Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pride FC 32
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Plutov closes the distance and clinches.
Saibot looking for a takedown.
Plutov lands with a short shot to the head.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Plutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Plutov pushes Saibot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plutov stalling the fight.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Plutov.
Plutov connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Plutov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Plutov pushes Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot misses with some punches.
A short right from Plutov.
Saibot is trying to maintain a safe position but Plutov gets an underhook and turns Saibot into the cage.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Saibot. #TD2#
Plutov jumps guard and drags Saibot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Plutov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
Plutov pulls Saibot in to control the position.
Saibot throws a strike but Plutov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saibot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Plutov passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Plutov seems content to control.
Saibot is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Plutov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Saibot controls his leg. #SU2#
Plutov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Saibot tries to keep at a distance but Plutov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plutov landing knees to the body. #TD2#
Plutov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saibot uses from the top position.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Plutov is keeping the position.
Plutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Plutov is still trying to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Plutov is retaining full guard.
Plutov pulls Saibot in close to prevent any damage.
Plutov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Plutov 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.#CL2#
Plutov rushes Saibot and presses him up against the cage.
Saibot wants to stall.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Plutov tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Plutov to work.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Plutov.
Plutov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Plutov wants a takedown.
Plutov is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Plutov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Plutov clinches up with Saibot and pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov tries to pull guard but Saibot won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Plutov takes the fight into the clinch.
Plutov avoiding damage.
Plutov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saibot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Plutov is defending well.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plutov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Plutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Saibot gets tackled into the cage by Plutov. Plutov maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for Plutov to work.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov tries for a takedown but Saibot manages to get underhooks.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body.
Plutov jumps guard but Saibot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Plutov tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Plutov back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saibot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plutov prevents it. #T1#
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Plutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot goes for a takedown attempt but Plutov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov throws a head kick that Saibot semi-blocks.
Plutov shoots for a takedown but Saibot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Plutov cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Plutov clinches up against the cage.
Plutov slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Plutov decides to pull guard.
Plutov pulls Saibot in to control the position.
The adventures of Plutov the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
Plutov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses. Plutov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saibot's guard. Nice move by Plutov!#REVB##SUB#
Saibot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Plutov 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 Saibot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov controls the position. #SU2#
Plutov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Plutov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plutov is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Plutov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3##CL2#
Plutov closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Plutov tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it. #TD2#
Plutov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Plutov 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.
Plutov is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2#
Plutov manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Saibot gets tackled into the cage by Plutov. Plutov maintains the clinch.
Plutov lands a body shot. #T4##TD2#
Plutov has Saibot pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Plutov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saibot tumbling to the mat - Plutov dives into Saibot's guard.
Plutov won't allow Saibot to sweep him here.
Plutov pushes down on Saibot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Plutov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Plutov on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Plutov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plutov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saibot fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Plutov drives through and clinches with Saibot against the cage.
Plutov lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov has Saibot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saibot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Plutov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Plutov drives through and clinches with Saibot against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plutov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Plutov jumps guard and drags Saibot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot won't allow Plutov to get back to his feet.
Wasyl Plutov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot postures up in Plutov's guard and throws a big left but Plutov blocks it. #T1#
Plutov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saibot postures up in Plutov's guard and throws a big left but Plutov blocks it.
Saibot throws a strike but Plutov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Saibot is working an open guard so Plutov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch but Saibot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Plutov closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.#BC2#
Plutov breaks from the clinch.
Plutov jabs at Saibot's body.#CL2#
Plutov rushes Saibot and presses him up against the cage.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plutov is pressed up against the cage. Saibot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plutov down to the mat. Plutov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wasyl Plutov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL2#
Plutov moves into range and clinches up with Saibot.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Plutov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Plutov forces Saibot back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov with a knee to the head.
Saibot trying to stall but Plutov improves his position.
Plutov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plutov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saibot to keep the fight standing.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wasyl Plutov.
A shot in the inside from Plutov.
Plutov gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Plutov gets control of Saibot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Plutov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Saibot preventing the sweep.
Plutov is pulling down on Saibot's head to control his posture.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
Plutov trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Plutov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutov wants to stand up but Saibot is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Plutov has managed to clinch.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Plutov digs a right hand underneath Saibot's ribcage. Saibot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Saibot letting Plutov take a breather here.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Plutov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saibot pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plutov 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
After winning the bout, Wasyl Plutov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pride FC 28
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Experiment Il to score with a decent uppercut.
Experiment Il dips to his left and cracks Saibot with an uppercut!
Experiment Il lands a glancing blow to the side of Saibot's head.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saibot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up.
Experiment Il throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Finnish Experiment Il has been cut.
Experiment Il throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head. #CL2#
Experiment Il drives through and clinches with Saibot against the cage.
Experiment Il is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
A short right from Experiment Il on the inside.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Saibot goes for a takedown attempt but Experiment Il pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Experiment Il loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il. #T2#
A jab from Saibot misses.
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!
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Experiment Il clinches.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Saibot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saibot slows down the pace here.
Saibot working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Experiment Il lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards. #T3#
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Experiment Il stalling the fight.
Experiment Il receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Experiment Il landing knees to the head.
Experiment Il misses with a knee strike.
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il has Saibot pushed against the cage.
Experiment Il tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow. #T4#
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Experiment Il to work.
Saibot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Saibot.
Experiment Il stalls.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Experiment Il has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saibot working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Experiment Il - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Experiment Il prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Experiment Il wants to clinch up but Saibot keeps it at a distance.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Experiment Il.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment Il. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Experiment Il has knocked Saibot down with a huge combo! Experiment Il steps away and waves a wobbly Saibot back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il lands an uppercut, right on the button! Saibot tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
In his post fight interview, Finnish Experiment Il started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Pride FC 23
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Monroe scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Saibot misses.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Saibot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saibot throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saibot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe tries to clinch up but Saibot circles away and keeps his distance.
Saibot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Monroe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Saibot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saibot.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.#CL2#
Saibot has managed to clinch.
Monroe cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot misses with an elbow over the top.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Monroe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot throws an elbow but it misses.
Saibot lands an uppercut.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Monroe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Monroe pushes Saibot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monroe lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Saibot tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot misses with the head strike. #TD#
Monroe has hold of one of Saibot's legs. Saibot is fighting the takedown attempt but Monroe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saibot looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monroe passes into side control.
Monroe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Saibot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monroe working the ground and pound.
Monroe working the head and body with strikes.
Saibot sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saibot looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Monroe pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Monroe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saibot is looking to improve his position but Monroe isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Saibot that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Monroe lands with some strikes.
Monroe scoring with strikes but Saibot is staying in there.
Monroe prevents Saibot from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot is still trying to improve position.
Monroe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saibot taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Monroe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Monroe works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Monroe moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Saibot is rocked!
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saibot is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
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!
Saibot walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Monroe swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Monroe!
After winning the bout, Ricky Monroe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Pride FC 20
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Rollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.
Rollins scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Saibot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it.
Rollins lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Rollins is predictable there
and Saibot counters with a low kick, right behind Rollins 's knee.
Saibot throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rollins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab from Rollins.
Rollins scores with a head kick.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Rollins misses.
Saibot tries to clinch there but Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rollins throws a body kick that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Saibot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.#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!
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Rollins lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range.
Rollins lands the left hand.
Rollins scores with a nice head shot.
Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rollins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rollins lands with an overhand left.
Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Rollins with a jab.
Rollins lands a right hook to the body.
Rollins lands a high kick!
Rollins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rollins throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rollins takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Rollins lands the left hand.
Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
Rollins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rollins dips to his left and cracks Saibot with an uppercut!
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rollins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saibot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rollins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rollins lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it.
Rollins jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Rollins thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rollins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rollins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rollins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rollins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saibot doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Saibot tries to clinch up.#T1#
Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rollins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Saibot catches Rollins right on the button with a cross.
Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Rollins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Rollins connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot cracks Rollins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Rollins is rocked!
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins misses with a straight left.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Saibot ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rollins's jaw. Rollins's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Saibot does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.

Event: Pride FC 19
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Donk. I Can catches Saibot right on the button with a cross.
I Can lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
I Can swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
I Can definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
I Can lands with an overhand left.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from I Can.
I Can misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
I Can lands with an overhand left.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
I Can misses the body punch
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Saibot connects with a crisp jab.
I Can shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saibot but Saibot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
I Can changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saibot tries to avoid it but I Can manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saibot to the ground. Saibot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
I Can lands a glancing blow to the side of Saibot's head.#T1#
I Can shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saibot as he jumps to the side.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
I Can looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
I Can connects with a body shot that sends Saibot's belly button to the back.
I Can blocks a jab.
I Can cracks Saibot with a right hand to the side of the head.
I Can paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by I Can.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saibot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
I Can lands with a cross. #T2#
I Can throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot cracks I Can with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from I Can.
I Can tries for a takedown but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
I Can fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saibot sprawls well initially but I Can persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
I Can lands strikes from half guard.
Saibot moves into full guard.
I Can tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.
Saibot has his hands on I Can's head, controlling the position.
Saibot looking to control. #T3#
I Can won't allow Saibot to sweep him here.
I Can connects with a couple of short punches.
I Can trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I Can looking to pass the guard.
Saibot looking to hit a scissor sweep but I Can is one step ahead there.
I Can works over Saibot with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot wants to control the position but I Can says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from I Can there.
Saibot is not content to let I Can control the position.
I Can is looking to advance position but Saibot won't allow it.
I Can performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but I Can has control of the leg.
I Can is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saibot wants to improve his position but I Can is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Can is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Because I Can dominated that round.
That's time! I Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling I Can to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Saibot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with I Can, pushing him back against the cage.
I Can is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saibot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by I Can. #TD2#
Saibot has I Can pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saibot pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending I Can tumbling to the mat - Saibot dives into I Can's guard.
I Can keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from I Can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot distracts I Can with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saibot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from I Can.#T1#
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
I Can working a defensive guard here.
I Can is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saibot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I Can might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saibot stands up over I Can, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
I Can trying to control the position.
Saibot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of I Can's head.#T2#
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but I Can has wrist control.
Saibot distracts I Can with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
I Can is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saibot works over I Can with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot postures up.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saibot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
I Can wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saibot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
I Can preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
I Can working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but I Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I Can controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.
Saibot landing some decent shots from guard.
Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saibot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saibot wants to control from the top but I Can keeps moving.
I Can looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there. #T4#
I Can pulls Saibot in to control the position.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but I Can is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Can keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot wants to control from the top but I Can keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I Can not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. I Can was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot 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#
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. I Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from I Can.
Saibot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
I Can fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
I Can throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Saibot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Saibot has I Can pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saibot pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending I Can tumbling to the mat - Saibot dives into I Can's guard.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Saibot stands and throws I Can's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saibot trying to control the position but I Can is working away.
I Can is working to avoid the ground and pound but Saibot connects with a decent elbow.
I Can takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saibot throws a strike aimed at the side of I Can's head but I Can avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on I Can's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saibot working the head with strikes.
Saibot throws a strike aimed at the side of I Can's head but I Can avoids it well.#SUB2#
Saibot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saibot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Saibot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by I Can, who protects the arm well.
I Can struggling a bit here.
I Can taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saibot lands some shots froms side control.
I Can manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saibot's best efforts.
I Can gets back to full guard.
Saibot chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
I Can is rocked!#T3#
I Can has momentary wrist control but Saibot slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh I Can is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saibot lands a couple of elbows.
