Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Harden vs Tomasino Jr
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Dennis misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Nakamotto rushes Dennis and presses him up against the cage.
Nakamotto is pressed up against the cage. Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamotto down to the mat. Nakamotto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dennis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dennis misses with a straight left.
Dennis throws a right hand that Nakamotto ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamotto also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamotto! But no joy.
Dennis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Nakamotto moves into the clinch.
Dennis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamotto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakamotto blocks an uppercut.
Nakamotto lands an uppercut.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Dennis .
Dennis tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakamotto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Dennis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamotto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nakamotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Dennis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Nakamotto on the inside. #T1#
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dennis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakamotto walks away with a smile on his face. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nakamotto forces Dennis back against the cage and clinches.
Dennis tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakamotto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dennis scores with a shoulder strike.
Dennis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dennis is looking for a takedown.
Nakamotto gets underhooks to prevent Dennis 's takedown attempt.
Nakamotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dennis jumps guard but Nakamotto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dennis pulls guard.
Nakamotto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamotto stopping the sweep attempt from Dennis .
Dennis looking to control. #SUB#
Dennis is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nakamotto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dennis 's body to avoid the submission. Dennis has instead reached around Nakamotto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dennis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kareem Dennis !
After the fight, Kareem Dennis 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: EFC Harden vs Tomasino Jr
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Lydon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khaan fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lydon moves into the clinch.
Lydon lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Lydon looks winded!
Khaan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lydon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Khaan wants the takedown. Lydon is fighting it off but Khaan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lydon's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khaan landing with the ground and pound.
Khaan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lydon is keeping the position for now.
Khaan landing some decent shots from guard.
Khaan throwing strikes from guard but Lydon blocks nicely.
Khaan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khaan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Khaan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lydon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khaan stands up over Lydon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khaan working some strikes from top position.
Khaan connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Khaan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lydon has momentary wrist control but Khaan slips an elbow through the middle.
Khaan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lydon's head.
Khaan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lydon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khaan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khaan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khaan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khaan throwing strikes from guard but Lydon blocks nicely. #T2#
Khaan is in close to Lydon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khaan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lydon's head.
Khaan scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Lydon is rocked!
Khaan trying to move into half guard but instead Lydon has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lydon wants to stand but Khaan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Khaan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khaan is working Lydon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lydon is still in real trouble! Can Khaan finish him?
Khaan is looking to work some ground and pound but Lydon has wrist control.
Lydon seems to have recovered his senses.
Khaan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Lydon wants to stand up but Khaan is controlling him.
Khaan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lydon keeping full guard, as Khaan tries to pass.
Khaan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khaan postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Lydon's head off the mat! Lydon is out! He's out! Khaan jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chinggis Khaan!
A less than humble Chinggis Khaan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RFL-59 Aron vs. Bartoli
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Caugh throws a combination that misses
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Minor Caugh has been cut.#CL2#
Mircea tries to keep at a distance but Caugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caugh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caugh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mircea avoids it.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caugh backwards.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caugh backwards. #ROC#
Caugh is rocked!
Mircea throws a big uppercut that drops Caugh! More strikes from Mircea and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Caugh lies dazed against the cage as Mircea celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi - The End Bang
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Mkubwa cracks Popov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Popov has been cut.
We've been told by Mkubwa's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Popov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popov looks winded!
Mkubwa lands with a good body shot.
Maxim Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mkubwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Popov.
Mkubwa jabs Popov right on the nose. Popov blinks but takes it well.
Popov's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Popov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Popov blocks a jab.
Mkubwa with a hook.
Popov ducks under a wild hook from Mkubwa.
Mkubwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Mkubwa and Popov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Mkubwa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bwana Mkubwa!
Bwana Mkubwa very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DUEL 205
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Abaddon connects with a body shot that sends Joieson's belly button to the back.
Joieson tries to clinch but Abaddon moves out of range.
It looked like Abaddon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joieson.
Joieson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abaddon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abaddon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joieson at a distance.
Abaddon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Joieson gets a clinch.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joieson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joieson tries to score a body lock takedown but Abaddon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joieson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abaddon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ezekyle Abaddon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Joieson looks winded!
Joieson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abaddon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abaddon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abaddon gets through Joieson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Abaddon.
Abaddon works on Joieson's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abaddon.
A body shot lands from Abaddon.
A right handed body shot lands from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings wildly with an uppercut but Joieson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon pushes Joieson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
A short right from Abaddon on the inside.
Nice body punch from Abaddon - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joieson's elbow.
Joieson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abaddon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joieson can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon is leaning against Joieson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joieson takes a shot to the head.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abaddon lands a body shot.
Abaddon presses Joieson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joieson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Abaddon. #T2#
Abaddon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Abaddon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joieson tries a body shot but Abaddon blocks it.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a hook that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Abaddon scores with a shot to the side of Joieson's head.
Abaddon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a light punch inside.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joieson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abaddon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abaddon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joiesons head.
Good body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Abaddon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joieson.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abaddon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 hook to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Joieson controls his hands.
A short left from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joieson backwards.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abaddon managing to block the knees to the body from Joieson.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abaddon lands a left hand. #ROC#
Joieson is rocked!#T4#
Joieson prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Joieson is still on wobbly legs! Can Abaddon finish him?
Abaddon prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Abaddon.
Joieson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abaddon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abaddon lands an uppercut.
Abaddon lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Abaddon.
Abaddon digs a right hand underneath Joieson's ribcage. Joieson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abaddon struggles to land a body shot inside as Joieson controls his hands.
Joieson takes a shot to the head.
Abaddon lands a nice uppercut.
Joieson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abaddon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abaddon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joieson's head.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abaddon lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joieson walks straight into a right hand from Abaddon - that's dropped him! Abaddon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Joieson from any more punishment! Joieson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ezekyle Abaddon!

