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Event: gc150.5     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Atkins moves into the clinch.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay is stalling here.
Atkins tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkins up against the cage.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Jay with a knee to the head.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jay has Atkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atkins as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Atkins. #CL2#
Atkins forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jay for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins misses with a knee strike.
Jay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Atkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jay can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jay.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Jay taking a breather.#T3#
Jay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Jay can't get the takedown.
Jay is pushing Atkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jay.
Jay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jay.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
Jay trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Jay looking to throw knees to the head but Atkins is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Atkins.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Jay connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jay.
Jay prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay blocks an uppercut.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins looking to throw knees to the head but Jay is blocking nicely.
Jay blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Jay blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Jay blocks a body shot from Atkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speedy Atkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atkins scores with a hook.
Jay moves out of range of the leg kick from Atkins.#CL2#
Atkins clinches.
Jay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Jay controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jay avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Speedy Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage. #T1#
Jay stalls.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jay's elbow.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Jay works on Atkins's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Come on Jay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Atkins scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Jay tries to keep at a distance but Atkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jay. #T2#
Jay has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkins up against the cage.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Jay closes the distance and pushes Atkins back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Jay and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Atkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jay landing knees to the body.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a body punch. #T4#
Atkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Atkins avoiding damage.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Jay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atkins up against the cage.
Atkins avoiding damage as Jay throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jay.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins misses with a knee to the head.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speedy Atkins 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##CL2#
Atkins rushes Jay and presses him up against the cage.
Jay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Atkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Atkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jay as Atkins tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins tries a body shot but Jay blocks it.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Jay.
Jay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jay lands a knee to the head.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Jay.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Jay avoids the damage to the body.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Jay controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Jay breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tries a body shot but Jay blocks it. #BC#
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Atkins pushes Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
Jay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins throws an elbow that misses.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Jay controls his hands.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Jay.
A short right from Jay.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jay.
Atkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atkins misses with a body punch. #T4#
Jay managing to block the knees to the body from Atkins.
Atkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jay blocks it with crossed arms.
Jay avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jay lands a right hand.
Jay prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jay's elbow.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
Jay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay prevents a body shot from Atkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Atkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atkins 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Atkins!

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

 