Saibot loads up on a big left hand. I Can felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Saibot looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! I Can can't hide his disappointment, as Saibot celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Because I Can stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

Event: Pride FC 15
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Plutov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Saibot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saibot wants to take the fight to the mat but Plutov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Saibot.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Plutov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Plutov.
Saibot looking to stall.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot is looking for a takedown.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot throws an elbow but it misses.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot misses with an elbow over the top.
Saibot effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Saibot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov digs a right hand into Saibot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saibot's gas tank.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutov.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plutov misses with a punch 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!
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov. #T2#
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saibot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saibot.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Saibot as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Plutov blocking some punches.
Saibot looking for a takedown.
Plutov tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot misses with an elbow over the top.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Saibot.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov scores with a shoulder strike.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Plutov avoiding damage as Saibot throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Plutov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Plutov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Plutov's corner calls for a 1-2. Plutov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Plutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plutov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saibot cracks Plutov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plutov.
Plutov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plutov thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov connects with a crisp jab.
Plutov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Plutov throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Plutov cracks a nice hook into Saibot's ribs.
Plutov misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot moves forwards but Plutov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plutov as he jumps to the side.
Saibot fails with a takedown attempt.
Plutov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Plutov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plutov.
Plutov throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Saibot has Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov lands a body shot.
Saibot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot trying to stall but Plutov improves his position.
Saibot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutov.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Plutov as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Plutov tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Plutov.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Saibot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutov or not.
Plutov lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Saibot.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Plutov.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Plutov - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saibot is working for takedown but Plutov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov is leaning against Saibot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wasyl Plutov 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Plutov.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Plutov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plutov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Plutov cracks Saibot with a good jab.
Plutov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Plutov finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
Saibot walks into a jab.
Plutov lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot looks to land a combination but Plutov avoids it well.
Plutov scores with a jab.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot walks into a stiff left hand from Plutov.#T1#
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Plutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Plutov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plutov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot misses with a hook. Plutov ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Plutov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Plutov connects with a body shot that sends Saibot's belly button to the back.
Plutov lands with a nice body kick.
Plutov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Plutov lands a two punch combo.
Plutov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Plutov.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Plutov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
Plutov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Plutov with a hook.
Plutov scores with a spinning back kick!
Plutov connects with a body shot that sends Saibot's belly button to the back.
Saibot shoots for a double leg takedown but Plutov sprawls well. He's pushed Saibot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plutov connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Plutov jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plutov lands with a right hand.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Plutov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Plutov connects with a body shot that sends Saibot's belly button to the back.#T3#
Plutov scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saibot stuns Plutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Plutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Plutov forces Saibot back against the cage and clinches.
Saibot taking a breather.
Saibot looking to slow down the pace here.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Saibot.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Saibot is looking to control Plutov's arms but Plutov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saibot has his back to the cage.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plutov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Saibot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plutov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Plutov scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Plutov tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plutov blocks a jab.
Plutov with a jab.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov sizes up Saibot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Plutov moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Plutov lands a glancing blow to the side of Saibot's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plutov 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pride FC 8
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Good shot there by Ali.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ali - that will leave a mark!
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot tries to move into range but Ali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Ali scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Saibot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saibot has time to react.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Ali tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Saibot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sarfraz Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Saibot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Saibot throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Ali connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali 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 Saibot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saibot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saibot throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saibot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ali.
Ali misses with a combination
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ali lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Ali lands the left hand.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ali tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali scores with a jab. Saibot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali blocks a leg kick.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Ali throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a series of punches but Saibot moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.#T4#
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali with a nice cross.#TD2#
Saibot gets a double leg takedown into Ali's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saibot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Ali. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali catches Saibot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Saibot slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
Ali connects with a crisp jab.
Ali digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Saibot misses.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali throws a body kick that misses
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Saibot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali avoids the body shot from Saibot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali lands the left hand.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ali thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Saibot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ali looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Saibot staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Ali fakes the leg kick and cracks Saibot in the body.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ali has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Ali.
Saibot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali works on Saibot's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Saibot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Ali wriggles free and stands up.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Ali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Ali has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Ali.
Ali cracks the inside of Saibot's front leg.
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali throws a body kick that misses
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Saibot checks a low kick from Ali.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saibot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a hook.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Saibot misses the jab.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Ali lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot gets in close and tags Ali with a short punch that almost sends Ali to the mat! Oh Ali is in big trouble! He turns his back on Saibot, trying to create some distance but Saibot rushes him, striking wildly and Ali goes down! The referee tackles Saibot into the cage to end the fight! Saibot is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 3
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saibot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Saibot darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcia digs a right hand into Saibot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saibot's gas tank.
Garcia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garcia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
Saibot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Saibot's head.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saibot tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saibot.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Saibot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Saibot.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Saibot staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saibot, as that shot connected.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot slips under a jab.#TD2#
Saibot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Saibot wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saibot lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Saibot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saibot connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saibot unloading with bombs!
Saibot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saibot.
Garcia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saibot landing punches.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saibot misses with a hook
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Saibot closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Saibot pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Saibot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Saibot moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia cracks Saibot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Saibot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a series of wild punches.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
And Saibot tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Saibot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Haislan Garcia has been cut.
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia 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 Saibot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saibot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a leg kick.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia cracks Saibot with a good jab.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Garcia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haislan Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haislan Garcia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Saibot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him.
Saibot lands a nice shot that snaps Garcia's head back.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saibot misses with a combination #CL#
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saibot works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Garcia managing to control the position.
Saibot stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position. #T1#
Saibot postures up.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.#SUB2#
Saibot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot looking to control.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saibot controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot seems keen to control Garcia's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Jab by Garcia.#T3#
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saibot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Garcia moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saibot.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
After the fight, Haislan Garcia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AFC #41
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Saibot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment Il jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Saibot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Experiment Il is defending well.
Saibot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Experiment Il prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saibot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Experiment Il pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saibot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Experiment Il missing with knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Experiment Il dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Experiment Il working Saibot over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saibot up against the cage.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saibot avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Experiment Il to work.
Saibot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Saibot.
Experiment Il is pushing Saibot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saibot tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Saibot managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Experiment Il will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saibot up against the cage.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
Experiment Il lands a right hand.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saibot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Experiment Il has closed the distance and engaged Saibot in a clinch.
Saibot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Saibot avoiding damage as Experiment Il throws knees to the body.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il just leaning against Saibot, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores a nice knee to the body.
Saibot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Experiment Il content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Experiment Il digs a right hand underneath Saibot's ribcage. Saibot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saibot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Experiment Il lands a shot to the body.
Saibot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Saibot blocks with his arms.
Experiment Il'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.
Experiment Il pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saibot letting Experiment Il take a breather here.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment Il.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Experiment Il throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment Il. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot wants to clinch
and Experiment Il counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment Il.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Experiment Il avoids them all with ease.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Experiment Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saibot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Experiment Il displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saibot up against the cage.
Experiment Il stalls.
Experiment Il receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Saibot working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment Il is stalling here.
Experiment Il slows down the pace here.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Saibot won't want to take too many of those.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
Experiment Il lands with a right to the head.
Experiment Il blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Good body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il working Saibot over with knees to the body.
Experiment Il stalling the fight.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Saibot.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il connects with a solid leg kick.
Saibot misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Experiment Il cracks a nice hook into Saibot's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il scores with a push kick.
Finnish Experiment Il seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Experiment Il clinches.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment Il scores with a shoulder strike.
Saibot being controlled against the cage.
Saibot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Experiment Il lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Experiment Il can pounce on him. #CL2#
Experiment Il gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Experiment Il leaning his opponent against the cage.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body.
Experiment Il stalling in the clinch but Saibot improves position.
Experiment Il blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saibot working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Experiment Il utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment Il leaning against his opponent.
Experiment Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a left hand.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saibot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Experiment Il rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment Il slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saibot is defending well for now.
Experiment Il displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saibot up against the cage.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment Il stalling in the clinch.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Experiment Il avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Saibot won't want to take too many of those.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.
Experiment Il stalling. #T3#
Experiment Il working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saibot's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Experiment Il lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment Il is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saibot tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.#T4#
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Experiment Il!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Experiment Il lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Finnish Experiment Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Experiment Il counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il slows down the pace here.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment Il comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Experiment Il 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AFC #37
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Fighter clinches with his opponent.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Saibot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
A short left from Saibot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saibot.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter just leaning against Saibot, taking a breather.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head. #T1#
Saibot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saibot has Fighter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fighter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Fighter's head.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter misses with an elbow over the top.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Saibot works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet but Saibot passes into half guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter defending well though.
Saibot working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saibot 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.
Saibot not doing much here.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Fighter is defending well.
Saibot controlling the action here.
Saibot winds up and cracks Fighter with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saibot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saibot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Saibot lands with a punch from half guard.
Fighter wants to stand back up but Saibot manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saibot backs up against the cage.
Saibot tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Fighter sprawls well.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter stalks Saibot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saibot's face. Saibot staggers backwards, shaken.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot shoots in but no luck this time.
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Fighter sprawls well.
We've been informed that Fighter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target. #T1#
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot wants to clinch.
Fighter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter tries to clinch up.
Saibot shoots in for a double leg but Fighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
A big left from Saibot misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saibot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Fighter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saibot throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot misses the jab.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Saibot counters with a shoot takedown. Fighter fights it but they end up in guard.
Saibot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saibot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Saibot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saibot works over Fighter with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saibot shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saibot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice combination there by Fighter.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Saibot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fighter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fighter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fighter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saibot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saibot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot tries to clinch but Fighter is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Fighter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fighter moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Fighter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fighter tries to bum rush Saibot with a series of wild strikes but Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter as he avoids it easily.
Fighter misses with a double jab #TD#
and Saibot decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fighter's guard.#ES2#
Fighter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saibot is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter lands with a right to the head.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Saibot.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
A short body shot lands from Saibot as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fighter's defenses.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Noob Saibot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Fighter's head.
Saibot throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Saibot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fighter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saibot's brow.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Fighter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Saibot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter. #TD#
Saibot works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter is looking to stand up but Saibot isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
Fighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
Fighter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#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.#TD#
Saibot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fighter's half guard.
Fighter is looking to get back to is feet but Saibot passes into side control.
Fighter taking a bit of punishment here - Saibot scoring with strikes.
Saibot cracks Fighter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Fighter's face as Saibot controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fighter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Saibot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
During a confident post fight interview, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Nameless Fighter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.

Event: AFC #35
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot takes one to the chin there.
Labosky throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saibot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Labosky. That one must have hurt.
Saibot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saibot misses with a hook. Labosky ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Saibot gets tackled into the cage by Labosky. Labosky maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Labosky jumps guard but Saibot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Labosky tries to land knees in the clinch but Saibot avoids the damage to the body.
Labosky misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Labosky lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.
Saibot is refusing to be controlled, as Labosky sits in half guard.
Saibot is looking to control Labosky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saibot avoid being mounted?
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labosky tries to stand but can't do so whilst Saibot controls his leg.
Saibot is pressing down on Labosky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saibot pulls Labosky in to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Labosky throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot pulls Labosky in close to his closed guard and prevents Labosky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saibot continues to stall.
Labosky wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saibot moves out of range as Labosky throws a body kick. #T3#
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot misses with a body shot
and Labosky counters with a three punch combo that has Saibot backing up. Saibot nods at Labosky to acknowledge the strikes.
Labosky misses with a combination #CL#
and Saibot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Labosky lands a body punch.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot prevents Labosky from breaking the clinch.
