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Event: JAG Point vs Cole     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Lawrence catches Gianni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gianni avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Gianni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gianni thumps Lawrence with a low kick.
Gianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Gianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lawrence checks a leg kick.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawrence scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawrence looks to throw the jab but Gianni is out of range.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gianni rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Lawrence catches Gianni right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni misses with a body kick. #T1#
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gianni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gianni throws out a leg kick but Lawrence moves out of range and Gianni only half commits. #TD2#
Lawrence gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Gianni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gianni trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence throwing shots but Gianni is blocking nicely.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Gianni is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
Gianni is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Gianni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Gianni taking some punishment here, with Lawrence in his half guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gianni sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
Gianni gets back to full guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Gianni is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lawrence postures up.
Gianni wants to sweep here but Lawrence controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Gianni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lawrence manages to control the position for a moment.
Lawrence bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lawrence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gianni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gianni advances position into side control!#T4##SUB#
Gianni is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawrence is defending well.
Lawrence is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gianni wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is defending well.
Lawrence gets full guard.#SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gianni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Gianni tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gianni trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gianni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lawrence dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Gianni avoids nicely.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Gianni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence lands a jab to Gianni's midsection.
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Gianni counters with a left to the body.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Lawrence lands a nice hook to Gianni's body. Gianni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Lawrence misses
and Gianni counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gianni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Lawrence throws a leg kick
and Gianni counters with a head kick. That will keep Lawrence thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gianni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Gianni avoids it with no problem.
Gianni blocks a leg kick.
Gianni tried to counter with a leg kick but Lawrence avoided it.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Gianni is just out of range.
Gianni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawrence's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Gianni misses the target. #TD2#
Lawrence scores with a takedown into Gianni's guard.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence passes Gianni's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Gianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Gianni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lawrence lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Lawrence is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gianni to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gianni shrugs it off.
Lawrence wants to control the pace but Gianni is squirming around nicely.
Gianni is in a horrible position here. Lawrence smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Lawrence working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Lawrence working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gianni tries to hold on but Lawrence postures up.
Gianni can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Lawrence goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gianni is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence has his foot on Gianni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gianni works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gianni trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gianni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Gianni trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gianni is pushing down on Lawrence's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Gianni has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gianni trying to control the action but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gianni is trying to work for a kimura but Lawrence is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gianni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lawrence closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lawrence lands in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gianni is keeping the position for now.
Gianni controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawrence defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is pushing down on Gianni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gianni is fighting to maintain full guard but Lawrence has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Gianni is working from the bottom.
Lawrence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gianni defends it well.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Gianni defends it.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gianni is looking to improve his position.
Gianni is working hard here to advance position.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Gianni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence is thwarting Gianni's attempts to control the position.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gianni is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gianni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gianni keeps working.
Gianni wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence prevents Gianni from improving his position.
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Gianni defends it.
Lawrence wants to control but Gianni is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lawrence moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gianni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gianni is looking to reverse the position.
Lawrence lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gianni down.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Gianni is working away.
Gianni is looking to reverse the position.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Gianni is working away.
Lawrence tries to advance to mount but Gianni denies him. #SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gianni, who protects the arm well.
Gianni tries to bench press Lawrence off him but Lawrence keeps the position. #T4#
Lawrence is putting a hurting on Gianni here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gianni tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gianni has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawrence is staying tight to Gianni's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gianni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
John Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gianni punching from the bottom.
Gianni is in trouble now - Lawrence has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence cracks Gianni with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gianni flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for John Lawrence!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for John Lawrence!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for John Lawrence!

John Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!