Event: gc144     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Parazinho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Atkins as he connects with a hook.
Atkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parazinho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Atkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parazinho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atkins throws a leg kick but Parazinho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atkins throws a leg kick
and Parazinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Parazinho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parazinho.#CL#
Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Parazinho throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow. #T1#
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parazinho taking a breather.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Parazinho.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Parazinho.
Nice body punch from Parazinho.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Parazinho blocking some punches.
Parazinho prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parazinho blocks an uppercut.
Atkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parazinho is defending well for now.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Parazinho breaks the clinch.
Atkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parazinho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parazinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins tries to clinch up
and Parazinho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Atkins feints a jab promting Parazinho to slip. Atkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Parazinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Atkins does no damage.
Parazinho tries a quick counter leg kick but Atkins is wise to it.#T3#
A nice combination there by Atkins.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parazinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parazinho manages to avoid it.
Parazinho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Atkins is looking to slow Parazinho down with leg kicks.
Parazinho cracks Atkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Parazinho pushes him off.
Atkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parazinho.
Atkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Parazinho.
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Parazinho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Atkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parazinho tries to move into range but Atkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parazinho keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Atkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parazinho throws out the jab.
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Parazinho counters with a crisp one two that drops Atkins! Parazinho thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Atkins to his feet! Atkins is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Atkins is rocked!
Parazinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atkins is looking to clinch but Parazinho is avoiding it.
Parazinho closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Atkins! Parazinho dives in looking to finish! Atkins is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mannie Parazinho!
A victorious Mannie Parazinho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: gc140.5     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donowitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins tries to clinch up
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Atkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donowitz 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.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Donowitz blocks the leg kick.
Atkins darts in trying to clinch
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Atkins trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins taking a breather.
Atkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Donowitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donowitz lands an uppercut.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Donowitz lands with a left to the head.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Atkins misses with a knee to the head.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Donowitz digs a right hand underneath Atkins's ribcage. Atkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz working aggressively here.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Donowitz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
I was talking to Atkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donowitz lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Donowitz breaks the clinch.
Atkins misses with a body shot.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atkins.
Donowitz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz tests Atkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atkins darts in trying to clinch
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Atkins is rocked!
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Atkins.
Donowitz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Atkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atkins wants to clinch up but Donowitz keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Atkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Donowitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Donowitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Donowitz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atkins misses with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donowitz feints a counter leg kick.
Atkins misses with a two punch combination.
Atkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Atkins tries to clinch up
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand. #T4#
Atkins misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Donowitz misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atkins wants to clinch but Donowitz slips to the side#KD2#
and Donowitz counters with a nice right hand that sends Atkins toppling to the canvas! Atkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Donowitz finish him?!
Atkins swinging wildly here.
Atkins darts in trying to clinch
and Donowitz counters with a good low kick that Atkins was not able to check.
Donowitz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Atkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atkins wants to clinch
and Donowitz counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Atkins badly! Donowitz follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Atkins out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Donowitz finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Donowitz!
Tom Donowitz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: gc137.5     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Atkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkins scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machine scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Machine misses.
Atkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Machine misses with a leg kick.
Atkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machine tried to counter with a leg kick but Atkins avoided it.
Atkins throws a leg kick but Machine checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machine. #CL#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Atkins as the two fighters clinch.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Machine blocks a body shot from Atkins. #BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Machine lands.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machine checks a leg kick.
It looked like Machine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atkins.#CL2#
Atkins clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machine digs a right hand into Atkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atkins's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a knee to the head.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Atkins being controlled against the cage.
Machine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Machine.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Machine presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Machine blocks the elbow strike.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins is working Machine over against the cage.
Atkins tries to stall but Machine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atkins can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
A head punch on the inside from Machine fails to land.
Atkins is stalling here.
Machine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkins up against the cage.#T4#
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machine avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
Machine lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine is stalling here.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Machine.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Machine takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins misses the shot to the body.
Atkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Machine takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Atkins has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Atkins tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins. #BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkins moves away from the strike by Machine. #T1#
Atkins lands a head kick. Machine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Atkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Atkins.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins lands with a hook. Machine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Rage Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machine 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 Atkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Atkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Machine misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins presses Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machine.
Machine effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atkins misses with some punches. #T3#
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Machine prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Atkins pushes Machine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machine working aggressively here.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine. #T4#
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Machine lands a left hand.
Speedy Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Machine fails to land.
Machine is leaning against Atkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Machine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machine misses with a body shot.
Machine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkins tries to clinch but Machine moves away
enabling Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Machine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atkins.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Atkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Machine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine is looking to wear down Atkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
A big right from Machine misses.
Atkins tries to score with a low kick but Machine moves his leg out of the way.
Atkins tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Atkins lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
Machine stuns Atkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
Atkins throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Machine.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Atkins scores with a four punch combination!
Atkins cracks Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machine throws a leg kick which misses Atkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Atkins tries to avoid it.
Rage Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Atkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atkins.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Atkins seems unphased.
Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atkins.
Machine scores with a body shot.
Atkins tries to clinch
letting Machine counter with a right hand.
Atkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine thuds a left hand into Atkins's body.
Atkins tries a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Atkins moves to clinch but Machine breaks away
and Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Atkins is rocked!#T3#
Machine misses with a double jab
and Atkins counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Machine finish him?
Atkins misses with a few strikes there.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atkins misses with a two punch combination.
Atkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Atkins staying out of range there.
Atkins tries to counter with a clinch but Machine shakes him off and moves away.
Atkins lands a two punch combo.
Machine clobbers Atkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Atkins tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Atkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine misses with a hook
and Atkins counters with a series of strikes. Machine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atkins at a distance.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Machine counter with a right hand.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.#T4#
Machine checks a low kick from Atkins.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins slips a straight right by Machine.
A big right from Atkins misses.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Atkins lands with a good body shot.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Machine misses with a hook.
Atkins tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine trying to control the position but instead, Atkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machine into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machine.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rage Machine.
I think Atkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Speedy Atkins!

