his shin into De Lange's torso.
Super Meat Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meat Boy scoring well with a low kick there.
Meat Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Lange was well out of range. Poor timing from Meat Boy.#T3#
De Lange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meat Boy.
A low kick from Meat Boy misses #TD#
and De Lange counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Lange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that De Lange has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
De Lange drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Meat Boy dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
De Lange working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Meat Boy has passed into half guard! #SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meat Boy stalling.
De Lange tries to roll over but Meat Boy keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
De Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meat Boy pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Meat Boy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Meat Boy.
Meat Boy tried to score with a low kick but De Lange checks it.
De Lange moves out of range as Meat Boy throws a body kick.
De Lange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meat Boy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meat Boy misses the shot to the body.
De Lange attempts a counter takedown but Meat Boy avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Meat Boy. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy thumps De Lange with a low kick.
Meat Boy takes a swing at De Lange's ribcage but misses.
De Lange drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meat Boy sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Meat Boy tries to land a body kick#TD#
and De Lange counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Lange.
De Lange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Lange throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
De Lange is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meat Boy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meat Boy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
De Lange looking for a guillotine here but Meat Boy defends easily. #SUB#
De Lange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meat Boy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
De Lange looking for a guillotine here but Meat Boy defends easily. #SUB#
De Lange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meat Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meat Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Lange has an active guard here but Meat Boy has managed to pass into half guard.
Meat Boy is taking a breather. De Lange says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Meat Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
De Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meat Boy pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Meat Boy seems content to control.#SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.#SUB#
De Lange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meat Boy passes to side control.
The referee asks Meat Boy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Meat Boy prefers to stall for the moment though.
De Lange is trying to get back to half guard.
Nadine De Lange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meat Boy controlling the position.
De Lange is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Meat Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Meat Boy misses with a leg kick #TD#
and De Lange counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meat Boy pulls De Lange in to control the position. #SUB#
De Lange postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Meat Boy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Lange, into his guard. #REVB#
Meat Boy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Lange has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Meat Boy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, De Lange has tightened it up now! Meat Boy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nadine De Lange!
Nadine De Lange retains his super heavyweight title!
Nadine De Lange 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: DARE 25 HEROES
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Mundi throws a hook to the side of Shankariya's head but Shankariya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankariya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mundi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shankariya or perhaps it was just good defense by Mundi, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Mundi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mundi misses with a hook. Shankariya ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mundi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shankariya.
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Mundi, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Mundi against the cage but Mundi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Mundi throws a front kick aimed at Shankariya's knee but Shankariya avoids it well.
Shankariya shoots in but no luck this time.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Mundi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mundi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shankariya under the eye.
Shankariya fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Mundi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shankariya! Mundi lets Shankariya back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kampatimar Shankariya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankariya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mundi is fending him off so far but Shankariya persists. Nope, Mundi circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankariya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mundi.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Mundi lands a big right hand that sends Shankariya crashing to the mat! Mundi stays standing though and waves Shankariya back to his feet!
Shankariya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mundi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankariya.
Shankariya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mundi as he avoids it easily.
Shankariya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shankariya.
Shankariya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mundi pinned against the cage. Mundi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Shankariya slips under a jab.
Shankariya misses with a takedown
and Mundi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shankariya throws a nice looking combination but Mundi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon Mundi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shankariya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
Shankariya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shankariya staying out of range there.
Shankariya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mundi tries to avoid it but Shankariya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mundi to the ground. Mundi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mundi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Mundi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shankariya.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mundi! But no joy.
Mundi looks to land a right hand but Shankariya moved out of range.
Shankariya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shankariya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
It looked like Shankariya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mundi.
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Mundi tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mundi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankariya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Mundi dominated that round.
That's time! Shankariya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shankariya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mundi pinned against the cage. Mundi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shankariya closes the distance and clinches up with Mundi, looking for a takedown. Shankariya pushes Mundi against the cage but Mundi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mundi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mundi throws a hook to the side of Shankariya's head but Shankariya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankariya shoots in looking for a takedown. Mundi tries to sprawl out of it but Shankariya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mundi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shankariya shoots in and drives through. Mundi sprawls well.
Mundi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mundi misses the shot to the body.
