Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 478
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Nada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Nada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Nada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
Nada misses with a straight left.
Nada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nada's waist but Nada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter off to one side.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Fighter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter is proving a slippery customer.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter is one step ahead there.
Fighter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nada's head.#T1#
Nada looking to control.
Nada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter.
Nada wants to sweep here but Fighter controlling him for the moment.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Nada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nada stands up over Fighter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nada cracks Fighter with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fighter has his foot on Nada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nada works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nada's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nada forces his way into half guard.
Nada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fighter!
Nada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fighter is looking to escape.
Fighter tries to reverse the position but Nada maintains control.
Nada with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Nada putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nada trying to control but Fighter is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Nada.#T3#
Fighter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nada looks to land a strike but Fighter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Fighter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nada 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 Fighter.
Fighter gets back to half guard.
Nada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fighter taking some punishment here, with Nada in his half guard.
Fighter moves into full guard.
Fighter looking to control. #T4#
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fighter trying to keep a closed guard but Nada is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fighter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fighter throws an elbow that misses. Nada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Nada!#REVR##SUB2#
Fighter has his foot on Nada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nada works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Nada throws an elbow that misses. Fighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nada's guard. Nice move by Fighter!#REVB#
Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter lands a jab to the head.
Nada moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Nada gets a takedown into half guard.
Nada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fighter wants to control but Nada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fighter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Nada there.
Nada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter keeps working.
Nada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Fighter is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Nada lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fighter is still in real trouble! Can Nada finish him?
Nada uses his free foot to push down on Fighter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fighter.
Fighter seems to have recovered his senses.
Fighter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Nada stands and throws Fighter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nada landing a few strikes.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Fighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nada tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fighter's legs.
Fighter sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nada lands a nice short elbow.
Nada throwing shots but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Nada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fighter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nada is looking to stall here but Fighter recovers full guard.
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nada's guard. #REVB#
Nada keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Nada has control of Fighter's left arm, preventing Fighter from doing any damage.
Fighter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fighter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
My spies in Private Gym mano inform me that Fighter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Fighter throws an elbow that misses. Nada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Nada!#REVR#
Fighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nada.
Nada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nada working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nada defends well.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nada defends it easily.
Nada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nada lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Nada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Nada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nada to counter with a crisp jab.
Fighter misses with a takedown
and Nada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Nada gets a double leg takedown into Fighter's guard.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Nada landing with the ground and pound.
Nada pushing down on Fighter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter is refusing to be controlled, as Nada sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Nada slips a nice elbow through Fighter's hands, connecting with Fighter's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter taking some punishment here, with Nada in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nada lands a nice short elbow.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nada tries to pass to full mount but Fighter defends it. #SUB#
Nada seems to be working for a kimura but Fighter defends the submission attempt.
Nada working the head and body with strikes.
Nada working Fighter over with strikes.
Fighter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Fighter pulls Nada in to control the position.
Nada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fighter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nada uses it to pass to side control.
Nada landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fighter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nada works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nada lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nada grinds an elbow into Fighter's temple.
Fighter tries to buck Nada off but Nada is having none of it.
Nada cracks Fighter with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nada immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fighter is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nada!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Player misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Player darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Player's hands.
Player avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Player takes one to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Player tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Player connects with a solid leg kick.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Player closes the distance and clinches.
Player misses with some punches.
Player misses with the head strike.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Player walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Player sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter misses the body punch #CL#
and Player counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player.
Player stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter tries a body shot but Player blocks it.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands a body shot.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Player manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Player.
Player misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Fighter has Player pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player. #T2#
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Player lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Player breaks from the clinch.
Player scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Player takes a jab right on the kisser.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Player - that will leave a mark!
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter fails with the takedown#CL#
and Player moves into the clinch.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Player lands with a short shot to the head.
Player misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Player's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Player under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Player.
Fighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Fighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and Player counters with an outside leg kick.