Speedy Atkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: gc134     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Atkins misses with a body shot.
Husky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins throws a series of strikes that have Husky backpedaling.
Atkins misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atkins 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 Husky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Husky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Husky tries to bum rush Atkins with a series of wild strikes but Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Husky.
Good leg kick by Husky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Husky throws a head punch that misses.
Husky blocks an uppercut.
Husky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Husky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Husky backwards.
Husky scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Husky lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Husky.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Husky backwards.
Husky taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Husky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Husky tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Husky back against the cage.
Atkins tries a body shot but Husky blocks it. #TD2#
Husky lands a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Atkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Husky connects with a couple of short punches.
Husky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins 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.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Husky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Atkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Atkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Husky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkins has managed to get both his arms back between Husky's legs - danger averted.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Husky is keeping the position.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Husky keeps moving.
Husky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Atkins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Husky has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Atkins is looking to defend but Husky has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Atkins! Husky pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Atkins taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konrad Husky!
An out of breath and clearly excited Konrad Husky thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: gc129     
Date:   Dec 25, 2016
#R1#
Landen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Landen takes a step back to recover.
Landen keeps the fight on the outside.
Landen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Atkins pushes Landen up against the cage in a clinch.
Landen is working Atkins over against the cage.
Landen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
A short left from Landen.
Landen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Landen.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tries a body shot but Landen blocks it.
Landen lands with a left to the head.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Landen controls the action.
Landen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Landen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A short uppercut from Landen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Landen.
A knee to the head by Atkins.
Landen throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Landen lands a body punch.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Landen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Landen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Landen scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Landen presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins is breathing heavily.
Landen misses with a punch to the body.
Landen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Atkins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landen lands an uppercut.
Landen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Landen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Landen.
Landen throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Landen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landen lands a right hand. #T2#
A short right from Landen on the inside.
Landen stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Landen.
Atkins tries a body shot but Landen blocks it.
Landen misses with the head strike.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Landen effectively controlling the action here.
Landen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Landen.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Landen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkins up against the cage.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Landen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Landen. #T3#
Landen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins pushes Landen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Landen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Landen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins tries a body shot but Landen blocks it.
Landen gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Landen backwards.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Landen avoids the damage to the body.
Landen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Landen.
Landen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Landen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Landen.
Landen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Landen. #ROC2#
Atkins is rocked!
Landen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body punch. #T4#
Atkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Landen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Landen.
Landen avoiding damage.
Landen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Atkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Landen controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Landen misses with a body punch.
Landen lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Landen.
Landen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landen's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Landen.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Landen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Landen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Landen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atkins at a distance.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins works the jab nicely.
Landen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Landen momentarily.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Landen lands a big head kick that sends Atkins tumbling to the mat! Landen takes a step backwards and waves Atkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landen scores with a body shot.
Landen keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Landen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Landen cracks Atkins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Atkins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Landen finish him?
Atkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landen.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Atkins looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Landen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atkins connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Landen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Landen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atkins in his tracks.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Landen keeps it at a distance.
Landen swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Landen throws a head kick that misses.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Landen circles away.
Landen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atkins's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Atkins. Beautiful body shot.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Landen circles away and keeps his distance.
Landen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atkins throws a head kick that misses.
Atkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD2#
Landen sends Atkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Landen is motioning to the referee to let Atkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Landen circles away.
Landen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##CL#
Atkins moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Landen.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Landen taking a breather.
Landen has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Landen.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Landen.
Landen pushes Atkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Landen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Landen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Landen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Landen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Landen fails to land.
A short left from Landen. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Landen tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Landen looking to slow down the pace here.
Landen misses with a punch on the inside.
Landen blocks an uppercut.
Paul Landen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Landen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkins tries a body shot but Landen blocks it.
Atkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Landen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins tries to work over Landen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Landen lands a body shot.
Landen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Landen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Landen. #T4#
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Landen on the inside.
Landen blocking some punches.
Landen pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Landen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Landen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landen's elbow.
Landen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Landen gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Landen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins avoids the head kick by Landen.
Landen tries to work over Atkins's front leg with a kick but Atkins checks it.
A good leg kick by Landen.
Atkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atkins scores with a jab to the head.
Landen wants to land a leg kick but Atkins is out of range.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Landen throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Landen circles away.
Landen tries a low kick but Atkins avoids it.#CL#
Atkins forces Landen back against the cage and clinches.
Atkins pushes Landen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Landen can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action. #T1#
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Landen throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Landen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Landen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Landen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins looking to stall.
Landen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Landen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Landen lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Paul Landen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Landen avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Landen blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Landen.
Landen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Landen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Landen controls his hands.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Landen lands a body punch.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Landen controls the action.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Landen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landen.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Landen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Landen controls the action.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landen's elbow.
Atkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Landen avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tries to work over Landen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Landen 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Landen!

Paul Landen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: gc124     
Date:   Nov 20, 2016
#R1#
Atkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toriyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Toriyama lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Atkins clinches up with Toriyama and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Toriyama takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Toriyama.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
We've been informed that Toriyama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Atkins.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Knees in the clinch landing for Atkins. #T1#
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Atkins lands a damaging elbow.
Toriyama stalling.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Atkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toriyama is defending well for now.
Toriyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama. #T2#
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Atkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards. #T3#
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Toriyama avoids the damage to the body.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Toriyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Toriyama avoiding damage.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Atkins gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Toriyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Toriyama up against the cage.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Atkins gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins is looking to control Toriyama's arms but Toriyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Atkins 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atkins as Toriyama tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Toriyama moves into the clinch.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Toriyama.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
A short right from Toriyama.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toriyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama tries to stall but Atkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Toriyama.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Toriyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
Toriyama stalling against the cage.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Toriyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Akira Toriyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama leaning against his opponent.
Toriyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toriyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkins or not.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
A short body shot lands from Atkins as the two fighters clinch.
Toriyama has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Toriyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toriyama.
Atkins trying to control the position but instead, Toriyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkins into the cage.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
A right hook to the body lands for Toriyama.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Toriyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins is trying to stall.
Atkins just leaning against Toriyama, taking a breather.
Toriyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atkins as Toriyama tries to tie him up.
Toriyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Toriyama blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Toriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Toriyama has closed the distance and engaged Atkins in a clinch.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Atkins taking a breather.
Toriyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Atkins gets an underhook and turns Toriyama into the cage.
Toriyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atkins up against the cage.
Toriyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Toriyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toriyama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkins up against the cage.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage. #T1#
Toriyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
Atkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toriyama or not.
Toriyama managing to block the knees to the body from Atkins.
Toriyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of Toriyama's head.
Toriyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Toriyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toriyama has Atkins pushed against the cage.
Toriyama tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama digs a right hand underneath Atkins's ribcage. Atkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands a body shot.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head. #T3#
Toriyama stalling in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Akira Toriyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toriyama letting Atkins take a breather here.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Toriyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Atkins trying to stall but Toriyama improves his position.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Toriyama gets an underhook and turns Atkins into the cage.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkins tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Toriyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toriyama 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!