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 3
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Stephenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rivas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Rivas moves into the clinch.
Rivas tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephenson avoids the damage to the body.
Stephenson is looking for a takedown.
Rivas told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stephenson wants a takedown but no success here.
Stephenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Rivas manages to get underhooks.
Stephenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Rivas.
Stephenson is working for takedown but Rivas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rivas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivas taking a breather.
Rivas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stephenson avoids the elbow strike from Rivas, against the cage.
Stephenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Rivas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Stephenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephenson swinging wildly here.
Rivas misses with the combination.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Rivas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivas continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rivas clinches.
Rivas stalls. #BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Rivas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivas continues to drive forward.
Rivas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephenson eats them both and turns towards Rivas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Rivas clinches up with Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stephenson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rivas closes the distance and clinches.
Rivas misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Stephenson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stephenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivas stops a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Nice body punch from Rivas - that landed with a thud.
Stephenson is working for takedown but Rivas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rivas presses Stephenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stephenson avoiding damage as Rivas throws knees to the body. #T3#
Rivas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stephenson.
Rivas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephenson.
Rivas lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Rivas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stephenson up against the cage.
A short right from Rivas.
Stephenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rivas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivas scores a nice knee to the body.
Rivas landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Rivas breaks the clinch.
Rivas scores with a jab. Stephenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivas lands a hook that stumbles Stephenson back into the cage. Rivas follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Stephenson to the canvas! Rivas pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Stephenson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Violencia Rivas!
A victorious Violencia Rivas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 3
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Resende throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asznee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Resende is in Asznee's guard.#SUB2#
Asznee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Resende defends it easily.
Resende controlling from the top position.
Resende trying to control the position from guard on top but Asznee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asznee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Resende controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resende tries to free his leg and advance position but Asznee is retaining full guard.
Resende stays in close to Asznee's body and controls the position.
Resende tries to free his leg and advance position but Asznee is retaining full guard.
Asznee 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.#T1##SUB#
Resende drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Resende jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Resende wants to pass the guard but Asznee is keeping the position.
Resende passes Asznee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Resende looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Resende 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.
Resende prevents Asznee from improving his position.
Resende tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asznee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Resende controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Asznee has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Resende. Oh but Asznee has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Resende goes limp - he's gone! Asznee jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Asznee!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Asznee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi - Final Bang
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Popov tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barkley somewhat.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Barkley tries to counter it with a takedown but Popov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barkley scores with a jab. Popov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Popov is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popov.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popov after a bit of a struggle.
Popov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barkley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Popov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley looks to land a strike but Popov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Popov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Popov wants to stand and escape but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley with a nice head shot there.
Popov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkley on the ground.
Barkley tries to free his leg and advance position but Popov is retaining full guard.
Barkley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Popov keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barkley is controlling him. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barkley connects with a right hand. Popov shakes it off.
Popov looks to clinch
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Popov has been cut.
Popov tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley works Popov's body with a nice hook.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Popov tries to clinch up.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
Maxim Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Popov moves into the clinch.
Barkley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Popov up against the cage.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Barkley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maxim Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley tries to stall but Popov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barkley on the inside. #TD2#
Barkley pulls guard.
Barkley is adopting a defensive guard.
Popov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Popov wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barkley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Popov stays in close to Barkley's body and controls the position. #T4#
Barkley has Popov pulled in close to control his posture.
Popov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Popov wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Popov.
Popov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Popov's cut.
That's time! Popov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Barkley successfully pulls guard.
Barkley 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barkley holds on and takes a little breather.
Barkley is continuing to stall.
Barkley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley has his hands on Popov's head, controlling the position.
Barkley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barkley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barkley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Popov defends well.#T1#
Popov wants to get up but he can't break Barkley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Popov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popov postures up.
Barkley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Barkley.
Popov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popov as he avoids it easily.
Ross Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popov tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Popov tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Popov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
Maxim Popov's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barkley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popov. Popov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Popov tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Popov pushes him away.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maxim Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Popov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maxim Popov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Barkley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barkley uses his free foot to push down on Popov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Popov.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Popov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barkley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Barkley lands a big elbow. #T3#
Barkley wants to control the pace but Popov is squirming around nicely.
Popov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Barkley is landing with some decent strikes but Popov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Popov is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maxim Popov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ross Barkley!
Ross Barkley is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: EFC Dennis vs Lambton
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Lydon throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamotto moves out of range easily.
Nakamotto appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Nakamotto's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lydon cracks a nice hook into Nakamotto's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Lydon scores with a four punch combination!
Lydon tries to bum rush Nakamotto with a series of wild strikes but Nakamotto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Lydon circles away. #CL#
Nakamotto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydon, pushing him back against the cage.
Lydon blocks an uppercut.
Nakamotto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamotto prevents a body shot from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Nakamotto closes the distance and pushes Lydon back into the cage.#BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon's coach down at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lydon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lydon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamotto wants to clinch.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch.
Lydon misses with a double jab.
Nakamotto moves in looking to clinch but Lydon pushes him off.
Lydon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Lydon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamotto moves in looking to clinch but Lydon pushes him off.
Lydon swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamotto.#T1#
Lydon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Lydon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
Lydon blocks an uppercut.
Lydon lands with a right to the head.
Nakamotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Lydon.
Lydon tries to work over Nakamotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lydon backwards.
Lydon tries a body shot but Nakamotto blocks it.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lydon gets tackled into the cage by Nakamotto. Nakamotto maintains the clinch.
Nakamotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lydon backwards. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lydon throws out the jab. #CL#
Nakamotto clinches up against the cage.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamotto's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamotto. #T2#
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lydon tries to work over Nakamotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lydon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakamotto is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lydon tries to circle away but Nakamotto has him pinned against the cage.
Nakamotto lands a right hand. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamotto ducks right into an uppercut from Lydon. #CL2#
Lydon clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamotto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Lydon lands a body punch.
