Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Bodrovic lands a slapping body shot.
Marlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Bodrovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bodrovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlow circles away.
Bodrovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bodrovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodrovic throws a body kick that misses.
Bodrovic closes the distance and clinches up with Marlow , looking for a takedown. Bodrovic pushes Marlow against the cage but Marlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Bodrovic.
Marlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bodrovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodrovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bodrovic dives in and grabs Marlow 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes down on Bodrovic's head and hops out.
Bodrovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marlow counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow tries for a takedown but Bodrovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bodrovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marlow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bodrovic thinking. #CL#
Bodrovic gets tackled into the cage by Marlow . Marlow maintains the clinch. #T1#
Bodrovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bodrovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marlow walks away with a smile on his face. Bodrovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bodrovic looks winded!
Bodrovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Marlow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but Bodrovic shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Marlow .
Marlow shoots for a takedown but Bodrovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marlow fails to land with a series of punches.
Bodrovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Bodrovic.
Marlow fails with the takedown.
Bodrovic wants to counter the offense by Marlow and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Marlow shoots in for a double leg but Bodrovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bodrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bodrovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bodrovic throws a head kick that misses
and Marlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Marlow clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bodrovic breaks the clinch.
Bodrovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bodrovic sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marlow .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bodrovic darts in and clinches Marlow up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Marlow breaks from the clinch.
Bodrovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlow circles away.
Marlow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bodrovic.
Sloppy strikes from Bodrovic. Those never looked like landing.
Bodrovic tries for a takedown but Marlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bodrovic stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Marlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bodrovic is trying to break the clinch but Marlow is controlling him.
Marlow '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.
Marlow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Marlow for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
Bodrovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bodrovic is trying to break free.
Bodrovic being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Marlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marlow takes one on the button.
Bodrovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Marlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Marlow closes the distance and pushes Bodrovic back into the cage.#TD#
Marlow jumps into guard, dragging Bodrovic to the mat.
Marlow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Marlow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bodrovic moves into the clinch.
Bodrovic misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Marlow breaks the clinch.
Marlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bodrovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marlow .
Bodrovic wants to counter the offense by Marlow and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bodrovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marlow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marlow slips a straight right by Bodrovic.
Bodrovic tries to clinch up but Marlow circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A head kick by Bodrovic misses #CL#
and Marlow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marlow .
Bodrovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marlow smiles and moves away. #CL#
Marlow rushes Bodrovic and presses him up against the cage.
Marlow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bodrovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bodrovic keeps control of Marlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bodrovic prevents Marlow from breaking the clinch.
Bodrovic tries for a takedown but Marlow manages to get underhooks.
Bodrovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marlow walks away with a smile on his face. Bodrovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordon Marlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nico Bodrovic.
Bodrovic shoots in for a takedown but Marlow shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Bodrovic does no damage.
Marlow clobbers Bodrovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Bodrovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marlow defends well and Bodrovic ends up having to push Marlow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bodrovic is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Bodrovic. No joy for Marlow on that attempt. #CL#
Marlow darts in and clinches Bodrovic up against the cage.#BC#
Marlow 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bodrovic tries to clinch but Marlow is having none of it.
Marlow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bodrovic can do to turn this around?
Bodrovic tries for a takedown but Marlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marlow is looking to land body kicks.
Marlow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marlow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bodrovic.
Marlow has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Bodrovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Bodrovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Marlow successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Bodrovic is sitting in close to Marlow 's body. Marlow has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bodrovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bodrovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Marlow .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gordon Marlow !

Event: MMMA 24: Rage of the Ages
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Kharitonov misses with a straight left.
Kharitonov misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Mcdermott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mcdermott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcdermott throwing strikes but missing.
Mcdermott preventing the sweep.
Mcdermott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcdermott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcdermott won't allow Kharitonov to get back to his feet.
Mcdermott being controlled here momentarily.
Kharitonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdermott works over Kharitonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcdermott won't allow Kharitonov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdermott is looking to advance position but Kharitonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kharitonov working the ground and pound effectively.
Mcdermott bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Mcdermott throws a strike but Kharitonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kharitonov postures up and lands a big shot to Mcdermott's brow.
Mcdermott wants to sweep here but Kharitonov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mcdermott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharitonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mcdermott is looking for a triangle but Kharitonov pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdermott tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kharitonov landing with the ground and pound.
Mcdermott controls Kharitonov momentarily but Kharitonov frees himself. #SUB2#
Mcdermott has his foot on Kharitonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharitonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcdermott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcdermott looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdermott, not yet.
Kharitonov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdermott keeping moving, preventing Kharitonov from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mcdermott looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kharitonov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Mcdermott being controlled here, momentarily.
Kharitonov landing with the ground and pound.
Kharitonov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcdermott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kharitonov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kharitonov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharitonov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mcdermott looking for a guillotine here but Kharitonov defends easily.
Kharitonov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcdermott's head.
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 Vladimir Kharitonov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mcdermott needs to keep his hands up - Kharitonov had a free shot at his head there.
Mcdermott closes the distance and clinches up with Kharitonov, looking for a takedown. Mcdermott pushes Kharitonov against the cage but Kharitonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kharitonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcdermott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kharitonov scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Kharitonov forces Mcdermott back against the cage and clinches.
Kharitonov prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kharitonov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdermott.
A short uppercut from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdermott can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kharitonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcdermott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Mcdermott's head.
A short right from Kharitonov.
Mcdermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcdermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kharitonov is stalling here.
Mcdermott being controlled against the cage.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mcdermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kharitonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown but Kharitonov manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdermott.