Player rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Player lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Player throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Player connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Player lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Player finds it's target.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Player shows good takedown defense.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Player tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Player misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Fighter tries to counter it with a takedown but Player pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Player finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.
Point Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Player ducks down to avoid it.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fighter manages to circle out of the way.
Player attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Player sizes up Fighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
Player uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Player lands a head shot.
Player clobbers Fighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Player has closed the distance and engaged Fighter in a clinch. #TD2#
Fighter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fighter has his foot on Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Player works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Fighter has his foot on Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Player works his way back into a safe position though.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Player dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gary Player is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Player is looking to land body kicks.
Player tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
Fighter slips a straight right by Player.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Player.
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Player sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Player fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well.
A cross from Fighter lands.
Fighter with a hook.
Fighter darts in looking for a takedown but Player gets double underhooks and turns Fighter into the cage. #T1#
Player misses with a wild combination.
Fighter throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Fighter with a hook.
Player takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Player connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Player closes the distance and clinches.
Gary Player has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Player breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Player tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter dives in for a single leg takedown but Player sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Player throws out a leg kick but Fighter moves out of range and Player only half commits.
Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Player. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Player.
An inside leg kick from Player misses.
Fighter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Player circles away.
Player uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighter has time to react.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Player.
Fighter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Player is fending him off so far but Fighter persists. Nope, Player circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player lands a jab.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Player tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Player's body.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Player's shoulder, as Player tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter takes one to the side of the head.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Player wants to clinch.#T3#
Player misses with a double jab.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Player. Player obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Player. That snapped Fighter's head back.
Fighter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Player throws a low kick but Fighter avoids it.
Player wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter. #TD2#
Fighter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fighter lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter is putting a hurting on Player here, landing some big shots from side control.
Player is looking to regain half guard here but Fighter keeps moving and retains side control.
Fighter scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Player sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fighter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Player is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Player is trying to control but can't.
Fighter is taking a breather. Player 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fighter connects with a nice short shot to Player's temple.
Fighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Player trying to control here.
Player is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Point Fighter 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#
A slow jab from Player misses its intended target.
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Player tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Player to the ground. Player escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter lands a slapping body shot.
Player is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Player swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
Player doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick from Player.
Player takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fighter takes one on the button.
Fighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Player connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fighter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Player defends well and Fighter ends up having to push Player into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Player connects with a jab.
Player cracks Fighter with a good jab.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Player.
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter with a nice cross.
Player throws a solid leg kick but Fighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Player.
Player throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Player misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Player takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Player lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Player was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Player throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Fighter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fighter!
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Player goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fighter feints the counter takedown.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Player fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Fighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Player did well to prevent Fighter getting side control.
Fighter working over Player with some ground and pound. Player looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Player trying to control here.
Fighter winds up and cracks Player with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB2#
Fighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Player is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player has hold of Fighter's hands but Fighter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Player is staying active underneath Fighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Player keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Player has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter is working away from the top position though.
Fighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Fighter wants to control but Player is keeping him busy.
Player is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
Fighter tries to escape the position.
Player avoiding Fighter 's attempts to control his hands.
Player scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Player is landing with strikes. Fighter can't take much more of this.
Player struggling to keep hold of the position.
Player is hanging on to Fighter's back as he tries to escape.
Fighter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Player.

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 Gary Player.
I think Player has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
A relieved looking Gary Player thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 456
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Fighter wants to clinch up but DeVanzo keeps it at a distance.
Fighter cracks DeVanzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeVanzo throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Fighter.
Fighter slips under a jab from DeVanzo.
Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeVanzo 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.
Point Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Fighter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fighter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but DeVanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Fighter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but DeVanzo blocks nicely.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but DeVanzo blocks nicely.
Fighter is looking to work some ground and pound but DeVanzo has wrist control.
Fighter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVanzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVanzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter.
DeVanzo keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeVanzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeVanzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeVanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeVanzo misses with a kick to the body.