Mundi loads up on a big right hand but Shankariya slips the punch.
It looked like Shankariya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shankariya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shankariya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
Shankariya misses with a takedown attempt - Mundi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Mundi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mundi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mundi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shankariya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mundi.
Shankariya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shankariya has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mundi! But no joy.#T3#
A jab lands there for Mundi.
Mundi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mundi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shankariya throws a big counter combination but Mundi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shankariya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shankariya goes for a double leg but Mundi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mundi continues to drive forward.
Mundi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mundi knocks out Shankariya with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mundi before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mundi picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Mundi!
A very excited looking Gordon Mundi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1##TD#
Four decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Taylor gets full guard.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Four.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has his hands on Four's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Four looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Anroid Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Four.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Four misses with a wild combination.
Taylor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Four looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.#T2#
Four rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Four looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch lands to the side of Taylor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Four throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Taylor stands up out of the half guard.
Four throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Four misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Four misses with a looping left.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor slips a straight right by Four.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Four tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Four didn't expect that.
Four wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taylor manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Taylor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
Four shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Four's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Four shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Four. Those never looked like landing.
Four is breathing heavily.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Four misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that.
Four tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bishop Taylor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Four throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Four has a takedown stuffed.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Four throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Four will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Four tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Four.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Four fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Four keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Four throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Four fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from Four's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Four throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Four misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Four looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Four misses with a straight right.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Four takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Taylor slips under a jab from Four.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Four throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Four tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Four.
Four scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Four throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Four misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Four pushes Taylor off but Taylor dives into side control. #SU2#
Taylor decides to stand back up.
Taylor slips under a jab from Four.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Four throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Four is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Taylor moves out of range as Four throws a body kick.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Four thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Four didn't expect that.
Four wants to get back to his feet but Taylor passes into half guard.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Four is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount! #SU2#
Taylor stands up from mount. Strange move.
Four tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Four tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Four.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anroid Four will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Four tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Four.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Four throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Four misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Taylor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four misses with a wild body shot.
Four shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Four takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Four tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Four will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Four throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Four's guard.
Four is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard. #T2##REVR#
Taylor content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Taylor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Four.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Anroid Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Four rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Four throws out the jab.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.#T3#
Four shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four misses with a straight right.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Four throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that.
Four tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Taylor controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Taylor is standing up, even though he is in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bishop Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Bishop Taylor!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Bishop Taylor!

Bishop Taylor wins by majority decision!
Bishop Taylor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Ragnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Pritchard seems unphased.
Pritchard throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pritchard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson cracks Pritchard with a good jab.
Maximus Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pritchard slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Pritchard slips a jab from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with the left hand. Pritchard knows he should have avoided that one.
Pritchard throws a push kick but Ragnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up but Pritchard circles away and keeps his distance.
Pritchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Ragnarsson.#ROC2#
Pritchard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ragnarsson clinches.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pritchard. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Pritchard fails to land.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Pritchard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson cracks Pritchard with a nice body shot.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Pritchard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pritchard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pritchard.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pritchard obliges.
Pritchard scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pritchard.
Pritchard lands a nice shot to the body.
Pritchard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Pritchard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Pritchard tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Pritchard back against the cage.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Pritchard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pritchard tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Pritchard back against the cage.
Pritchard tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Pritchard scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand.
Pritchard blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
Pritchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pritchard blocks an uppercut.
Pritchard blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pritchard.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pritchard misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Pritchard lands a shoulder strike.
Pritchard working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Pritchard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pritchard tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pritchard backwards. #T3#
A short left from Ragnarsson.
Pritchard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pritchard misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Pritchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Pritchard is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pritchard backwards.
Ragnarsson gets through Pritchard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Pritchard blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Pritchard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson gets through Pritchard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Pritchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Pritchard lands a right hand.
Pritchard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pritchard tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike. #T4#
Ragnarsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pushes Pritchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pritchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Ragnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Pritchard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ragnarsson has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Ragnarsson backs away, Pritchard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pritchard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnarsson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Ragnarsson clinches up with Pritchard and pushes him back against the cage.
Pritchard seems to have got his legs back now.
Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Pritchard blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pritchard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson is leaning against Pritchard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pritchard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Pritchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pritchard controls his hands. #T5#
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Pritchard.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Pritchard.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Pritchard lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pritchard lands a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pritchard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pritchard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pritchard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pritchard controls the action.
Pritchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pritchard backwards.
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pritchard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Pritchard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Pritchard blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pritchard misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pritchard controls the action.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Pritchard.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pritchard controls the action.
Pritchard tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Pritchard lands a body punch.
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T7#
Ragnarsson pushes Pritchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Pritchard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pritchard backwards.
Pritchard working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Pritchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pritchard misses with the head strike.
Pritchard can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Pritchard misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside.
Pritchard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pritchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Pritchard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pritchard.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T8#
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Pritchard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pritchard's elbow.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pritchard.
Pritchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Ragnarsson controls his hands.
Pritchard blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Pritchard.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson pushes Pritchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pritchard.
Ragnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pritchard tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pritchard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pushes Pritchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Pritchard avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage. #T9#
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Pritchard.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pritchard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Pritchard lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Pritchard avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Pritchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Pritchard.
Pritchard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnarsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Pritchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Pritchard controls the action.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pritchard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ragnarsson'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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Ragnarsson looks to clinch
and Pritchard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Ragnarsson forces Pritchard back against the cage and clinches.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pritchard blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Pritchard fails to land.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pritchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarsson.
Pritchard tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pritchard to his knees! Ragnarsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Ragnarsson!
Maximus Ragnarsson is the new lightweight champion!

Event: PFF 17w Nurmy vs Jones
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Bate.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Bate clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Bate circles away and keeps his distance.
Bate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bate swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Bate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bate lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson throws a body punch but Bate moves out of range.
Bate is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bate misses with a body shot.
Bate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arvins Bootcamp in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson tries to clinch but Bate is having none of it.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bate.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Bate is looking to counter punch.
Bate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bate is just out of range.
Anderson swings for the body but Bate moves out of range.
Bate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bate doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bate lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.#CL2#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Bate.
Bate prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is working Bate over against the cage.
Bate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bate's elbow. #BC#
Bate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Bate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Bate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson wants to clinch but Bate slips to the side
letting Bate counter with a right hand.
Anderson tries to clinch but Bate moves out of range.
Bate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bate to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anderson wants to clinch but Bate slips to the side
and Bate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Bate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson misses with a hook. Bate ducked under it nicely.
Bate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bate is out of range.
Bate works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Bate is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bate counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Bate jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bate lands an uppercut.#T4##BC#
Bate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Bate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Bate counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Bate to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Bate is breathing heavily.
Bate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Bate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eric Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Bate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson jabs Bate right on the nose. Bate blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a body punch but Bate moves out of range.
Anderson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Bate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bate checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Bate's body. Bate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bate.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bate breaks from the clinch.
Bate scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bate moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bate misses with a body shot.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Bate catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Bate counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bate breaks from the clinch.
Bate misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Bate moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Bate.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Bate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bate controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Bate. #BC#
Bate breaks the clinch.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Bate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Eric Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler Bate is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson tries to clinch but Bate moves out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Bate circles away.
It looked like Bate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Bate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson feints a jab promting Bate to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4##CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bate's elbow.
Anderson trying to stall but Bate improves his position. #BC#
Bate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Bate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bate with a hook.
Bate has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bate misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bate was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bate, as that shot connected.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Bate.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bate should have avoided that one.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Bate keeps it at a distance.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Bate keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Bate misses the target.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bate crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Bate gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Bate manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Bate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Bate counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson wants to clinch but Bate slips to the side
and Bate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bate lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Bate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bate scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Bate's shoulder, as Bate tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bate misses the shot to the body.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Bate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Bate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bate misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Bate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bate.
Anderson moves out of range as Bate strikes.
Bate slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson jabs at Bate's body.#T3#
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Bate keeps it at a distance.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bate.
Anderson jabs at Bate's body.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Bate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bate moves away.
Bate connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bate manages to avoid it.