Mcdermott is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kharitonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kharitonov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcdermott tries to circle away but Kharitonov has him pinned against the cage.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdermott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Mcdermott is trying to trip Kharitonov. He has hold of a leg but Kharitonov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcdermott persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Kharitonov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcdermott presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Mcdermott goes for a takedown attempt but Kharitonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharitonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcdermott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcdermott shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab by Kharitonov.#ROC#
Mcdermott is rocked!
Mcdermott moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Mcdermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
Mcdermott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kharitonov defends well and Mcdermott ends up having to push Kharitonov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcdermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Kharitonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Kharitonov throws a lazy right hand but Mcdermott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcdermott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kharitonov defends it well.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov is looking to clinch.
Mcdermott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kharitonov misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Mcdermott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcdermott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharitonov wants to sweep here but Mcdermott controlling him for the moment.
Mcdermott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kharitonov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdermott manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kharitonov trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mcdermott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kharitonov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kharitonov misses with an uppercut
and Mcdermott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kharitonov misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kharitonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharitonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcdermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kharitonov prevents it.
Mcdermott is trying to drag Kharitonov to the mat but Kharitonov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdermott wants to take the fight to the mat but Kharitonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.#T1#
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcdermott blocks an uppercut.
Kharitonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcdermott is looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kharitonov.
Mcdermott tries to score a body lock takedown but Kharitonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kharitonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mcdermott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcdermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kharitonov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdermott.
Kharitonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdermott is looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharitonov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcdermott blocking some punches.
Terry Mcdermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mcdermott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kharitonov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kharitonov slips under a jab from Mcdermott.
Kharitonov moves to clinch but Mcdermott breaks away #TD2#
so Mcdermott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kharitonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcdermott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcdermott stopping the sweep attempt from Kharitonov.
Terry Mcdermott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kharitonov controlling Mcdermott's posture. #T4#
Kharitonov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kharitonov wants to control but Mcdermott passes easily into half guard.
Kharitonov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mcdermott.
Kharitonov controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdermott throws a big elbow that misses.
Kharitonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Kharitonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Terry Mcdermott had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.

Event: SP ICON: Que Sera
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Fatu misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Patches counters by moving into the clinch.
Fatu working hard to break the clinch.
Patches lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Patches 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.
Patches gets through Fatu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patches stalling the fight.
Patches gets through Fatu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Patches. #KD2#
Patches drops Fatu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fatu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Fatu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu tries to pull guard but Patches forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oh Fatu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patches stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Patches.
Good body shot from Patches.
Fatu seems to have got his legs back now.
Patches pushes Fatu against the cage. Patches is working some dirty boxing. Patches pushes off with a quick right hook! Fatu goes down! Fatu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Patches moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarome Patches!
Jarome Patches 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: MMMA Clown Chaos 9
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Mcdermott.#CL#
Takeshi gets a clinch.
Takeshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Takeshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mcdermott or not.
Takeshi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcdermott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takeshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takeshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takeshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Ichi Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi wants a takedown.
Takeshi has Mcdermott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcdermott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Mcdermott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeshi misses with a body punch. #TD#
Takeshi manages to pull guard.
Mcdermott looking to pass the guard.
Mcdermott throws an elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcdermott's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!#REVR#
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Mcdermott blocks nicely.
Takeshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Mcdermott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takeshi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takeshi scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcdermott working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Mcdermott keeps moving. #T3#
Takeshi works over Mcdermott with some ground and pound from guard.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcdermott trying to control the position.
Takeshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mcdermott has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Mcdermott is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mcdermott working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Takeshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdermott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Takeshi forces Mcdermott back against the cage and clinches.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcdermott controls his hands. #TD2#
Mcdermott is trying to trip Takeshi. He has hold of a leg but Takeshi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcdermott persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Takeshi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mcdermott off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Takeshi has his takedown stuffed
and Mcdermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Takeshi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcdermott!
Takeshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takeshi looking to control but Mcdermott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi 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.
Mcdermott throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T1#
Mcdermott throwing hammer fists to the chest of Takeshi. What's that going to do exactly?
Mcdermott is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdermott tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.
Takeshi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcdermott working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdermott is in a horrible position here. Takeshi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Takeshi lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Mcdermott working to try and regain half guard.
Mcdermott manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdermott is refusing to be controlled, as Takeshi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Mcdermott is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcdermott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi. #T3##SUB2#
Mcdermott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdermott can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Takeshi.
Mcdermott moves into full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Mcdermott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcdermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ichi Takeshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Mcdermott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mcdermott working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Takeshi has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichi Takeshi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcdermott avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
Mcdermott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Mcdermott dives in and scores a takedown into Takeshi's guard.
Mcdermott postures up and lands a big shot to Takeshi's brow.
Mcdermott throws a big elbow that misses.
Takeshi controls Mcdermott momentarily but Mcdermott frees himself.
Mcdermott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi wants to free his trapped foot but Mcdermott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcdermott wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcdermott sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Mcdermott is a slippery customer.
Mcdermott tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takeshi in particular looking to stall.
Mcdermott is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Takeshi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcdermott!
Mcdermott is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi unloading with bombs!
Takeshi lands a heavy elbow.
Mcdermott is squirming around, avoiding Takeshi's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mcdermott is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Takeshi lands with some strikes.
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Terry Mcdermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Mcdermott is rocked!
Mcdermott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcdermott is still in real trouble! Can Takeshi finish him?#SUB#
Takeshi has control of Mcdermott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mcdermott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcdermott is looking to escape.
Takeshi landing shots from mount.
Takeshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Mcdermott is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mcdermott takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Takeshi controlling the pace for now.
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!
Takeshi working Mcdermott over with strikes here.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeshi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Takeshi controlling the pace for now.
Takeshi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takeshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Takeshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takeshi, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Terry Mcdermott was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.