DeVanzo walks into a left hand.
Fighter has his takedown stuffed
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
DeVanzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeVanzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeVanzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeVanzo throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3##TD2#
DeVanzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter!
Fighter is being controlled here.
DeVanzo cracks Fighter with a big elbow.
Fighter is looking to reverse the position.
Fighter wants to control but DeVanzo postures up.
DeVanzo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fighter controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fighter wants to control but DeVanzo postures up.
Fighter is not content to let DeVanzo control the position.
Fighter is looking for a sweep.
Fighter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Fighter taking a bit of punishment here - DeVanzo scoring with strikes.
Fighter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeVanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
DeVanzo scoring with punches from side control.
Fighter tries to improve position but can't.
Fighter keeping his opponent close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but DeVanzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Point Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick but Fighter moved away.
Jab by Fighter.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by DeVanzo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter.
Fighter misses with a hook. DeVanzo ducked under it nicely.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid body kick from DeVanzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeVanzo.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighter misses the target.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target. #TD#
Fighter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Fighter is just content to waste time from the top position. DeVanzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeVanzo has Fighter pulled in close to control his posture.
DeVanzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fighter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeVanzo pulls his head out easily.
Fighter moves into full guard.
Fighter working a defensive guard here. #T2#
DeVanzo won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Fighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fighter working for a triangle but DeVanzo defends it easily.
DeVanzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Fighter is looking for a triangle here but DeVanzo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Artie DeVanzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here as DeVanzo stalls from top position.
Fighter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeVanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fighter gets back to half guard.#T4#
Fighter wants to improve his position but DeVanzo is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeVanzo lands a nice short elbow.
Fighter blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeVanzo.
Fighter tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg.
Fighter is looking to get back to full guard here but DeVanzo has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter is looking for a sweep.
Fighter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter closes the distance and clinches up with DeVanzo, looking for a takedown. Fighter pushes DeVanzo against the cage but DeVanzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeVanzo stuffs the takedown.
DeVanzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Fighter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DeVanzo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DeVanzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo is not content to let Fighter control the position.
DeVanzo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fighter's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is thwarting DeVanzo's attempts to control the position.#T1#
DeVanzo moves into full guard.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but DeVanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
DeVanzo trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo preventing the sweep.
Fighter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
DeVanzo postures up. #SUB#
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeVanzo defends it easily.
DeVanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeVanzo passes into half guard.
Fighter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fighter is trying to hold DeVanzo in close to prevent damage but DeVanzo has managed to pass into half guard.
Fighter is looking to improve his position.
Fighter trying to control here. #T3#
Fighter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeVanzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeVanzo defends well.#SUB#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeVanzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fighter has his foot on DeVanzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeVanzo works his way back into a safe position though.
DeVanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
DeVanzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeVanzo has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeVanzo defends it easily.

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 Point Fighter.
Well Fighter 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UPG 33 Prelims
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter.
Nice cross by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Gruzinsky.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Gruzinsky.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruzinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Gruzinsky has closed the distance and engaged Fighter in a clinch.
Fighter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Gruzinsky tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter wants a takedown but no success here.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here.
Fighter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gruzinsky after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Fighter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gruzinsky can't fight it off and eventually Fighter manages to take the fight to the floor. Gruzinsky looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruzinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruzinsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fighter is controlling him.
Gruzinsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fighter looking to pass the guard.
Gruzinsky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gruzinsky is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gruzinsky at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruzinsky with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Gruzinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gruzinsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gruzinsky with a hook.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Gruzinsky rushes Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here.
Gruzinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gruzinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Gruzinsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
Fighter presses Gruzinsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gruzinsky. #TD#
Fighter pulls Gruzinsky into guard.
Gruzinsky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fighter is proving hard to escape from.
Gruzinsky sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gruzinsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gruzinsky has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
Gruzinsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing Gruzinsky from standing up.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Gruzinsky tries to pass.