Saibot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Labosky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot working aggressively here. #BC2#
Labosky breaks from the clinch.
Labosky moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.
Saibot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
Saibot sets himself, and Labosky steps forward looking for the clinch! Saibot avoids it this time.#T4#
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch but Saibot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Labosky tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Labosky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Labosky tries to clinch up but Saibot circles away and keeps his distance.
Labosky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Labosky feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Labosky doesn't manage to clinch there - Saibot circles away.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Labosky.
Labosky blocks a jab.
Labosky shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Labosky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Saibot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saibot prevents Labosky from breaking the clinch.
Labosky is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Labosky tries to stall but Saibot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Labosky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labosky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saibot smiles and moves away.
Labosky defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Labosky throws a counter combo.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot misses with a hook. Labosky ducked under it nicely.
Labosky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saibot with a poor takedown
and Labosky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot connects with a body shot.#T1#
Labosky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Labosky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Jab from Labosky.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saibot fails with a takedown attempt.
Labosky throws a counter combo.
Labosky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Labosky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Labosky counters with a body kick.
Labosky misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labosky was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Labosky counters with a left and a right that stings Saibot.
Saibot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labosky counters with a left and a right that stings Saibot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labosky throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Saibot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Labosky's waist but Labosky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saibot off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labosky.
Labosky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Labosky.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Labosky at a distance. #T3#
Labosky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labosky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Labosky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Saibot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Labosky connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Labosky.
Labosky staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saibot with a jab.#CL#
Labosky gets tackled into the cage by Saibot. Saibot maintains the clinch.
Saibot pushes Labosky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saibot lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Labosky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saibot prevents it.
Labosky looking for a takedown.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Labosky backwards.
Labosky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saibot walks away with a smile on his face. Labosky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Labosky tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it. #CL#
Saibot darts in and clinches Labosky up against the cage.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Labosky goes for a takedown attempt but Saibot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Saibot moves into the clinch.
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 Noob Saibot 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Labosky misses with a body kick.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Labosky moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Saibot darts in and clinches Labosky up against the cage.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Labosky works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Labosky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Labosky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Labosky wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky looking to pass the guard.
Saibot has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Labosky has passed into side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Saibot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Labosky is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saibot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saibot trying to control but Labosky postures up.
Labosky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saibot keeps working.
Saibot trying to control but Labosky postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saibot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Labosky is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Labosky tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Saibot.
Saibot is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibot keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jean Labosky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Labosky.
Labosky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saibot moves out of range as Labosky throws a body kick. #T3#
Saibot throws a body punch but Labosky moves out of range.
Saibot has his takedown stuffed
and Labosky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Labosky.
Saibot is looking for a counter combo.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Labosky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Labosky.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Labosky.
Saibot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Labosky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Labosky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Saibot.
Saibot slips a jab from Labosky.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Saibot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Labosky backwards. #BC2#
Labosky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Labosky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Labosky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Labosky 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Labosky!

Event: AFC #32
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Tonon has a takedown stuffed.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tonon tries to keep at a distance but Saibot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saibot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonon backwards. #TD2#
Tonon pulls guard successfully.
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head.#T1#
Saibot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head.
Saibot connects with a couple of short punches.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot is stalling in the full guard.
Saibot throws a strike but Tonon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Saibot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saibot throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Saibot.
Tonon is in close to Saibot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tonon won't allow Saibot to sweep him here. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonon passes into half guard. #T3#
Tonon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saibot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tonon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saibot is just riding it out for now. Tonon eventually gives up the hold.
Saibot tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Tonon is taking a breather. Saibot 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.
Tonon uses his free foot to push down on Saibot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saibot. #T4#
Tonon looking to control but Saibot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tonon is landing with some decent strikes but Saibot is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saibot wants to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Saibot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saibot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saibot as he avoids it easily.
Tonon throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot throws a big counter combination but Tonon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot misses the jab.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Tonon defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Saibot 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.
Tonon 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. #T1#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
Saibot being controlled here, momentarily.
Saibot keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Saibot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tonon's guard. #REVR#
Tonon being controlled here, momentarily.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saibot is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saibot is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saibot stands up over Tonon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saibot cracks Tonon with a solid left hand.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Saibot throws a sloppy strike and Tonon has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Saibot is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tonon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #3
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Miller thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot lands the left hand.
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Jab from Saibot.#CUT#
It looks like Ken Miller has been cut.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Miller is rocked!
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Saibot fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Miller square on the jaw! Damn, Miller is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noob Saibot!
A relieved looking Noob Saibot 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: AFC #30
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Saibot misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
I Can was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks I Can with an uppercut!#TD#
I Can closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saibot did well to prevent I Can getting side control.
I Can is pressing down on Saibot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saibot is holding on for now.
Saibot trying to hold on to I Can's head to control him but I Can postures up.
Saibot tries to roll over but I Can keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot trying to hold on to I Can's head to control him but I Can postures up. #SUB2#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
I Can lands strikes from half guard.
I Can is trying to control. Saibot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saibot controlling the position for now.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
I Can prevents Saibot from improving his position.#SUB2#
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
I Can is trying to control. Saibot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saibot wants to improve his position but I Can is controlling well.
Saibot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
I Can is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saibot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time I Can. #T3#
I Can thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
Saibot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from I Can.
I Can is thwarting Saibot's attempts to control the position.
I Can slips a nice elbow through Saibot's hands, connecting with Saibot's forehead.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saibot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
I Can sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saibot controlling I Can's posture.
I Can is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Saibot working a defensive guard here.
I Can wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
Saibot wants to sweep but no luck.
I Can might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
I Can is fighting to break Saibot's control of his arms but Saibot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saibot digs a good body shot into I Can's ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I Can punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
I Can shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saibot as he jumps to the side.
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 Because I Can will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck I Can on the side of the head.
A big left from Saibot misses. #TD2#
Saibot scores with a takedown into I Can's guard.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but I Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but I Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I Can seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
I Can wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot trying to control but I Can is working from the bottom. #SUB#
I Can had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saibot defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
I Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Because I Can overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saibot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot landing with the ground and pound.
Saibot distracts I Can with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saibot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but I Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I Can lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
I Can postures up.
I Can trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
I Can landing with the ground and pound.
I Can trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Saibot seems keen to control I Can's posture.#T3##SUB2#
I Can avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saibot looking for a sweep. Not yet Saibot, not yet.
I Can throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot controls I Can momentarily but I Can frees himself.
Saibot wants to sweep here but I Can controlling him for the moment.
I Can wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. I Can doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. I Can manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I Can trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Saibot tries to sprawl but I Can drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saibot gets back to full guard.
I Can trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I Can stays in close to Saibot's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saibot looking for a sweep. Not yet Saibot, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
I Can looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saibot!
Saibot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I Can lands a nice forearm strike.
Saibot is looking to reverse the position.
Saibot sneaks back into half guard.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but I Can has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done.
I Can trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom. #T1#
Saibot has control of I Can's left arm, preventing I Can from doing any damage.
I Can trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot trying to control the position.
Saibot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
I Can pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saibot is keeping the position for now.
I Can loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saibot is on top in guard. #REVB#
I Can working a defensive guard here.
I Can striking from the bottom.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but I Can is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I Can is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot stands up over I Can, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now I Can is on top in guard. #REVR#
I Can pushes down on Saibot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saibot manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Saibot keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
Saibot trying to control the position.
Saibot looking to hit a scissor sweep but I Can is one step ahead there.
Saibot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
I Can working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I Can pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saibot is keeping the position for now.
I Can passes Saibot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saibot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saibot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
I Can controlling from the top position.
I Can is pushing down on Saibot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saibot is fighting to maintain full guard but I Can has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. I Can connects with a nice short shot to Saibot's temple.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but I Can has control of the leg.
Saibot is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Because I Can showed his dominance in that final round.
I think I Can 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Because I Can!
After the big win, Because I Can made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AFC #27
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rram can pounce on him. #CL#
Saibot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Saibot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rram backwards. #BC2#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saibot.
A left lands for Rram.
Rram stalks Saibot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saibot's face. Saibot staggers backwards, shaken.
Saibot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Rram scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rram.#T1#
Saibot doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Rram thuds a left hand into Saibot's body.
Rram misses with an uppercut
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Rram feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Rram cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Rram thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saibot if he has to take too many more of those.
Rram throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Saibot instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Saibot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rram is defending well for now.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Rram tries to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling the position. #TD#
Saibot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rram wants to stand but Saibot is controlling the position.
Saibot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot is working Rram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rram controlling the position.
Rram trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
Saibot won't allow Rram to sweep him here. #T3#
Saibot wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Saibot 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.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Rram has wrist control.
Rram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rram wants to stand up but Saibot is controlling him.
Rram controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rram wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saibot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot chips away with some ground and pound.
Rram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Rram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rram is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rram with a nice cross.
Rram throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot tries to clinch up but Rram circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rram throws a series of strikes that have Saibot backpedaling.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rram.
Rram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rram wants it to stay on the feet.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rram jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.
Rram throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Rram is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Rram connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Saibot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saibot scrambles back to his feet.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Saibot moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Rram slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rram feints a jab promting Saibot to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saibot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram throws a push kick but Saibot slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Rram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rram trying to stall but Saibot improves his position.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Rram's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land. #BC2#
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rram.#CL#
Saibot rushes Rram and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Saibot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rram won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Rram explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Saibot counters with a big uppercut that knocks Rram off his feet! Saibot dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Rram is rocked!
Rram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rram gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Saibot has Rram pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saibot pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rram tumbling to the mat - Saibot dives into Rram's guard.
Saibot landing with the ground and pound.
Rram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rram is controlling Saibot's posture.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Rram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saibot holds on and takes a little breather.
Saibot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Rram stands up from Saibot's guard - Rram perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.#T3#
Rram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
Rram leaves Saibot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Rram with a hook.
Rram connects with a solid leg kick.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saibot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Rram misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram scores with a push kick.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Saibot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rram.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rram 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AFC #24
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taranin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Taranin as he connects with a hook.
Taranin lands with a straight right. Saibot didn't see that one coming.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
Taranin misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saibot misses the jab.
Taranin loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin shoots in for a double leg but Saibot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taranin misses with a takedown attempt
and Saibot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taranin thinking. #T1#
Saibot connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Taranin! He's out on his feet! Saibot rushes in and drops Taranin with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #20 Prelims
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter throws a one two combo. #CL#
Fighter has Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Saibot. #BC2#
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Saibot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saibot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fighter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saibot eats them both and turns towards Fighter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saibot moves in looking to clinch but Fighter pushes him off.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.#T1#
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Saibot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a double jab. #CL#
Fighter gets a clinch.
Saibot misses with some punches.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
And Saibot tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fighter throws a series of strikes that have Saibot backpedaling.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot unleashes a big counter combination but Fighter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
As Fighter backs off Saibot throws a huge counter combo but Fighter manages to avoid it all.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Fighter throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Saibot lands the left hand.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Saibot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Fighter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fighter.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Fighter has managed to clinch.
Fighter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Fighter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Saibot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Saibot throws an elbow but Fighter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fighter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saibot. #T3#
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saibot throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Saibot lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saibot postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saibot cracks Fighter with a big right hand but Fighter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saibot throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Saibot working the head with strikes.
Fighter tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Saibot scores with punches from the back. #T4#
Fighter avoids the strikes from Saibot.
Well, with Saibot on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fighter is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saibot punishes Fighter with strikes from the back mount.
Saibot missing with punches from the back.