Event: CEC 510
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Black defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sergio Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Walter Black has been cut.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Black staying out of range there.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Black scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Black down.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Black with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Black trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Black tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Black controlling the action here.#T2#
Garcia wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Garcia pushes Black off looking to stand but Black dives back in and keeps control.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Black being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Black throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Black's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergio Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Black.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black takes a step back to recover.
Garcia jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Black looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walter Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia scores with a hook.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Black misses with a right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black moves into range and connects with a jab.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.#T1#
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia digs a good hook to Black's body.
Black bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black quickly recovers to half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Garcia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Garcia is controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia not doing much here. #T3#
Garcia prevents Black from improving his position.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Black wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Black jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Garcia misses the jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Black is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
Black controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Walter Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. Black looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia lands with a kick to the temple. Black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
That has opened up Walter Black's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia lands a head kick. Black smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Black swinging wildly here.
Garcia attempts a counter takedown but Black avoids it well and moves away.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.#CUT#
The cut above Walter Black's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Black defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Black into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Black's head back.
Black walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garcia.#T3#
Garcia stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Garcia gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Black has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Black is avoiding damage well.
Garcia controlling the position from side mount.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Black blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Black!
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Garcia controlling from mount.
Sergio Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Garcia!
Sergio Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mustafa Fatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fatu has managed to clinch.
Fatu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Fatu. Those never looked like landing.
Steel keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fatu.
Fatu tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Fatu fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Fatu lands a left and a right that send Steel crashing to the mat, dazed. Fatu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Knuckles Of Steel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Fatu sends Steel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fatu is motioning to the referee to let Steel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Fatu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fatu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fatu tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Fatu swinging wildly here.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Fatu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Fatu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatu lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Fatu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Fatu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fatu is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it. #KD#
Fatu lands a left and a right that send Steel crashing to the mat, dazed. Fatu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Fatu finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Knuckles Of Steel's cut even more.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fatu tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel tries to clinch there but Fatu circles away. #CL#
Fatu moves into the clinch.
Fatu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Fatu wants to break free but Steel has control.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Fatu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch. #CL#
Fatu has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.#TD#
Fatu pulls guard.
Fatu tries to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Steel stands up from Fatu's guard - Steel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fatu.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Steel has eaten all the pies!
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Fatu throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fatu scrambles back to his feet.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Fatu connects with a body shot.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fatu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fatu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Fatu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but Fatu moves out of range.
Fatu is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Fatu.#CUT#
The cut above Knuckles Of Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Fatu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fatu tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
A jab from Steel misses.
Fatu is looking to clinch.
Fatu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel cracks Fatu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Fatu is out of range.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Fatu.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fatu.
Steel thuds his shin into the meat of Fatu's side.
Steel throws a series of punches but Fatu avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Fatu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Fatu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knuckles Of Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fatu moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fatu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Fatu tumbling to the mat! Steel takes a step backwards and waves Fatu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fatu swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Fatu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fatu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.#T1#
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fatu's knee momentarily.
Fatu is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel cracks the inside of Fatu's front leg. #KD#
Fatu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fatu finish him?!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fatu.#CUT#
Knuckles Of Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fatu is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Steel gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fatu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Fatu!

Event: POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Festation throws a head kick that misses
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Festation thinking.
Festation connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Festation lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Festation throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Syder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Festation looks for the body kick but Syder saw that one coming.
Syder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Festation has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Syder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Festation tenderised Syder's leg. Syder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat. #T2#
That kick from Festation tenderised Syder's leg. Syder is trying to keep his angry face on.
Syder blocks the body kick.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Syder avoids it.
Festation lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Syder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Festation scores with a jab.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Syder.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Nice uppercut lands for Festation. That snapped Syder's head back.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Festation lands a front kick.#T4#
Festation lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Syder off balance momentarily.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Festation keeps Syder at a distance using the push kick.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Syder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Syder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Festation.
Festation throws a leg kick
enabling Syder to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Syder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Syder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Syder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Festation feints and then cracks Syder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Syder down.
Syder moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Festation.
A good leg kick by Festation.
Festation fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Syder checks it well. #T2#
Festation misses with the body kick
and Syder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Syder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Festation.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Syder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Festation moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Festation.
Festation throws a lazy body kick
letting Syder counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Syder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Festation punishes Syder's body with a nice straight punch.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Syder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syder moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
It looked like Syder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Festation.
Festation connects with a solid leg kick.
Syder checks a low kick from Festation.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Festation. Syder does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Syder misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Festation delivers a nice body kick.
Festation throws a nice inside leg kick.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syder. That did some damage!
Syder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Festation lands.
Festation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Festation throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Festation turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Syder takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syder's sensitive parts.
Syder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justin Syder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Syder's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A jab lands there for Syder.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Syder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Syder takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Festation tries a low kick but Syder avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syder checks a leg kick. #T3#
Syder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Festation comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Syder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Festation misses with a low kick.
It looked like Syder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Festation. Syder shrugs it off though.
Festation throws the kick towards the body but Syder avoids it.#T4#
Festation fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syder on the side of the head.
Festation pushes Syder away with a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Syder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Syder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Festation.
Festation throws a nice head kick!
Syder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Syder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Festation 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
In defeat, Justin Syder stepped up to the mic, saying 'He may have won, but at least I'm getting laid tonight.'.

Event: Madness MMA 12: Global Peace
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Mcdermott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcdermott is in close to McSmokesalot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McSmokesalot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSmokesalot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSmokesalot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McSmokesalot tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdermott is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mcdermott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McSmokesalot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcdermott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mcdermott lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
McSmokesalot moves into full guard. #SUB2#
McSmokesalot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcdermott pushing down on McSmokesalot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mcdermott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mcdermott seems to be working for a kimura but McSmokesalot defends the submission attempt.