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

 

Event: gc118     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1##CL#
Atkins has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkov as Atkins tries to tie him up.
Volkov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Volkov drops Atkins with a beautiful combination! Atkins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Volkov is looking for the KO!
Atkins swinging wildly here.
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Atkins moves out of range easily.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Atkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov misses with a head kick. #CL#
Atkins clinches.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Atkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkov drops back down to his feet.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Volkov jumps guard and drags Atkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving. #SUB#
Atkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Atkins has Volkov in his guard.#REVB#
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Atkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Volkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Volkov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Atkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volkov wants to stand but Atkins has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3##SUB#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkins is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
Atkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkov's back!
Volkov trying to control the hands but Atkins won't let him. #SUB#
Atkins looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB#
Volkov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Atkins.
Volkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Atkins is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Atkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
Atkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Atkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Atkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkov throws a big counter head kick but Atkins avoids it with no problem.
Atkins throws a head kick that misses.
Atkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Atkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Volkov jumps guard.
Volkov trying to control the position here.
Atkins stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Atkins is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Volkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Atkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkov is pushing down on Atkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Atkins tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Atkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Volkov wants to stand up but Atkins is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Atkins defends the submission attempt.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Atkins is working away. #T3#
Atkins is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkins punching from the bottom.
Atkins wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volkov prevents Atkins from improving his position.
Volkov stalling.
Volkov working Atkins over with strikes. #T4#
Atkins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atkins trying to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atkins has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Volkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkins sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Volkov lands a head kick!
Atkins tries to clinch
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Volkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head. #TD2#
Volkov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Atkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volkov! #REVB#
Atkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkins is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Atkins trying to control from the bottom.
Volkov is taking a breather. Atkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Atkins actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov stalling.
Atkins is trying to control but can't.
Volkov uses his free foot to push down on Atkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atkins.
Volkov controlling from mount.
Volkov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Atkins's face.
Volkov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Atkins looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Atkins turns into Volkov and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Atkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Atkins, into his guard. #REVB#
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Atkins working for submissions but it's allowed Volkov to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov passes to side control.
Volkov trying to control the action but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Volkov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face as Volkov controls the position.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkov trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
Atkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov cracks Atkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Volkov working the ground and pound.
Atkins is trying to work for a sweep but Volkov has mounted him!
Atkins tries to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
Atkins tries to improve his position but instead Volkov has taken his back!
Atkins is keeping busy.
Volkov controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Volkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Volkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volkov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!