Saibot lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot missing with punches from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nameless Fighter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter but Fighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?#CL#
Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Fighter pushes off an throws an elbow but Saibot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Saibot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saibot showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Saibot seems content to control.
Fighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Fighter's head.
Saibot frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
You get the feeling that Fighter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Saibot lands with some strikes.
Fighter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fighter tries to buck Saibot off but he can't manage it.
Saibot unloads with some shots from mount but Fighter bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fighter hang on?
Saibot with the ground and pound from mount.
Saibot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fighter is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Fighter really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Saibot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fighter's face.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter is bucking up trying to escape but Saibot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Saibot lands a big elbow.
Fighter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter tries to get out of the position.
Saibot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fighter taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saibot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saibot working the ground and pound effectively.
Fighter is in a horrible position here. Saibot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot landing punches. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saibot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saibot breaks from Fighter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saibot on the ground.
Saibot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fighter?
Saibot cracks Fighter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saibot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saibot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saibot looking to control but Fighter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saibot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saibot working Fighter over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter misses with the combination.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fighter throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Saibot avoids nicely.
Fighter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fighter tries to clinch up.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter scores with a three punch combo!
Fighter tries to clinch up.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Saibot circles away.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter with a body shot.#CL#
Fighter rushes Saibot and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Fighter trying to stall but Saibot improves his position.
Saibot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Saibot circles away.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter misses with a combination #CL2#
and Saibot counters by clinching up.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.#T2#
Fighter throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saibot keeps the fight on the outside.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Fighter throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot unleashes a big counter combination but Fighter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saibot lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Fighter is looking to close the distance but Saibot sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Fighter crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Fighter is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Noob Saibot!
After winning the bout, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nameless Fighter spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.

Event: AFC #17 Masters of Skill
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Saibot.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingston, right into the meat.
Saibot scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Kingston is rocked!
Saibot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Saibot moves into the clinch.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Kingston seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingston tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Saibot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage.
A short left from Kingston.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Saibot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kingston or not.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Saibot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kingston.
Saibot wants a takedown.
Kingston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Kingston tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike.
Saibot tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Saibot.
Saibot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saibot stalling against the cage. #TD#
Saibot has picked Kingston up - he's going for a ride! Saibot dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kingston wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saibot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saibot slows the pace down in half guard.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head. #T3#
Saibot wants to take a breather but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saibot is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saibot in particular looking to stall.
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingston defending well though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saibot is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
Saibot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saibot 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.
Saibot throws a strike but Kingston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kingston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Saibot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saibot trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingston.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston thinks about the counter body kick.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Kingston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saibot throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Kingston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saibot under the eye.
Kingston avoids a kick to the body.
Kingston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingston.#T1#
Saibot 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.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Kingston.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
Saibot connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off.
Kingston scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Saibot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kingston on his heels. He'll look to pass Kingston's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot stands up over Kingston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely. #SU#
Saibot gets to his feet. Kingston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.#CL#
Saibot clinches up with Kingston and pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Saibot tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Kingston as the two fighters clinch.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Kingston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saibot trying to control the position but instead, Kingston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saibot into the cage.
Carl Kingston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saibot wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingston won't allow it.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Saibot is looking for a takedown.
Kingston working aggressively here. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Carl Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingston lands with a cross.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Kingston tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Kingston tries a quick counter leg kick but Saibot is wise to it.#CL#
Saibot rushes Kingston and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saibot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kingston can turn it around.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Kingston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingston pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Saibot misses.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
A cross from Saibot lands.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kingston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Saibot throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kingston.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kingston lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kingston.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot tries to clinch but Kingston moves away
and Kingston counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Saibot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kingston moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kingston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot shoots in but Kingston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely.
Kingston lands a front kick.
Kingston digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kingston jabs at Saibot's body.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingston.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kingston.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Saibot tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Kingston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot swinging wildly here.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Saibot doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Kingston feints a counter leg kick.
Saibot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.#T3#
Kingston thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Kingston lands a jab to the head.
Kingston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kingston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingston slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingston digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
Saibot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Kingston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kingston staying out of range there.#T4#
Saibot throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Kingston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingston.
Kingston scores with a jab.
Saibot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saibot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saibot misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kingston. Saibot shrugs it off though.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Kingston connects with a high kick.
Kingston connects with a body shot.
Saibot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kingston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Saibot steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saibot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kingston.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingston 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!
An out of breath Carl Kingston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AFC #13
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Siegel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Siegel missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot sizes up Siegel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Siegel moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Siegel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Siegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Siegel lands a jab to Saibot's midsection.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siegel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Siegel.
Siegel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siegel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a jab.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Saibot sends Siegel down but not out. Saibot dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Siegel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oh Siegel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saibot trying to control the action but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Saibot in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Saibot tries to move to full mount but Siegel actually manages to regain half guard.
Siegel seems to have got his legs back now.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saibot is trying to control the action in half guard but Siegel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siegel is looking to improve his position.
Saibot trying to mount his opponent but Siegel defends it.
Siegel is looking to get back to is feet but Saibot passes into side control.
Saibot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Siegel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Saibot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saibot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saibot landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Saibot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot cracks Siegel with a big elbow.
Saibot working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saibot misses with the ground and pound.
Siegel dodges the ground and pound from Saibot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saibot lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Saibot.
Saibot is working Siegel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saibot trying to control the action but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Siegel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot working the head with strikes.
Siegel pushes Saibot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saibot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Siegel parries the strikes from Saibot easily there. Saibot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Siegel to escape. #T3#
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Saibot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siegel struggling a bit here.
Saibot controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Saibot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siegel, who protects the arm well.
Saibot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Siegel regains half guard.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Siegel's head.
Saibot working Siegel over with strikes.
Saibot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Saibot lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saibot in particular looking to stall.
Siegel is trying to stand back up but Saibot is controlling him
Saibot prevents Siegel from improving his position.
Saibot 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.
Siegel trying to control from the bottom.
Saibot is taking a breather. Siegel 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.
Siegel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saibot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Siegel throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siegel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siegel connects with the punch.
Saibot connects with a single shot there.
Saibot tries to clinch up but Siegel circles away and keeps his distance.
Saibot drops Siegel with a big left hand! Siegel is injured, injured bad! Saibot jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Credible uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Credible throws a counter combo.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Credible's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Credible scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Justin Credible has been cut.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Saibot.
Credible wants to stall.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Credible misses with a body punch.
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Credible misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Saibot scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Saibot turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saibot manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Saibot is trying to get an arm triangle but Credible is defending well.
Credible taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1##SUB#
Saibot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saibot is working Credible over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saibot scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Saibot grinds an elbow into Credible's temple.
Credible is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Credible avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saibot.
Saibot scoring with punches from side control.
Credible is letting Saibot control him for a moment. #T2#
Saibot lands an elbow.
Saibot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saibot landing strikes.
Saibot moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Saibot tries to score with some ground and pound. Credible controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saibot 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.
Saibot controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Credible defending against the ground and pound.
Saibot cracks Credible with a big elbow.
Saibot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saibot landing strikes.
Credible defending against the ground and pound.
Saibot controls the position.
Credible really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saibot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on Saibot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Saibot in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Saibot lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Credible takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Saibot working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Credible'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#
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Credible's shoulder, as Credible tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Credible tries to close the distance and clinch but Saibot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Credible scores with a shot to the body.
Justin Credible is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Credible lands the left hand.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot throws a push kick but Credible slaps the foot to one side.
Credible throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Saibot. #TD#
Saibot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Credible defending well though. #T1#
Saibot slows the pace down in half guard.
Saibot throwing shots but Credible is blocking nicely.
Saibot is pressing down on Credible's thigh, looking to free his foot. Credible is holding on for now.
Saibot winds up and cracks Credible with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saibot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saibot sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Saibot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Credible for as long as he can get away with.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but Credible defending well.
Credible avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saibot.
Saibot sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Saibot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saibot winds up and cracks Credible with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saibot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Credible with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saibot is controlling the pace.
Saibot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saibot is controlling the pace. #T4#
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Credible's head.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saibot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Credible blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saibot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot thows a huge punch but Credible dodges it nicely.
Saibot not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Credible'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#
Credible tries to close the distance and clinch but Saibot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Credible slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Credible on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saibot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Credible slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Credible walks into a jab.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Credible counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Credible makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Credible ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Credible sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Credible can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saibot.#ROC#
Credible is rocked!
Saibot drops Credible with a huge uppercut! Credible drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Saibot is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
A victorious Noob Saibot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL#179 Sigit vs Wrexham 2
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Hoshino is quick to defend against it.
Hoshino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hoshino takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Hoshino both land. Nice combination.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Saibot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saibot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Saibot.
Saibot throws a body punch but Hoshino moves 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!
Hoshino takes one to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a double jab.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hoshino drives through and clinches with Saibot against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hoshino.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino misses with the head strike. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Hoshino.
Saibot attempts a counter takedown but Hoshino avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Saibot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saibot lands a jab.
Saibot connects with a right hand. Hoshino shakes it off.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot misses the jab.
Hoshino connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Hoshino drives through and clinches with Saibot against the cage.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoshino. #T2#
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot pushes Hoshino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Hoshino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot'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.
Hoshino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoshino.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Hoshino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot cracks Hoshino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Saibot.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Saibot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC#
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Hoshino lands with a hook. Saibot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoshino avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Saibot.
Hoshino scores with a hook.#CL2#
Hoshino clinches.
Saibot stalling in the clinch but Hoshino improves position.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoshino gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kantaro Hoshino 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.
#R2#
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino scores with a nice head shot.
Hoshino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saibot backs up against the cage.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Hoshino swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hoshino clinches up with Saibot and pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Saibot closes the distance and clinches.
Saibot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoshino looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Hoshino is quick to defend against it.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot is looking to clinch but Hoshino is avoiding it.
Hoshino moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoshino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab. #T2#
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Hoshino is quick to defend against it.
Hoshino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Saibot.
Saibot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoshino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saibot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saibot.
Hoshino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Saibot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Saibot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Saibot lands a body punch.
Hoshino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot lands a right hand.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Saibot gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Saibot.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Saibot. #T4#
Hoshino tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Saibot tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Saibot is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoshino slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino is looking to clinch.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Saibot - just one landing.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Saibot cracks Hoshino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Hoshino closes the distance and clinches.
Hoshino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Saibot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Saibot can't get the takedown.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hoshino.
Saibot blocking some punches.
A short left from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Saibot tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Hoshino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Hoshino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino lands a left hand.
Saibot goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoshino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Hoshino sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Saibot cracks Hoshino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a series of strikes. Saibot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoshino is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Hoshino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Saibot. #CL2#
Hoshino pushes Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot trying to stall but Hoshino improves his position.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoshino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saibot.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saibot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoshino 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantaro Hoshino!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kantaro Hoshino thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DUEL#173 Kenway vs Lester
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Saibot.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot throws a series of strikes that have Taro backpedaling.
Taro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Taro's corner calls for a 1-2. Taro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taro looks for the body kick but Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Taro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taro misses with an uppercut.
Matsuda Taro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taro throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Taro counters with a low kick, right behind Saibot 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Taro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a leg kick.
Taro throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taro sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taro.
Taro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taro.
Saibot wants to clinch but Taro slips to the side
and Taro counters with an outside leg kick.
Saibot misses with the combination.
Taro throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Saibot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Taro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Saibot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taro escapes and throws Saibot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot tries to buck Taro off but Taro is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saibot is trying to work for a sweep but Taro has mounted him!