After the big win, John Lawrence made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: RapidFC 59     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Sanel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrera counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alojz Sanel has been cut.
Barrera misses with a double jab.
Sanel fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrera misses the target.
Sanel throws a shot from downtown. Barrera moves away and avoids it.
Sanel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanel wants to clinch up but Barrera keeps it at a distance.
Sanel throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanel jabs Barrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanel scrambles back to his feet.
Sanel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Sanel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanel struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Sanel cracks Barrera with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. #T1#
Sanel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrera blocks a body shot from Sanel.
Barrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanel.
Sanel pushes Barrera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanel misses with a punch to the body.
Sanel gets through Barrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanel misses with some punches.
Sanel throws a head punch that misses.
Sanel blocks a body shot from Barrera.
Sanel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanel.
Barrera is breathing heavily.
Barrera takes a shot to the head.
Sanel lands an uppercut.
Sanel digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Sanel.
Sanel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanel scores with a shot to the side of Barrera's head.
Sanel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanel lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Barrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanel.
A frustrated look appears on Barrera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sanel.
Sanel misses with a body punch.
Sanel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sanel.
Sanel tries a body shot but Barrera blocks it. #T3#
Sanel scores with a hook to the body.
Barrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrera tries to break free but Sanel pushes him back against the cage.
Barrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanel's elbow.
Sanel tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Sanel back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanel.
Sanel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrera takes a shot to the head.
Sanel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanel lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Sanel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanel's elbow.
Sanel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanel has Barrera pressed against the cage.
Sanel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanel prevents a body shot from Barrera. #T4#
A short left from Sanel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanel misses with a punch to the body.
Sanel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanel misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barrera lands a left hand.
Sanel digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Sanel.
Barrera blocks a body shot from Sanel.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanel.
A short right from Sanel.
Sanel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barreras head.
Sanel misses with a body punch.
Sanel misses with a punch to the body.
Sanel working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alojz Sanel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alojz Sanel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Sanel takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanel lands a right hand.
Sanel can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
Barrera taking a breather.
Barrera working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanel.
Sanel is leaning against Barrera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanel digs a right hand into Barrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrera's gas tank.
Sanel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barreras head.
Sanel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrera blocks a body shot from Sanel.
Sanel scores with a shoulder strike.
Alojz Sanel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Sanel presses Barrera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanel cracks Barrera with a nice body shot.
Sanel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sanel as the two fighters clinch.
Sanel lands with a light punch inside.
Sanel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Sanel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanel lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanel.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanel.
Sanel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanel lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Sanel. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Sanel.
Sanel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Sanel presses Barrera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanel cracks Barrera with a nice body shot.
Sanel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Sanel.
Sanel can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
Sanel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barrera or not.
Sanel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Sanel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sanel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barreras head.
Sanel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanel lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrera backwards. #T3#
Sanel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD2#
Sanel drops Barrera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barrera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Barrera is rocked!
Barrera takes a shot to the head.
Oh Barrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barrera with a big uppercut! Barrera tries to clinch up but Sanel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barrera to the mat! Barrera covers up and Sanel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alojz Sanel!
After winning the bout, Alojz Sanel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: JAG Friday Night 1     
Date:   Jan 10, 2020
#R1#
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gianni moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gianni.
A leg kick checked by Gianni.
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke is looking for a counter combo.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gianni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gianni tries to bum rush Weudke with a series of wild strikes but Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gianni misses with a double jab.
Weudke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weudke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weudke is looking to chop away at Gianni's legs.
Weudke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gianni will feel that in the morning.
Weudke works Gianni's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Gianni misses
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gianni throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Gianni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke lands with a nice body kick.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gianni throws out a leg kick but Weudke moves out of range and Gianni only half commits.
Gianni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gianni moves in looking to clinch but Weudke pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gianni. That's going to slow Weudke down.
Gianni misses the jab.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke thows a body kick. Gianni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Weudke lands a jab to the nose.
Weudke jabs Gianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gianni tried to score with a low kick but Weudke checks it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Gianni misses its intended target.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weudke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gianni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weudke scores with a three punch combo!
Weudke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gianni misses the jab.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. Gianni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gianni.
Gianni throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gianni throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gianni.
Gianni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Gianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Gianni throws out a powerful jab.
Gianni misses with a series of wild punches.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weudke lands a jab.
Gianni scores with a nice strike.
Gianni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke throws a solid leg kick but Gianni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weudke.
Gianni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gianni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Weudke tenderised Gianni's leg. Gianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weudke swings for the body but Gianni moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Weudke.
Gianni moves in looking to clinch but Weudke pushes him off.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Gianni.
A leg kick checked by Weudke.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gianni checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gianni is looking to chop away at Weudke's legs.
Gianni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weudke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gianni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gianni misses with a hook.
Weudke moves out of range as Gianni throws a body kick.
Gianni motions for Weudke to come forward. Gianni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weudke will feel that in the morning.
Gianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gianni checks the leg kick.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gianni.
Weudke throws a lazy uppercut
and Gianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gianni wants to clinch up but Weudke keeps it at a distance.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke staying out of range there.
Weudke takes a swing at Gianni's ribcage but misses.
Gianni is looking for the big counter here.
Gianni with a nice cross.
Gianni swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Gianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Weudke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke lands a high kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Weudke as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke.
Gianni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weudke throws a body punch but Gianni moves out of range.
Weudke lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Gianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weudke's calf.
Weudke throws a chopping leg kick but Gianni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gianni motions for Weudke to come forward. Gianni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke tries a low kick but Gianni avoids it.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
Gianni throws out a leg kick but Weudke moves out of range and Gianni only half commits.
Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Gianni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weudke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gianni scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke swats away the attempt to clinch by Gianni.
A head kick by Gianni misses
and Weudke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gianni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weudke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
Gianni tries a head kick but it misses.
Gianni needs to keep his hands up - Weudke had a free shot at his head there.
Weudke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weudke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gianni can do to turn this around?
Gianni swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke wants to slow Gianni down by chopping away at his legs.
Gianni cracks Weudke with a good jab.
Weudke is looking to wear down Gianni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gianni tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Gianni throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Gianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gianni loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Gianni lands a slapping body shot.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Gianni checks it.
Good leg kick by Weudke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gianni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
A counter left hand to the body from Weudke misses its target.
Gianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gianni.#T4#
Gianni lands a jab to the head.
Weudke swats away the attempt to clinch by Gianni.
Weudke with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Gianni misses the target.
Weudke tried to score with a low kick but Gianni checks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gianni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weudke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gianni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body.
Weudke slips under a jab from Gianni.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weudke slips a jab from Gianni.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body.
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 Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Weudke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gianni. That's going to slow Weudke down.
Weudke lands with an overhand left.
Gianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Gianni finds it's target.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Gianni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weudke is looking to chop away at Gianni's legs.
Weudke avoids a kick to the body.
Weudke checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Gianni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weudke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gianni to score with a decent uppercut.
Weudke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gianni if he has to take too many more of those.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Weudke checks a leg kick nicely.
Roland Weudke is winning the standup battle so far.
Gianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni jabs at Weudke's body.
Weudke swings for the body but Gianni moves out of range.
Weudke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weudke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gianni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Weudke.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gianni might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Weudke has got the better of the exchanges.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weudke.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weudke with a body shot.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weudke with a hook.
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weudke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gianni. Gianni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weudke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gianni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weudke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke tries to land a leg kick but Gianni saw it coming and moves away.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gianni throws a low kick but Weudke moves out of range easily.
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke throws a push kick but Gianni slaps the foot to one side.
Gianni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weudke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gianni throws a sloppy head kick
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gianni momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Weudke blocks the low kick.
Weudke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gianni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Gianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Gianni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
Weudke scores with a shot to the body.
Weudke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gianni lands a leg kick that knocks Weudke off balance momentarily.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke takes one on the button.#T4#
Gianni blocks a leg kick.
Gianni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weudke. That one must have hurt.
Gianni has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Weudke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gianni takes one to the side of the head.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
Gianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gianni misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weudke.
Weudke blocks the body kick.
Weudke blocks a low kick nicely.
Weudke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gianni throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weudke.
Gianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke.
A jab from Gianni does it's job there.
A jab from Gianni misses.
A quick step to the side and Weudke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weudke 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!