A pretty intense looking Ruslan Mstislav Volkov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: gc110     
Date:   Aug 12, 2016
#R1#
Stove is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Atkins darts in and clinches Stove up against the cage.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove misses with some punches.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stove as Atkins tries to tie him up.
Stove lands an uppercut.
Stove lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action. #T1#
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove blocking some punches.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoves head.
Stove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Stove avoids the damage to the body.
Stove lands a nice shot to the body.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins has Stove pushed against the cage.
Stove lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Atkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stove up against the cage.
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Stove lands with a short shot to the head.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atkins gets through Stove's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Stove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stove misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Stove is struggling to control the position.
Stove blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Stove's ribcage. Stove let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Stove manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove is having none of it.
Stove unleashes a big counter combination but Atkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Atkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Atkins.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins darts in trying to clinch
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Stove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stove lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove. #T4#
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Stove was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stove tries to bum rush Atkins with a series of wild strikes but Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins tries to clinch
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins wants to clinch
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Atkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stove, as that shot connected.
Stove blocks a head kick by Atkins.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stove manages to avoid it.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkins. That snapped Stove's head back.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
Atkins cracks a nice hook into Stove's ribs.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stove backs up against the cage.
Atkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Stove circles away.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkins. That snapped Stove's head back.
Atkins scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stove blocks a jab.#T1#
Stove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Atkins misses with a double jab
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stove avoids the head kick by Atkins.
Atkins throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove is having none of it.
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Stove now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkins misses with an uppercut
letting Stove counter with a right hand. #CL#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Atkins working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove blocking some punches.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Stove avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Stove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stove tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove is stalling here.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Stove tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it. #T3#
Atkins misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Stove.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it. #BC2#
Stove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Stove to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Stove circles away.
Atkins misses with a double jab.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins misses with a double jab.
Atkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Stove misses with a hook. Atkins ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atkins defending well as Stove loads up on a big left hand.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stove.
Stove checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
Stove connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod.
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#
The fighters circle momentarily. Stove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Atkins clinches up with Stove and pushes him back against the cage.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Atkins.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stove.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Atkins.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stove presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Speedy Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atkins is trying to stall.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Stove.
Atkins stalling in the clinch but Stove improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Stove controls his hands.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
Atkins being controlled against the cage.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Stove prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stove scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Stove blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stove.
Stove is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stove avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
Stove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Stove.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stove. #BC2#
Stove manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Stove circles away and keeps his distance.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stove tries a quick counter leg kick but Atkins is wise to it.
Stove lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atkins backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Atkins is rocked!
A combination from Stove does no damage.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stove avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Atkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Atkins misses with a hook to the body
and Stove counters with a left and a right that stings Atkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Stove throws a low kick, looking for Atkins's leg but Atkins calmly moves out of range.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stove slips a straight right by Atkins.
A head kick from Atkins lands but Stove takes it in his stride.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Atkins misses with a straight left.
Atkins throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkins looks to clinch #KD2#
and Stove counters with a nice right hand that sends Atkins toppling to the canvas! Atkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stove finish him?!
Stove keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove slips a jab and a cross from Atkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stove has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steffan Stove!

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

 

Event: gc105     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Atkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkins cracks BigBranch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
BigBranch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. BigBranch is in Atkins's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from BigBranch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Atkins wants to sweep here but BigBranch controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Atkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
Atkins keeping full guard, as BigBranch tries to pass. #SUB2#
Atkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. BigBranch defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells BigBranch's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.#SUB2#
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
BigBranch landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Atkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but BigBranch is one step ahead there.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch is working Atkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for a guillotine here but BigBranch defends easily.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
BigBranch is in close to Atkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigBranch chips away with some ground and pound.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Atkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
BigBranch 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. #T4#
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigBranch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
Atkins controls BigBranch momentarily but BigBranch frees himself.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch distracts Atkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Atkins has his foot on BigBranch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BigBranch works his way back into a safe position though.
BigBranch works over Atkins with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Atkins stuffs the takedown.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BigBranch paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
BigBranch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom here.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
BigBranch lands a few punches from side control.
Atkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
BigBranch trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
BigBranch scores with punches from side control.
Atkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a big elbow.
BigBranch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Atkins some visible discomfort.
Atkins tries to bench press BigBranch off him but BigBranch keeps the position.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from BigBranch there.
BigBranch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
BigBranch is trying to control. Atkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BigBranch lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BigBranch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
Atkins wants to control but BigBranch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkins is pressing down on BigBranch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Atkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
BigBranch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch stands up over Atkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BigBranch is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch won't allow Atkins to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BigBranch is aware though and is defending well.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.
Atkins is breathing heavily.
BigBranch with a nice head shot there.
BigBranch is in close to Atkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
Twiggy BigBranch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigBranch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch stands up over Atkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Atkins is rocked!
Atkins has momentary wrist control but BigBranch slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkins is still in real trouble! Can BigBranch finish him?
BigBranch throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Atkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. BigBranch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Atkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twiggy BigBranch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atkins throws a hook but BigBranch avoids it easily.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins misses with an uppercut. BigBranch saw that one coming.#CL2#
Atkins darts in and clinches BigBranch up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
BigBranch tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it. #BC#
BigBranch manages to break the clinch.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
BigBranch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atkins tries to clinch
and BigBranch counters with a straight right hand.
Atkins wants to clinch but BigBranch slips to the side#TD#
and BigBranch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BigBranch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Atkins's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a solid left hand.
BigBranch content to stall in guard here.
BigBranch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
BigBranch landing some decent shots from guard.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Atkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BigBranch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BigBranch scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Atkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Atkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BigBranch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow. #SUB2#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BigBranch works over Atkins with some ground and pound from guard.
BigBranch landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Atkins has an active guard here but BigBranch has managed to pass into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BigBranch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkins taking some punishment here, with BigBranch in his half guard.
BigBranch lands strikes from half guard.
BigBranch is nestled in close to Atkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
BigBranch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
BigBranch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
BigBranch trying to control the action but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twiggy BigBranch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BigBranch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!