Nakamotto lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamotto controls his hands. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Lydon tries to land a front kick but Nakamotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Nakamotto has closed the distance and engaged Lydon in a clinch.
Lydon is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakamotto has double underhooks.
Lydon can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamotto controls the action.
Nakamotto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lydon backwards. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lydon forces Nakamotto back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Lydon throws a right and a left that Nakamotto avoids nicely.
It looked like Nakamotto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Lydon gets tackled into the cage by Nakamotto. Nakamotto maintains the clinch.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Nakamotto checks a leg kick nicely.
Lydon looks to land a body kick but Nakamotto moved away.#CL#
Nakamotto closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamotto scores with a shot to the side of Lydon's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon.
Lydon cracks Nakamotto with a nice body shot.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but Nakamotto avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lydon digs a good hook to Nakamotto's body.
Lydon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakamotto is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lydon misses with a wild combination.
Lydon cracks a nice hook into Nakamotto's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamotto is just out of range.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but Lydon is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Lydon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nakamotto moves out of range as Lydon throws a body kick.
Nakamotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lydon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nakamotto wants to clinch.
Lydon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lydon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamotto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. Nakamotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lydon keeps the fight on the outside.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lydon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but Lydon moves out of range.
Nakamotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lydon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but Lydon moves out of range.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch but Lydon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lydon lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lydon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch.
Nakamotto avoids the head kick by Lydon.
Nakamotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lydon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakamotto rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lydon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Lydon moves into range and clinches up with Nakamotto.
Nakamotto pushes Lydon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Nakamotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lydon's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lydon backwards.
Nakamotto lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto. #BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lydon moves into range and clinches up with Nakamotto.
Nakamotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamotto tries to work over Lydon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamotto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lydon backwards. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Nakamotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up.
Lydon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Lydon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lydon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Lydon circles away. #CL2#
Lydon moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakamotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydon.
Lydon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakamotto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up.
Lydon keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Lydon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch.
Lydon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnny Lydon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamotto dodges the punch combination from Lydon. #T3#
Lydon swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamotto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lydon. That's going to slow Nakamotto down.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lydon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon throws a head kick but Nakamotto moves out of range.
Lydon delivers a nice body kick.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamotto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lydon delivers a nice body kick.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakamotto moves in looking to clinch but Lydon pushes him off.
Lydon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lydon tries to work over Nakamotto's front leg with a kick but Nakamotto checks it.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lydon looks to land a right hand but Nakamotto moved out of range.
Lydon connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Lydon misses its intended target. #T4#
Lydon looks to land a combination but Nakamotto avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lydon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakamotto moves in looking to clinch but Lydon pushes him off.
Lydon throws a push kick but Nakamotto slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Nakamotto has Lydon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamotto tries to work over Lydon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lydon is trying to break the clinch but Nakamotto is controlling him.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Lydon circles away.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lydon throws a right and a left that Nakamotto avoids nicely.
Nakamotto throwing a counter right hand but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Lydon missing with a left hand there. Nakamotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamotto wants to clinch up but Lydon keeps it at a distance.
Lydon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakamotto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lydon motions for Nakamotto to come forward. Lydon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Lydon circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lydon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lydon misses with a double jab.
Lydon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Lydon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lydon swinging wildly here.
Lydon thows a body kick. Nakamotto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but Lydon is having none of it.
Lydon misses with the combination.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch but Lydon is avoiding it.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lydon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch but Lydon is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamotto.#CL#
Nakamotto closes the distance and pushes Lydon back into the cage.#BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamotto wants to clinch up but Lydon keeps it at a distance.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch but Lydon is avoiding it. #T1#
Lydon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamotto moves away.
Lydon misses with a double jab.
Nakamotto slips a jab and a cross from Lydon.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lydon thumps Nakamotto with a low kick.
Lydon throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Nakamotto moves into range and clinches up with Lydon.
Nakamotto has Lydon pressed against the cage, preventing Lydon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto lands an uppercut.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Lydon wants to break free but Nakamotto has control. #BC2#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamotto avoids a kick to the body.
Lydon throws a series of strikes that have Nakamotto backpedaling.
Lydon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lydon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nakamotto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nakamotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lydon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamotto prevents a body shot from Lydon.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atreyu Nakamotto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lydon wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakamotto won't allow it.
Lydon can't break the clinch.
Lydon digs a right hand underneath Nakamotto's ribcage. Nakamotto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Lydon lands a body shot.
Lydon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lydon.
Lydon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Nakamotto is looking to clinch but Lydon is avoiding it. #T3#
Lydon misses with an uppercut. Nakamotto saw that one coming.
Lydon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakamotto's head.
Nakamotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Lydon has Nakamotto up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lydon drives through and clinches with Nakamotto against the cage.
Nakamotto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamotto avoids a kick to the body.
Lydon throws the left hand but Nakamotto avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Nakamotto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Lydon throws a right hand that Nakamotto ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamotto also avoids with ease.
Nakamotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Lydon circles away.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up but Lydon circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up but Lydon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakamotto moves in looking to clinch but Lydon pushes him off.
Lydon wants to clinch.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lydon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamotto wants to clinch.
Lydon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nakamotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Lydon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lydon swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but Lydon is having none of it.
Nakamotto backing away here, and Lydon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lydon throws a chopping leg kick but Nakamotto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lydon throws a wild body kick that Nakamotto sees coming a mile off.
Nakamotto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nakamotto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lydon.
Atreyu Nakamotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Lydon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lydon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lydon 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lydon!
After the big win, Johnny Lydon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser FightGear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DUEL 202
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Joieson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulmann defending against the ground and pound.
Schulmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schulmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schulmann moves into full guard.
Schulmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joieson postures up.
Schulmann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Joieson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schulmann, up you get!