It looked like Bate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.#CL2#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Bate against the cage. #BC#
Bate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Bate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4##CL2#
Anderson rushes Bate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bate manages to break the clinch.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Bate sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bate looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Bate with a hook.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bate counters with a straight right hand.
Bate takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
letting Bate counter with a right hand.
Bate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bate was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
As Anderson looks to move away, Bate throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
A nice combination there by Anderson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Bate!
Post fight, Tyler Bate took to the microphone: 'And this guy thought he was the featherweight champion? This division is a joke and I'll continue to prove that until it is time for me to move on to lightweight.'.

Event: ABW 99 Distacio Jr - Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2018

#R1#
Plutov throws a leg kick which misses Dayley's front leg but catches the back leg as Dayley tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Plutov. Those never looked like landing.
Plutov throws a front kick aimed at Dayley's knee but Dayley avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Dayley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Plutov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been told by Plutov's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
Plutov misses with a head kick.
Dayley unleashes a big counter combination but Plutov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
Dayley unleashes a big counter combination but Plutov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dayley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dayley avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Plutov.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Plutov misses with the combination.
Dayley feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dayley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dayley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Plutov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Iron Fist Gym inform me that Dayley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dayley looking to pass the guard.
Plutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dayley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dayley won't allow Plutov to sweep him here. #ES#
Plutov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dayley walks into a stiff left hand from Plutov.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Dayley avoids it well.
As Plutov backs off Dayley throws a huge counter combo but Plutov manages to avoid it all.
Plutov misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Dayley moves out of range easily.
Dayley throws a counter combo.
Plutov swinging wildly here.
Dayley throws a counter combo.
Dayley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plutov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plutov cracks the inside of Dayley's front leg.
Plutov tries to bum rush Dayley with a series of wild strikes but Dayley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayley.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Dayley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dayley.
Dayley is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
As Plutov backs off Dayley throws a huge counter combo but Plutov manages to avoid it all.
Plutov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Dayley counters with a shoot takedown. Plutov fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov 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#
Plutov throws a shot to the body.
Dayley slips a jab and a cross from Plutov.
Dayley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Plutov is looking to clinch.
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
Dayley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plutov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dayley counters with a takedown into side control.
JD Dayley has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dayley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plutov, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov is trying to control Dayley's posture but Dayley avoids it. #SUB2#
Dayley tries for a kimura but Plutov is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Dayley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plutov has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Plutov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Dayley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dayley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Plutov is trying to control Dayley's posture but Dayley avoids it.
Dayley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Plutov is avoiding damage well.
Dayley in side control, throwing shots but Plutov defends. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dayley misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Dayley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plutov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plutov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dayley landing a few strikes.
Dayley throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Dayley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dayley is trying to get an arm triangle but Plutov is defending well.
Dayley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Dayley swings around for an armbar but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dayley's guard.#SU#
Plutov stands up and waves to Dayley to follow him.
Dayley blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Dayley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Plutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dayley throws out a counter right but Plutov avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dayley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plutov.
Dayley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dayley blocks a low kick nicely.
Dayley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Plutov fakes the leg kick and cracks Dayley in the body. #T4#
Dayley blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Plutov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Plutov misses with a low kick.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Dayley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Plutov moves in looking to clinch but Dayley pushes him off.
Dayley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Plutov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Dayley tries to counter it with a takedown but Plutov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Plutov throws a head kick but Dayley moves out of range.
Dayley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Plutov defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plutov lands an elbow that stopped Dayley in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like JD Dayley has been cut.
Plutov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dayley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plutov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Dayley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plutov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov lands an elbow inside.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Plutov gets through Dayley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plutov landing knees to the head.
Dayley wants to take the fight to the mat but Plutov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wasyl Plutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Dayley.
Dayley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dayley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Plutov lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Dayley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutov misses with a knee to the head.
Dayley managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Good body shot from Plutov.
Wasyl Plutov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayley is defending well for now.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
Dayley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dayley backwards.
Dayley is still on wobbly legs! Can Plutov finish him?
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Plutov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Dayley - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Plutov, and another! Dayley is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC Crucible 7
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Maybetter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maybetter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Berg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maybetter quickly recovers to half guard.
Maybetter wants to get back to his feet.
Maybetter tries to roll over but Berg keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Berg.
