Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021

#R1##KD#
Vilkas cracks Kovalov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kovalov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vilkas finish him? #CUT#It looks like Giennadij Kovalov has been cut.
Kovalov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilkas flashes Kovalov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kovalov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kovalov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Vilkas punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deividas Vilkas!
Deividas Vilkas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Giennadij Kovalov had this to say: 'сука блять!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Black avoids the head kick by Hjoervarsson.
Black looks for a takedown but Hjoervarsson sprawls well.#CL#
Hjoervarsson has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Black 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.#BC#
Hjoervarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Black moves into the clinch.
Hjoervarsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hjoervarsson taking a breather.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjoervarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hjoervarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hjoervarsson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hjoervarsson darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Black taking a breather.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Hjoervarsson avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hjoervarsson breaks from the clinch. #T1##KD#
Hjoervarsson lands a big right hand that sends Black crashing to the mat! Hjoervarsson stays standing though and waves Black back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Black is looking to clinch.
Hjoervarsson is looking to counter punch.
Black fails with the takedown.#CL#
Hjoervarsson darts in and clinches Black up against the cage.#BC#
Hjoervarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hjoervarsson fakes the body blow, causing Black to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Black goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson waved his t-shirt featuring The Dirty Needle Project 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Tourn fails with a takedown attempt.
Durston looks winded!#CL#
Tourn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tourn lands with a light punch inside.
Tourn lands a shoulder strike.
Tourn lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourn.
Tourn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
Tourn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
Tourn scores with a shot to the side of Durston's head.
A short body shot lands from Tourn as the two fighters clinch.
Tourn lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourn gets through Durston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tourn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tourn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tourn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Tourn on the inside.
A short left from Tourn.
A short right from Tourn.
Tourn lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tourn.
Tourn scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Durston is rocked!
Tourn lands with a short shot to the head.
Durston is still on wobbly legs! Can Tourn finish him?
Tourn lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tourn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tourn dips a shoulder and cracks Durston with a mighty uppercut! Durston falls back against the cage and Tourn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Durston is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tourn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Tourn!
Third Tourn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Nice jab there from Alvarez. #CUT#It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Alvarez feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Black crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Alvarez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Tourn.
Tourn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourn throws a head punch that misses.
Tourn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourn tries a body shot but De Moncey blocks it.
Tourn misses with a punch on the inside.
Tourn has a couple of punches blocked by De Moncey.
De Moncey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tourn just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourn.
De Moncey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tourn after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
De Moncey tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Tourn.
De Moncey blocks an uppercut. #TD#
De Moncey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
De Moncey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tourn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Moncey has Tourn in his guard.#REVB#
Tourn looking to sit in guard and control but De Moncey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Moncey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tourn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Moncey forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Tourn is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey. #SUB#
De Moncey maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tourn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Moncey has cracked it and Tourn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Moncey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
During a confident post fight interview, Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Third Tourn was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time will be better. '.