Roland Weudke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: JAG Face-off     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Proudmoore misses with a looping right.
Kurri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudmoore lands with an overhand left.
Jacob Proudmoore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurri avoids the body shot from Proudmoore.
A counter left hand to the body from Kurri misses its target.
Kurri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O Heaven in the buildup to the fight.
Proudmoore missing with a left hand there. Kurri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Kurri looking to score a takedown here. Proudmoore is defending well but Kurri drives through and ends up in Proudmoore's guard.
Proudmoore looking for a sweep. Not yet Proudmoore, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri trying to control but Proudmoore is working from the bottom.
Kurri postures up and lands a big shot to Proudmoore's brow.
Kurri trying to control but Proudmoore is working from the bottom. #T1#
Proudmoore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Proudmoore keeps moving.
Proudmoore trying to keep a closed guard but Kurri is proving a slippery customer.
Kurri throwing strikes from guard but Proudmoore blocks nicely.
Kurri is stalling in the full guard.
Kurri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Proudmoore keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri throws a big elbow that misses.
Kurri passes Proudmoore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Proudmoore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Proudmoore is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Proudmoore has hold of Kurri's hands but Kurri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Proudmoore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurri is looking to take a break and control but Proudmoore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proudmoore wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proudmoore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Proudmoore can't do much from the bottom here.
Proudmoore is trying to improve his position.
Kurri in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3##SUB#
Kurri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Proudmoore is not content to let Kurri control the position.
Proudmoore wants to control but Kurri postures up.#SUB#
Kurri swings around for an armbar but Proudmoore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kurri's guard.
Kurri wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurri 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.
Kurri looking to control.
Proudmoore wants to get up but he can't break Kurri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Proudmoore stopping the sweep attempt from Kurri.
Proudmoore looking to pass the guard.
Kurri controls Proudmoore momentarily but Proudmoore frees himself. #T4#
Proudmoore wants to pass the guard but Kurri is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kurri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proudmoore defends well.#SUB#
Kurri looking for a triangle here. Proudmoore is fighting it but it looks tight! Kurri pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Proudmoore is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tatu Kurri!
A very excited looking Tatu Kurri 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: RapidFC Tokyo 37     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019
#R1#
Halli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halli misses with a looping right.
Halli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandrill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli with a hook.
Mandrill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mandrill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Halli.
Halli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandrill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halli on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Halli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Halli misses with a low kick.
Mandrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halli is fending him off so far but Mandrill persists. Nope, Halli circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandrill looks to score with a jab to the body but Halli is just out of range.
Halli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mandrill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mandrill scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Mandrill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mandrill is in Halli's guard.
Halli wants to improve his position but instead Mandrill has moved into half guard. #T1#
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mandrill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mandrill's back!
Mandrill is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halli off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Halli is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Halli working for a choke but Mandrill is defending well. #SUB#
Halli has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mandrill has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Halli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Halli gets his hands free as Mandrill looks to control. #SUB#
Mandrill showing good submission defense here.
Mandrill tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mandrill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Halli working for the choke. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mandrill turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Halli is trying to keep Mandrill in close. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Mandrill pushes his legs off easily.
Halli keeping full guard, as Mandrill tries to pass.
Mandrill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mandrill with a nice head shot there.
Mandrill landing some decent shots from guard.
Mandrill won't allow Halli to sweep him here. #SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandrill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Mandrill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mandrill looking to pass the guard.
Mandrill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mandrill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mandrill throwing strikes but missing.
Mandrill with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Mandrill pushes his legs off easily.
Mandrill trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
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 Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mandrill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Mandrill. #TD2#
Mandrill drives through with a takedown into Halli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mandrill scoring with some ground and pound.
Halli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mandrill manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli advances to half guard.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Mandrill defends it. #SUB#
Halli seems to be looking for submissions.
Mandrill tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#T1#
Mandrill is still trying to improve position.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Mandrill defends it.
Mandrill moves into full guard.
Halli stands and throws Mandrill's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Mandrill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Halli! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Mandrill has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Reijo Halli!
A very excited looking Reijo Halli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: JAG Garuda vs Watson     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Gianni throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gianni throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Gianni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
As Gianni backs away, Weudke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Gianni throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
Gianni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weudke finds it's way round the side to connect with Gianni's head.
Gianni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weudke checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weudke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gianni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weudke rather than just go for the knockout.
Gianni looks to clinch
and Weudke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gianni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Weudke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gianni follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Weudke jabs Gianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke.
Gianni tries to land a front kick but Weudke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gianni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weudke's head backwards.
Good shot there by Gianni.
Gianni cracks Weudke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gianni tries to land a leg kick but Weudke saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by Gianni. #T2#
Gianni scores with a hook.
Gianni looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Gianni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke tries to move into range but Gianni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gianni throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
Gianni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gianni lands with a shot to the body.
Gianni scores with a one two! Weudke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at Gianni's knee but Gianni avoids it well.
Gianni blocks a low kick nicely.
Gianni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gianni cracks the inside of Weudke's front leg. #T3#
Gianni cracks a nice hook into Weudke's ribs.
Gianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Weudke - just one landing.
Gianni punishes Weudke's body with a nice straight punch.
Gianni misses with a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gianni looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Gianni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gianni thinks about the counter body kick.
Gianni misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gianni.
Gianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
As Gianni backs away, Weudke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gianni.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Gianni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Gianni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weudke, pushing him back against the cage.
Weudke misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni is working Weudke over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gianni lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gianni.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gianni throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gianni throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gianni, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gianni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Gianni misses.
Ramon Gianni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gianni thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Weudke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weudke moves out of range of the leg kick from Gianni.
Gianni throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Weudke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke dodges the punch combination from Gianni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gianni.
Gianni tries to clinch but Weudke is having none of it.
Gianni looks to throw a body kick
and Weudke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Weudke blocks the body kick. #T1#
Weudke moves out of range as Gianni strikes.
Gianni scores with a punch to the head.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Weudke moved away.
Gianni throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Gianni misses with a hook to the body
and Weudke counters with a low kick, right behind Gianni 's knee.
Gianni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gianni misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke takes one to the side of the head.
Gianni throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Gianni tries to land a front kick but Weudke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gianni misses with a hook
and Weudke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gianni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Gianni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weudke lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gianni.
Weudke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gianni. #BC#
Weudke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gianni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body
and Gianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weudke will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Gianni connects with a leg kick. Weudke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Giannis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weudke moves out of range as Gianni strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gianni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weudke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weudke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gianni misses with a body shot.
Gianni takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Gianni thows a body kick. Weudke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gianni moves out of range as Weudke strikes.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gianni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Gianni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gianni throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Gianni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gianni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Gianni moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gianni thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gianni cracks Weudke with a good jab.
A lazy left from Weudke finds it's target.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weudke throws a body punch but Gianni moves out of range.
Gianni follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gianni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Weudke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gianni moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gianni.
Gianni lands an overhand right.
Weudke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni is looking to slow Weudke down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gianni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Gianni.
Weudke throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Gianni throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni tries to bum rush Weudke with a series of wild strikes but Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Gianni misses its intended target.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weudke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gianni misses with a body kick.
Gianni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Gianni looks to move away, Weudke throws a big counter combo but Gianni just gets out of the way.
Weudke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gianni misses with an uppercut.
Weudke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gianni is out of range. #T2#
Gianni throws a low kick but Weudke moves out of range easily.
As Gianni looks to move away, Weudke throws a big counter combo but Gianni just gets out of the way.
Gianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gianni.
Weudke cracks the inside of Gianni's front leg.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gianni. Weudke shrugs it off though.
Weudke walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Gianni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gianni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Gianni has managed to clinch. #T3#
Gianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weudke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weudke's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Weudke fails to land.
Weudke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni looking to stall.
Weudke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roland Weudke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but Weudke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gianni blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Gianni.
Gianni tries to work over Weudke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gianni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Weudke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gianni. #T4#
Gianni is looking to land body kicks.
Weudke throwing a counter right hand but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gianni, right into the meat.
Weudke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gianni wants to slow Weudke down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Gianni blocks the low kick.
Gianni misses with a looping left.
It looked like Weudke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weudke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gianni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weudke is out of range and Gianni settles back down.
Weudke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gianni scores with a nice right hand.
Weudke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramon Gianni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gianni 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gianni!

Ramon Gianni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 35     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Donovan tries to bum rush Loco with a series of wild strikes but Loco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donovan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donovan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donovan misses with a straight right.
Loco throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Donovan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donovan checks a leg kick.
Donovan checks a leg kick nicely.
Loco slips under a jab.#TD#
Donovan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loco taking some punishment here, with Donovan in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Loco controlling the position well. #SUB#
Donovan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Donovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loco trying to control but Donovan postures up. #SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Loco is looking to control Donovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Loco is looking to get back to full guard here but Donovan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Loco wants to control but Donovan postures up.
Donovan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Loco struggling a bit here.
Loco has one of Donovan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Donovan scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Loco is looking for a sweep.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Donovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loco is trying to control Donovan's posture but Donovan avoids it.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Donovan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Donovan prevents Loco from improving his position.
Loco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Loco actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Donovan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Donovan is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Loco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Loco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Donovan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donovan is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donovan is keen to just control but Loco is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Donovan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Loco has hold of Donovan's hands but Donovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Donovan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Donovan.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Donovan is very close to passing his half guard.
Donovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Donovan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Donovan trying to control from half guard but Loco is working away.
Loco is trying to maintain the position but Donovan is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Donovan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Donovan lands a jab.
Loco tries a head kick but it misses.
Loco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donovan lands a slapping body shot.
Loco scores with a head kick.
Loco misses with a head kick.
Loco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donovan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Loco throws a head kick but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan misses with a looping right.
Donovan scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan looks to land a combination but Loco avoids it well.
Loco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Donovan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loco tries to roll over but Donovan keeps him under control.#T1#
Donovan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Donovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Donovan works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loco sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donovan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Loco wants to control but Donovan passes into side. #T2#
Loco wants to control but Donovan postures up.
Donovan grinds an elbow into Loco's temple. #SUB#
Donovan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donovan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Donovan trying to control the position but Loco is working away.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
Loco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loco holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Loco struggling a bit here.#T3#
Donovan scoring with punches from side control.
Loco is not content to let Donovan control the position.
Loco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donovan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donovan trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Donovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Loco wants to control but Donovan postures up.#T4#
Donovan working the head and body with strikes.
Donovan lands some shots froms side control.
Loco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco is trying to control Donovan's posture but Donovan avoids it.
Donovan working the ground and pound from side control.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donovan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Donovan drops an elbow to the side of Loco's head.
Loco trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Donovan manages to pass to mount!
Loco tries to reverse the position but Donovan maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donovan punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Donovan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Donovan as he connects with a hook.
Loco throws a chopping leg kick but Donovan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donovan throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Loco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donovan.
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Donovan.
Loco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donovan checks a leg kick.
Carter Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donovan checks a leg kick.
Loco tries to work over Donovan's front leg with a kick but Donovan checks it.
Donovan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loco.
Loco throws a solid leg kick but Donovan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loco.
Loco thows a leg kick but Donovan checks it #TD#
and Donovan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loco!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
Loco is trying to control Donovan's posture but Donovan avoids it. #T1#
Loco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Loco struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura but Loco is defending well.
Loco can't do much from the bottom here.
Carter Donovan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donovan trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donovan trying to control the action but Loco is working from the bottom.
Spanky Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Loco tries to roll over but Donovan keeps him under control.
Loco is looking to control Donovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Loco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Loco trying to keep a closed guard but Donovan is proving a slippery customer.
Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donovan controls the pace.
Donovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loco is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Loco has an active guard here but Donovan has managed to pass into half guard.
Loco trying to hold on to Donovan's head to control him but Donovan postures up.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Donovan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donovan is working away from the top position though.
Donovan is looking to advance position but Loco won't allow it. #SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Donovan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donovan lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loco wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donovan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loco is looking to control Donovan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?#T4#
Donovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donovan wants to free his trapped foot but Loco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loco has hold of Donovan's hands but Donovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donovan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Loco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donovan pulls his head out easily.
Donovan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donovan 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Donovan!