Maybetter is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Maybetter is looking to improve his position.
Maybetter is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maybetter is looking to escape.
Berg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berg tries to pass to full mount but Maybetter defends it.
Maybetter is pressing down on Berg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES#
Maybetter pushes Berg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maybetter loads up on a big right hand but Berg slips the punch.
Berg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maybetter tries to avoid it but Berg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maybetter to the ground. Maybetter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Maybetter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maybetter.
Maybetter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maybetter throws a nice looking combination but Berg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maybetter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maybetter.#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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Berg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maybetter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berg tries for a takedown but Maybetter circles away easily
and Maybetter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maybetter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Maybetter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Floyd Maybetter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berg feints the counter takedown.
Berg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maybetter misses with a hook.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Berg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Berg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maybetter.
Berg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maybetter circles away.
Maybetter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Maybetter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maybetter misses with a hook. Berg ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Berg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berg lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Maybetter has his feet on Berg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Berg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Floyd Maybetter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hysse Berg.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
Maybetter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maybetter counters with a left to the body.
Maybetter throws a series of punches but Berg moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berg is defended easily by Maybetter.
Maybetter misses with a straight right.
Maybetter sizes up Berg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berg shoots in for a double leg but Maybetter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maybetter lands with a shot to the body.
Maybetter misses the shot to the body.
Hysse Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Berg has closed the distance and engaged Maybetter in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berg tries a knee to the head but Maybetter blocks it.
Maybetter dodges an elbow strike from Berg.
A short body shot lands from Maybetter as the two fighters clinch.
Berg looks winded!
Berg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maybetter blocks an elbow strike from Berg.
Berg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maybetter is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maybetter.#BC#
Maybetter manages to break the clinch.
Maybetter lands a jab.
A nice combination there by Maybetter.
Maybetter misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Maybetter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Berg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maybetter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maybetter looks to land a right hand but Berg moved out of range.
Berg fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Maybetter misses the target.
Maybetter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maybetter misses with a straight right.
Maybetter throws a hook but Berg blocks it.
Maybetter misses with a wild body shot.
Berg tries for a takedown but Maybetter circles away easily
and Berg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Berg with that takedown attempt.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maybetter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Berg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Floyd Maybetter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hysse Berg.
Berg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maybetter.
Maybetter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maybetter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berg back to the cage. Maybetter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Berg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maybetter.
Maybetter misses with a hook. Berg ducked under it nicely.
Maybetter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berg darts in looking for a takedown but Maybetter gets double underhooks and turns Berg into the cage.
Maybetter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maybetter missing with a left hand there. Berg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maybetter takes a swing at Berg's ribcage but misses.
Maybetter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maybetter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maybetter thuds a left hand into Berg's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maybetter misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Maybetter. Those never looked like landing.
Maybetter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berg.
Maybetter works Berg's body with a nice hook.
Maybetter scores with a jab to the body.
Maybetter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maybetter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berg on the side of the head.
Maybetter throws a body punch but Berg moves out of range.
Maybetter digs a good body shot into Berg's ribs.
Berg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Maybetter misses the target.#T3#
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maybetter paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Berg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berg showed some decent athleticism there.
Maybetter trying to control from the bottom. #ES#
Maybetter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Berg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maybetter avoiding damage as Berg throws knees to the body.
Berg tries to land knees in the clinch but Maybetter avoids the damage to the body.
Berg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Maybetter on the inside.
Maybetter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berg has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Berg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maybetter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Berg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maybetter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maybetter is looking to break free of the clinch but Berg has double underhooks.
Berg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maybetter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Maybetter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maybetter swats away the attempt to clinch by Berg.
Maybetter misses with a few strikes there.
Maybetter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berg slips under a jab.
Maybetter throws a hook to the side of Berg's head but Berg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Maybetter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Maybetter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
Maybetter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maybetter throws a hook but Berg avoids it easily.
Maybetter throws a series of punches but Berg avoids them all with ease.
Berg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maybetter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Floyd Maybetter is winning the standup battle so far.
Berg walks into a straight right hand from Maybetter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybetter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maybetter's waist but Maybetter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berg off to one side.
Maybetter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berg can do to turn this around?
Berg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Berg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maybetter avoids it really well and circles away.