Event: PANDA 51
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Lima connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lima holds on and takes a little breather.
Black wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black preventing the sweep.
Lima pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#ES2#
Lima has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Black is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lima prevents a body shot from Black.
Lima told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Black misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Lima manages to pull guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Black throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima pulls Black in to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Lima pushes a forearm under Black's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Black is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 15
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parzystopa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snow.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Parzystopa pushes him off.
Snow shoots for a double leg takedown but Parzystopa sprawls well. He's pushed Snow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parzystopa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parzystopa defends it nicely.
Parzystopa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snow defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
Snow misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Parzystopa counters with a shoot takedown. Snow fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parzystopa postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parzystopa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Parzystopa distracts Snow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parzystopa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parzystopa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parzystopa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parzystopa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parzystopa postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Parzystopa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snow's head.
Parzystopa postures up and lands a big shot to Snow's brow.
Parzystopa prevents Snow from getting back to his feet.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parzystopa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parzystopa lands a couple of digs.
Parzystopa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snow's head.
Parzystopa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snow tries to get out of the position.
Parzystopa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parzystopa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Parzystopa distracts Snow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parzystopa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Snow is rocked!
Parzystopa distracts Snow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Snow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parzystopa arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Snow's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eugeniusz Parzystopa!
In his post fight interview, Eugeniusz Parzystopa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 14
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tourn tries to clinch there but Driver circles away.
Tourn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tourn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tourn shoots in for a takedown but Driver shows good takedown defense.
Tourn blocks a head kick by Driver.
Tourn moves in looking to clinch but Driver pushes him off.
Tourn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Driver with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver throws a sloppy head kick and Tourn moves out of range easily.
Tourn unleashes a big counter combination but Driver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tourn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL2#
Tourn takes the fight into the clinch.
Driver blocking some punches.
Tourn blocking some punches.
I was talking to Driver's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tourn can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Good body shot from Tourn.
Driver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tourn misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Driver has had enough of the clinch but Tourn keeps him there for the moment.
Tourn avoids a wild elbow strike from Driver.
Driver blocking some punches.
Tourn misses with a body punch. #T2#
Tourn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Driver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tourn is defending well for now.
Tourn avoids the elbow strike from Driver, against the cage.
Tourn misses with a punch on the inside.
Driver has Tourn pushed against the cage.#BC#
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driver throws a series of strikes that have Tourn backpedaling.
Tourn dives in for a single leg takedown but Driver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Driver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Tourn.
Tourn avoids the head kick by Driver.
Tourn unleashes a big counter combination but Driver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Driver gets tackled into the cage by Tourn. Tourn maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tourn throws a head punch that misses.
Driver prevents a body shot from Tourn.
Tourn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Tourn misses with a body punch.
Tourn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driver displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tourn up against the cage.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drivers head.
Driver has had enough of the clinch but Tourn keeps him there for the moment.
Driver blocks an uppercut.
Tourn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driver blocks a body shot from Tourn. #BC#
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Driver.
Driver throws a head kick that Tourn semi-blocks.
Driver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Driver throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Driver throws a head kick but Tourn moves out of range.
Tourn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tourn scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Tourn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tourn tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Driver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tourn's head.#ROC#Tourn is rocked!#CL2#
Tourn clinches up against the cage.
Driver trying to land knees to the body.
Tourn tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Tourn working aggressively here.
Tourn swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourn throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Driver 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#
Driver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tourn's sensitive parts.
Tourn swinging wildly here.
Driver throws a head kick but Tourn moves out of range.
Tourn tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Third Tourn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tourn wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Driver gets tackled into the cage by Tourn. Tourn maintains the clinch.
Driver taking a breather. #T1#
Tourn scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
A frustrated look appears on Driver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Driver tries to stall but Tourn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Driver blocks a body shot from Tourn.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Driver blocking some punches.
Driver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Driver tries to land knees in the clinch but Tourn avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch.
Driver lands with a nice body kick.
Driver throws a combination that misses
and Tourn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Tourn darts in and clinches Driver up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourn. #T2#
Tourn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Driver's elbow.
Driver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tourn up against the cage.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tourn tries to work over Driver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourn tries a body shot but Driver blocks it.
Tourn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Driver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Third Tourn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tourn can't find room to land a body shot as Driver controls the action.
Tourn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tourn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tourn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tourn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver stalling in the clinch but Tourn improves position.
Driver tries a knee to the head but Tourn blocks it. #BC#
Driver manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tourn closes the distance and pushes Driver back into the cage.
Tourn struggles to land a body shot inside as Driver controls his hands.
Driver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tourn can do to turn this around?
Driver prevents a body shot from Tourn.
Tourn blocks an uppercut.
Tourn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tourn lands a nice shot to the body.
Tourn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourn cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
Tourn throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Tourn misses with the head strike.
Driver is trying to break the clinch but Tourn has him pressed against the cage.
Driver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tourn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Driver fails to land.
Tourn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Driver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tourn closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Driver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Driver bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tourn manages to avoid it.
Alex Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver lands a head kick!
Driver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tourn.
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 Alex Driver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Driver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Driver tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Driver. No joy for Tourn on that attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Driver taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Driver.
Driver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tourn. #BC#
Driver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Driver. That's going to slow Tourn down. #CL2#
Tourn gets a clinch.
Tourn has a couple of punches blocked by Driver.
Driver is trying to break free.#T1##BC#
Driver manages to break the clinch.
Driver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tourn unleashes a big counter combination but Driver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Driver delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Driver tries to keep at a distance but Tourn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tourn fails to land.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Driver is trying to push Tourn away but Tourn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driver throws a sloppy head kick and Tourn moves out of range easily.
Tourn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Driver slaps away a takedown attempt from Tourn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Driver fakes the leg kick and cracks Tourn in the body.
Tourn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Driver throws a lazy head kick
and Tourn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tourn.
Tourn moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Driver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alex Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tourn moves into the clinch.#T3#
Tourn prevents a body shot from Driver.
Tourn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Tourn avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage.
Driver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tourn is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tourn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tourn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tourn.
Driver trying to stall but Tourn improves his position.
Tourn lands a nice uppercut.
Driver tries to throw a body punch but Tourn avoids it by throwing Driver back against the cage. #BC#
Driver breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Tourn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Driver counters with a head kick. That will keep Tourn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Third Tourn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tourn is looking to clinch.
Driver throws a counter high kick but Tourn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tourn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Driver.
Tourn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tourn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Driver walks into a jab.
Tourn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driver counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Driver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alex Driver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tourn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Driver.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Driver!
In defeat, Third Tourn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time will be better. '.