Joieson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Joieson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Schulmann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joieson wants to control but Schulmann is keeping busy.
Schulmann works his way into full mount! #T1#
Joieson tries to hold on but Schulmann pushes him away.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joieson tries to reverse the position but Schulmann maintains control.
Joieson is bucking up trying to escape but Schulmann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Joieson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joieson is trying to get back to full guard.
Schulmann wants to free his trapped foot but Joieson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Schulmann is thwarting Joieson's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schulmann connects with a nice short shot to Joieson's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schulmann tries to pass to full mount but Joieson defends it.
Schulmann content to control rather than advance.
Joieson is not content to let Schulmann control the position.
Schulmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Schulmann prevents Joieson from standing back up. #SUB2#
Schulmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joieson wants to control but Schulmann is keeping busy.
Schulmann prevents Joieson from standing back up. #SUB2#
Schulmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joieson defends it well.
Joieson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Schulmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joieson trying to control from the bottom.
Joieson is refusing to be controlled, as Schulmann sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joieson tries to clinch up.
Schulmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Joieson is wise to it.
Schulmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Joieson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schulmann's guard.#SU#
Joieson stands up from Schulmann's guard - Joieson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joieson as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Joieson clinches up with Schulmann and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Joieson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Joieson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schulmann's head.
Joieson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Schulmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joieson 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.

A close round but Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joieson as he avoids it easily.
Joieson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schulmann wants to land a leg kick but Joieson is out of range.
Connor Joieson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Joieson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schulmann to the mat! Schulmann manages to get full guard.
Joieson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Joieson stands up from Schulmann's guard - Joieson perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Schulmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Schulmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Joieson has picked Schulmann up - he's going for a ride! Joieson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Connor Joieson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joieson uses his free foot to push down on Schulmann's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schulmann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joieson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Joieson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schulmann tries to hold on but Joieson pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Joieson with shots to the head and body - Schulmann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Joieson is landing with some decent strikes but Schulmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Joieson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schulmann can do to turn this around?
Joieson with a couple of short strikes.
Schulmann tries to reverse the position but Joieson maintains control.
Joieson with shots to the head and body - Schulmann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schulmann tries to lock up and control but Joieson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joieson cracks Schulmann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joieson trying to control but Schulmann is having none of it.
Schulmann is in a horrible position here. Joieson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Joieson blocks Schulmann's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Schulmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joieson lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Schulmann is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joieson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schulmann is still in real trouble! Can Joieson finish him?
Schulmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schulmann gets back to half guard.#T2#
Schulmann preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Joieson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schulmann wants to get back to full guard.
Joieson trying to control the action but Schulmann is working from the bottom.
Schulmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schulmann seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Schulmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joieson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU#
Joieson stands up out of the half guard.
Joieson wants to clinch.#TD#
Joieson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3##SUB2#
Schulmann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joieson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schulmann has tightened it up now! Joieson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yaniv Schulmann!
An out of breath Yaniv Schulmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi - The Prequel
Date: Dec 16, 2018

#R1#
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.#CL#
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golovkins head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Golovkin.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Golovkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golovkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Deklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golovkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Golovkin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Golovkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.#CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Deklek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it. #T4#
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Golovkin scores with a body shot. #CL#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Golovkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Golovkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deklek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Golovkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily. #T1#
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Golovkin.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Deklek Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golovkin throws a combination. Sitsongrit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Golovkin connects with a jab.
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deklek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Golovkin managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Golovkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovkin lands the left hand.
Golovkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the cage.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golovkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Golovkin swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #T4#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Golovkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Sitsongrit has Golovkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golovkin.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Golovkin.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Golovkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deklek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golovkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golovkin lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up
and Golovkin counters with a left to the body.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golovkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice jab there from Golovkin.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin moves away
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Golovkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Golovkin digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it. #T3#
Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance.
Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Golovkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body.
Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin lands the left hand.
Gennady Golovkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Golovkin breaks away
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deklek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golovkin cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Golovkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Golovkin 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 25
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##CL#
Heritageaka closes the distance and pushes Hunsaker back into the cage.#TD2#
Hunsaker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hunsaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heritageaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heritageaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunsaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunsaker's back!#SUB#
Heritageaka working for the choke.
Hunsaker can't escape the position.
Hunsaker is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Heritageaka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hunsaker is defending well though. Heritageaka let's go of the attempt for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Hunsaker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hunsaker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Hunsaker wants to escape the position.
Hunsaker trying to control the action but Heritageaka just sinks the hooks in.
Hunsaker tries to roll but Heritageaka sticks to his back. #SUB#
Heritageaka has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hunsaker is defending well but eventually Heritageaka manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hunsaker has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). THumongous Heritageaka!
A victorious THumongous Heritageaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFLFN-6
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Caugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caugh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kmeldov's sensitive parts.
Caugh scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Caugh.
Kmeldov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caugh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Minor Caugh has been cut.
Minor Caugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kmeldov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caugh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Caugh misses with a hook. Kmeldov ducked under it nicely.
Caugh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caugh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caugh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kmeldov dodges the punch combination from Caugh.
Caugh throws a nice looking combination but Kmeldov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caugh misses with a two punch combination.
Caugh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kmeldov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caugh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kmeldov.
Kmeldov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kmeldov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Kmeldov does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Caugh. #T1#
Kmeldov digs a good body shot into Caugh's ribs.
Caugh is breathing heavily.
Kmeldov blocks a head kick by Caugh.
Caugh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Caugh duly obliges.
Caugh misses with a kick to the body.
Caugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kmeldov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kmeldov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kmeldov lands with a nice body punch.
Kmeldov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kmeldov lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Caugh is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caugh leaves his chin hanging out and Kmeldov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Caugh crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JuJu Kmeldov!

Event: EFC Lambton vs Samedov
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Lydon misses with a kick to the body.