McSmokesalot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McSmokesalot gets back to full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcdermott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSmokesalot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcdermott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McSmokesalot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcdermott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcdermott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McSmokesalot tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
McSmokesalot has his foot on Mcdermott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcdermott works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcdermott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McSmokesalot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcdermott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
McSmokesalot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcdermott's guard. #REVB#
Mcdermott trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mcdermott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSmokesalot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSmokesalot pushing down on Mcdermott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McSmokesalot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdermott keeps working.
McSmokesalot wants to pass the guard but Mcdermott is defending well.
McSmokesalot passes to full mount! #T4#
McSmokesalot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcdermott is squirming around, avoiding McSmokesalot's attempts to control the action.
Mcdermott is trying desperately to improve position.
McSmokesalot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McSmokesalot manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mcdermott to take his back!
Mcdermott rolls, trying to escape but McSmokesalot keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSmokesalot trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcdermott rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Smokey McSmokesalot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McSmokesalot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcdermott's guard. #SUB2#
Mcdermott makes his way to full guard, as McSmokesalot worked for a kimura.
McSmokesalot passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
McSmokesalot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcdermott!
McSmokesalot trying to control but Mcdermott is having none of it. #T1#
McSmokesalot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McSmokesalot seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mcdermott is holding on tight.
Mcdermott wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
McSmokesalot working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from McSmokesalot.
McSmokesalot tries to get the hooks in deep but Mcdermott pushed the leg off.
Mcdermott rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcdermott wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
McSmokesalot tries to pass to full mount but Mcdermott defends it.
Mcdermott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McSmokesalot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mcdermott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McSmokesalot defends it easily.
McSmokesalot wants to control from the top but Mcdermott keeps moving. #T3#
McSmokesalot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McSmokesalot advances position into side control!
Mcdermott is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
McSmokesalot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcdermott prevents McSmokesalot from improving position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcdermott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McSmokesalot off and has taken his back!
McSmokesalot tries to escape but Mcdermott has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Mcdermott working for a choke but McSmokesalot is defending well. #SUB#
McSmokesalot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mcdermott.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSmokesalot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mcdermott's guard. Nice work there by McSmokesalot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smokey McSmokesalot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcdermott closes the distance and clinches up with McSmokesalot, looking for a takedown. Mcdermott pushes McSmokesalot against the cage but McSmokesalot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McSmokesalot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcdermott defends it well.#TD2#
McSmokesalot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcdermott did well to prevent McSmokesalot getting side control.
McSmokesalot is looking to stall here but Mcdermott recovers full guard.
McSmokesalot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokey McSmokesalot has got the better of the ground game so far.
McSmokesalot postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McSmokesalot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcdermott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSmokesalot has managed to get both his arms back between Mcdermott's legs - danger averted.
McSmokesalot forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
McSmokesalot is working for a kimura but Mcdermott is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
McSmokesalot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mcdermott regains full guard. Nicely done.
McSmokesalot trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcdermott working for a triangle but McSmokesalot defends it easily.
McSmokesalot passes into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcdermott wants to improve his position but McSmokesalot is controlling well. #SUB2#
McSmokesalot is looking for a kimura here.
Mcdermott wants to get back to full guard.
McSmokesalot wants to pass to mount but Mcdermott is defending the position.
Mcdermott tries to roll over but McSmokesalot keeps him under control.
Mcdermott is working hard here to advance position.
Smokey McSmokesalot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
McSmokesalot slows the pace down in half guard.
Terry Mcdermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcdermott is staying active underneath McSmokesalot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcdermott punching from the bottom.
Mcdermott is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from McSmokesalot.
McSmokesalot doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Mcdermott counters with a nice double leg into side control. McSmokesalot won't be happy with that. #T4#
McSmokesalot can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcdermott cracks McSmokesalot with a big right hand but McSmokesalot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on McSmokesalot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Mcdermott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McSmokesalot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSmokesalot struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smokey McSmokesalot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSmokesalot 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smokey McSmokesalot!
In defeat, Terry Mcdermott stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sixx .
Sixx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixx or perhaps it was just good defense by Black, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sixx is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sixx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Black uses his free foot to push down on Sixx 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sixx . #SUB2#
Black working for a submission but Sixx is keeping him at bay.
Black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sixx ?
Black sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sixx is in a horrible position here. Black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Black content just to control the position here. #T2#
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.
Sixx is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Sixx is rocked!#SUB2#
Sixx has left one of his arms exposed and Black doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Sixx screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Black!
Walter Black seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Chartier blocks a jab.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chartier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Black moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Black sends Chartier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Black is motioning to the referee to let Chartier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Chartier is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chartier is aggressively charging in as Black backs up avoiding any damage. Black tosses out a jab and Chartier runs right into it face first! Chartier is out cold! Black dropped down on all fours and is barking in Chartier's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Black!
Walter Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Fatu moves into the clinch.#TD#
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fatu is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fatu tries to kick Johnson off in order to stand up. Johnson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Fatu is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fatu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Fatu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Fletcher Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017

#R1#
Black throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Msnckskalmznkkajsbxjdksksmsmxxmsk Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx has been cut.
Black misses with a hook.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black won't allow Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx to get back to his feet.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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 won't allow Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx to get back to his feet.
Black controlling from the top position.
Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Black stands up from Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx on the side of the head.#T2#
Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx's waist but Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
It seemed like Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx misses its intended target. #TD#
Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Black prevents Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx from standing back up. #T3#
Black is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4##SUB#
Black is trying for a kimura here. Nzkkamxnckskzjskzlzncncndnx looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Black wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter Black!
Walter Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 255: Trail vs Bin
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Chow wants to clinch.#TD2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chow struggling a bit here.
Chow tries to improve position but can't.
Chow is working hard here to advance position.