Saibot tries to hold on but Taro postures up.
Saibot can't escape the position.
Saibot has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saibot is trying desperately to improve position.
Saibot is trying to reverse the position but instead Taro has taken his back - oops!
Saibot wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Saibot is working hard here to advance position.
Saibot rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taro prevents Saibot from improving his position.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Saibot is looking for a triangle here but Taro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Saibot is looking for a sweep.
Taro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saibot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taro trying to control the position but Saibot is working away. #T4#
Saibot tries to bench press Taro off him but Taro keeps the position.
Saibot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saibot tries to roll over but Taro keeps him under control.
Saibot gets back to full guard.
Saibot controls Taro momentarily but Taro frees himself.
Saibot is adopting a defensive guard.
Saibot looking for a sweep. Not yet Saibot, not yet.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Taro with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Taro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice straight punches there by Taro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taro.
Saibot cracks the inside of Taro's front leg.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Taro.
Saibot shoots in looking for a takedown but Taro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saibot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left and a right from Saibot both land. Nice combination.
Saibot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Taro.
Taro scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taro misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Taro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taro feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda Taro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Taro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saibot, as that shot connected.
Taro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saibot 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.
Taro throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. Taro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taro.
Taro scores with a kick to the body.
Taro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Taro slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot lands with an uppercut that bounces Taro off the cage and back into range.
Saibot works Taro's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Taro misses with a body kick.
Taro keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Taro misses with a looping right.
Taro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taro connects with a looping right hand.
Taro avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Taro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Taro ducks down to avoid it.
Noob Saibot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taro as he jumps to the side.
Taro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Taro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saibot slips under a jab from Taro.
Taro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saibot scores with a three punch combo!
Taro looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Taro misses the jab.
Saibot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saibot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saibot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taro misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Taro misses.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taro swinging wildly here.
Saibot throws a body punch but Taro moves out of range.
Taro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Taro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A big left from Taro misses.
The fighters circling - Taro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taro throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Taro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saibot.
Saibot shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot swings for the body but Taro moves out of range.
Taro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taro keeps Saibot at a distance using the push kick.
Saibot lands a head kick. Taro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taro punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Taro lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taro feints a jab promting Saibot to slip. Taro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saibot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taro looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Taro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Taro scores with a nice right hand.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matsuda Taro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Taro counters with a good low kick that Saibot was not able to check.
Taro misses with a wild combination.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Taro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Taro looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Taro throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Taro.
Taro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Taro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taro throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Taro only half commits.
Saibot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Taro moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Taro misses with a right hand
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taro throws a series of strikes that have Saibot backpedaling.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taro misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Taro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saibot if he has to take too many more of those.
Taro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Taro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot dives in and grabs Taro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taro pushes down on Saibot's head and hops out.
Taro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot cracks Taro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot misses with a leg kick
and Taro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Saibot misses.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taro doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Saibot takes a swing at Taro's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Taro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Taro counters with a series of strikes. Saibot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taro scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Taro.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taro.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Taro saw that one coming.
Taro looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Nice defenses there by Taro.
Jab by Taro.
Matsuda Taro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taro lands with a shot to the body.
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Taro.
Taro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Taro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot takes a swing at Taro's ribcage but misses.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taro tries to avoid it but Saibot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taro to the ground. Taro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Taro ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot takes one to the chin there.
Saibot walks into a stiff left hand from Taro.
Taro throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taro throws a push kick but Saibot slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Taro - just one landing.
Taro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot slips under a jab.#TD#
Saibot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taro wants to sweep here but Saibot controlling him for the moment.
Taro keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. #T4#
Saibot landing with the ground and pound.
Taro is pulling down on Saibot's head. It's preventing any offense from Saibot, at least for the moment.
Taro keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot throws a strike but Taro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Taro trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saibot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taro defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda Taro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taro 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsuda Taro!
Matsuda Taro tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Poller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saibot. That one must have hurt.
Poller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saibot defends well and Poller ends up having to push Saibot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot tests Poller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Saibot.
Poller walks into a left hand.
Saibot lands with a hook. Poller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Poller is rocked!
Saibot lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Poller is looking to close the distance but Saibot sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Poller crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Poller is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Noob Saibot!
After winning the bout, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#168 Ketler vs Pearson
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fei Chung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Fei Chung attempts a counter takedown but Saibot avoids it well and moves away.
Saibot throws the left hand but Fei Chung avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Saibot does no damage.
Fei Chung connects with the punch.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Fei Chung.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saibot 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.
Saibot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fei Chung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saibot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fei Chung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saibot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Saibot pushes Fei Chung up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Chung.
Saibot tries to score a body lock takedown but Fei Chung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fei Chung misses with a body punch.
Fei Chung just leaning against Saibot, taking a breather. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Saibot.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Chungs head.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saibot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Fei Chung avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Fei Chung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fei Chung lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fei Chung.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Chung misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fei Chung.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Fei Chung tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Fei Chung back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Still in the clinch, Fei Chung scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fei Chung fails to land.
A body shot lands from Saibot. #T2#
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Fei Chung.
Saibot lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fei Chung.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fei Chung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot tries a body shot but Fei Chung blocks it.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Fei Chung tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Fei Chung avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Fei Chung has been working on his balance at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Saibot.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Saibot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fei Chung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wu Fei Chung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Chung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fei Chung lands a nice looking body kick.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saibot's head backwards.
Fei Chung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fei Chung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saibot stuns Fei Chung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Fei Chung lands a front kick.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot wants to land a leg kick but Fei Chung is out of range.
Saibot misses with a hook. Fei Chung ducked under it nicely.
Fei Chung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fei Chung tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Fei Chung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fei Chung jabs at Saibot's body.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
Fei Chung connects with a body shot that sends Saibot's belly button to the back.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot throws out a leg kick but Fei Chung moves out of range and Saibot only half commits.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Fei Chung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fei Chung lands a nice looking body shot.
Fei Chung throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Saibot throws a series of punches but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fei Chung.
Saibot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Fei Chung misses.
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
Saibot lands with a nice combination. Fei Chung backs away looking to recover.
Saibot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fei Chung.
Saibot swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
As Saibot backs away, Fei Chung returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saibot with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fei Chung lands a really nice looking cross but Saibot seems unphased.
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fei Chung throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saibot connects with a body shot.
Fei Chung tries to move into range but Saibot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fei Chung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saibot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fei Chung somewhat.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot lands a leg kick that knocks Fei Chung off balance momentarily.
Fei Chung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fei Chung connects with a nice looking jab.
Noob Saibot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Fei Chung.
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Saibot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fei Chung to the mat! Fei Chung manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Saibot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Fei Chung is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fei Chung wants to sweep here but Saibot controlling him for the moment.
Saibot is fighting to break Fei Chung's control of his arms but Fei Chung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saibot preventing the sweep.
Fei Chung keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Fei Chung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saibot manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Fei Chung avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fei Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saibot is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Saibot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fei Chung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saibot wants to sweep but no luck.
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot keeping full guard, as Fei Chung tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saibot holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fei Chung drops back looking for a leg! Saibot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saibot manages to kick Fei Chung off! Fei Chung jumps back into Saibot's guard.
Fei Chung won't allow Saibot to sweep him here.
Saibot has Fei Chung pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fei Chung throws out the jab.
Saibot throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saibot defends well and Fei Chung ends up having to push Saibot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saibot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot throws a one two combo.
Fei Chung throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Saibot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot prevents Fei Chung from improving his position.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Fei Chung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saibot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Saibot is working for a submission of some sort.
Saibot throwing shots but Fei Chung is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fei Chung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fei Chung's waist but Fei Chung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saibot off to one side.
It appears Fei Chung was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fei Chung throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Fei Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung connects with a body shot.
Fei Chung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saibot misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Saibot gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot is nestled in close to Fei Chung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saibot is trying to control. Fei Chung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Saibot is working for a kimura but Fei Chung is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Saibot is looking to stall here but Fei Chung recovers full guard. #SUB#
Fei Chung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saibot stands up over Fei Chung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fei Chung is controlling Saibot's posture.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
Fei Chung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fei Chung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Fei Chung.
Saibot trying to control but Fei Chung is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fei Chung wants to sweep here but Saibot controlling him for the moment.
Fei Chung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saibot keeps the fight on the outside.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Fei Chung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Fei Chung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fei Chung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot lands a jab to Fei Chung's midsection.
Saibot stuns Fei Chung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot looks to land a combination but Fei Chung avoids it well.
Fei Chung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wu Fei Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Saibot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fei Chung quickly recovers to half guard.
Fei Chung is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibot stalling away here and it's allowed Fei Chung to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Fei Chung wants to sweep here but Saibot controlling him for the moment.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Fei Chung keeps moving.
Fei Chung trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chung keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fei Chung has his feet on Saibot's thighs here. He's pushed Saibot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Saibot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wu Fei Chung!
Wu Fei Chung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#164 Kenway vs Kinshaw
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Reigns tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Saibot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reigns sprawls and moves away.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Reigns misses its intended target.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Reigns's coach down at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reigns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reigns lands a nice shot that snaps Saibot's head back.
Reigns scores with a body shot.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Reigns closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Reigns lands with a short shot to the head.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot leaning against his opponent.
Reigns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Reigns lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Saibot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reigns can't fight it off and eventually Saibot manages to take the fight to the floor. Reigns looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reigns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reigns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reigns throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saibot uses it to pass to side control.
Saibot 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.
Saibot misses with the ground and pound.
Reigns is looking to regain half guard here but Saibot keeps moving and retains side control.
Saibot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saibot working away.
Saibot misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Reigns sneaks back into half guard.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well.
Saibot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Saibot.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Saibot trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well.
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saibot lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Saibot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reigns has hold of Saibot's hands but Saibot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Reigns is working away.
Saibot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot'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.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well.
Saibot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saibot. #SUB#
Saibot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saibot prevents Reigns from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saibot lands with a hook. Reigns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Reigns is quick to defend against it.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns misses with the body kick#TD#
and Saibot counters with a shoot takedown. Reigns fights it but they end up in guard.
Saibot is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reigns trying to control the position here.
Saibot is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Reigns blocks nicely.
Reigns trying to control the position here.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot lands a couple of elbows.
Reigns working a defensive guard here.
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Reigns blocks nicely.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns wants to sweep here but Saibot controlling him for the moment.
Saibot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saibot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Saibot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reigns trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saibot is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Saibot works over Reigns with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reigns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Saibot is trying to control the position but Reigns postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saibot is on top in guard. #REVR#
Saibot throws a strike but Reigns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Saibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saibot looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Reigns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saibot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reigns has managed to get both his arms back between Saibot's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saibot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reigns wants to stand but Saibot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns stuffs the takedown.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot checks a low kick from Reigns.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saibot under the eye.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reigns pinned against the cage. Reigns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saibot fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reigns takes one to the side of the head.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Reigns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.#TD#
Reigns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saibot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Reigns has wrist control.
Saibot trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
Reigns wants to stand up but Saibot is controlling him. #T2#
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Reigns is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Saibot frees his head nicely. Oh but Reigns has switched to an armbar! Saibot is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brando Reigns!
During a confident post fight interview, Brando Reigns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Schulmann looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schulmann sprawls and moves away.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Schulmann's head but Schulmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Saibot has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Schulmann's head but Schulmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schulmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Schulmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saibot's half guard.
Saibot is concentrating on defense, preventing Schulmann from advancing position. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Schulmann controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control but Schulmann postures up.
Saibot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saibot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Schulmann content to stall in guard here.