Themistokles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Themistokles feints a jab promting Lydon to slip. Themistokles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lydon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lydon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Themistokles will feel that in the morning.
We've been told by Lydon's head coaches at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Themistokles moves out of range.
Lydon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Themistokles lunges at Lydon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lydon's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lydon lands with a good body shot.
Themistokles lands a slapping body shot.
Lydon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Themistokles scores with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lydon.
Lydon checks the leg kick.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Themistokles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Themistokles throws a looping overhand right but Lydon ducks down to avoid it.
Lydon avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
No joy there for Lydon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Lydon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Themistokles at a distance.
Lydon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Themistokles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick from Lydon.
A punch combination from Lydon misses.
Lydon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lydon blocks a head kick by Themistokles. #CL#
Lydon moves into the clinch.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
Lydon misses with the head strike.
Themistokles lands an elbow inside that Lydon shrugs off. #BC#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon tries to clinch up.
Lydon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Themistokles avoids a kick to the body.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Themistokles moves away.
Lydon backing away here, and Themistokles unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Lydon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon throws a hook but Themistokles avoids it easily.
Lydon scoring well with a low kick there.
Lydon 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. #T2#
Lydon throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles flicks out a counter leg kick but Lydon steps away.#CL#
Lydon has managed to clinch.
Lydon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Themistokles lands an uppercut.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Lydon.
Themistokles pushes Lydon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lydon tries to break free but Themistokles pushes him back against the cage.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lydon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lydon is trying to break the clinch but Themistokles is controlling him.#BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Lydon does no damage.
Lydon throws a push kick but Themistokles slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Themistokles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lydon doesn't seem phased though.
Lydon moves in looking to clinch but Themistokles pushes him off.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lydon rushes Themistokles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lydon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Themistokles has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lydon's elbow.
Lydon can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles tries to throw a body punch but Lydon avoids it by throwing Themistokles back against the cage. #T3#
Themistokles misses with a knee strike.
Lydon tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Lydon missing with knees to the body.
Lydon tries to break free but Themistokles pushes him back against the cage.
Themistokles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Themistokles's elbow.
Lydon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lydon tries a body shot but Themistokles blocks it.
Lydon can't break the clinch.
Lydon trying to land knees to the body.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Lydon.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lydon lands a nice knee to the body.
Themistokles lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lydon lands a really nice looking cross but Themistokles seems unphased.
Themistokles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lydon's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Themistokles avoids them all with ease.
Themistokles looks to throw the jab but Lydon is out of range.
Lydon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lydon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Themistokles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Themistokles moves out of range of the leg kick from Lydon.
Themistokles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lydon.
Lydon looks to throw the jab but Themistokles is out of range.
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Themistokles pushes Lydon up against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Themistokles lands with a short shot to the head.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Themistokles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Themistokles gets through Lydon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
Themistokles throws a head punch that misses.
Lydon lands a body shot.
Lydon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Themistokles.
Themistokles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Johnny Lydon 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#
Themistokles scores with a spinning back kick!
Lydon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Themistokles.
Themistokles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Lydon slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Themistokles. That's going to slow Lydon down.
Themistokles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lydon motions for Themistokles to come forward. Lydon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lydon misses with a low kick.
Themistokles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lydon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lydon.
Lydon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Themistokles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lydon scrambles back to his feet.
Lydon throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon. #BC#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Themistokles scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Themistokles.
Lydon wants to slow Themistokles down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
A lazy left from Themistokles finds it's target.
Themistokles with a nice cross.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lydon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lydon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Themistokles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lydon throws a body kick that misses.
Themistokles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Themistokles scores with a nice right hand.
Lydon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Themistokles.
Lydon lands a slapping body shot.
Themistokles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Lydon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
Themistokles clobbers Lydon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnny Lydon is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Themistokles connects with a right hand. Lydon shakes it off.
Lydon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
Lydon lands with a nice combination. Themistokles backs away looking to recover.
Lydon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Themistokles lands with a hook. Lydon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lydon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lydon moves forwards but Themistokles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lydon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Themistokles counters with a thumping low kick.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lydon was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
Lydon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Themistokles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lydon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Themistokles back to the cage. Lydon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lydon 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 Themistokles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Themistokles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lydon misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lydon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lydon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Themistokles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Themistokles scores with a nice strike.
Themistokles jabs Lydon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Themistokles is looking to slow Lydon down with leg kicks.
Lydon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnny Lydon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lydon ducks under a wild hook from Themistokles.
Themistokles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick from Lydon.
Themistokles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lydon moves away.
Lydon misses the shot to the body.
Lydon throws a head kick that Themistokles semi-blocks. #CL2#
Themistokles has Lydon up against the cage in a clinch.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from Lydon.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon.
Lydon is trying to push Themistokles away but Themistokles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Themistokles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Themistokles.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lydon missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Lydon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lydon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lydon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Themistokles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Themistokles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Themistokles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
Themistokles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Lydon's head.
Lydon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Themistokles prevents a body shot from Lydon.
Themistokles crunches a lovely knee into Lydon's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Themistokles.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles working Lydon over with knees to the body.
Themistokles scores with a shot to the side of Lydon's head.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Lydon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strategos Themistokles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Themistokles dodges the punch combination from Lydon.
Lydon walks into a stiff left hand from Themistokles.
Lydon needs to keep his hands up - Themistokles had a free shot at his head there.
Themistokles tries to clinch there but Lydon circles away.
Lydon is looking to wear down Themistokles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Themistokles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Themistokles clobbers Lydon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Themistokles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Lydon scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lydon. Those never looked like landing.
Lydon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lydon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lydon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lydon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Themistokles keeps Lydon at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lydon throws the kick towards the body but Themistokles avoids it.
Jab by Themistokles.
Lydon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Lydon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Themistokles to score with a decent uppercut.
Lydon wants to land a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Lydon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lydon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Themistokles, as that shot connected.