Chow is not content to let Seven Nine Zero Four Two control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chow to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Chow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to control the position but Chow is working away.
Chow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chow looks to move to half guard but instead Seven Nine Zero Four Two has passed into mount! Damn!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chow keeps working.
Chow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Chow has control of Seven Nine Zero Four Two's left arm, preventing Seven Nine Zero Four Two from doing any damage.
Chow trying to keep a closed guard but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is proving a slippery customer.
Chow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chow is keeping the position for now.
Chow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Chow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Chow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slips nicely into half guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two landing strikes from the mount and Chow is in trouble!
Chow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to control the action but Chow is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chow is trying to get back to full guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to pass the guard but Chow defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chow!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two working for a guillotine from mount but Chow is in no mood to give up.
Chow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chow wants to clinch.
And Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to counter it with a takedown but Chow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Seven Nine Zero Four Two counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chow pulls Seven Nine Zero Four Two in to control the position.
Chow trying to control the position.
Chow keeping moving, preventing Seven Nine Zero Four Two from controlling successfully.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is one step ahead there.
Chow looking to control. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Chow from controlling successfully.
Chow is fighting to break Seven Nine Zero Four Two's control of his arms but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to sweep here but Chow controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seven Nine Zero Four Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chow has managed to get both his arms back between Seven Nine Zero Four Two's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Chow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chow escapes and throws Seven Nine Zero Four Two's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chow trying to control the position but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working away.
Chow controls the position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to improve position but can't.
Chow wants to control for a moment but Seven Nine Zero Four Two uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chow looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chow trying to control but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working from the bottom.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping full guard, as Chow tries to pass.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seven Nine Zero Four Two jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Seven Nine Zero Four Two. No joy for Chow on that attempt.
Chow dives in and grabs Seven Nine Zero Four Two's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seven Nine Zero Four Two pushes down on Chow's head and hops out.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chow doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven Nine Zero Four Two circles away.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to score with low kicks.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a right hand that Chow ducks under and follows up with a left that Chow also avoids with ease.#CL#
Chow has Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two jumps guard but Chow stands there with Seven Nine Zero Four Two around his waist. Seven Nine Zero Four Two gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to maintain a safe position but Chow gets an underhook and turns Seven Nine Zero Four Two into the cage.#BC#
Chow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD#
Chow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to defend but Chow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chow trying to control the pace.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two can't keep his opponent in guard - Chow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chow wants to pass to mount but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is pressing down on Chow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chow trying to control but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working from the bottom.
Chow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to control Chow's posture but Chow avoids it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chow off and has taken his back!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chow looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is hanging on to Chow's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Seven Nine Zero Four Two controlling the positon.
Chow trying to control the hands but Seven Nine Zero Four Two breaks the grip.
Chow controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Chow!
Chow trying to control the action but Seven Nine Zero Four Two just sinks the hooks in.
Chow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seven Nine Zero Four Two is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4#
Chow tries to roll but Seven Nine Zero Four Two sticks to his back.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two working for a choke but Chow is defending well.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Chow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has the hooks in. Chow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two 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: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 3
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mcdermott tries to keep at a distance but Vicente has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Vicente has Mcdermott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vicente pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcdermott tumbling to the mat - Vicente dives into Mcdermott's guard.#SUB2#
Vicente thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mcdermott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicente defends well.
Mcdermott keeping moving, preventing Vicente from controlling successfully.
Mcdermott has a closed guard, preventing Vicente from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente wants to pass the guard but Mcdermott is keeping the position.
Mcdermott keeping moving, preventing Vicente from controlling successfully.
Vicente pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcdermott is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Mcdermott has his foot on Vicente's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicente works his way back into a safe position though.
Vicente controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Vicente drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcdermott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vicente has Mcdermott in his guard.#REVR#
Vicente wants to sweep here but Mcdermott controlling him for the moment.
Vicente has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Vicente working for a triangle but Mcdermott defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicente is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcdermott defends well.
Vicente lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vicente tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdermott is retaining full guard.
Vicente is looking to stand up but Mcdermott won't let him.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicente stands and throws Mcdermott's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Vicente wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdermott keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdermott trying to remain calm as Vicente controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Vicente thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcdermott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicente wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Vicente working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Vicente looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mcdermott is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vicente is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4##SUB2#
Vicente looking for a guillotine from mount but Mcdermott is having none of it. #SUB2#
Vicente jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mcdermott is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mcdermott and Vicente has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vicente swings around for an armbar but Mcdermott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vicente's guard.#SUB#
Mcdermott 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.
Vicente is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcdermott passes Vicente's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicente slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felicito Vicente dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vicente will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Vicente looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vicente is trying to control. Mcdermott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcdermott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicente is working away from the top position though.
Vicente trying to mount his opponent but Mcdermott defends it.
Vicente is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcdermott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicente seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vicente is looking for a kimura but Mcdermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vicente to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mcdermott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Felicito Vicente has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Vicente is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Vicente is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Vicente taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Mcdermott has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Vicente has tapped! Great work by Mcdermott! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Mcdermott!
Terry Mcdermott thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 243: Black Christmas V
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Chow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughs.#CL#
Hughs gets tackled into the cage by Chow. Chow maintains the clinch.
Chow avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
Hughs prevents a body shot from Chow.
Chow lands an uppercut.
Chow tries to work over Hughs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chow stalling.
Hughs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Chow struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughs controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Chow. #T1#
Hughs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hughs up against the cage.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Chow avoids the damage to the body.
Chow avoids the elbow strike from Hughs, against the cage.
Chow stalls.
Hughs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chow's elbow.
Chow avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughs or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Chow.