Event: BFC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalov tries to sprawl out of it but Orion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovalov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovalov throws a right and a left that Orion avoids nicely. #TD2#
Orion shoots in and gets a takedown into Kovalov's guard.
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orion postures up and lands a big shot to Kovalov's brow. #SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Kovalov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kovalov manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Kovalov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kovalov keeps moving.
Orion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orion with a nice head shot there.
Kovalov is breathing heavily.
Orion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orion stays in close to Kovalov's body and controls the position.
Kovalov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orion working some strikes from top position.
Kovalov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovalov has wrist control.#T2#
Orion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orion trying to control but Kovalov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troy Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovalov circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion dives in for a single leg takedown but Kovalov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kovalov gets caught flat footed, as Orion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orion throwing strikes but missing.
Orion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovalov has wrist control.
Orion controlling from the top position. #T3#
Orion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kovalov's head.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalov keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Kovalov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kovalov's head.
Kovalov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orion on the ground.
Kovalov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Kovalov is rocked!
Orion postures up in Kovalov's guard and throws a big left but Kovalov blocks it.
Oh Kovalov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion gets to his feet and stands over Kovalov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kovalov felt that one! Orion unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kovalov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Orion!
Troy Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Giennadij Kovalov spoke after the fight, saying 'сука блять!'.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 3
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Royce.
Royce lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovalov throws a big shot that misses.
Kovalov swings for the body but Royce moves out of range.
Royce jabs at Kovalov's body.
Kovalov looks to land a right hand but Royce moved out of range.
Royce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Royce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovalov at a distance.
Royce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovalov looks winded!
Royce lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Royce steps into range and cracks Kovalov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kovalov flops backwards and Royce dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Giennadij Kovalov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Royce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Royce is looking to wear down Kovalov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Royce lands a nice looking body kick.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
Kovalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Royce lands a slapping body shot.
BOOM! Royce lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kovalov. Kovalov tries to recover but Royce is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kovalov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Royce!
Giennadij Kovalov spoke after the fight, saying 'сука блять!'.