Twiggy BigBranch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: gc102     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Atkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins tries a knee to the head but Toriyama blocks it.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Atkins shrugs off.
Atkins has Toriyama pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Toriyama.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Toriyama controls the action.
Atkins avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Toriyama has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Toriyama's ribcage. Toriyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Atkins shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins is leaning against Toriyama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toriyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Toriyama.
Atkins is working Toriyama over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Toriyama slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Toriyama slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Toriyama. #T4#
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Toriyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama trying to stall but Atkins improves his position.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toriyama controls his hands.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Atkins lands a body shot.
Toriyama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speedy Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Atkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toriyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Atkins in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Toriyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atkins is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedy Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Toriyama taking a breather.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Toriyama works on Atkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Toriyama's ribcage. Toriyama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins tries a body shot but Toriyama blocks it.
Atkins avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Atkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Toriyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Toriyama's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Toriyama tries to stall but Atkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's elbow.
Atkins is leaning against Toriyama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Toriyama blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toriyama.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toriyama blocking some punches. #T3#
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to stall but Toriyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Toriyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toriyama stalling against the cage.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Toriyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
Atkins blocks the elbow strike.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Atkins in his tracks for a moment.
Atkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toriyama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atkins lands a body shot.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Atkins in his tracks for a moment.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Atkins 's eye.
Toriyama being controlled against the cage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akira Toriyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkins throws out a loose jab but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Atkins instigates a clinch.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Atkins as the two fighters clinch.
Toriyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atkins is keeping busy.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toriyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama digs a right hand into Atkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atkins's gas tank.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toriyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Toriyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Toriyama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atkins trying to control the position but instead, Toriyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkins into the cage.#T2#
Atkins looking to throw knees to the head but Toriyama is blocking nicely.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Toriyama lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action. #T3#
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but Toriyama blocks with his arms.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toriyama lands a body punch.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Atkins works on Toriyama's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Atkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toriyama is struggling to control the position.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama. #T4#
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toriyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Atkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Toriyama - that landed with a thud.
Atkins is pushing Toriyama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toriyama misses with a body punch.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toriyama is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Speedy Atkins.
Well Atkins 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Atkins!

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

 

Event: gc99     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
Atkins takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
Atkins tries to clinch but Calirante is having none of it.
Atkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Calirante is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Atkins moves out of range as Calirante throws a body kick.
Atkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Calirante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calirante swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calirante misses with some punches.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calirante backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Calirante to work.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante lands an uppercut.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands. #T1#
Calirante is working Atkins over against the cage.
Calirante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Calirante.
Calirante throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Atkins.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Calirante.
Atkins is looking to control Calirante's arms but Calirante gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Calirante fails to land.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante blocking some punches.
Calirante lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Calirante presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Calirante.
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Calirante.
Calirante presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Calirante scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calirante lands a right hand.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calirante.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Calirante.
Atkins tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Calirante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short right from Calirante.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calirante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Calirante blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Calirante blocks an uppercut.
Calirante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calirante struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Calirante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calirante prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Still in the clinch, Calirante scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calirante lands with a light punch inside.
Atkins has Calirante pushed against the cage.
Calirante swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Calirante lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Atkins is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calirante.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Calirante finish him?
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Calirante prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Calirante can't get the takedown.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Calirante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calirante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Calirante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atkins tries to work over Calirante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Calirante.
Calirante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins stalling in the clinch but Calirante improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Calirante cracks Atkins with a nice body shot.
Calirante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calirante misses with a body punch.
Atkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Calirante dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Calirante throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calirante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calirante half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atkins swings widly with a right hand
and Calirante counters with a nice body shot.
Calirante misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Atkins misses #TD#
so Calirante counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.
Calirante with a nice head shot there.
Calirante controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.#SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Atkins has his foot on Calirante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calirante works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkins keeping full guard, as Calirante tries to pass. #SUB2#
Atkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calirante defends it easily.
Calirante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Calirante stands and throws Atkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Calirante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
Calirante scoring with punches from side control.
Atkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atkins tries to buck Calirante off but Calirante is having none of it.
Calirante wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante cracks Atkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calirante wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Atkins taking a bit of punishment here - Calirante scoring with strikes.
Calirante trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
Calirante lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face as Calirante controls the position.
Atkins tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calirante scores with punches from side control.
Atkins regains half guard.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Atkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkins.#SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calirante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santiago Calirante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle but Calirante pushes his legs off easily.
Calirante looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Atkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkins, not yet.
Calirante postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calirante controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
Atkins being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calirante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calirante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atkins tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Calirante dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkins misses with a leg kick
and Calirante counters with a left to the body.
Atkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Calirante blocks a head kick by Atkins.
Atkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calirante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calirante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calirante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Calirante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calirante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calirante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Calirante lands a body punch.
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!
Calirante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante wants a takedown but no success here.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Calirante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calirante wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Calirante controls his hands.
Calirante content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atkins tries a body shot but Calirante blocks it.
Calirante scores with a shoulder strike.
Calirante misses with a punch to the body.
Calirante taking a breather.
Calirante's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Calirante is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calirante.
Calirante holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Calirante gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Atkins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calirante has picked Atkins up and slammed him! Atkins can't keep hold of the triangle and Calirante manages to pass to side control!
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calirante lands a decent elbow from side control.
Atkins wants to control but Calirante postures up.
Atkins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Calirante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Calirante cracks Atkins with a big right hand but Atkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Atkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkins is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Calirante lands some shots froms side control.
Atkins tries to bench press Calirante off him but Calirante keeps the position.
Atkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atkins tries to bench press Calirante off him but Calirante keeps the position.
Check out the look on Calirante's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calirante in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Calirante lands some shots froms side control.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.
Calirante creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Calirante stalls from top position.#T4#
Atkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkins is trying to control Calirante's posture but Calirante avoids it.
Calirante lands a decent elbow from side control.
Atkins is looking for a sweep.
Atkins regains half guard.
Atkins is staying active underneath Calirante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santiago Calirante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Atkins looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Calirante pushes past his half guard into mount!
Atkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calirante tries to control but Atkins wriggling away.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calirante with shots to the head and body - Atkins looks very uncomfortable down there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Calirante!