Themistokles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lydon. Lydon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Lydon is rocked!
Themistokles lands with a shot to the body.
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lydon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Themistokles.
Oh Lydon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lydon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Themistokles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Themistokles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lydon seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles tests Lydon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Themistokles moves out of range of the body kick.
Lydon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Themistokles misses the target.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Lydon throws a hook but Themistokles blocks it.#T2#
Lydon looks for the body kick but Themistokles saw that one coming.
Themistokles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lydon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Themistokles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lydon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lydon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Themistokles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lydon throws out the jab.
Themistokles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lydon's calf.
Themistokles moves out of range as Lydon throws a body kick.
Lydon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Themistokles to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Lydon does no damage.
Lydon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Themistokles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Themistokles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lydon cracks Themistokles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Themistokles looks to land a right hand but Lydon moved out of range.
Themistokles digs a good body shot into Lydon's ribs.
Themistokles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Themistokles scores with a hook.
Themistokles lands an overhand right.#T3#
Themistokles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lydon. Lydon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lydon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lydon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Themistokles.
Themistokles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Themistokles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lydon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lydon misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lydon.
A slow jab from Lydon misses its intended target.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Lydon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lydon misses with a low kick.
Themistokles wants to counter with a clinch but Lydon pushes him away.
Themistokles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lydon.
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Themistokles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lydon tries to clinch up.
Themistokles cracks a nice hook into Lydon's ribs.
Lydon wants to clinch up but Themistokles keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Themistokles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lydon walks into a left hand.
Lydon scores with a jab to the body.
Themistokles lands with a right hand.
Lydon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Themistokles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Themistokles catches Lydon right on the button with a cross.
Lydon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lydon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lydon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lydon. Themistokles shrugs it off though.
Themistokles scores with a nice head shot.
Lydon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Themistokles. That snapped Lydon's head back.
Lydon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Themistokles just misses with a punch to the body.
Themistokles blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Themistokles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strategos Themistokles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Themistokles 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EFC Lambton vs Samedov
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jorgensen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joieson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joieson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joieson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorgensen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jorgensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jorgensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen distracts Joieson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorgensen scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Jorgensen stands and throws Joieson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Jorgensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joieson, who protects the arm well.
Joieson parries the strikes from Jorgensen easily there. Jorgensen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joieson to escape.
Jorgensen working the ground and pound but Joieson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Jorgensen swings around for an armbar but Joieson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jorgensen's guard.
Joieson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joieson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joieson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorgensen pulls Joieson in close to prevent any damage.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Joieson stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgensen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jorgensen controlling the position.
Joieson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jorgensen 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#
Jorgensen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joieson trying to hold on to Jorgensen's head to control him but Jorgensen postures up. #SUB2#
Jorgensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jorgensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joieson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jorgensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jorgensen prevents Joieson from improving his position.#T3#
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Joieson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joieson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jorgensen is looking to take a break and control but Joieson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joieson tries to roll over but Jorgensen keeps him under control.
Jorgensen lands with a punch from half guard.
Joieson is trying to maintain the position but Jorgensen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jorgensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB2#
Jorgensen is looking for a kimura but Joieson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jorgensen to get the leverage.
Jorgensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joieson defending well though.
Joieson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jorgensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Jorgensen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joieson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensen is pressing down on Joieson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joieson is holding on for now.
Jorgensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joieson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrious Jorgensen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jorgensen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joieson's half guard.
Joieson wants to control but Jorgensen is keeping busy.
Joieson has hold of Jorgensen's hands but Jorgensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jorgensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joieson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen working over Joieson with some ground and pound. Joieson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jorgensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jorgensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joieson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jorgensen.
Joieson is trying to maintain the position but Jorgensen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Jorgensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joieson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorgensen lands a nice short elbow.
Jorgensen is thwarting Joieson's attempts to control the position.
Jorgensen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joieson is pressing down on Jorgensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jorgensen distracts Joieson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joieson is trying to keep Jorgensen in close.
Jorgensen is in close to Joieson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joieson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorgensen throwing strikes but missing.
Jorgensen works over Joieson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jorgensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joieson's head.
Jorgensen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jorgensen advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorgensen lands a nice short elbow.
Jorgensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Jorgensen trying to pass the guard but Joieson defending well.
Joieson tries to kick Jorgensen off but Jorgensen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joieson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Jorgensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joieson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jorgensen. #SUB2#
Jorgensen is trying to work for a kimura but Joieson is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jorgensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joieson is looking for a sweep. Jorgensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorgensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joieson's head.
Demetrious Jorgensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorgensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joieson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joieson trying to control but Jorgensen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Jorgensen there.
Jorgensen is nestled in close to Joieson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrious Jorgensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joieson moves to clinch but Jorgensen breaks away #TD2#
and Jorgensen counters with a shoot takedown. Joieson fights it but they end up in guard.
Joieson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jorgensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jorgensen is trying to control. Joieson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joieson trying to control but Jorgensen postures up.
Jorgensen lands strikes from half guard.
Jorgensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joieson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jorgensen lands a big elbow.
Jorgensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Joieson tries to lock up and control but Jorgensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jorgensen with the ground and pound from mount.
Joieson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jorgensen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jorgensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joieson's face.
Jorgensen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jorgensen landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Joieson is rocked!
Jorgensen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Joieson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jorgensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Joieson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jorgensen and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrious Jorgensen!

Event: SyFi 134
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1#
Ahma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Ahma misses.
Sitsongrit unleashes a big counter combination but Ahma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Ahma and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short left from Ahma.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.#T1##BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
It looks like Deklek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Ahma tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Ahma tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Ahma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma. #T2#
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahma delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
and Ahma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Ahma had a free shot at his head there.
Ahma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ahma in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahma is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Ahma avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Ahma digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
I was talking to Ahma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit looks winded!