Event: Galaxy 5: Nirvana
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black looks to land a right hand but Fothergill moved out of range.#CL#
Fothergill clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fothergill struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Fothergill is working Black over against the cage.
Black letting Fothergill take a breather here.
Fothergill connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face. #CUT#It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Fothergill lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fothergill lands with a light punch inside.
Fothergill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Fothergill pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black tries a body shot but Fothergill blocks it.
Fothergill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards. #T1#
Fothergill lands a left hand.
Fothergill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Fothergill.
Black looks winded!
Fothergill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Matt Black's cut even more.
Fothergill scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Fothergill pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fothergill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fothergill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Fothergill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black letting Fothergill take a breather here.#T2#
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black is pushing Fothergill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fothergill.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fothergill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Fothergill on the inside.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fothergill pushes Black against the cage. Fothergill is working some dirty boxing. Fothergill pushes off with a quick right hook! Black goes down! Black tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fothergill moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Fothergill!
As Jimmy Fothergill got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: POW! Right in the kisser! Another one bites t'dust. Tek that microphone and jog on son! Sithee!'.

Event: F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Parzystopa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kraulthammer sprawls well initially but Parzystopa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parzystopa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parzystopa's back!#SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parzystopa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parzystopa for a finish.
Parzystopa grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Kraulthammer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kraulthammer doesn't have the hooks in and Parzystopa manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Kraulthammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Parzystopa is looking for a takedown.
Parzystopa gets underhooks to prevent Kraulthammer's takedown attempt. #TD#
Kraulthammer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kraulthammer manages to end up in side control.
Parzystopa taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing that Kraulthammer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Parzystopa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parzystopa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parzystopa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraulthammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Parzystopa is defending well.
An elbow from Kraulthammer crashes against the mat.
Parzystopa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parzystopa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kraulthammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraulthammer throwing shots but Parzystopa is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kraulthammer wants to free his trapped foot but Parzystopa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parzystopa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraulthammer.
Parzystopa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraulthammer. #T3#
Parzystopa is trying to stand up here but Kraulthammer is controlling him well. #SUB#
Kraulthammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Parzystopa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraulthammer throwing shots but Parzystopa is blocking nicely.
Kraulthammer winds up and cracks Parzystopa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parzystopa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraulthammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Kraulthammer trying to control the action but Parzystopa is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Parzystopa's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer looks to land a strike but Parzystopa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kraulthammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parzystopa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Parzystopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraulthammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parzystopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parzystopa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Parzystopa keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kraulthammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Parzystopa dives in and grabs Kraulthammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kraulthammer pushes down on Parzystopa's head and hops out.#TD#
Kraulthammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Parzystopa is defending well. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Parzystopa is defending well.
Kraulthammer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura but Parzystopa is defending well.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer in side control, throwing shots but Parzystopa defends. #T1#
Kraulthammer in side control, throwing shots but Parzystopa defends.
Kraulthammer trying to control the action but Parzystopa is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Kraulthammer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kraulthammer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Parzystopa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kraulthammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kraulthammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parzystopa can do to turn this around?
Parzystopa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Parzystopa is looking to regain half guard here but Kraulthammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Parzystopa defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Kraulthammer in side control, throwing shots but Parzystopa defends.
An elbow from Kraulthammer crashes against the mat.
Parzystopa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kraulthammer is working for a kimura but Parzystopa is defending it quite comfortably.
Parzystopa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraulthammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kraulthammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kraulthammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parzystopa has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Kraulthammer misses with a head shot. Parzystopa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kraulthammer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kraulthammer throwing strikes from guard but Parzystopa blocks nicely.
Parzystopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraulthammer throwing strikes from guard but Parzystopa blocks nicely.
Kraulthammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Parzystopa keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kraulthammer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Parzystopa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kraulthammer! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can run through anyone'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios throws a series of punches but Tourn moves out of range.
Tourn unleashes a big counter combination but Chelios bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Chelios takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chelios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chelios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Chelios.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourn.
Tourn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chelios.
Tourn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Tourn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Chelios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tourn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tourn or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Tourn.
Chelios misses with a punch on the inside.
Chelios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tourn blocks a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios has Tourn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tourn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Chelios tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jensen Chelios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chelios drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chelios working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chelios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tourn backwards.
Chelios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chelios pushes Tourn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tourn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelios misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tourn fails to land.
Chelios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tourn backwards.
Tourn misses with a body punch.
Chelios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chelios lands a hook that snaps the head of Tourn backwards.
A short right from Chelios.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios blocking some punches.
Chelios is working Tourn over against the cage.
Tourn looks winded!#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chelios.
Chelios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tourn backwards.
Chelios pushes Tourn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chelios lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chelios. #ROC#Tourn is rocked!
Chelios lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tourn to his knees! Chelios keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jensen Chelios!
After the big win, Jensen Chelios made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Core Combat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Third Tourn spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time will be better. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalov lands with a nice combination. Lombardo backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Custer Lombardo has been cut.
Kovalov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Kovalov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Lombardo stumbles back but Kovalov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Lombardo to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Lombardo will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giennadij Kovalov!
Giennadij Kovalov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: FFS 5: Palatka
Date: May 16, 2020