Schulmann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot wants to sweep here but Schulmann controlling him for the moment.
Schulmann trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Schulmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Schulmann from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schulmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saibot looking to control.
Schulmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schulmann cracks Saibot with a good jab.
Schulmann misses with a body shot.
Schulmann closes the distance and clinches up with Saibot, looking for a takedown. Schulmann pushes Saibot against the cage but Saibot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
Schulmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schulmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Schulmann lands a front kick.
Schulmann misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schulmann's hands.#T3#
Schulmann scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Schulmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Schulmann counters with a left and a right that stings Saibot.
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schulmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schulmann looks for the body kick but Saibot saw that one coming.
Schulmann misses with a wild combination.
Saibot misses with a hook. Schulmann ducked under it nicely.
Saibot connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulmann tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Schulmann blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Schulmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Saibot throws a wild body kick that Schulmann sees coming a mile off.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulmann.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Schulmann saw that one coming.
Saibot walks into a straight right hand from Schulmann.
Schulmann drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schulmann cracks the inside of Saibot's front leg.
Schulmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saibot throws a hook but Schulmann avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schulmann. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Saibot misses with a double jab
and Schulmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Schulmann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Schulmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Saibot looking for subs off his back but Schulmann has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yaniv Schulmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schulmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schulmann is out of range and Saibot settles back down.
Schulmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schulmann is defended easily by Saibot.
Yaniv Schulmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schulmann.
Saibot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Schulmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schulmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Saibot.
A body shot lands from Saibot.
Schulmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schulmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Schulmann tries to stall but Saibot uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1##BC#
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schulmann stalks Saibot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saibot's face. Saibot staggers backwards, shaken.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Schulmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saibot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schulmann throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schulmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Saibot wants to improve his position but Schulmann is controlling well.
Saibot is in trouble now - Schulmann has advanced to mount!
Schulmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schulmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saibot is looking to escape.
Saibot is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Schulmann wants to control the pace but Saibot is squirming around nicely.
Schulmann landing strikes from the mount and Saibot is in trouble!
Schulmann controlling from mount.
Saibot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schulmann working the ground and pound effectively.
Saibot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schulmann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saibot? #T4#
Schulmann tries to control but Saibot wriggling away. #SUB2#
Schulmann working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saibot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saibot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saibot regains half guard.
Schulmann wants to pass to mount but Saibot is defending the position.
Saibot trying to control but Schulmann postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yaniv Schulmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saibot throws a solid leg kick but Schulmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saibot.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schulmann clobbers Saibot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schulmann misses with a body kick.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Schulmann throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Schulmann.
Schulmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Schulmann is quick to defend against it.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. Schulmann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schulmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot looks to land a combination. Schulmann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Schulmann avoids nicely.
Schulmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Schulmann.
A good leg kick by Schulmann.
Schulmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schulmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schulmann.
Saibot fails with the takedown.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Schulmann.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Schulmann's body. Schulmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Saibot is predictable there
and Schulmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schulmann scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schulmann - that will leave a mark!
Schulmann lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schulmann throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Schulmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Schulmann throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Schulmann.
Schulmann thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saibot if he has to take too many more of those.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schulmann.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann slips a jab from Saibot.
Good work by Schulmann as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Schulmann clinches up with Saibot and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Schulmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot throws a jab when Schulmann was well out of range.
Saibot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schulmann checks it well.
Schulmann slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Saibot tries to work over Schulmann's front leg with a kick but Schulmann checks it. #CL2#
Schulmann rushes Saibot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Schulmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schulmann wants to take the fight to the mat but Saibot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saibot tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schulmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schulmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Schulmann to work.
A right hand to the body from Saibot.
Schulmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot has Schulmann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schulmann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Schulmann controls his hands.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schulmann cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.#T4#
Schulmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards. #TD#
Saibot turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saibot manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schulmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schulmann is looking to reverse the position.
Schulmann wants to control but Saibot postures up.
Yaniv Schulmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot landing strikes.
Saibot lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulmann gets back to half guard.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schulmann regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yaniv Schulmann.
Well Schulmann 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaniv Schulmann!
After winning the bout, Yaniv Schulmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#158 Kuchar vs Ajax
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Saibot misses.
Good work by Ho as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot connects with a right hand. Ho shakes it off.
Saibot connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho.
Ho jabs at Saibot's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saibot.
Ho scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Ho misses.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot throws the kick towards the body but Ho avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Saibot gets a double leg takedown into Ho's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saibot being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.#SUB2#
Saibot is posturing up here but Ho has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Saibot tries to roll out but it's too tight and Saibot has to tap! Slick submission there by Ho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Kong Ho!
A very excited looking Li Kong Ho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#152 Picker vs Kuchar
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Saibot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Schulmann slips the punch.
Saibot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schulmann checks it well.
Schulmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schulmann.
Schulmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schulmann checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Saibot. That snapped Schulmann's head back.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulmann. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Saibot. That snapped Schulmann's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Schulmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Schulmann misses.
And Saibot counters with a quick kick to the body but Schulmann blocks it.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from Schulmann.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schulmann.#T1#
Schulmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Schulmann slips a jab from Saibot.
Schulmann scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot lands a two punch combo.
Schulmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Schulmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Schulmann's shoulder, as Schulmann tries to avoid the shot.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saibot throws out a leg kick but Schulmann moves out of range and Saibot only half commits.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Schulmann counters with a good low kick that Saibot was not able to check.
Saibot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot checks a low kick from Schulmann.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Schulmann is quick to defend against it.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schulmann counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schulmann staying out of range there.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.#T2#
Saibot slips a jab from Schulmann.
Schulmann connects with a looping right hand.
Schulmann walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
We've been hearing reports that Saibot has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That kick from Schulmann tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schulmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Schulmann misses.
Schulmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Schulmann.
Schulmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schulmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schulmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Saibot does no damage.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot thumps Schulmann with a low kick.#T3#
Saibot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Schulmann scores with a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Saibot controls Schulmann momentarily but Schulmann frees himself.
Saibot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schulmann wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
Saibot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schulmann manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Saibot is working Schulmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schulmann's head.#T4#
Schulmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Schulmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saibot defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schulmann trying to control the position.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Schulmann keeps moving.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Schulmann is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot works over Schulmann with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saibot works over Schulmann with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Schulmann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Saibot throws a head kick that misses.
Schulmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schulmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schulmann takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Schulmann throws a big shot that misses.
Schulmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schulmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schulmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD2#
Schulmann gets a takedown into half guard.
Saibot is looking to control Schulmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saibot avoid being mounted?
Schulmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Schulmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saibot is trying to maintain the position but Schulmann is very close to passing his half guard.
Schulmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saibot keeps working.
Saibot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schulmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Saibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saibot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schulmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Saibot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schulmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schulmann preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Saibot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schulmann defends well.
Schulmann lands a couple of digs.
Schulmann being controlled here momentarily.
Saibot keeping full guard, as Schulmann tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Saibot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schulmann defends it easily.
Saibot is trying to keep Schulmann in close. #SUB#
Saibot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schulmann 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 Saibot.
Schulmann lands a nice forearm strike.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
Schulmann takes a little break here. Saibot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Saibot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schulmann working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes.
Saibot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schulmann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schulmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yaniv Schulmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulmann wants to take a breather but Saibot is having none of it.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schulmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yaniv Schulmann 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Schulmann scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Schulmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schulmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Schulmann darts in and clinches Saibot up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Saibot.
Schulmann works on Saibot's body with a couple of short punches.
Schulmann is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Schulmann is pressed up against the cage. Saibot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schulmann down to the mat. Schulmann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Schulmann's leg but Schulmann calmly moves out of range.
Schulmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Saibot throws a front kick aimed at Schulmann's knee but Schulmann avoids it well.
Schulmann scores with a jab to the body.
Schulmann misses with a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Schulmann.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Schulmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a leg kick.
Schulmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schulmann throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schulmann.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Schulmann.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schulmann misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schulmann throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Schulmann with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Schulmann. #TD#
Saibot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot 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.
Schulmann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulmann is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saibot is looking for a kimura but Schulmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saibot to get the leverage.
Schulmann wants to control but Saibot is keeping busy.
Saibot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schulmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schulmann is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schulmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schulmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schulmann keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Schulmann.#SUB2#
Schulmann looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schulmann's head.
Saibot lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Saibot distracts Schulmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Schulmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schulmann is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Schulmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Yaniv Schulmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schulmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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 Noob Saibot.
Well Schulmann 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaniv Schulmann!
Yaniv Schulmann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#149 Pearson vs Ketler
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Zhai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhai scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Zhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saibot pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zhai is out of range and Saibot settles back down.
Saibot throws a low kick but Zhai moves out of range easily.
Saibot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot slips a straight right by Zhai.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Saibot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saibot throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot throws a body kick that misses.
Zhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saibot misses with a leg kick
and Zhai counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
Saibot throws a push kick but Zhai slaps the foot to one side.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.#T2#
Saibot throws a chopping leg kick but Zhai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai misses with an uppercut
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
Zhai 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Zhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saibot just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Zhai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhai wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zhai misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Saibot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saibot.
Saibot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saibot preventing the sweep.
Zhai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saibot passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Saibot there.
Saibot sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zhai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Saibot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saibot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zhai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zhai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saibot.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Zhai's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot lands with a straight right. Zhai didn't see that one coming.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saibot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A low kick from Saibot is predictable there
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
A low kick from Zhai misses
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai motions for Saibot to come forward. Zhai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhai blocks the body kick.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot fails with the takedown
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saibot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.#TD2#
Saibot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. #T2#
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhai trying to control the position here.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Zhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
Zhai is controlling Saibot's posture.
Zhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saibot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Saibot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot pushing down on Zhai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saibot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zhai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saibot.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zhai wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well. #SUB2#
Saibot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Zhai tries to roll over but Saibot keeps him under control.
Zhai is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Zhai is positioning himself well to prevent Saibot advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhai defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zhai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot cracks Zhai with a good jab.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhai's head.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Zhai's ribs.
Saibot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhai swivels and escapes.
As Saibot backs away, Zhai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Saibot walks into a left hand.
Zhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saibot misses with a low kick as Zhai jumps back.
Saibot slips under a jab from Zhai.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Zhai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot blocks a leg kick.
Zhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Zhai avoids it with no problem.
Zhai cracks Saibot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Zhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Saibot.
Saibot lands the left hand.
Saibot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhai is fending him off so far but Saibot persists. Nope, Zhai circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhai drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai. #T3#
Saibot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saibot thows a leg kick but Zhai checks it
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Saibot misses with a combination
and Zhai counters with an outside leg kick.
Zhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zhai takes one to the chin there.
Saibot misses the body punch
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai blocks the body kick. #T4#
Zhai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saibot lunges at Zhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhai's hand.
Zhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saibot.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saibot 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Our winner, Noob Saibot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL#140 Von Keller vs Obama
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Saibot misses.
Fighter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fighter tries to bum rush Saibot with a series of wild strikes but Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Saibot avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Fighter tries to bum rush Saibot with a series of wild strikes but Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Saibot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter lands with a nice combination. Saibot backs away looking to recover.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter staying out of range there.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saibot connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Fighter slips the punch.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Nameless Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Saibot throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Fighter tries to sprawl but Saibot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Fighter is refusing to be controlled, as Saibot sits in half guard.
Fighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saibot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Fighter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saibot is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fighter!
Saibot misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saibot dominating with strikes here.
Fighter is bucking up trying to escape but Saibot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Saibot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saibot breaks from Fighter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fighter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter tries to get out of the position.