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Ahma circles away.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahma connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Ahma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahma.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahma.
Ahma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Ahma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deklek Sitsongrit'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.
#R2#
Ahma scores with a hook.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Ahma and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Ahma is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma connects with a single shot there.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Ahma.
Decent striking displayed by Ahma there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Ahma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Ahma breaks away
and Ahma counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.#CL2#
Sitsongrit forces Ahma back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Ahma.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ahma.
Ahma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ahma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Ahma cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Sitsongrit is rocked!#T2#
Ahma throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
A short right from Ahma.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Ahma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahma circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Ahma counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deklek Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Ahma breaks away
and Ahma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ahma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahma finish him?
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma with a nice cross.
Ahma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahma lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Deklek Sitsongrit's cut even more.
BOOM! Ahma lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries to recover but Ahma is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sitsongrit lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SyFi 132
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Popov has closed the distance and engaged Nikil Jr in a clinch.
Nikil Jr is trying to drag Popov to the mat but Popov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Popov lands with a light punch inside.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nikil Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Popov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikil Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Popov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikil Jr controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Popov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Popov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Popov stops a takedown attempt from Nikil Jr. #TD2#
Nikil Jr jumps guard. #SUB2#
Nikil Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Popov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nikil Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nikil Jr stops Popov from standing up. #T1#
Popov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nikil Jr wants to control from the top but Popov keeps moving.
Popov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikil Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikil Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nikil Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikil Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikil Jr stops Popov from standing up.
Nikil Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikil Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikil Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikil Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nikil Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maxim Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.#CL#
Popov takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Popov is working Nikil Jr over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Popov - that landed with a thud.
Popov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Popov works on Nikil Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikil Jr looks winded!
A short left from Popov.
Popov scores with a shot to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Nikil Jr blocks a body shot from Popov.
Popov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popov misses with the head strike.
Popov pushes Nikil Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikil Jr blocks a body shot from Popov.
Popov lands a nice uppercut.
Popov stops a takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
A shot in the inside from Popov.
Popov tries to work over Nikil Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikil Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popov scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Popov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikil Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popov pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Popov rushes Nikil Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Popov lands a nice shot to the body.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikil Jr blocks an uppercut.
Popov lands a right hand.
Popov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Nikil Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popov.
A short right from Popov.
Nikil Jr blocking some punches.
Nikil Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popov throws a head punch that misses.
Popov gets through Nikil Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Popov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nikil Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Popov swivels and escapes.
Nikil Jr misses with a straight right. #CL#
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikil Jr prevents a body shot from Popov.
Nikil Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Popov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikil Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikil Jr blocks an uppercut.
Popov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
Maxim Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Popov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Nikil Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikil Jr has wrist control.
Popov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Nikil Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nikil Jr striking off his back. #T1#
Popov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikil Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikil Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikil Jr can do to turn this around?
Nikil Jr keeping full guard, as Popov tries to pass.
Popov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikil Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popov wants to stand but Nikil Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Popov looking to sit in guard and control but Nikil Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nikil Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikil Jr stands and throws Popov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikil Jr on the ground.
Popov taking a bit of punishment here - Nikil Jr scoring with strikes.
Popov tries to escape but Nikil Jr is in control.
Nikil Jr wants to control but Popov is keeping him busy.
Popov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nikil Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Nikil Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Nikil Jr landing strikes.
Kenrick Nikil Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Popov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nikil Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Popov down.
Nikil Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Popov wants to get back to his feet but Nikil Jr drags him back down.#T4#
Nikil Jr staying calm.
Nikil Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Nikil Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #ES#
Popov sneaks out the side door and pushes Nikil Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Popov has Nikil Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Popov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikil Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikil Jr tries to pull guard but Popov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Popov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikil Jrs head.
Nikil Jr is trying to pull guard but Popov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenrick Nikil Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Popov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Popov forces Nikil Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Popov - that landed with a thud.
Popov is pressed up against the cage. Nikil Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popov down to the mat. Popov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Popov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikil Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Popov walks away with a smile on his face. Nikil Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Popov clinches.
Popov stops a takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
Maxim Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikil Jr is trying to drag Popov to the mat but Popov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Popov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nikil Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Popov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikil Jr fails to pull guard.
Popov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A short right from Popov.
Popov lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Popov.
A short body shot lands from Popov as the two fighters clinch.
Popov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikil Jr controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popov.
Popov lands a left hand.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikil Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Popov.
Popov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Maxim Popov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Popov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popov lands a nice uppercut.
Popov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikil Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popov lands a body shot.
Popov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popov.
A right hook to the body lands for Popov.
Popov scores with a shot to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Popov gets through Nikil Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Popov. #ROC#
Nikil Jr is rocked!
Popov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nikil Jr to his knees! Popov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Popov!
Maxim Popov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Kenrick Nikil Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.

Event: EFC Irvin vs Maturov
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Nakamotto tries to clinch up but Schubert circles away and keeps his distance.
Schubert swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schubert swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Schubert.
Schubert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Schubert effectively controlling the action here.
Nakamotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schubert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Schubert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Schubert wants a takedown.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto tries to work over Schubert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamotto scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nakamotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Schubert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Schubert blocking some punches.
Nakamotto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
Nakamotto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schubert seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nakamotto can turn it around.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Schubert is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Schubert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schubert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schubert wants to stall.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Schubert.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schubert.#T2#
Nakamotto lands with a right to the head.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Schubert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto tries a body shot but Schubert blocks it.
Schubert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schubert blocking some punches.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schubert takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schubert tries to break the clinch but Nakamotto is controlling the position.
Nakamotto is working Schubert over against the cage.
Nakamotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Nakamotto stops a takedown attempt from Schubert.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schubert backwards.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Schubert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up but Schubert circles away and keeps his distance.
Schubert swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamotto.