Event: PL MMA 39 Arjuna vs Sight
Date: May 15, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with an uppercut.
Trueblood is looking to clinch.
Trueblood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Trueblood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Trueblood kicks Black off and gets to his feet.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trueblood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Black clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Trueblood.
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!
Black wants to stall.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Black.
A head punch on the inside from Trueblood fails to land.
Black lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trueblood backwards.
Trueblood working aggressively here.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trueblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trueblood takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Yarny Trueblood has been cut.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black taking a breather.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black has Trueblood pressed against the cage.
Black blocking some punches.
Trueblood misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Trueblood misses with the head strike.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Black.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Black - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Trueblood.
Trueblood throws a head punch that misses.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trueblood.
Black misses with some punches.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trueblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black takes a shot to the head.
Trueblood working aggressively here.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Trueblood working aggressively here.
Trueblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Trueblood misses with some punches.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trueblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Trueblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Black has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Trueblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood blocks a body shot from Black.
Trueblood misses with the head strike.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Trueblood working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Trueblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Black is leaning against Trueblood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yarny Trueblood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Black misses the shot to the body.

Black clinches up against the cage.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Trueblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Trueblood misses with some punches.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Black tries to work over Trueblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trueblood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Black to work.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trueblood lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trueblood lands an uppercut.
Black lands an uppercut.
Trueblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Black lands a right hand.
Come on Black - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Black tries to work over Trueblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Black to work.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matt Black seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Black pushes Trueblood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trueblood backwards.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trueblood misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trueblood throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Black.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Black stalling in the clinch.
Trueblood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trueblood working aggressively here.
Black stalling.
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trueblood's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black looking to stall.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Trueblood fails to land.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Trueblood controls his hands.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trueblood.
Trueblood prevents a body shot from Black.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueblood misses with the head strike.
Black takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trueblood.
Trueblood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Trueblood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Black stalling.
A short right from Trueblood.
Trueblood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trueblood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Trueblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Trueblood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yarny Trueblood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Trueblood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trueblood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trueblood is trying to get back to his feet.
Trueblood is not content to let Black control the position.

Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trueblood, who protects the arm well.

Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trueblood wants to get back to his feet.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Trueblood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueblood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Black has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Trueblood is defending well.
Trueblood prevents Black from improving position.
Trueblood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trueblood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Trueblood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Black asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black landing strikes.
Trueblood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trueblood keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Trueblood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Trueblood tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Trueblood wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Trueblood is looking to clinch.
Trueblood moves away from the strike by Black.

Black shoots in and bounces Trueblood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matt Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to control from the top but Trueblood keeps moving.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black wants to control from the top but Trueblood keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is in close to Trueblood's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Yarny Trueblood's cut is getting worse.
Trueblood wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black wants to control from the top but Trueblood keeps moving.

Trueblood wriggles free and stands up.

Black gets a takedown into half guard.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trueblood wants to get back to his feet.
Matt Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trueblood is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Black 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 thankful this round is nearly over.