 

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 35     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Barrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackblood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.
Barrera misses with a double jab.
Blackblood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
Barrera takes a swing at Blackblood's ribcage but misses.
Blackblood throwing a counter right hand but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Blackblood throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barrera misses the jab.
Blackblood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackblood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Blackblood has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrera. Blackblood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackblood wants to clinch up but Barrera keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Barrera blocks a head kick by Blackblood.
It seemed like Barrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrera swings for the body but Blackblood moves out of range.
Blackblood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blackblood throws a sloppy head kick and Barrera moves out of range easily.
Barrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackblood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blackblood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blackblood misses with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a straight right hand.
Blackblood swings widly with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blackblood misses with a hook.
Barrera unleashes a big counter combination but Blackblood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blackblood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Blackblood rushes Barrera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blackblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barrera misses with a body punch.
Barrera digs a right hand into Blackblood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blackblood's gas tank.
I was talking to Blackblood's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blackblood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blackblood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blackblood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barrera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barrera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blackblood misses with a knee to the head.
Blackblood tries a knee to the head but Barrera blocks it.
Barrera tries to work over Blackblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Barrera breaks the clinch.
Blackblood misses with a looping right.
Barrera lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Barrera throws a hook to the side of Blackblood's head but Blackblood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Blackblood swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Blackblood ducks under a wild hook from Barrera.
Barrera misses with a looping left.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackblood moves away.
Barrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackblood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackblood is just out of range.
Blackblood on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Blackblood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackblood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scott Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackblood at a distance.
Nice jab there from Barrera.
Blackblood misses with a body punch
and Barrera counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Xavier Blackblood's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackblood moves away from the strike by Barrera.
Blackblood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackblood off the cage and back into range.
Barrera plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Blackblood to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Blackblood just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Barrera!
Xavier Blackblood spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta blouse beat'.

 

Event: WPFC 36 - Knox vs. Lawrence     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jason Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Price.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Price.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Price scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Price.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Price's leg. Price is trying to keep his angry face on.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Jason Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald 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.#T2#
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2#
Price lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Price takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Price lands a front kick.#T3#
Price throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Price fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Price has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #T4#
Price has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonald's calf.
Price explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Price scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Price counters with an inside leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPrice.#T1#
Nice body kick from Price.
Price misses with a head kick.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Price throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price connects with an inside leg kick.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Price only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Price fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald lands the left hand.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Price sprawls and moves away.
Price moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Price looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Price wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Price feints a counter leg kick.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
And Price responds with a good body kick, but McDonald manages to step out the way in time.
Price throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Price is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Crunch! Price slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a body kick that stops McDonald in his tracks momentarily.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Price misses with a body kick.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Price lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Jason Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Price!

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Bowman misses with a body kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bowman enables Mandrill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bowman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mandrill wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mandrill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mandrill throws a big elbow that misses.
Mandrill postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandrill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mandrill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Mandrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mandrill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mandrill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bowman scores with a push kick.
Bowman misses the shot to the body.
Bowman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mandrill's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandrill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bowman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandrill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Mandrill lands a jab.
Bowman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandrill.
Mandrill moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Mandrill misses.
Mandrill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Bowman misses with an uppercut. Mandrill saw that one coming.
Mandrill moves forwards but Bowman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowman throws out a loose jab but Mandrill uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bowman slips a straight right by Mandrill.
A left and a right from Mandrill both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Bowman.
Mandrill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bowman.
Bowman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandrill finds it's way round the side to connect with Bowman's head.
Mandrill lands a nice hook to Bowman's body. Bowman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bowman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mandrill's head backwards.
Mandrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowman is fending him off so far but Mandrill persists. Nope, Bowman circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Mandrill misses.
Mandrill has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Mandrill misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Mandrill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ludwig Mandrill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandrill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowman finds it's way round the side to connect with Mandrill's head.
Bowman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mandrill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bowman scrambles back to his feet.
Mandrill scores with a hook.
Bowman lands a head kick. Mandrill smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Ludwig Mandrill has been cut.
Bowman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandrill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mandrill misses with a lunging right hand
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Mandrill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Mandrill's cut.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bowman avoids the body shot from Mandrill.
Bowman connects with a nice looking jab.
Mandrill misses with an uppercut
and Bowman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandrill.
Bowman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandrill. #TD2#
Mandrill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mandrill is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Mandrill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bowman trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandrill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mandrill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mandrill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowman wants to control but Mandrill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandrill working over Bowman with some ground and pound. Bowman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowman wants to control but Mandrill is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mandrill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bowman's head.
Mandrill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mandrill thows a huge punch but Bowman dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bowman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mandrill is taking a breather. Bowman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mandrill is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bowman throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandrill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mandrill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowman.
Bowman looks to land a left hand but Mandrill moved out of range nicely.
Bowman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mandrill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mandrill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowman punishes Mandrill's body with a nice straight punch.
Bowman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Mandrill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowman moves away from the strike by Mandrill.
Mandrill connects with a body shot.
Bowman lands a two punch combo. #T4#
Mandrill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandrill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman looks to land a right hand but Mandrill moved out of range.
As Bowman backs off Mandrill throws a huge counter combo but Bowman manages to avoid it all.
Bowman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bowman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandrill lands a right hook to the body.
Bowman throws a head kick that Mandrill semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludwig Mandrill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Mandrill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mandrill catches Bowman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mandrill connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mandrill.
Mandrill misses with a body shot.
Bowman swings widly with a right hand
and Mandrill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Bowman is rocked!
Mandrill drops Bowman with a big left hand! Bowman is injured, injured bad! Mandrill jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Mandrill!