Schubert attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schubert paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nakamotto closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Schubert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schubert has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands a hook that snaps the head of Schubert backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Schubert.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Schubert uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Schubert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atreyu Nakamotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but Schubert moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Nakamotto clinches with his opponent.
Nakamotto can't find room to land a body shot as Schubert controls the action.
Nakamotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamotto tries a body shot but Schubert blocks it.
Nakamotto cracks Schubert with a nice body shot.
Nakamotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Schubert is trying to pull guard but Nakamotto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Schubert jumps into guard, dragging Nakamotto to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamotto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nakamotto stopping the sweep attempt from Schubert.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamotto is looking to stand up but Schubert won't let him. #SUB#
Schubert has his feet on Nakamotto's thighs here. He's pushed Nakamotto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nakamotto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franz Schubert!
A relieved looking Franz Schubert 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: MMAHelsinki - 22
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Hunsaker shoots in and drives through. Tendo sprawls well.
Tendo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunsaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Hunsaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunsaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tendo is trying to control but can't.
Hunsaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tendo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunsaker blocks the strikes from Tendo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Hunsaker seems content to control.
Hunsaker moves into full mount! Tendo won't be happy about that!
Hunsaker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SUB2#
Hunsaker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tendo turns into him and now he's in Hunsaker's guard.
Tendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunsaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunsaker has control of Tendo's left arm, preventing Tendo from doing any damage.
Tendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunsaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tendo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hunsaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Hunsaker controlling the position.
Hunsaker trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Hunsaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tendo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hunsaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tendo working some strikes from top position.
Hunsaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hunsaker won't allow Tendo to get back to his feet.
Hunsaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunsaker advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tendo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tendo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hunsaker wants to control the pace but Tendo is squirming around nicely.
Tendo is working to get back to half guard.
Hunsaker looking to control but Tendo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hunsaker working for a submission but Tendo is keeping him at bay.
Tendo working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Hunsaker controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Hunsaker has control of Tendo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tendo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tendo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hunsaker has taken his back.
Tendo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunsaker gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Hunsaker looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Tendo won't enjoy being in this position. Hunsaker looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tendo is tapping - it's over boys! Hunsaker picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kel Hunsaker!
An out of breath Kel Hunsaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi 130
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Destroyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
Destroyer feints the counter takedown.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Destroyer feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Destroyer as Stephenson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Destroyer gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Destroyer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Destroyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stephenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Destroyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Destroyer wants to sweep here but Stephenson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Destroyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Destroyer manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Destroyer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephenson is one step ahead there.
Stephenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Destroyer is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Destroyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Destroyer is retaining full guard.
Stephenson passes Destroyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Destroyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer won't allow Stephenson to pass to mount.
Destroyer gets back to full guard.
Stephenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Destroyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Destroyer 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#
Destroyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Stephenson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doherty's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stephenson trying to hold on to Destroyer's head to control him but Destroyer postures up. #SUB2#
Destroyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Destroyer prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Stephenson moves into full guard.
Destroyer pushing down on Stephenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Destroyer is nestled in close to Stephenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Destroyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Destroyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stephenson's head.
Destroyer prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Stephenson is pressing down on Destroyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Stephenson.
Stephenson is trying to keep Destroyer in close.
Stephenson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Destroyer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stephenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Destroyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Destroyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken Destroyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stephenson fails to land the takedown.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harold Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephenson misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Destroyer clinches up with Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Destroyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Destroyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Destroyer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destroyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stephenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Destroyer throws an overhand right that lands on Stephenson's shoulder, as Stephenson tries to avoid the shot.
Stephenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destroyer's waist but Destroyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephenson off to one side.
Destroyer feints and then cracks Stephenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stephenson down.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Destroyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Destroyer clinches with his opponent.
Destroyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stephenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Destroyer lands a left hand.
Stephenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephensons head.
Destroyer trying to land knees to the body.
Stephenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer has a couple of punches blocked by Stephenson.
Destroyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Destroyer prevents the takedown attempt.
Destroyer throws an elbow that misses.
Destroyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Destroyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer gets underhooks to prevent Stephenson's takedown attempt.
Destroyer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stephenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Destroyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stephenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destroyer lands with a left to the head.
Destroyer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephenson.
Destroyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Destroyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stephenson is trying to drag Destroyer to the mat but Destroyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Destroyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chicken Destroyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Destroyer tries a knee to the head but Stephenson blocks it. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stephenson.
Destroyer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destroyer throws an elbow but misses.
Stephenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Destroyer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stephenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Destroyer.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
Stephenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Destroyer as he jumps to the side.
Harold Stephenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Destroyer rushes Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stephenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Stephenson.
Destroyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Destroyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Destroyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephenson looks for a takedown but Destroyer sprawls well.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephenson moves away.
Stephenson is looking to counter punch.
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Destroyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Stephenson. #TD2#
Destroyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Destroyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Destroyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Destroyer is one step ahead there.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephenson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken Destroyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephenson. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destroyer.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Destroyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stephenson goes for a double leg but Destroyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Destroyer continues to drive forward.
Destroyer with the counter takedown but Stephenson avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer lands a head shot.#TD2#
Destroyer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephenson did well to prevent Destroyer getting side control.#SUB2#
Stephenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Destroyer.
Destroyer wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
Destroyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Destroyer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destroyer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destroyer's back!#T1##SUB#
Stephenson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Destroyer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Destroyer is trying to break free. #SUB#
Stephenson has got one arm under Destroyer's chin. This could be trouble... Destroyer trying to control the other hand but Stephenson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Destroyer has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harold Stephenson!

Event: EFC Boudain vs Raymaker
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Sagaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Joieson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sagaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Joieson feints and as Sagaki raises his hands in defense, Joieson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joieson cracks Sagaki with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Sagaki has his feet on Joieson's thighs here. He's pushed Joieson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Joieson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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