Trueblood manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Black keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Yarny Trueblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trueblood has a couple of punches blocked by Black.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Black!
A very excited looking Matt Black 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: Thoroughbred Thursday XIII
Date: May 07, 2020

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tourn is defended easily by Jerome.
As Tourn tries to get set, Jerome tries to push him back and clinch up but Tourn manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Tourn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jerome prevents a body shot from Tourn.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Tourn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jerome's efforts to push away.
Jerome can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Jerome is trying to drag Tourn to the mat but Tourn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jerome tries to pull guard but Tourn won't allow it. #T1#
A short uppercut from Tourn.
Jerome tries to pull guard but Tourn holds him up against the cage and eventually Jerome drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tourn tries to work over Jerome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tourn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jerome seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tourn can turn it around.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Jerome manages to break the clinch.
Tourn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jerome pinned against the cage. Jerome gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Tourn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Jerome drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Tourn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Jerome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tourn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jerome is tightening it up a little... Tourn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tourn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tourn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jerome!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Jerome!
The defeated Third Tourn had this to say: 'Next time will be better. '.

Event: PL MMA 29* McDonald vs Mencken
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Galute throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Galute swings for the body but Black moves out of range. #CL#
Black instigates a clinch.
Black lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Galute or not.
Galute leaning his opponent against the cage.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Galute gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Galute avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Galute cracks Black with a nice body shot.
Galute struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Galute manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Galute controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galute stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Galute pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Black to work. #T1#
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Galute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black just leaning against Galute, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Galute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Galute.
Galute lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Galute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galute lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Galute misses with a body punch.
Galute is stalling here.
Galute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galute goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Galute lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Galute misses with a punch to the body.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Galute avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Galute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galute prevents a body shot from Black.
Galute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galute lands an uppercut.
Galute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Galute.
Galute can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black is trying to stall.
Galute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Black slows down the pace here.
Black is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Galute is keeping busy.#T3#
Galute lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Galute gets through Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galute stalling in the clinch.
Galute lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Galute lands a shot to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Galute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galute is working Black over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Galute.
Galute lands a left hand.
Galute lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Galute on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Galute pushes Black against the cage. Galute is working some dirty boxing. Galute pushes off with a quick right hook! Black goes down! Black tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Galute moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lopeared Galute!
Lopeared Galute decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: F&BE 21- Do or Die
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Parzystopa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck for Quinn with that takedown attempt.
Quinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parzystopa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parzystopa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Parzystopa circles away and keeps his distance.
Parzystopa attempts a counter takedown but Quinn avoids it well and moves away.
Parzystopa slips a jab and a cross from Quinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parzystopa tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Quinn moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Quinn dives in and grabs Parzystopa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parzystopa pushes down on Quinn's head and hops out.
Parzystopa tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Eugeniusz Parzystopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Quinn.#TD#
Quinn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quinn wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Quinn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Parzystopa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Parzystopa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parzystopa can't get the takedown.
Parzystopa throws an elbow but it misses.
Parzystopa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parzystopa looking for a takedown.
Parzystopa wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Quinn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinn is pressed up against the cage. Parzystopa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quinn down to the mat. Quinn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Parzystopa keeps the fight on the outside.
Parzystopa feinted with a counter takedown.
Quinn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parzystopa on the side of the head.
Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parzystopa circles away quickly and effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quinn shoots in but Parzystopa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Parzystopa counters by clinching up.
Quinn tries for a takedown but Parzystopa manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Quinn breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Quinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quinn is looking to break free of the clinch but Parzystopa has double underhooks.
Parzystopa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Parzystopa struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Quinn wants to break free but Parzystopa has control.
Quinn is trying to force a seperation but Parzystopa has the dominant position.
Quinn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Parzystopa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quinn gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Parzystopa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parzystopa manages to end up in side control.
Quinn taking a bit of punishment here - Parzystopa scoring with strikes.
Parzystopa is chipping away with strikes.
Quinn is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parzystopa landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Quinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parzystopa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parzystopa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quinn some visible discomfort.
Parzystopa grinds an elbow into Quinn's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quinn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quinn wants to control but Parzystopa postures up.
Parzystopa is putting a hurting on Quinn here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Parzystopa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Quinn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Parzystopa working the ground and pound.
Parzystopa 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.
Parzystopa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quinn some visible discomfort.
Quinn looks winded!
Parzystopa lands a nice forearm strike.