Floyd Maybetter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hysse Berg.#T1#
Maybetter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maybetter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maybetter.
Berg with the counter takedown but Maybetter avoids it easily.
Maybetter throws a combination. Berg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maybetter connects with a nice looking jab.
Maybetter throws a shot from downtown. Berg moves away and avoids it.
Berg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maybetter defends it well.
Berg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berg moves out of range of the strikes.
Maybetter misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Berg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berg.
Berg looking to sit in guard and control but Maybetter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maybetter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hysse Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU#
Maybetter stands up and waves to Berg to follow him. #CL2#
Berg pushes Maybetter up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Berg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berg tries to work over Maybetter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maybetter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maybetter.
Berg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maybetter prevents it.
Maybetter prevents a body shot from Berg. #T3#
Berg misses with the head strike.
Maybetter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maybetter has Berg pressed against the cage.
Maybetter blocks an uppercut.
Maybetter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maybetter pushes Berg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berg pushes off an throws an elbow but Maybetter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Floyd Maybetter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maybetter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maybetter lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Maybetter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berg has a takedown stuffed.
Berg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maybetter lands a jab to Berg's midsection.
Maybetter lands a two punch combo. #T4##TD2#
Berg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maybetter's guard.#ES#
Maybetter kicks Berg off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maybetter stalks Berg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berg's face. Berg staggers backwards, shaken.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but Maybetter shows good takedown defense.
Berg shoots and misses
and Maybetter counters with a nice uppercut.
Berg shoots and misses
and Maybetter counters with a straight right hand.
Maybetter connects with a single shot there.
Maybetter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maybetter lands an overhand right.
Berg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maybetter.
Berg walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maybetter dips to his left and cracks Berg with an uppercut!
Hysse Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maybetter throws a combination. Berg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Maybetter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maybetter 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Maybetter!

Event: ABW 96 De Lange - Galute
Date: Jan 09, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Welder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Lange did well to prevent Welder getting side control.
De Lange gets full guard.#SUB#
De Lange has his feet on Welder's thighs here. He's pushed Welder off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Welder screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nadine De Lange!
Nadine De Lange is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Nadine De Lange was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 22
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Shankariya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shankariya shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Valentine finds it's way through Shankariya's defenses.
Shankariya staying out of range there.
Shankariya shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but Shankariya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shankariya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Shankariya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kampatimar Shankariya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shankariya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Shankariya misses its target.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Shankariya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankariya drops his hands momentarily and Valentine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
Shankariya throws a big counter combination but Valentine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Valentine lands with a nice body punch.
Shankariya moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Shankariya throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
Shankariya has a takedown stuffed.
Shankariya 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.#TD#
Shankariya scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Shankariya postures up.
Shankariya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is controlling Shankariya's posture.
Shankariya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shankariya makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Valentine pulls Shankariya in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine looking to control.
Valentine seems keen to control Shankariya's posture.
Shankariya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valentine's guard.
Shankariya 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.
Nice strikes from Shankariya there.
Shankariya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valentine's head.
Shankariya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankariya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shankariya.
Valentine keeping control of the position.
Shankariya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valentine's head. #T3#
Shankariya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Shankariya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shankariya.
Shankariya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shankariya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shankariya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Valentine is trying to maintain the position but Shankariya is very close to passing his half guard.
Shankariya drops an elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Shankariya content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valentine trying to hold on to Shankariya's head to control him but Shankariya postures up. #T4#
Shankariya is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shankariya lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valentine wants to control but Shankariya is keeping busy.
Shankariya is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now.
Shankariya slips a nice elbow through Valentine's hands, connecting with Valentine's forehead.
Valentine is not content to let Shankariya control the position.
Valentine trying to control but Shankariya postures up.
Shankariya is nestled in close to Valentine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valentine is looking to control Shankariya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Shankariya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kampatimar Shankariya dominated that round.
That's time! Shankariya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Shankariya closes the distance looking for a takedown. Valentine stuffs it but Shankariya still has hold of him. Shankariya picks Valentine up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Shankariya slams Valentine to the floor and that's really hurt Valentine - he doesn't know where he is! Shankariya throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kampatimar Shankariya!