Saibot working Fighter over with strikes here.
Saibot throwing strikes here but Fighter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Saibot there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saibot punching from mount but Fighter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fighter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saibot landing strikes from the mount and Fighter is in trouble!
Saibot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot landing punches. #T4#
Saibot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saibot misses with a head shot.
Saibot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saibot lands a nice shot to the head.
Fighter is bucking up trying to escape but Saibot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Saibot throwing strikes here but Fighter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Saibot with good strikes from the mount here!
Saibot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saibot looking to control but Fighter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot is landing with some decent strikes but Fighter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fighter's face. #SUB2#
Saibot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saibot misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter throws a big counter combination but Saibot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saibot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Saibot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fighter's head.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Saibot connects with the punch.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fighter staying out of range there.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Saibot connects with a jab.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fighter walks into a left hand.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter slips under a jab from Saibot.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot cracks Fighter with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Fighter. #T2#
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter with a body shot.
Fighter moves away from the strike by Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saibot throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fighter on the side of the head.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Fighter misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Saibot counters with a shoot takedown. Fighter fights it but they end up in guard.
Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Fighter has wrist control.#T3#
Saibot throwing strikes but missing.
Saibot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saibot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fighter's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saibot landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saibot on the ground.#T4#
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot postures up in Fighter's guard and throws a big left but Fighter blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saibot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Phoenix Fight Team inform me that Saibot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot is stalling in the full guard.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot 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!
#R3#
Fighter blocks a jab.
Fighter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saibot connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Saibot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fighter misses with a combination
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fighter.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.
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!
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saibot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Saibot misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Saibot avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Saibot works Fighter's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
A left lands for Saibot.
Saibot swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range. #T2#
Saibot takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Saibot scores with a jab.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Fighter defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Saibot.#TD2#
Saibot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Saibot.
Saibot advances nicely into full mount.
Saibot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fighter is looking to escape.
Saibot postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fighter looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Saibot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fighter?
Saibot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saibot with the ground and pound from mount.
Saibot with the ground and pound from mount.
Saibot misses with a head shot.
Saibot scoring with strikes but Fighter is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Saibot.
Saibot looking to finish Fighter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fighter!#T4#
Saibot scoring with strikes but Fighter is staying in there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saibot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fighter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saibot tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saibot with the ground and pound from mount.
Saibot is landing with some decent strikes but Fighter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fighter wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saibot.
Saibot with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot landing strikes from the mount and Fighter is in trouble!
Fighter is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Fighter throws a series of punches but Saibot moves out of range.
Fighter defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Saibot throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saibot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Fighter circles away easily
and Fighter counters with a one-two to the body.
Fighter stuffs the takedown.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Saibot throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter with a body shot.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Saibot scores with a jab. Fighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Fighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter gets double underhooks and turns Saibot into the cage.
Nameless Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Fighter checks a low kick from Saibot.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saibot swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fighter in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Saibot as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fighter circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter slips a jab from Saibot.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Saibot with that takedown attempt.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Saibot connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter tries to bum rush Saibot with a series of wild strikes but Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Saibot catches Fighter right on the button with a cross.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Saibot takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Saibot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saibot somewhat.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saibot with a nice cross.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter blocks a jab.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saibot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nameless Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fighter looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fighter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fighter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Saibot avoids nicely.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Saibot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saibot cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot cracks Fighter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot thuds his right hand into Fighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot lunges at Fighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fighter's hand.
Saibot throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Saibot digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter is looking for a counter combo.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Saibot counters with a left to the body.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noob Saibot.
Well Saibot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Nameless Fighter had this to say: 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.

Event: DUEL#130 Bushiri vs Saibot
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Saibot connects with the punch.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Bushiri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bushiri misses with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot throws a body punch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bushiri is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Saibot with a nice cross.
Bushiri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bushiri wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Bushiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot clobbers Bushiri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1##TD2#
Saibot drives through with a takedown into Bushiri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saibot stops Bushiri from standing up. #ES#
Bushiri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saibot is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Saibot has hold of one of Bushiri's legs. Bushiri is fighting the takedown attempt but Saibot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Bushiri blocks nicely.
Bushiri is looking to stand up but Saibot isn't so interested in that idea.
Saibot cracks Bushiri with a solid left hand.
Bushiri pulls Saibot in close to his closed guard and prevents Saibot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot won't allow Bushiri to get back to his feet.
Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Bushiri has his feet on Saibot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bushiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot throws a body punch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Bushiri staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Bushiri. #TD2#
Saibot drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Bushiri has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saibot has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Saibot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage. #T3#
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Bushiri.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bushiri 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!
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Bushiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shepherd Bushiri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bushiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Saibot is working for takedown but Bushiri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Shepherd Bushiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bushiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Saibot turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Saibot working his ground and pound in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bushiri is looking for a sweep.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Bushiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saibot prevents Bushiri from escaping the position.
Saibot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Bushiri wants to get back to his feet.
Bushiri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saibot.
Saibot in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bushiri pushes Saibot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saibot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bushiri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot cracks Bushiri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bushiri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bushiri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bushiri can't do much from the bottom here.
Saibot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bushiri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
Bushiri tries to bench press Saibot off him but Saibot keeps the position.
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.
Saibot lands some shots froms side control.
Bushiri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saibot misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bushiri managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saibot.
Bushiri takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Saibot working the ground and pound.
Bushiri is pushing Saibot's head away, looking to escape. Saibot manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot trying to control the action but Bushiri is working from the bottom.
Saibot in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bushiri tries to bench press Saibot off him but Saibot keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot wants to control but Bushiri is keeping him busy. #T3#
Saibot prevents Bushiri from escaping the position.
Saibot in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saibot scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bushiri to see if he's OK.
Saibot throws a strike aimed at the side of Bushiri's head but Bushiri avoids it well.
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet.
Saibot postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saibot controlling the position.
Saibot lands some shots froms side control.
Saibot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bushiri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saibot throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saibot advances to mount.
Saibot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saibot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bushiri hang on?
Saibot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bushiri working to try and regain half guard.
Bushiri reaches up and holds on to Saibot to control the position.
Saibot lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Saibot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saibot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Saibot connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Bushiri is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bushiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bushiri takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws the left hand but Bushiri avoids the punch easily.
Bushiri throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Bushiri moves out of range.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Bushiri.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Bushiri counters with a straight right hand.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Saibot. #T1#
Bushiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Bushiri's ribs.
Bushiri lands with a good body shot.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bushiri throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Bushiri only half commits.
A big right from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Bushiri is out of range.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Bushiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bushiri connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Bushiri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
Bushiri tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it.#TD2#
Bushiri gets caught flat footed, as Saibot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bushiri pushes Saibot off and scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bushiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Saibot avoided it.
Shepherd Bushiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bushiri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bushiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Bushiri misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri counters with an outside leg kick.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushiri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Bushiri.
Bushiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.#T3#
Bushiri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot fails to land the takedown.
Bushiri throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bushiri misses the target.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Bushiri's defenses.
Bushiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bushiri scrambles back to his feet.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bushiri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bushiri slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bushiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bushiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot shoots and misses
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot throws a body punch but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri cracks Saibot with an open hand slap.
Bushiri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bushiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
Bushiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saibot checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saibot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri misses with a straight left.
Bushiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Bushiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot throws a hook but Bushiri avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Shepherd Bushiri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bushiri as he connects with a hook.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot moves out of range as Bushiri strikes.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Bushiri slips the punch.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Bushiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bushiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bushiri closes the distance but Saibot moves to the side
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bushiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bushiri blocks a jab.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Bushiri misses the shot to the body.
Bushiri tries to clinch up.
Bushiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Bushiri misses.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bushiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bushiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Bushiri tries to clinch but Saibot moves away
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saibot manages to circle out of the way.
Bushiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushiri.
Saibot scores with a jab. Bushiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Bushiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a thumping low kick.
Bushiri moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Bushiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bushiri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bushiri misses with a low kick.
Bushiri throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bushiri moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Bushiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bushiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Saibot. Saibot gets slowly back to his feet.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Bushiri moved out of range nicely.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Saibot.
Bushiri wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot connects with a single shot there.
Saibot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bushiri tries to counter by clinching up but Saibot breaks away and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot punishes Bushiri's body with a nice straight punch.
Bushiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bushiri.
Bushiri jabs at Saibot's body.
Bushiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Bushiri moves into the clinch.
A short right from Saibot on the inside. #TD2#
Saibot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bushiri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Bushiri is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Saibot off. It looks like it's working - Saibot slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Bushiri displaying calm under pressure there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bushiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushiri looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Bushiri moved out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bushiri.
Bushiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bushiri looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushiri.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot with a nice cross.
Bushiri connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Bushiri saw that one coming.
Bushiri tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bushiri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bushiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bushiri blocks a jab.#T2#
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Bushiri avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Saibot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Bushiri kicks Saibot off and gets back to his feet.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bushiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bushiri lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bushiri pushes Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot presses Bushiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot is trying to pull guard but Bushiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action. #T3#
Saibot is working for takedown but Bushiri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Saibot back against the cage.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bushiri has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bushiri blocks an uppercut.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushiri controls his hands.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
A short body shot lands from Bushiri as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it. #T4#
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Saibot gets through Bushiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saibot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri blocking some punches. #TD2#
Saibot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Bushiri pushes Saibot off and scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shepherd Bushiri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bushiri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his featherweight title!
Shepherd Bushiri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#125 Feltre vs Skrumbo
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Komaroff moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Komaroff throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Komaroff cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Komaroff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komaroff throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Komaroff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Komaroff.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body. Komaroff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Komaroff throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Komaroff throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Komaroff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Komaroff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Komaroff.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Komaroff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Saibot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range. #T1#
Komaroff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot connects with a body shot.
Saibot throws a hook but Komaroff avoids it easily.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Komaroff moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Komaroff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saibot defends it well.#TD#
Saibot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Komaroff to the ground. Saibot is now in Komaroff's guard.
Saibot is fighting to break Komaroff's control of his arms but Komaroff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Komaroff wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot throwing strikes but missing.
Komaroff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Saibot distracts Komaroff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Komaroff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saibot throwing strikes but missing.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Saibot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot is working Komaroff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saibot wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving. #T3#
Saibot works over Komaroff with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet.
Saibot trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot prevents Komaroff from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet.
Saibot chips away with some ground and pound.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Saibot controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Komaroff wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
Saibot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saibot postures up and lands a big shot to Komaroff's brow.
Saibot won't allow Komaroff to sweep him here.
Komaroff wants to stand up but Saibot is controlling him.
Komaroff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saibot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Komaroff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Komaroff scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komaroff looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a hook.
Komaroff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Komaroff connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.
Komaroff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Komaroff punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Komaroff's hands.
Komaroff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komaroff misses with a straight right.
Komaroff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Komaroff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Komaroff throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Komaroff staying out of range there.
Komaroff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Komaroff looks to land a combination but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komaroff.
It looked like Saibot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Komaroff misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Saibot.
Komaroff tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Komaroff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Saibot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Komaroff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've been informed that Komaroff has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Saibot in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komaroff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Komaroff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Komaroff struggling a bit here.#T2#
Saibot cracks Komaroff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Komaroff is looking to reverse the position.
Saibot working the head with strikes.
Saibot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Komaroff sneaks back into half guard.
Komaroff has hold of Saibot's hands but Saibot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Komaroff can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Saibot.