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 Eugeniusz Parzystopa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Parzystopa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parzystopa is working Quinn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parzystopa stands up over Quinn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parzystopa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parzystopa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parzystopa scoring with some ground and pound.
Parzystopa wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Parzystopa working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Quinn is rocked!
Quinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parzystopa is controlling him.
Parzystopa postures up and lands a big shot to Quinn's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parzystopa wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Parzystopa postures up.
Parzystopa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Parzystopa preventing the sweep.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet but Parzystopa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Parzystopa landing with the ground and pound.
Quinn has momentary wrist control but Parzystopa slips an elbow through the middle.
Parzystopa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parzystopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Parzystopa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quinn has momentary wrist control but Parzystopa slips an elbow through the middle.
Parzystopa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Parzystopa trying to control the pace.
Parzystopa winds up and cracks Quinn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parzystopa controlling the action here.
Parzystopa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Parzystopa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing that Parzystopa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Parzystopa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quinn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parzystopa 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.
Parzystopa controlling the action here.
Parzystopa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quinn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quinn has hold of Parzystopa's hands but Parzystopa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parzystopa 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parzystopa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quinn is still in real trouble! Can Parzystopa finish him?#T3#
Parzystopa slips a nice elbow through Quinn's hands, connecting with Quinn's forehead.
Quinn is looking to escape.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parzystopa in particular looking to stall.
Parzystopa winds up and cracks Quinn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Parzystopa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parzystopa working the head and body with strikes.
Parzystopa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parzystopa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quinn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parzystopa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Parzystopa slips a nice elbow through Quinn's hands, connecting with Quinn's forehead.
Quinn tries to get to full guard but Parzystopa has control of the leg. #T4#
Parzystopa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parzystopa working Quinn over with strikes.
Quinn taking some punishment here, with Parzystopa in his half guard.
Parzystopa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parzystopa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parzystopa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quinn wants to hold on but Parzystopa pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parzystopa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Parzystopa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Quinn bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Parzystopa and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeniusz Parzystopa!
A victorious Eugeniusz Parzystopa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1##CL#
Kovalov closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrook tries to break free but Kovalov pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lothbrook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kovalov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kovalov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lothbrook walks away with a smile on his face. Kovalov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lothbrook lands with a good body shot.
Kovalov looks to land a combination but Lothbrook avoids it well.
Lothbrook jabs at Kovalov's body.
Lothbrook jabs at Kovalov's body.
Kovalov slips under a jab.
Kovalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lothbrook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovalov.
Lothbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lothbrook.
Kovalov walks into a jab.
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!
Lothbrook lands with a right hand.
Lothbrook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Lothbrook misses the shot to the body.
Kovalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lothbrook. Lothbrook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kovalov works Lothbrook's body with a nice hook.
Lothbrook connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Lothbrook coming out on top.
Lothbrook lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrook. Kovalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kovalov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lothbrook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Rollo Lothbrook has been cut.
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!
Lothbrook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lothbrook dodges the punch combination from Kovalov.
Kovalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lothbrook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lothbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kovalov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lothbrook to score with a decent uppercut.
Lothbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lothbrook feints a jab promting Kovalov to slip. Lothbrook then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovalov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lothbrook throws a hook to the side of Kovalov's head but Kovalov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Kovalov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lothbrook connects with a jab.
Lothbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Kovalov clinches. #TD#
Kovalov jumps guard.
Lothbrook won't allow Kovalov to get back to his feet.
Lothbrook trying to control but Kovalov is working from the bottom.
Lothbrook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalov is keeping the position for now. #T3##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kovalov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kovalov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lothbrook smiles and moves away.
Kovalov tries to bum rush Lothbrook with a series of wild strikes but Lothbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lothbrook works over Kovalov's head and body with a nice combination.
Lothbrook throws a hook but Kovalov blocks it.
Kovalov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Lothbrook. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kovalov clinches.
Kovalov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lothbrook smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giennadij Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrook drops his hands momentarily and Kovalov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lothbrook lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kovalov clinches up against the cage.
Kovalov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lothbrook wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovalov won't allow it.
Kovalov is trying to pull guard but Lothbrook has him pressed against the cage.
Kovalov jumps guard but Lothbrook stands there with Kovalov around his waist. Kovalov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lothbrook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lothbrook tries to break free but Kovalov pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rollo Lothbrook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rollo Lothbrook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lothbrook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalov.
Lothbrook misses with a hook. Kovalov ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Lothbrook misses.
Lothbrook lands a nice hook to Kovalov's body. Kovalov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lothbrook misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Lothbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lothbrook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lothbrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalov.
Kovalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lothbrook jabs at Kovalov's body.
Lothbrook throws a right and a left that Kovalov avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lothbrook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
No joy there for Kovalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lothbrook swings for the body but Kovalov moves out of range.
Lothbrook throws a one two combo.
Lothbrook is breathing heavily.
Lothbrook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Kovalov.
Lothbrook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lothbrook lunges at Kovalov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovalov's hand.
Kovalov lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Lothbrook falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giennadij Kovalov!
Giennadij Kovalov 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: Thoroughbred Thursday XI
Date: Mar 26, 2020