 

Event: JAG II     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
A slow jab from Proudmoore misses its intended target.
Mohammed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Proudmoore circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Proudmoore to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Malek Mohammed has been cut.
Mohammed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Proudmoore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Mohammed misses.
Mohammed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Proudmoore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Mohammed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Proudmoore moves away
and Proudmoore counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Mohammed has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Proudmoore.
A left hand lands to the body for Proudmoore.
Proudmoore has a couple of punches blocked by Mohammed. #BC#
Proudmoore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Proudmoore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mohammed.
Proudmoore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammed moves away.#KD2#
Mohammed drops Proudmoore with a beautiful combination! Proudmoore stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mohammed is looking for the KO!#T1#
Proudmoore misses with a hook.
Proudmoore throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Mohammed takes the fight into the clinch.
Mohammed is trying to push Proudmoore away but Proudmoore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Proudmoore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mohammeds head.
Mohammed is trying to break the clinch but Proudmoore is controlling him.
Proudmoore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Proudmoore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mohammeds head.
Mohammed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Proudmoore has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Mohammed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed tries to bum rush Proudmoore with a series of wild strikes but Proudmoore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Mohammed.
Mohammed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Mohammed is rocked!
Proudmoore fakes the body blow, causing Mohammed to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mohammed goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Proudmoore!
After the fight, Jacob Proudmoore 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: RapidFC 51     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.#TD2#
Donovan drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Hopkins kicks Donovan off and gets to his feet.
Donovan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donovan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Donovan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Donovan throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Donovan.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A left and a right from Donovan both land. Nice combination.
Donovan has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Donovan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Donovan ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donovan misses with a left hand
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donovan misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins drops Donovan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Donovan! Hopkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins retains his light heavyweight title!
Giuseppe Hopkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 31     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Sisu throws a body punch but Mandrill moves out of range.
Sisu throws out a loose jab but Mandrill uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Mandrill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sisu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sisu keeping moving, preventing Mandrill from controlling successfully.
Sisu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandrill is one step ahead there.
Mandrill trying to control but Sisu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandrill won't allow Sisu to sweep him here.
Sisu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Sisu is working hard here to advance position.
Mandrill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mandrill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mandrill postures up in Sisu's guard and throws a big left but Sisu blocks it.
Sisu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mandrill has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Mandrill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mandrill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sisu dodges the ground and pound from Mandrill.
Sisu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mandrill creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sisu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mandrill cracks Sisu with a big right hand but Sisu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sisu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mandrill off and has taken his back!
Sisu controlling from the back.
Mandrill is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandrill tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sisu landing punches.
Mandrill is trying desperately to improve position.
Sisu tries to control but Mandrill wriggling away. #T3#
Sisu controlling from the full mount.
Mandrill is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sisu wants to control the pace but Mandrill is squirming around nicely.
Mandrill tries to lock up and control but Sisu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sisu content just to control the position here.
Mandrill wants to control but Sisu is having none of it.
Sisu tries to control but Mandrill wriggling away.
Mandrill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mandrill regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandrill is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ludwig Mandrill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sisu gets a takedown into half guard.
Sisu wants to pass to mount but Mandrill is defending the position.
Mandrill is looking for a sweep. Sisu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mandrill wants to control but Sisu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandrill keeps working.
Sisu Sisu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sisu wants to pass to mount but Mandrill is defending the position. #T1#
Sisu prevents Mandrill from improving his position.
Mandrill trying to hold on to Sisu's head to control him but Sisu postures up.
Sisu trying to control the action but Mandrill is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sisu shoots in and bounces Mandrill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Mandrill keeping full guard, as Sisu tries to pass.
Sisu won't allow Mandrill to sweep him here.
Sisu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandrill looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sisu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sisu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sisu prevents Mandrill from improving his position.#T3#
Sisu stalling.
Mandrill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sisu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sisu's back!
Mandrill not allowing Sisu to control his hands.
Mandrill is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sisu up.
Mandrill is hanging on to Sisu's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Mandrill lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sisu grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mandrill misses with punches from the back.
Mandrill cracks Sisu with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sisu from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sisu covering up well under a series of strikes from Mandrill.
Mandrill trying to control momentarily.
Mandrill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sisu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mandrill is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sisu is defending well though. Mandrill let's go of the attempt for now.
Mandrill looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludwig Mandrill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sisu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandrill with the counter takedown but Sisu avoids it easily.
Mandrill just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Sisu catches Mandrill right on the button with a cross.
Mandrill cracks Sisu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mandrill throws a body shot but no joy.
Sisu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Mandrill.#TD#
Sisu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mandrill is trying to defend but Sisu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandrill is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sisu controlling the action here.
Sisu prevents Mandrill from improving his position.
Sisu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mandrill!
Sisu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mandrill tries to lock up and control but Sisu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Mandrill regains half guard.
Sisu wants to free his trapped foot but Mandrill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mandrill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandrill is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sisu jumps into side control!#T3#
Mandrill looking for a sweep but Sisu has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sisu controlling from mount.
Mandrill sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sisu Sisu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisu is trying to control. Mandrill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandrill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sisu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Mandrill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mandrill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sisu.
Mandrill wants to sweep here but Sisu controlling him for the moment.
Sisu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandrill is keeping the position for now.
Sisu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ludwig Mandrill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Mandrill.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mandrill has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Mandrill!

 