Gruzinsky is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fighter is looking for a triangle here but Gruzinsky uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Gruzinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gruzinsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzinsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gruzinsky connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzinsky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fighter.
Gruzinsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.#CL#
Fighter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fighter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gruzinsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gruzinsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gruzinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter tries to work over Gruzinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter blocks a body shot from Gruzinsky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter. #T1#
Gruzinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Gruzinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gruzinsky fails to land.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gruzinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruzinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fighter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gruzinsky can turn it around.#TD#
Fighter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gruzinsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gruzinsky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gruzinsky wants to stand but Fighter is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruzinsky trying to control but Fighter postures up.
Gruzinsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter. #SUB#
Fighter is looking for a kimura but Gruzinsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fighter to get the leverage. #ES2#
Gruzinsky has one foot on Fighter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter tries to bum rush Gruzinsky with a series of wild strikes but Gruzinsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruzinsky.
Fighter misses with a hook. Gruzinsky ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gruzinsky 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 Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzinsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fighter throws a hook but Gruzinsky blocks it.
Fighter sets himself, and Gruzinsky steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruzinsky but Gruzinsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gruzinsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gruzinsky throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter lands a nice hook to Gruzinsky's body. Gruzinsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzinsky lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Gruzinsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL#
Fighter has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzinsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gruzinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Gruzinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gruzinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gruzinsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gruzinsky lands with a right to the head.
Gruzinsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Gruzinsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruzinsky works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruzinsky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruzinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gruzinsky lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gruzinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruzinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gruzinsky is working Fighter over against the cage.
Gruzinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruzinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gruzinsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky misses with some punches.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gruzinsky misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruzinsky lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Gruzinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter looking to slow down the pace here.
Fighter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gruzinsky up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruzinsky.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
Gruzinsky tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Gruzinsky back against the cage.
Fighter wants to take the fight to the mat but Gruzinsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Gruzinsky pushes Fighter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gruzinsky scores with a shot to the side of Fighter's head.
Gruzinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Gruzinsky lands with a light punch inside.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Gruzinsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruzinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gruzinsky lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruzinsky digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank.
Gruzinsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruzinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gruzinsky tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gruzinsky after a bit of a struggle.
Roman Gruzinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gruzinsky misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzinsky prevents a body shot from Fighter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gruzinsky.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Gruzinsky controls his hands.
Gruzinsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Fighter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Gruzinsky keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fighter is looking to stall here but Gruzinsky recovers full guard.
Gruzinsky wants to sweep here but Fighter controlling him for the moment.
Point Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fighter postures up in Gruzinsky's guard and throws a big left but Gruzinsky blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Gruzinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gruzinsky 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFL #34
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##TD#
Fighter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hemmo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
Hemmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fighter is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Hemmo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Hemmo blocks nicely.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Hemmo blocks nicely.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Hemmo's head.
Fighter throws a poor cross that misses
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hemmo tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Hemmo throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Hemmo. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Fighter rushes Hemmo and presses him up against the cage.
Hemmo lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter tries to score a body lock takedown but Hemmo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hemmo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hemmo tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter works on Hemmo's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Hemmo gets caught flat footed, as Fighter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fighter is fighting to break Hemmo's control of his arms but Hemmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hemmo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hemmo stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hemmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hemmo preventing the sweep.
Hemmo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hemmo trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fighter landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter throws an elbow that misses. Hemmo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fighter's guard. Nice move by Hemmo!#REVB#
Hemmo wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Hemmo is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemmo looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hemmo.
Hemmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hemmo throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hemmo jabs Fighter right on the nose. Fighter blinks but takes it well.
Fighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter sets himself, and Hemmo steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.#TD#
Fighter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hemmo to the ground. Fighter is now in Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hemmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemmo, not yet. #T1#
Hemmo keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Fighter is fighting to break Hemmo's control of his arms but Hemmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter won't allow Hemmo to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hemmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hemmo scores with a sloppy right hand. Fighter should have avoided that one.
Hemmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Paha Hemmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hemmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Hemmo sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hemmo on the side of the head.
Fighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemmo misses with a jab to the body
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter tries to clinch but Hemmo moves out of range.
Hemmo wants to counter with a clinch but Fighter pushes him away.
Hemmo misses with a few strikes there.
Hemmo dips to his left and cracks Fighter with an uppercut!
Fighter lands a two punch combo.
Fighter darts in looking for a takedown but Hemmo gets double underhooks and turns Fighter into the cage.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown but Hemmo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemmo cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.#T3#
Fighter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hemmo lands a right hook to the body.
Hemmo misses with a wild combination.
Hemmo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hemmo trying to control the position but instead, Fighter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hemmo into the cage.
Hemmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hemmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hemmo lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hemmo misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Fighter tests Hemmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemmo misses with a two punch combination.
Hemmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hemmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hemmo connects with a body shot.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Hemmo moves out of range.
Fighter with a hook.
Hemmo needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there.
Hemmo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Fighter scores with a takedown into Hemmo's guard.
Hemmo is trying to control the position but Fighter postures up.
Fighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Point Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hemmo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Fighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fighter misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Hemmo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hemmo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Fighter has clasped his hands together around Hemmo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hemmo tries to bench press Fighter off him but Fighter keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemmo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hemmo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fighter.
Fighter working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Hemmo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fighter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hemmo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hemmo wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy.
Fighter prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Hemmo trying to control here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fighter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter is stalling here. Hemmo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fighter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hemmo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fighter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Fighter wants to work for an arm triangle but Hemmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hemmo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hemmo wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy.
Hemmo is trying is best to control the position here.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Hemmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hemmo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
Hemmo avoiding Fighter 's attempts to control his hands.
Fighter covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fighter is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter staying busy and making it hard for Hemmo to control.
Fighter tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.

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 Point Fighter.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Point Fighter!
Point Fighter retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Point Fighter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFL #31
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wonstom can pounce on him.
Fighter stalks Wonstom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wonstom's face. Wonstom staggers backwards, shaken.
Wonstom scores with a jab.
Wonstom tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wonstom misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wonstom.
Fighter is looking to counter punch.
Wonstom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fighter works Wonstom's body with a nice hook.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Wonstom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonstom misses the target.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Wonstom ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Wonstom shows good takedown defense.
Wonstom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wonstom lands a jab to the nose.
Fighter connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonstom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Wonstom misses its intended target.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonstom moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fighter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wonstom pinned against the cage. Wonstom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wonstom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wonstom connects with a jab.
Ivan Wonstom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonstom misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fighter, as that shot connected.
Wonstom misses with a straight right.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Wonstom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wonstom lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter's head.
Wonstom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonstom.
Wonstom throws a leg kick but Fighter checks it.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wonstom.
Wonstom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fighter scores with a jab to the body.
Wonstom misses with a body shot.
Wonstom misses with a right hand
and Fighter counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Wonstom. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Wonstom throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Wonstom with a nice cross.
Fighter jabs Wonstom to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wonstom misses with a straight left.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fighter scores with the left hand. Wonstom knows he should have avoided that one.
Wonstom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wonstom throws a body shot but no joy.
Wonstom stuns Fighter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown. Wonstom tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wonstom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Wonstom.
Wonstom with a jab.
Fighter blocks a head kick by Wonstom. #TD#
Fighter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wonstom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fighter. #T3#
Fighter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wonstom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wonstom is being controlled here.
Fighter in side control, throwing shots but Wonstom defends.
Wonstom is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Wonstom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fighter is controlling him well.
Fighter trying to control the position but Wonstom is working away.
Wonstom wants to get back to his feet but Fighter drags him back down.#SUB#
Fighter has hold of Wonstom's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wonstom tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fighter cranks the arm and Wonstom screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wonstom, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Point Fighter!
Point Fighter retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Point Fighter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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