In his post fight interview, Kampatimar Shankariya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TGC 37: Cobb vs Sylvia
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Dayley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dayley throws a head kick that misses
letting Yamato counter with a right hand.
Dayley misses with a takedown
and Yamato counters with a stiff right hand.
Dayley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamato stuffs the takedown.
David Dayley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dayley fails with the takedown
enabling Yamato to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dayley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Yamato finds it's way through Dayley's defenses.
Dayley throws a sloppy head kick
and Yamato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Dayley is rocked!
Yamato connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dayley out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akihito Yamato!
Akihito Yamato decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 21
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Gharibi misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gharibi misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Gharibi avoids it easily.
Gharibi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Gharibi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Gharibi does no damage.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gharibi takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gharibi misses with a wild combination.
Gharibi misses with a wild body shot.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gharibi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.#T1#
Gharibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov with the counter takedown but Gharibi avoids it easily.
Gharibi misses the shot to the body.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Gharibi's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gharibi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gharibi connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Gharibi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gharibi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gharibi.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Gharibi misses.
Gharibi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Gharibi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gharibi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gharibi defends it well.#T2#
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gharibi.
Sajjad Gharibi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gharibi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gharibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gharibi.
Sloppy strikes from Gharibi. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gharibi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Gharibi strikes.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gharibi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gharibi throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Gharibi falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Gharibi is breathing heavily.
Gharibi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurmagomedov's best efforts.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Gharibi's head.
Gharibi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gharibi!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gharibi hang on?
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount and Gharibi is in trouble!
Nurmagomedov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.
Gharibi is in a horrible position here. Nurmagomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Gharibi is rocked!
Nurmagomedov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gharibi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Nurmagomedov around the waist but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Nurmagomedov is the winner by TKO! Nurmagomedov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TAOC #2 - Hardy X Santiago
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pritchard sprawls well. Pritchard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza goes for a double leg but Pritchard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pritchard continues to drive forward.
Pritchard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mendoza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pritchard misses with an uppercut.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Pritchard circles away easily
and Pritchard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Pritchard sprawls well.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendoza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pritchard manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Pritchard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Mendoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pritchard is just riding it out for now. Mendoza eventually gives up the hold.
Pritchard regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Mendoza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pritchard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pritchard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pritchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza wants to stand up but Pritchard is controlling him. #T2#
Pritchard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendoza wants to stand but Pritchard is controlling the position. #ES#
Mendoza manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pritchard.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pritchard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pritchard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pritchard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pritchard stops a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Pritchard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Pritchard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Pritchard prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Pritchard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
Pritchard lands a body shot.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Pritchard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pritchard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Mendoza shoots for a double leg takedown but Pritchard sprawls well. He's pushed Mendoza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Pritchard as Mendoza shoots in.
Pritchard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendoza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pritchard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pritchard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Mendoza is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza ducks into an uppercut from Pritchard and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Pritchard!
Jimmy Pritchard 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: TAOC #2 - Hardy X Santiago
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Dos Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SU2#
Taylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Oliviera.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Dos Oliviera shoots in.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Taylor stands and steps away. Dos Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
We've been told by Dos Oliviera's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Oliviera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Dos Oliviera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor wants to stand but Dos Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Oliviera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Oliviera didn't expect that.
Taylor wants to stand but Dos Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Taylor stands and steps away. Dos Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roger Dos Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Dos Oliviera fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor controlling the position.
Let's hope that Taylor 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taylor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU2#
Taylor stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dos Oliviera has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Taylor moves into full mount!
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bishop Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dos Oliviera fails with the takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but no luck this time.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Oliviera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily#TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ROC2#
Dos Oliviera is rocked!
Dos Oliviera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Oh Dos Oliviera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Oliviera seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Oliviera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet. Dos Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Oliviera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Oliviera somewhat.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from Dos Oliviera's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dos Oliviera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Oliviera! #T2#
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Taylor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but Taylor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dos Oliviera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Oliviera somewhat.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Dos Oliviera with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Dos Oliviera has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dos Oliviera.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.#SU2#
Taylor decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
Dos Oliviera with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Dos Oliviera is in trouble here! Taylor pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bishop Taylor!
Bishop Taylor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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