Event: JBL TBD 2     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Leroux.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leroux.
Leroux throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.#TD2#
Leroux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benedetti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leroux is in Benedetti's guard.
Leroux wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedetti, not yet.
Benedetti is controlling Leroux's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leroux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leroux stands up over Benedetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Leroux looking to sit in guard and control but Benedetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leroux has control of Benedetti's left arm, preventing Benedetti from doing any damage.
Benedetti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leroux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benedetti is stalling in the full guard. #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.
Leroux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leroux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benedetti moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroux throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leroux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benedetti wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti is pulling down on Leroux's head to control his posture.
Leroux throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Benedetti being controlled here, momentarily.
Benedetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leroux throwing strikes but missing.
Leroux is fighting to break Benedetti's control of his arms but Benedetti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benedetti working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
No joy there for Leroux, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Leroux with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Benedetti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leroux avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Leroux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leroux.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Leroux cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Mario Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Johnny Leroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leroux digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Leroux misses with a left hand
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Leroux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Leroux loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroux.
Leroux throws a sloppy body shot
and Leroux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leroux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Leroux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Leroux tries to counter it with a takedown but Benedetti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leroux jabs at Benedetti's body.
Leroux takes one on the button.
Leroux with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leroux misses with a body punch
and Benedetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leroux misses with a hook
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Leroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Leroux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Leroux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benedetti defends well and Leroux ends up having to push Benedetti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benedetti defending well as Leroux loads up on a big left hand.
Mario Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leroux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benedetti scrambles back to his feet.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leroux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti takes a swing at Leroux's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Leroux moves away and avoids it.
Leroux misses with an uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##KD#
Benedetti lands a big uppercut and Leroux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leroux looks OK. Benedetti waves Leroux back to his feet!#ROC#
Leroux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leroux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a big left hand that crumples Leroux! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Mario Benedetti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: JBL TBD 2     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Arlington has a takedown stuffed.
Arlington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jun lands with an overhand left.
Jun misses with a wild combination.
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jun misses with an uppercut. Arlington saw that one coming.
Jun staying out of range there.
Jun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington throws a lazy uppercut
and Jun counters with a nice uppercut.
Arlington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jun pinned against the cage. Jun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arlington throws the left hand but Jun avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Jun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jun scores with a nice right hand.
Arlington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jun misses with a looping left.
Jun loads up on a big right hand but Arlington slips the punch.#CL#
Arlington has managed to clinch.
Jun misses with a body punch.
Arlington lands with a light punch inside.
Jun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arlington tries to score a body lock takedown but Jun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Arlington.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlington is working for takedown but Jun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jun lands a left hand.
Arlington misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arlington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jun misses with some punches.
Jun is trying to maintain a safe position but Arlington gets an underhook and turns Jun into the cage.#T2#
Arlington can't get the takedown.
Jun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlington wants a takedown but no success here.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arlington lands a hook that snaps the head of Jun backwards.
Jun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlington.
Arlington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jun controls his hands.
A short right from Arlington on the inside.
Arlington has a couple of punches blocked by Jun.
Jun takes a shot to the head.
Arlington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Jun.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jun.
Arlington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jun controls his hands.
Arlington goes for a takedown attempt but Jun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Jun misses the target.
Jun misses with a straight left.
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arlington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Arlington lands with a cross.
Arlington misses with a straight right. #TD#
Arlington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arlington is looking to advance position but Jun won't allow it.
Jun is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Arlington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jun is just riding it out for now. Arlington eventually gives up the hold.
Jun trying to control here.
Arlington prevents Jun from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Arlington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jun is just riding it out for now. Arlington eventually gives up the hold.
Jun is looking to improve his position.
Arlington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arlington working over Jun with some ground and pound. Jun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaede Jun will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Jun gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arlington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Jun pushes Arlington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Arlington shoots in for a double leg but Jun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlington ducks under a wild hook from Jun.
Arlington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jun tries to avoid it but Arlington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jun to the ground. Jun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Arlington misses.
Arlington with a jab.
Arlington moves in looking to clinch but Jun pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Jun. Beautiful body shot.
Jun thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Arlington fails with the takedown
and Jun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arlington thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Arlington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlington takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arlington.
Jun is looking to reverse the position.
Jun is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Jun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jason Arlington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jun is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington wants to control but Jun is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Arlington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jun tries to buck Arlington off but Arlington is having none of it.#T2#
Arlington gets to mount! Jun was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arlington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jun tries to reverse the position but Arlington maintains control.
Jun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arlington uses his free foot to push down on Jun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jun.
Jun tries to lock up and control but Arlington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Arlington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Arlington avoids the attempt from Jun to control.
Arlington fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jun tries to hold on but Arlington postures up.
Jun regains half guard.
Jun trying to control from the bottom.
Jun wants to get back to full guard but Arlington has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arlington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jun struggling a bit here.#T4#
Arlington advances to full mount.
Jun tries to hold on but Arlington postures up.
Arlington tries to control but Jun wriggling away. #SUB#
Arlington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jun is surviving well by controlling Arlington's body position as best he can.
Jun is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlington has a good base and remains in mount.
Jun is in a horrible position here. Arlington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Arlington dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Arlington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jun loads up on a big right hand but Arlington slips the punch.
Arlington takes one to the chin there.
Arlington ducks under a wild hook from Jun.
Jun throws a body punch but Arlington moves out of range.
Arlington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arlington has a takedown stuffed.
Kaede Jun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Jun misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington tries to close the distance and clinch but Jun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Arlington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jun is trying to defend but Arlington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arlington prevents Jun from improving his position.#T1#
Arlington trying to pass the guard but Jun defending well.
Jun is trying to control but can't.
Arlington prevents Jun from improving his position.#SUB#
Arlington is looking for a kimura but Jun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlington to get the leverage.
Jun trying to control from the bottom.
Arlington wants to control but Jun is keeping him busy.
Arlington trying to pass the guard but Jun defending well.
Arlington is looking to take a break and control but Jun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Arlington is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Arlington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arlington wants to control but Jun is keeping him busy.
Jun is looking to control Arlington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jun avoid being mounted?
Arlington prevents Jun from standing back up. #T3##SUB#
Arlington wants to work for an arm triangle but Jun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arlington drops an elbow to the side of Jun's head. #SUB#
Arlington is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jun is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Arlington!
A relieved looking Jason Arlington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RapidFC 50     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
The Barbarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
The Barbarian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrera doesn't seem bothered though.
The Barbarian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Barbarian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrera! But no joy.
The Barbarian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrera misses with a two punch combination.
The Barbarian throwing a counter right hand but Barrera manages to avoid it.
The Barbarian needs to keep his hands up - Barrera had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Barrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Barbarian misses the body punch
and Barrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Barbarian cracks Barrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
The Barbarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Barrera misses.
The Barbarian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy in the buildup to the fight.
The Barbarian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Barrera misses.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
The Barbarian throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Barbarian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Barbarian throws a looping overhand right but Barrera ducks down to avoid it.
The Barbarian is looking to wear down Barrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
The Barbarian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from The Barbarian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrera! But no joy.
No joy there for The Barbarian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
The Barbarian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barrera throws out a powerful jab.
The Barbarian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Barrera throws a right hand that misses
and The Barbarian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrera takes one on the button.
Barrera throws a poor cross that misses
and The Barbarian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Barbarian moves away.
The Barbarian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
The Barbarian works the jab nicely.
The Barbarian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Barrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Barbarian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrera.
Barrera throws a shot from downtown. The Barbarian moves away and avoids it.
The Barbarian throwing a counter right hand but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Conor The Barbarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Barrera misses.
Barrera slips a straight right by The Barbarian.
Barrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barrera walks into a straight right hand from The Barbarian.#T4#
The Barbarian swings for the body but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera dodges the punch combination from The Barbarian.
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!
Barrera throws a right hand that misses
and Barrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Barbarian throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Barbarian.
Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Barbarian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor The Barbarian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barrera misses with an uppercut. The Barbarian saw that one coming.
A jab from The Barbarian finds it's way through Barrera's defenses.
The Barbarian scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrera should have avoided that one.
Conor The Barbarian is winning the standup battle so far.
The Barbarian thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Barbarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrera can do to turn this around?
Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Barbarian lands a nice shot to the body.
The Barbarian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian throws a big shot that misses.
Barrera slips under a jab from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian throws a right hand that misses
and Barrera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Barrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Barrera defending well as The Barbarian loads up on a big left hand.
Barrera throws a body punch but The Barbarian moves out of range.
The Barbarian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrera counters with a stiff right hand.
The Barbarian scores with the left hand. Barrera knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from The Barbarian misses.
Barrera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Barbarian with a body shot.
The Barbarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Barbarian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Barbarian lands with a hook. Barrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Barbarian scores with a jab.
Barrera takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Barrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Barbarian cracks Barrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera lands a nice hook to The Barbarian's body. The Barbarian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Barbarian lands with a cross.
Barrera throws a shot from downtown. The Barbarian moves away and avoids it.
The Barbarian is looking to counter punch.
Barrera misses the shot to the body. #KD#
The Barbarian cracks Barrera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. The Barbarian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barrera to stand back up!
The Barbarian blocks a jab.
The Barbarian throws out a loose jab but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Barbarian misses the body punch
and The Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Barbarian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Barrera throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and The Barbarian counters with a nice right hand that sends Barrera toppling to the canvas! Barrera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Barbarian finish him?!#ROC#
Barrera is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Barbarian. Barrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Barbarian throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Barrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Barbarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Barbarian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barrera doesn't seem bothered though.
Barrera is breathing heavily.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
The Barbarian scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Barbarian throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
The Barbarian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
It seemed like Barrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrera misses the shot to the body.
Barrera cracks a nice hook into The Barbarian's ribs.#T4#
The Barbarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Barbarian lands a nice looking body shot.
Barrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Barbarian at a distance.
The Barbarian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Barbarian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Barrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Barbarian.
Barrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Barbarian manages to avoid it.
Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Barbarian.
Barrera walks into a stiff left hand from The Barbarian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Barbarian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conor The Barbarian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Barrera feints a jab promting The Barbarian to slip. Barrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Barbarian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Barrera.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera connects with a body shot that sends The Barbarian's belly button to the back.
The Barbarian scores with a three punch combo!
The Barbarian lands with a good body shot.
Barrera misses with a hook to the body
and The Barbarian counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Barbarian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut. #T1#
The Barbarian lunges at Barrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrera's hand.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Barbarian manages to avoid it.
The Barbarian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Barbarian jabs Barrera right on the nose. Barrera blinks but takes it well.
The Barbarian's corner calls for a 1-2. The Barbarian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Barbarian cracks Barrera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Barrera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but The Barbarian pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Barrera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Conor The Barbarian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: JBL McConnell vs Boxaaja     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach throws a body kick that misses
and Gianni counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gianni. Beautiful body shot.
Gianni jabs Roach right on the nose. Roach blinks but takes it well.
Roach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gianni doesn't seem bothered though.
Gianni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roach.
Gianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gianni throws a right hand that misses
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Roach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianni cracks Roach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Gianni lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Gianni.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Gianni tries to clinch but Roach moves out of range.
Gianni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Roach throws out a loose jab but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a double jab
and Roach counters with a three punch combo that has Gianni backing up. Gianni nods at Roach to acknowledge the strikes.
Roach misses with a hook to the body
and Gianni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Roach moved away.
Good exchange - Gianni coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Gianni moves into range and clinches up with Roach.#BC#
Roach breaks the clinch.
Gianni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roach had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Gianni throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Gianni misses with a leg kick
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Roach.
Roach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gianni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gianni checks a low kick from Roach.
Nice straight punches there by Roach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roach.
Gianni throws a leg kick which misses Roach's front leg but catches the back leg as Roach tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Gianni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roach to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Gianni jumps into guard, dragging Roach to the mat.
Roach looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gianni works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Gianni wants to hit a switch here but Roach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gianni there!
Gianni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roach wants to control the pace but Gianni is squirming around nicely.
Gianni is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Roach there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gianni tries to hold on but Roach postures up.
Gianni is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gianni tries to hold on but Roach pushes him away.
Gianni is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Gianni will probably get the nod.
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#
Roach circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roach jabs at Gianni's body.
Roach moves out of range as Gianni throws a body kick.
Gianni throws a solid leg kick but Roach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gianni.
Roach is looking to counter punch.
Roach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gianni thuds his right hand into Roach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Gianni lands a high kick!
Roach throws a body punch but Gianni moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gianni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Roach steps away.
Gianni delivers a nice body kick.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Gianni moves away and avoids it.
Gianni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Roach misses the target.
Roach avoids the head kick by Gianni.
Roach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
Gianni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roy Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gianni dodges the punch combination from Roach.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gianni throws a right hand that misses
and Roach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roach works Gianni's body with a nice hook.
Gianni lands with a straight right. Roach didn't see that one coming.
Roach is looking to wear down Gianni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gianni misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Roach, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Gianni misses with a wild body shot.
Gianni swinging wildly here.
Gianni is looking to clinch but Roach is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Gianni throws a right hand that Roach ducks under and follows up with a left that Roach also avoids with ease.
Roach misses with a few strikes there.
Gianni throws a wild body kick that Roach sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Roach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gianni lands a nice hook to Roach's body. Roach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Roach.
Some bone on bone action there as Gianni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Roach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Gianni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roach will feel that in the morning.
Roach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gianni has time to react.#CL2#
Gianni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gianni misses with some punches.
Roach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gianni has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
Gianni keeps control of Roach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Roach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roach throws the left hand but Gianni avoids the punch easily.
Roach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Gianni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gianni lands a jab to Roach's midsection.
Roach loads up on a big right hand but Gianni slips the punch.#T4#
Gianni throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gianni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gianni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gianni swings widly with a right hand
and Roach counters with a nice body shot.
Roach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gianni.
Roach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good shot there by Roach.
A bone on bone clash there as Gianni blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gianni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ramon Gianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gianni rushes Roach and presses him up against the cage.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roach prevents a body shot from Gianni.
Roach tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but Gianni is controlling him.
Gianni misses with the head strike.
Gianni is working Roach over against the cage.
Gianni prevents Roach from breaking the clinch.
Gianni lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Roach breaks the clinch.
Gianni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramon Gianni 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.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gianni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Gianni there.
Gianni works Roach's body with a nice hook.#T1#
That kick from Gianni tenderised Roach's leg. Roach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Gianni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gianni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gianni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gianni throws a sloppy head kick and Roach moves out of range easily.
Roach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roach throws a leg kick which misses Gianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Gianni tries to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body.
Roach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Gianni tries to clinch but Roach is having none of it.
It looked like Roach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gianni. #T2#
Gianni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gianni fails to land with a series of punches.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Gianni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gianni takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Gianni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roach moves out of range of the body kick from Gianni.
Gianni throws a big shot that misses.
Gianni throws an off balance right hand
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Gianni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gianni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gianni.
Gianni throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Gianni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gianni swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Gianni instigates a clinch.
Roach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gianni keeps control of Roach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Gianni fails to land.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roach tries to break free but Gianni pushes him back against the cage.
Gianni lands with a left to the head.
Gianni lands with a light punch inside.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roy Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni. #BC#
Roach breaks from the clinch.
Gianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Gianni lands a nice hook to Roach's body. Roach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gianni.
Gianni misses with a straight left.
Gianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni keeps Roach at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Gianni finds it's way through Roach's defenses.
A combination from Roach does no damage.
Gianni shapes to counter with a head kick.
Roach throws a lazy right hand but Gianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gianni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roach on the side of the head.
Ramon Gianni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Gianni moves into range and clinches up with Roach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gianni 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ramon Gianni!