Santiago Calirante bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: gc95     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1##CL#
Atkins pushes Sito up against the cage in a clinch.
Sito managing to block the knees to the body from Atkins.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Sito.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
Sito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Atkins misses.
Atkins throws a series of punches but Sito moves out of range.
Atkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins swinging wildly here.
Sito walks into a stiff left hand from Atkins.
A combination from Sito does no damage.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins connects with a crisp jab.
Atkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Atkins staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Atkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkins tries to clinch up
and Sito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Sito circles away.
Sito on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Sito pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Atkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sito lands a left hand.
Sito letting Atkins take a breather here.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Sito. #BC2#
Sito breaks from the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Sito.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Sito counters with a body kick.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Atkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sito.
Atkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sito throws the left hand but Atkins avoids the punch easily.
Atkins lands a head kick. Sito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sito jabs at Atkins's body.
Sito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Atkins has Sito up against the cage in a clinch.
Sito throws a head punch that misses.
Sito is trying to break the clinch but Atkins has him pressed against the cage.
Atkins tries to work over Sito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sito lands a right hand. #BC2#
Sito breaks from the clinch.
Sito takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sito. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sito throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sito. That snapped Atkins's head back. #T3#
Atkins tries to clinch but Sito moves out of range.
Sito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Sito misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sito blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sito there.
A swing and a miss from Atkins.
Atkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sito's sensitive parts.
Sito cracks Atkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atkins walks into a straight right hand from Sito.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Sito is avoiding it.
Sito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sito swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
A good leg kick by Sito.
Donk. Sito catches Atkins right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sito.
Sito tests Atkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sito is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Atkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Atkins. Those never looked like landing. #T4##CL#
Sito tries to keep at a distance but Atkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Sito manages to break the clinch.
Atkins throws the kick towards the body but Sito avoids it.
Sito throws a looping overhand right but Atkins ducks down to avoid it.
Sito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sito.
Atkins throws a leg kick but Sito sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Sito gets tackled into the cage by Atkins. Atkins maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Atkins landing knees to the head.
Atkins works on Sito's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Sito avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Sito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Sito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Sito is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sito! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Sito will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atkins at a distance.
Sito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atkins checks it well.
Sito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Speedy Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins presses Sito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sito working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Sito circles away.
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Sito.
Atkins scores with a body shot.
Sito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sito throws a big shot that misses.
Atkins lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Sito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Atkins rushes Sito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sito scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sito takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sito.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins wants to stall.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sito throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sito.
Atkins tries to work over Sito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sito manages to break the clinch.
Atkins throws a front kick aimed at Sito's knee but Sito avoids it well. #T2#
Sito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atkins checks it well.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
Sito connects with a jab.
Atkins moves away from the strike by Sito.
Atkins is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins tries to clinch but Sito moves out of range.
Atkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Atkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Sito circles away.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Sito is avoiding it.
That kick from Sito tenderised Atkins's leg. Atkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robert Sito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkins throws a shot from downtown. Sito moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Atkins pushes Sito up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sito lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sito throws an elbow but it misses.
Sito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Sito lands with a right to the head.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sito controls the action.
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!
Atkins presses Sito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sito misses with a body punch.
Sito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sito pushes Atkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sito controls his hands.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins tries a body shot but Sito blocks it.
Sito throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Sito.
Sito misses with a low kick.
Sito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Sito circles away and keeps his distance.
Sito moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Atkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sito misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Atkins. Those never looked like landing.
Sito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robert Sito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Atkins there.
Atkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins wants to clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sito. That's going to slow Atkins down.
Sito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sito.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Sito throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range. #CL#
Atkins forces Sito back against the cage and clinches.
Sito blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkins tries to work over Sito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Sito blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Atkins clinches up against the cage.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sito controls his hands.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sito breaks the clinch.
Atkins wants to clinch.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Sito.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Sito circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sito.
Sito thuds a left hand into Atkins's body.
Atkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sito doesn't seem bothered though.
Atkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Sito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sito dodges the punch combination from Atkins. #T2#
Sito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atkins is out of range.
Sito checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Sito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atkins misses with a leg kick
and Sito counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sito misses with a body kick.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Sito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sito misses with a body shot.
Atkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Sito.
Sito throws a hook but Atkins blocks it.
Sito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins misses with a few strikes there.
Sito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atkins.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atkins.
Sito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins misses with the combination.
Atkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sito counters with a nice uppercut.
Sito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Sito avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Sito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sito.
Sito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sito.
Sito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atkins. That did some damage!#CL#
Atkins has closed the distance and engaged Sito in a clinch.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Sito gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
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!
Atkins working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atkins's brow.
Sito swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Sito misses with the head strike.
Robert Sito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Sito lands with a left to the head.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Sito.
Atkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Sito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Atkins is rocked!
Atkins misses with a knee strike.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Sito!