Hughs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Chow as the two fighters clinch.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chow can't find room to land a body shot as Hughs controls the action. #BC2#
Hughs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughs tries to close the distance and clinch but Chow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Chow has Hughs up against the cage in a clinch.
Chow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Chow scores with a hook to the body.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
Chow avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
Chow misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Chow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Chow closes the distance and clinches.
Hughs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chow avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body. #T4#
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Hughs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Chow. #BC#
Chow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Hughs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Chow moves into the clinch.
Chow tries to pull guard but Hughs holds him up against the cage and eventually Chow drops back down to his feet.
Chow lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chow.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Chow 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#
Hughs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chow was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughs.
Hughs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChow.
Hughs tries to clinch but Chow is having none of it. #CL#
Chow darts in and clinches Hughs up against the cage.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chow is leaning against Hughs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chow managing to block the knees to the body from Hughs.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chow.
Hughs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow goes for a takedown attempt but Hughs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Chow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughs, pushing him back against the cage.
Chow blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Hughs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chow is trying to pull guard but Hughs has him pressed against the cage.
Hughs missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hughs scores with a hook to the body.
Chow lands a knee to the body.
Hughs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chow prevents Hughs from breaking the clinch.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
Chow managing to block the knees to the body from Hughs.
Chow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Chow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chow. #BC#
Chow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughs has had enough of the clinch but Chow keeps him there for the moment.
Hughs misses with an elbow over the top.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chow blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Chow. #T3#
Chow misses with a body punch.
Hughs tries to land knees in the clinch but Chow avoids the damage to the body.
Chow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hughs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chow blocks it with crossed arms.
Hughs tries a knee to the head but Chow blocks it.
Chow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughs misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Chow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughs.#T4##CL#
Chow moves into the clinch.
Chow presses Hughs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughs connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Chow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hughs tries to throw a body punch but Chow avoids it by throwing Hughs back against the cage. #BC#
Chow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Chow has managed to clinch.
Hughs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughs misses with a knee to the head.
Chow tries to work over Hughs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Chow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hughs gets tackled into the cage by Chow. Chow maintains the clinch.
Kim Chow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Chow.
Chow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughs.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
Hughs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chow is defending well for now.
Chow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chow blocks it with crossed arms.
Chow blocks the elbow strike.
Hughs throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Chow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Chow closes the distance and clinches.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chow.
Hughs misses with a punch to the body.
Chow pushes Hughs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hughs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughs missing with knees to the body.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughs throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chow.
Joe Hughs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chow is struggling to control the position.
Hughs misses with a knee to the head.
Hughs trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughs.
Hughs misses with a body punch.
Hughs blocks a body shot from Chow.
Chow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughs is looking to clinch but Chow is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chow misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chow. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughs is defended easily by Chow.#CL#
Chow drives through and clinches with Hughs against the cage.
Hughs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughs can't find room to land a body shot as Chow controls the action.
Chow has Hughs pushed against the cage.
Hughs working aggressively here. #T4#
Hughs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chow avoids it.#BC#
Chow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow stuffs the takedown.
Joe Hughs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Chow 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.
Chow passes Hughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chow trying to control from Hughs's half guard. Hughs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kim Chow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chow pushes down on Hughs's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: DUEL Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Papin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Papin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Papin misses its intended target.
Papin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sunshine throws a hook to the side of Papin's head but Papin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunshine manages to avoid it.
Papin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Papin.
Papin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sunshine slips a jab from Papin.
Sunshine with a nice cross.
Papin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunshine.
Papin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papin.
Papin misses with a straight right.
Papin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sunshine.
Papin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sunshine.
Sunshine's coach down at MM eh Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sunshine's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunshine throws the left hand but Papin avoids the punch easily.
Sunshine misses with a hook
and Papin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sunshine throws a big shot that misses.
Papin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papin moves out of range as Sunshine strikes.#T1#
Sunshine misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Papin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sunshine misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papin.
Sunshine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papin lands a shoulder strike.
Sunshine can't break the clinch.
Sunshine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sunshines head.
Papin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papin lands a left hand.
Papin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papin pushes Sunshine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sunshine blocks an uppercut.
Papin lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papin pushes Sunshine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sunshine fails to land.
Papin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papin.#BC2#
Sunshine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Papin rushes Sunshine and presses him up against the cage.
Papin presses Sunshine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunshine has a couple of punches blocked by Papin.
Sunshine tries to work over Papin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sunshine blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Papin - that landed with a thud.
Sunshine looks winded!
Papin lands a shoulder strike.
Papin gets through Sunshine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papin lands a left hand.
Sunshine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papin lands a nice uppercut.
Papin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papin.
Sunshine is looking to control Papin's arms but Papin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sunshine has his back to the cage.
Sunshine working aggressively here.
Papin prevents Sunshine from breaking the clinch.
Papin blocks an uppercut.
Papin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Sunshine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunshine blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Sunshine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papin misses with a hook. Sunshine ducked under it nicely.
Sunshine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sunshine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sunshine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunshine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Sunshine is rocked!
Papin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sunshine is looking to close the distance but Papin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sunshine crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sunshine is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jean Pierre Papin!
An out of breath Jean Pierre Papin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Just Bleed 17
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Syder counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin cracks Syder with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch
and Syder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Syder misses its target.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syder momentarily.
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Syder.
Syder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut
and Syder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Syder moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Syder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the body
and Syder counters with a left to the body.
Syder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Syder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Syder slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
Syder is looking for a counter combo.
Syder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Syder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Syder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
Syder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
McLaughlin works the jab nicely.
McLaughlin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLaughlin looks to land a body kick but Syder moved away.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin throws a combination that misses
and Syder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Syder.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Syder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Syder was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Syder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
McLaughlin clinches. #T3#
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLaughlin stalling the fight.