A victorious Ramon Gianni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: JBL McConnell vs Boxaaja     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Time.
Vargas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Time counters with a leg kick.
Time looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Time's shoulder, as Time tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Vargas lands.
Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Time's head backwards.
Time misses the jab.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Time seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Time fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vargas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Time looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Time lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Time lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Time throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vargas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Time's calf.
Vargas slips a jab from Time.
Donk. Time catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
Vargas throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Vargas throws out a leg kick but Time moves out of range and Vargas only half commits.
Time lands a body shot.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time swinging wildly here.
A jab from Vargas does it's job there.#T2#
Vargas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Time slips under a jab from Vargas.
A good leg kick by Vargas.
Vargas throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Time does no damage.
Jab from Time.
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Time moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
It looked like Time wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
Decent striking displayed by Time there.#T3#
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Time looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Time.
Time fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head.
Time scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Time slips under a jab.
Time misses with a wild combination.
Vargas throws a body kick that misses.
Time is looking to counter punch.
Vargas misses with a body kick. #T4#
Time throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a big head kick but Time shrugs it off.
Time connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas walks into a jab.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Vargas.
Time slips under a jab.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas slips under a jab.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Time throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vargas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

My Time dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Time lands with an overhand left.
Time takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Time misses with a looping left.
Time moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vargas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Time has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the liver by Vargas. Beautiful body shot.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Time.
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Time fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vargas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time with a nice cross.
Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vargas counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Time.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas scores with a jab.
Vargas takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Time takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Time.
Vargas connects with an inside leg kick.
Time thuds a left hand into Vargas's body.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Vargas.
Vargas swings for the body but Time moves out of range.
Time half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Time throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Time counters with a three punch combo that has Vargas backing up. Vargas nods at Time to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
My Time is winning the standup battle so far.
Time cracks Vargas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Time fails to land with a series of punches.
Time misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas counters with a body kick.
Vargas throws a good cross that connects.
Time lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Vargas is rocked!#T3#
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas clobbers Time with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Time.
A big left from Time misses.
Time misses with a double jab.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
Time throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Time with a body shot.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Vargas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Time was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Vargas closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like My Time has been cut.
Time misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Time avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.
Vargas throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Time moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Time misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