#R1#
Brunson throws a hook to the side of Tourn's head but Tourn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Tourn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brunson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tourn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tourn. #CL2#
Tourn clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tourn.
Brunson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Tourn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourn.
Tourn stops a takedown attempt from Brunson. #T1#
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Tourn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tourn lands a left hand.
Brunson tries to pull guard but Tourn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tourn is keeping busy.
Tourn is working Brunson over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tourn.
Tourn presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brunson is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Tourn.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Brunson is looking to control Tourn's arms but Tourn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brunson has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tourn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brunson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tourn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tourn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brunson defends well and Tourn ends up having to push Brunson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Tourn instigates a clinch. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Tourn as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tourn.
A shot in the inside from Tourn.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Tourn.
Tourn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tourn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tourn scores with a hook to the body.
Tourn presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tourn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tourn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Tourn lands with a light punch inside.
Tourn presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tourn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tourn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Brunson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tourn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tourn scores with a hook to the body.
Brunson looking for a takedown.
Tourn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brunson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tourn can turn it around.
A short right from Tourn on the inside.
Tourn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brunson wants to take the fight to the mat but Tourn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tourn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Tourn manages to get underhooks.
Tourn gets through Brunson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tourn lands a right hand.
Tourn is pressed up against the cage. Brunson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tourn down to the mat. Tourn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tourn moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head. #T4##TD#
Brunson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Tourn preventing the sweep.
Tourn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brunson is trying to keep Tourn in close.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.
Brunson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tourn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Brunson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brunson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Tourn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tourn rushes Brunson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.
Tourn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Tourn.
Brunson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tourn is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Tourn.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Tourn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tourn.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Tourn.
Brunson wants a takedown.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourn.
Brunson has Tourn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tourn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tourn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.#T1#
Tourn scores with a hook to the body.
Tourn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tourn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Tourn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Third Tourn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tourn lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tourn.
Tourn scores with a shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Tourn manages to get underhooks.
Tourn is leaning against Brunson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tourn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tourn lands with a left to the head.
Tourn lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Brunson is rocked!
Tourn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tourn scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tourn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tourn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tourn lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn lands a hook that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Tourn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tourn digs a right hand into Brunson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brunson's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tourn.
Tourn scores with a shot to the side of Brunson's head.
Tourn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunson or not.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Tourn presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tourn pushes Brunson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tourn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tourn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Tourn lands a nice uppercut.
Tourn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tourn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Tourn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunson or not.
Tourn lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Tourn.
Nice body punch from Tourn.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Tourn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tourn lands with a right to the head.
Tourn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tourn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Tourn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tourn.
A nice left hand lands by Tourn.
Tourn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Tourn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunson or not.
Tourn pushes Brunson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tourn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brunson with a big uppercut! Brunson tries to clinch up but Tourn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brunson to the mat! Brunson covers up and Tourn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Third Tourn!
During a confident post fight interview, Third Tourn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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