McLaughlin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Syder blocking some punches.
Syder struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Syder misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin lands a body punch.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Syder avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Syder misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Syder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike. #T4#
Syder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McLaughlin.
Syder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Syder trying to stall but McLaughlin improves his position.
McLaughlin digs a right hand underneath Syder's ribcage. Syder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McLaughlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Syder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLaughlin or not.
McLaughlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Syder backwards.
Syder takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Syder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Syder controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from McLaughlin as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Syder blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
A quick step to the side and Syder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Syder's belly button to the back.
Syder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Syder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Syder on the side of the head.
Syder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syder throws a big counter combination but McLaughlin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syder staying out of range there.
Syder moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Syder is looking to wear down McLaughlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Syder counter with a right hand. #T1#
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Syder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
Syder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Syder's defenses.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Syder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Syder misses the target.
McLaughlin thows a leg kick but Syder checks it
and Syder counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Syder is just out of range.
Syder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Syder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Syder sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Syder misses the target.
Syder takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaughlin thuds a left hand into Syder's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.
Syder avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot
and Syder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Syder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Syder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Syder throws a big counter combination but McLaughlin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syder moves away.
Syder is looking to counter the offense by McLaughlin and move into the clinch.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Syder is just out of range.
Syder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by McLaughlin.
Syder blocks a jab.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Syder's body. #T4#
Syder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick by McLaughlin misses
and Syder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Syder to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Syder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Syder's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Syder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Syder is out of range.
Syder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Syder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
It looked like Syder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin scores with a nice head shot.
Syder walks into a jab.
Syder defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the body
and Syder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Syder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Syder saw that one coming.
As McLaughlin looks to move away, Syder throws a big counter combo but McLaughlin just gets out of the way.#T1#
McLaughlin throws a lazy body kick
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Syder counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Syder's body.
Syder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLaughlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Syder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from McLaughlin misses
and Syder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syder slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
Syder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin. #T2#
McLaughlin tries to clinch but Syder moves away
and Syder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Syder is just out of range.
Syder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLaughlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syder. That did some damage!
A low kick from McLaughlin is predictable there
and Syder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Syder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Syder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Syder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Syder's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
Syder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Syder moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McLaughlin thinking.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Syder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Syder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Syder counters with a one-two to the body.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Syder's head but Syder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syder throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Syder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
McLaughlin gets a clinch.
McLaughlin is working Syder over against the cage.
McLaughlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Syder backwards.
Syder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
McLaughlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Syder shakes it off.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Syder in his tracks.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McLaughlin rushes Syder and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Syder.
McLaughlin working aggressively here. #T1#
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Syder's elbow.
Syder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Syder misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Syder controls his hands.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
Syder tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Syder avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Syder blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLaughlin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Syder.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Syder backwards.
Syder swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syder.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Syder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Syder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Syder.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Syder prevents a body shot from McLaughlin. #T3#
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Syder avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Syder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
Syder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Syder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin leaning against his opponent.
McLaughlin tries to work over Syder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syder prevents a body shot from McLaughlin. #T4#
Syder misses with a body punch.
Syder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Syder avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
McLaughlin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Syder backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Syder fails to land.
McLaughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syder tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Syder back against the cage.
Syder scores with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Syder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Syder ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Syder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from McLaughlin does no damage.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Syder slips the punch.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Syder misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin tries to land a front kick but Syder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Syder blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
Syder is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from McLaughlin. #T1#
Syder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Syder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Syder blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Syder's head but Syder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syder avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Syder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Syder is just out of range.
Justin Syder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
McLaughlin closes the distance and pushes Syder back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Syder.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Syder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syder lands a nice shot to the body.
Syder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLaughlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McLaughlin lands a shot to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syder working aggressively here. #T3#
Syder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Syder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Syder working aggressively here.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Syder's head.
Syder blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syder blocks an uppercut.
Syder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Syder controls his hands.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Syder controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McLaughlin as Syder tries to tie him up.
Syder misses with a body punch. #T4#
Syder blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to work over Syder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to work over Syder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Syder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Syder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Syder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaughlin's elbow.
Syder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
Syder tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Syder misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin.
Syder has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin! Mike McLaughlin retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Mike McLaughlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Justin Syder was interviewed post fight and said 'He may have won, but at least I'm getting laid tonight.'.

Event: Madness MMA 2: Shore vs Boromi
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fett sprawls well. Fett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcdermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Fett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Fett has Mcdermott up against the cage in a clinch.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fett misses with a body punch.
Fett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jango Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Mcdermott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcdermott's elbow. #T1#
Fett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcdermott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcdermott.
Fett lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mcdermott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fett.#ROC#
Mcdermott is rocked!
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Mcdermott tries to counter it with a takedown but Fett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fett looks to land a right hand but Mcdermott moved out of range.
Mcdermott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcdermott moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcdermott feints the counter takedown.
Fett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcdermott misses with a takedown attempt - Fett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Fett is looking to clinch.
Fett swinging wildly here.
Mcdermott with the counter takedown but Fett avoids it easily.
Mcdermott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcdermott slips under a jab from Fett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcdermott's hands.
Mcdermott avoids the head kick by Fett.
A big right from Fett misses.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcdermott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcdermott with the counter takedown but Fett avoids it easily.
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fett as he avoids it easily.
Mcdermott checks a leg kick nicely.
And Mcdermott tries to counter it with a takedown but Fett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fett.
Mcdermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him?#T3#
Fett misses with a straight left.
Mcdermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Jango Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcdermott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fett with a hook.
Fett is looking to clinch.