My Time dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on My Time's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vargas defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas throws a low kick but Time moves out of range easily.
Time is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Time on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Time there.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands with a straight right. Time didn't see that one coming.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Time throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Time avoids the body shot from Vargas. #T1#
Time closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him?
Time misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Time finds it's target.
Vargas gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Vargas tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Time is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Vargas buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Vargas!! Vargas is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Time throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
My Time 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: WPFC 31 - Price vs. Knox     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Price counters with a leg kick.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Price walks into a left hand.
Price thumps Knox with a low kick.
Price throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Price misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Price throws a knee to the head but misses.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Price looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Price blocks a body shot from Knox.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Price avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Price misses with some punches.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox working aggressively here.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price wants to stall. #T2#
Price tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Price tries a body shot but Knox blocks it. #BC#
Price breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox connects with a jab.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Price is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Price 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.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox works Price's body with a nice hook.#T3##CL2#
Knox drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Price is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Price into the cage.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Price is trying to stall.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Price blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Knox.
Nice body punch from Knox. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Price will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Price misses with a head kick.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knox lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Knox drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knox tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Price doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Porthos Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Price is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Price misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Price misses with some punches.
Price avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A short left from Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Price prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Price is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Price to work.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Price has been cut.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Price being controlled against the cage.
Price misses with the head strike.
Price taking a breather.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox works on Price's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Knox taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox with a jab.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Price with an uppercut!
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Price.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Price and move into the clinch position.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Price throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox. #TD#
Price has clasped his hands together around Knox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Price swings around for an armbar but Knox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Price's guard.
Knox has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Relentless Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Price's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Price misses with a kick to the body.
Knox lands a body shot.
Price throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knox lands a jab.
Price drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Price.
Donk. Knox catches Price right on the button with a cross.
Knox digs a good hook to Price's body.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Price's hands.
Jab by Knox.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Knox has Price up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Price lands with a nice body kick.
Knox cracks Price with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox cracks Price with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Price under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Price lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox jabs at Price's body.#CL2#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox is working Price over against the cage.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Price is trying to stall.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox digs a right hand into Price's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Price's gas tank.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox. #T4#
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Price manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knox is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Price's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Knox rushes Price and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Price gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Knox preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Price thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox trying to control but Price postures up.
Knox is positioning himself well to prevent Price advancing to mount. #T1#
Price trying to control the pace.
Price thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Price thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Price thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Price tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox cracks Price with a nice body shot.
Knox lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Price.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Price misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Price.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Price throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Price taking a breather.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Price wants to stall.
A short left from Knox.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Price.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Price is rocked!#T4#
Knox digs a right hand into Price's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Price's gas tank.
Oh Price is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Price! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knox is unloading with more strikes now! Price drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Porthos Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RapidFC 49     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Leifsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Domphy on the side of the head.
Domphy tries to land a body kick
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domphy with a poor takedown
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Leifsson tries to clinch up.#TD#
Domphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Leifsson trying to control here.
Leifsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Domphy from advancing to side control.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Domphy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Domphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leifsson's head.
Leifsson taking some punishment here, with Domphy in his half guard.
Domphy is thwarting Leifsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Domphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leifsson trying to control but Domphy postures up. #T2#
Domphy prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Leifsson is controlling Domphy's trapped leg to prevent Domphy from advancing to side control.
Domphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leifsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Domphy. #T3#
Nice strikes from Domphy there.
Leifsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Domphy is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domphy working the head and body with strikes.
Leifsson keeping hold of Domphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Leifsson wants to control but Domphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leifsson is not content to let Domphy control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leifsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Domphy.
Domphy is keen to just control but Leifsson is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Domphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leifsson has one of Domphy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Leifsson struggling a bit here.
Leifsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Domphy connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leifsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Domphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Domphy dives in and grabs Leifsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leifsson pushes down on Domphy's head and hops out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Domphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leifsson - the referee stops the clock and Domphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leifsson. Domphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Domphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Domphy throws a leg kick
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Domphy thows a leg kick but Leifsson checks it
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand. #TD#
Domphy scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard.
Domphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leifsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Domphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Domphy postures up in Leifsson's guard and throws a big left but Leifsson blocks it.
Domphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leifsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leifsson stands and throws Domphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leifsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leifsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Domphy is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to control but Domphy is keeping him busy.
Leifsson tries to move to mount but Domphy blocks the move with his legs.
Leifsson advances nicely into full mount.
Domphy is working to get back to half guard.
Leifsson fails to move to back control.
Domphy tries to control Leifsson's body but Leifsson pushes him off. Domphy squirms to his side and now Leifsson has his back! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Domphy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Leifsson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leifsson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Domphy's body. #SUB2#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson is hanging on to Domphy's back as he tries to escape.
Phil Domphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Leifsson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Domphy is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After the fight, Skjoldr Leifsson 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 28     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandrill doesn't seem bothered though.
Mandrill scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Mandrill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hill defends well and Mandrill ends up having to push Hill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mandrill throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Mandrill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Mandrill shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Mandrill throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Mandrill's head but Mandrill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill lands a right hook to the body.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Mandrill.
Mandrill throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Mandrill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Donk. Hill catches Mandrill right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Mandrill moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hill throws a sloppy body shot
and Mandrill counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandrill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill slips under a jab.
Mandrill ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Mandrill walks into a jab.
Hill scores with a body shot.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Mandrill misses the shot to the body.
Hill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mandrill sprawls and moves away.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandrill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hill lands a jab to the head.
Mandrill moves away from the strike by Hill.
Mandrill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill staying out of range there.#T2#
Hill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandrill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mandrill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mandrill ducks under a wild hook from Hill.#TD#
Hill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mandrill to the mat! Mandrill manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Mandrill is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Mandrill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Hill is pushing down on Mandrill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mandrill is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mandrill is not content to let Hill control the position.#SUB#
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Hill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mandrill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hill. #T3##SUB#
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
Mandrill tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hill is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mandrill as he works his way to full guard.
Mandrill trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandrill 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.
Hill pushing down on Mandrill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mandrill tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hill wants to work for an arm triangle but Mandrill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Hill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Hill - just one landing. #TD#
Hill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mandrill is trying to improve his position.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mandrill sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Mandrill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandrill is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.
Mandrill is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mandrill is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hill is working for a kimura but Mandrill is defending it quite comfortably.
Darrel Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mandrill is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Mandrill is defending well. #SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mandrill is concentrating on defense, preventing Hill from advancing position.
Mandrill tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mandrill is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Mandrill is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hill is working for a kimura but Mandrill is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mandrill is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mandrill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hill. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mandrill is trying to get back to full guard.
Mandrill moves into full guard.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandrill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandrill looking to control. #SUB#
Hill is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mandrill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mandrill has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Hill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Hill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hill throws the left hand but Mandrill avoids the punch easily.
Mandrill with the counter takedown but Hill avoids it easily.
A jab from Mandrill misses.
Darrel Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandrill was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Mandrill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Mandrill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandrill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mandrill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hill misses the jab.
Mandrill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandrill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandrill stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - Mandrill had a free shot at his head there.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandrill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
Mandrill defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandrill can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Hill.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Mandrill's head but Mandrill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill with a poor takedown
and Mandrill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandrill.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandrill was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Nice shot by Mandrill.
Hill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrel Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandrill gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Mandrill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill takes one on the button.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mandrill defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mandrill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandrill missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Mandrill, which made it look bad.
Mandrill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hill.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandrill.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandrill is just out of range.
Mandrill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Hill finds it's way through Mandrill's defenses. #T3#
Hill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hill works Mandrill's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mandrill doesn't seem phased though.
Mandrill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mandrill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mandrill on the side of the head.
Mandrill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hill.
Mandrill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
And Mandrill tries to counter it with a takedown but Hill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mandrill dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Darrel Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill cracks Mandrill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandrill is just out of range.#T4#
Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Mandrill on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mandrill. Those never looked like landing.
Mandrill moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Mandrill tries to counter it with a takedown but Hill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hill works over Mandrill's head and body with a nice combination.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Hill misses
and Mandrill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandrill takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Mandrill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandrill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ludwig Mandrill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandrill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hill 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Hill!

In his post fight interview, Darrel Hill started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

 
 
 
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