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

 

Event: gc 92     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atkins.
Atkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Atkins counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Fett misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Atkins tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett blocks a body shot from Atkins.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
Atkins tries a body shot but Fett blocks it. #T1#
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fett avoids a wild elbow strike from Atkins.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett blocking some punches.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Fett.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett.
Atkins is pushing Fett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fett misses with some punches.
Atkins leaning against his opponent.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land. #T2#
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Fett has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Fett drags the fight down to the ground.
Fett keeping full guard, as Atkins tries to pass.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Atkins throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fett trying to keep a closed guard but Atkins is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Fett working for a triangle but Atkins defends it easily. #SUB#
Fett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atkins is aware though and is defending well.
Atkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Atkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Atkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Atkins, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Fett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fett has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fett is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a triangle here but Fett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Atkins regains half guard.
Atkins is pressing down on Fett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Atkins working a defensive guard here.
Fett is pushing down on Atkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Fett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Atkins trying to hold on to Fett's head to control him but Fett postures up.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Atkins keeping hold of Fett's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Fett.
Atkins tries to clinch but Fett is having none of it.
Atkins lands a slapping body shot.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett is looking to chop away at Atkins's legs.
Atkins throws a low kick but Fett avoids it.
Atkins checks the leg kick.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atkins misses with a straight right.
Fett throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range.
Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins jabs Fett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett jabs Atkins right on the nose. Atkins blinks but takes it well.
Atkins lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fett back to the cage. Atkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fett misses with a low kick. #T1#
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Fett pushes him off.
Fett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fett scrambles back to his feet.
Atkins needs to keep his hands up - Fett had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Fett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fett.#CL2#
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fett, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins cracks Fett with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Fett as the two fighters clinch.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Fett scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Fett misses with a body punch. #T2#
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett avoids a wild elbow strike from Atkins.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Fett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Fett avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fett is keeping busy.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fett.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fett pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fett avoids it.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett wants to stall.
Fett working aggressively here.
Fett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fett jumps guard but Atkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Atkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fett blocks it with crossed arms.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Fett lands an uppercut.
Speedy Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Fett prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fett effectively controlling the action here.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fett scores with a jab to the head.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett lands a nice shot that snaps Atkins's head back.
Atkins looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.
Atkins takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Fett gets tackled into the cage by Atkins. Atkins maintains the clinch.
Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins looking to throw knees to the head but Fett is blocking nicely.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins tries a body shot but Fett blocks it. #T1#
Fett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkins tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fett taking a breather.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkins or not.
Fett scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Jango Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fett lands a left hand.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett stalling in the clinch but Atkins improves position.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fett lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett misses with some punches.
Fett has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Fett cracks Atkins with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.
Atkins is leaning against Fett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fett lands a shot to the body.
Fett lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett. #T3#
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Fett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Fett lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.
A short left from Fett.
Fett blocking some punches.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Fett lands a left hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.#TD#
Fett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Atkins trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Atkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atkins preventing the sweep.
Atkins advances position into side control!
Fett is trying to control Atkins's posture but Atkins avoids it. #SUB2#
Atkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Speedy Atkins!

A less than humble Speedy Atkins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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