Fett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcdermott's hands.#CL#
Mcdermott tries to keep at a distance but Fett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fett lands a shot to the body.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett tries to work over Mcdermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Fett.
Fett stalling the fight.
Fett misses with the head strike. #T4#
Fett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Fett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but Mcdermott avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
Fett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcdermott backwards.
Fett throws a big uppercut that drops Mcdermott! More strikes from Fett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mcdermott lies dazed against the cage as Fett celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jango Fett!
Jango Fett 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.
In defeat, Terry Mcdermott stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.

Event: Just Bleed 13/12
Date: Dec 13, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Syder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Syder counters with a crisp right that sends Nurmagomedov to the canvas! Syder follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Syder!
After the fight, Justin Syder was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Just Bleed Dickinson Vs Midget
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
McCoker fails with the takedown
and McCoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Red McCoker has been cut.#TD2#
McCoker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Syder's half guard.#SUB2#
McCoker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Syder defends it well.
Syder won't allow McCoker to pass to mount. #SUB2#
McCoker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Syder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCoker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syder keeping control of the position. #T1#
Syder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCoker is working away from the top position though.
McCoker is looking to take a break and control but Syder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Syder keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
McCoker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCoker is trying to control the action in half guard but Syder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Syder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCoker on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCoker is looking to advance position but Syder won't allow it.
McCoker trying to control the action but Syder is working from the bottom.
McCoker is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
McCoker wants to work for an arm triangle but Syder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
McCoker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Syder has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Syder is looking to control McCoker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Syder avoid being mounted?
McCoker controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoker trying to mount his opponent but Syder defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCoker misses with a takedown
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCoker thinking.
McCoker looks winded!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCoker shoots and misses
letting Syder counter with a right hand.
Justin Syder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red McCoker.
McCoker misses with a takedown
and Syder counters with a right hand to the body.
McCoker has his takedown stuffed
and Syder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCoker thinking. #KD#
Syder drops McCoker with a beautiful combination! McCoker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Syder is looking for the KO!#ROC#
McCoker is rocked!
McCoker misses with a takedown
and Syder counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Syder!
A very excited looking Justin Syder rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEFC 223
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Sunshine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Sunshine's shoulder, as Sunshine tries to avoid the shot.
Sunshine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burgundy looks to land a left hand but Sunshine moved out of range nicely.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Sunshine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sunshine misses with a wild body shot.
As Sunshine looks to move away, Burgundy throws a big counter combo but Sunshine just gets out of the way.
Sunshine missing with a left hand there. Burgundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Sunshine lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Sunshine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sunshine throws out a loose jab but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunshine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sunshine misses with a wild body shot.
Sunshine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunshine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burgundy.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
Sunshine slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Sunshine dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sunshine throws a hook but Burgundy blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgundy misses the target.
Sunshine ducks right into an uppercut from Burgundy. #T1#
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sunshine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sunshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgundy circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burgundy.
Sunshine misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy misses with a leg kick
and Sunshine counters with a right hand to the body.
Burgundy slips a jab from Sunshine.
Burgundy tries a low kick but Sunshine avoids it.
Burgundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sunshine.
Burgundy slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgundy misses the target.
Sunshine misses with an uppercut.
Burgundy dodges the punch combination from Sunshine.
Sunshine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Burgundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burgundy looks to land a body kick but Sunshine moved away.
It seemed like Sunshine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sunshine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burgundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunshine misses with a looping left.
Good work by Burgundy as he checks the leg kick.
Sunshine lands the left hand.#T2#
Burgundy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Sunshine misses.
Burgundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sunshine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burgundy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sunshine misses with the combination.
Sunshine loads up on a big right hand but Burgundy slips the punch.
Burgundy throws a lazy right hand but Sunshine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sunshine throws out a counter right but Burgundy avoids it with no problem.
Sunshine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sunshine misses with a wild body shot.
Sunshine misses with a looping left.
Sunshine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Sunshine ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
Burgundy is looking to clinch but Sunshine is avoiding it.
Burgundy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sunshine moves away.
Sunshine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Sunshine throws a series of punches but Burgundy avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy is looking to counter punch.
Burgundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sunshine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Sunshine avoids nicely.
Burgundy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sunshine lands a glancing blow to the side of Burgundy's head.
Sunshine lands with a cross.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut.
Sunshine misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sunshine just manages to avoid it.
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sunshine misses with a hook.
Burgundy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sunshine tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Sunshine.
Burgundy looks to land a right hand but Sunshine moved out of range.
Burgundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunshine.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Sunshine looks to throw the jab but Burgundy is out of range.
Sunshine throws out a loose jab but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunshine looks to land a left hand but Burgundy moved out of range nicely.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgundy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sunshine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Sunshine finds it's way through Burgundy's defenses.
Sunshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burgundy circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Sunshine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burgundy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sunshine throws a sloppy head kick and Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Burgundy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sunshine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgundy moves away.
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sunshine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Sunshine catches Burgundy right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sunshine dips to his left and cracks Burgundy with an uppercut!
Sunshine misses with a two punch combination.
Sunshine throws the left hand but Burgundy avoids the punch easily.
Sunshine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgundy throws out the jab.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Sunshine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunshine. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgundy slips a jab from Sunshine.
Peter Sunshine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Sunshine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sunshine.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Sunshine's head but Sunshine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sunshine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sunshine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sunshine thinks about the counter body kick.
Burgundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burgundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burgundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunshine.
Burgundy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sunshine momentarily. #KD#
Burgundy cracks Sunshine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burgundy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sunshine to stand back up!#ROC#
Sunshine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sunshine misses with an uppercut. Burgundy saw that one coming.
Sunshine is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sunshine.
Burgundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunshine.
Burgundy fakes the body blow, causing Sunshine to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sunshine goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ron Burgundy thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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