Saibot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Komaroff is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Saibot is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Saibot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saibot is nestled in close to Komaroff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saibot 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.
Komaroff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Saibot working over Komaroff with some ground and pound. Komaroff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saibot is nestled in close to Komaroff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Komaroff is not content to let Saibot control the position.
Komaroff desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saibot lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Komaroff is controlling Saibot's trapped leg to prevent Saibot from advancing to side control.
Saibot 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.
Saibot lands with a punch from half guard.
Saibot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Komaroff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Komaroff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Komaroff keeps moving.
Saibot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot 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#
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Komaroff with an uppercut!
Komaroff throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Komaroff throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Komaroff throws a body kick that misses.
Komaroff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komaroff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Komaroff. Komaroff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Komaroff throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Komaroff moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Komaroff loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot cracks Komaroff with a good jab.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Good leg kick by Saibot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Komaroff.
Komaroff staying out of range there.
Komaroff misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Komaroff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Komaroff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Komaroff moves away.
Komaroff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saibot defends it well.
A punch lands to the side of Komaroff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Komaroff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saibot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Komaroff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Komaroff.
Komaroff lands a nice hook to Saibot's body. Saibot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Komaroff.
Komaroff lands a nice hook to Saibot's body. Saibot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasili Komaroff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komaroff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Komaroff moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
A jab from Komaroff misses.
Komaroff shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Komaroff.
Komaroff looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Komaroff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Komaroff misses with a straight right.
Komaroff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Komaroff.
Komaroff misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Komaroff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Komaroff throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot checks the leg kick.#T3#
Komaroff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Komaroff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Komaroff manages to avoid it.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Komaroff's body.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Komaroff doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Komaroff tries to counter it with a takedown but Saibot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Komaroff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Saibot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Saibot.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saibot as he jumps to the side.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Komaroff.
Saibot lunges at Komaroff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Komaroff's hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff throws a big shot that misses.
Komaroff misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Komaroff's ribs.
Saibot stuns Komaroff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Komaroff's sensitive parts.
Komaroff closes the distance and clinches up with Saibot, looking for a takedown. Komaroff pushes Saibot against the cage but Saibot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saibot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Komaroff but Komaroff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donk. Saibot catches Komaroff right on the button with a cross.
Saibot throws a jab when Komaroff was well out of range.
Komaroff throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Komaroff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Komaroff takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saibot 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Vasili Komaroff was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back stronger and stronger and that belt will be mine again!'.

Event: DUEL#121 Saibot vs Ohchooto
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Ohchooto throws a push kick but Saibot slaps the foot to one side.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohchooto.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot punishes Ohchooto's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot lands with a cross.
A left lands for Saibot.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto scores with a shot to the body.
Ohchooto stuffs the takedown attempt from Saibot. Saibot gets slowly back to his feet.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Ohchooto.
A shot to the liver by Ohchooto. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohchooto misses with a series of wild punches.
Ohchooto takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1##CL2#
Ohchooto moves into the clinch.
Saibot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ohchooto crunches a lovely knee into Saibot's ribcage.
Ohchooto is pressed up against the cage. Saibot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohchooto down to the mat. Ohchooto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Ohchooto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot misses the body punch
and Ohchooto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Ohchooto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Ohchooto's shoulder, as Ohchooto tries to avoid the shot.
Ohchooto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ohchooto throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Ohchooto is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ohchooto.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohchooto throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Ohchooto takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot. #T2#
No luck for Saibot with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Ohchooto misses with a head kick.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ohchooto. That snapped Saibot's head back.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that Saibot semi-blocks.
Ohchooto misses with a two punch combination.
Ohchooto swinging wildly here.
Ohchooto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Ohchooto's body.
Ohchooto tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
Ohchooto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ohchooto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Saibot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ohchootos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot lands with a hook. Ohchooto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohchooto lands a high kick!
Ohchooto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Ohchooto throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Ohchooto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ohchooto moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Saibot coming out on top.
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ohchooto on the side of the head.
Saibot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saibot or perhaps it was just good defense by Ohchooto, which made it look bad.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Ohchooto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Saibot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ohchooto did well to prevent Saibot getting side control.
Ohchooto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ohchooto defending well though.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ohchooto to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Saibot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Saibot landing some decent shots from guard.
Saibot lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Moses Ohchooto 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#
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot looks for a takedown but Ohchooto sprawls well.
Saibot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohchooto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saibot somewhat.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saibot connects with a crisp jab.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Ohchooto.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohchooto.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Saibot.
A cross from Ohchooto lands.
Saibot dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohchooto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohchooto throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohchooto connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Ohchooto's belly button to the back.
Saibot avoids the head kick by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Ohchooto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saibot. Saibot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saibot scores with a jab. Ohchooto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
A head kick from Ohchooto lands but Saibot takes it in his stride. #T2#
Ohchooto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ohchooto stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot cracks Ohchooto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ohchooto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ohchooto moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Ohchooto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ohchooto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A nice side step and Ohchooto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ohchooto looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Ohchooto lands with a good body shot.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ohchooto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Ohchooto.
Saibot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Ohchooto throws a sloppy head kick
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Ohchooto moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
Saibot lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohchooto.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ohchooto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ohchooto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saibot has time to react.
Ohchooto misses the shot to the body.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Ohchooto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohchooto slips a straight right by Saibot.
Ohchooto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ohchooto pushes Saibot away with a front kick.
Ohchooto throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Ohchooto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
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!
Ohchooto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohchooto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohchooto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Ohchooto misses with a straight right.
Ohchooto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Ohchooto moves away and avoids it.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ohchooto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Ohchooto counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Ohchooto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
A combination from Ohchooto does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Ohchooto moved out of range nicely.
Ohchooto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohchooto misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Ohchooto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Saibot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Ohchooto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ohchooto misses with a looping right.
Saibot moves out of range as Ohchooto throws a body kick.
Ohchooto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Ohchooto throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ohchooto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Ohchooto misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto cracks a nice hook into Saibot's ribs.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Ohchooto's head but Ohchooto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot misses with a hook. Ohchooto ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto. #T1#
Ohchooto lands a nice hook to Saibot's body. Saibot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ohchooto misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohchooto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Ohchooto tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Ohchooto moved out of range.
Ohchooto wants to clinch
and Saibot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Saibot connects with a crisp jab.
Ohchooto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Ohchooto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
Ohchooto misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ohchooto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Ohchooto avoids nicely.
Ohchooto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Ohchooto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a straight right. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ohchooto enables Saibot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ohchooto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
Saibot cracks Ohchooto with a solid left hand.
Ohchooto managing to control the position.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Saibot scoring with some ground and pound.
Saibot distracts Ohchooto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Ohchooto keeps moving.
Saibot being controlled here momentarily.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Ohchooto keeps moving.
Saibot works over Ohchooto with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot 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#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saibot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ohchooto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ohchooto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohchooto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohchooto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
Ohchooto keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ohchooto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Ohchooto misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot misses the jab.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Ohchooto defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
Saibot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ohchooto slips under a jab.
Ohchooto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ohchooto misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saibot.
Saibot cracks Ohchooto with a good jab.
Ohchooto throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Saibot sizes up Ohchooto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ohchooto misses with a body shot.
Ohchooto lands a head kick!
A jab from Saibot misses.
Ohchooto lands a high kick!
Ohchooto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohchooto.
Saibot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ohchooto circles away quickly and effectively.
Ohchooto counters with a body kick.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohchooto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saibot if he has to take too many more of those.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Saibot.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Ohchooto ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Ohchooto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Ohchooto throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto connects with a nice looking jab.
Ohchooto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Ohchooto's ribs.
Saibot looks for a takedown but Ohchooto sprawls well.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohchooto. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Ohchooto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saibot. That's going to slow Ohchooto down.
Ohchooto's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohchooto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##TD#
Saibot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohchooto keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot is working Ohchooto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses. Ohchooto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saibot's guard. Nice move by Ohchooto!#REVB#
Ohchooto won't allow Saibot to sweep him here. #SUB#
Saibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ohchooto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Saibot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ohchooto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saibot's guard.
Saibot wants to sweep here but Ohchooto controlling him for the moment.
Saibot striking off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Noob Saibot 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ohchooto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot throws the left hand but Ohchooto avoids the punch easily.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Ohchooto with an uppercut!
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Ohchooto's defenses.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
Saibot checks a low kick from Ohchooto.
That kick from Ohchooto tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ohchooto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ohchooto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot cracks a nice hook into Ohchooto's ribs.
Saibot throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Saibot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ohchooto's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohchooto keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. #T1#
Saibot is fighting to break Ohchooto's control of his arms but Ohchooto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saibot trying to control but Ohchooto is working from the bottom.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
Ohchooto is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Ohchooto keeps moving.
Ohchooto can't keep his opponent in guard - Saibot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moses Ohchooto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ohchooto is refusing to be controlled, as Saibot sits in half guard.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ohchooto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saibot.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saibot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Ohchooto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohchooto motions for Saibot to come forward. Ohchooto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Ohchooto moved out of range nicely.
Ohchooto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ohchooto misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Ohchooto finds it's target.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot throws a nice looking combination but Ohchooto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saibot lands a jab.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohchooto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ohchooto leaves Saibot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohchooto. #T4#
Saibot blocks a jab.
Ohchooto misses with a body kick.
Ohchooto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohchooto takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Ohchooto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Ohchooto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOhchooto.
Ohchooto tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Ohchooto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saibot scores with a hook.
Saibot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saibot checks a low kick from Ohchooto.
Saibot misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Ohchooto moved out of range nicely.
Saibot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ohchooto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Ohchooto!
Moses Ohchooto is the new featherweight champion!
After the big win, Moses Ohchooto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DUEL#116 Kapaldi vs Saibot
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Kapaldi is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Kapaldi scores with a body shot.
Saibot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Saibot.
Kapaldi is looking to counter punch.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kapaldi staying out of range there.
Saibot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
No luck for Saibot with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi slips under a jab.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saibot goes for a double leg but Kapaldi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kapaldi continues to drive forward.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Kapaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws the left hand but Kapaldi avoids the punch easily.
Kapaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedro Kapaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Kapaldi is out of range.
Kapaldi looks to throw a body kick
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Saibot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kapaldi is trying to defend but Saibot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saibot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kapaldi's head.
Saibot thows a huge punch but Kapaldi dodges it nicely.
Saibot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kapaldi's head. #T3#
Saibot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kapaldi is looking to improve his position.
Saibot is trying to control the action in half guard but Kapaldi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kapaldi has hold of Saibot's hands but Saibot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
My spies in Phoenix Fight Team inform me that Saibot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saibot wants to free his trapped foot but Kapaldi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saibot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saibot misses with a head shot. Kapaldi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kapaldi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saibot trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kapaldi managing to control the position.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saibot lands with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Saibot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kapaldi is trying to defend but Saibot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saibot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kapaldi to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Kapaldi has wrist control.
Kapaldi keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot pushing down on Kapaldi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saibot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kapaldi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saibot 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.
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kapaldi defending well though.
Saibot working Kapaldi over with strikes. #T2#
Kapaldi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saibot thows a huge punch but Kapaldi dodges it nicely.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kapaldi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot with the ground and pound but Kapaldi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kapaldi keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kapaldi is keeping the position for now.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Saibot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kapaldi gets caught flat footed, as Saibot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Kapaldi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Saibot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Kapaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Kapaldi lands with a left to the head.
Kapaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Kapaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapaldi. #TD2#
Kapaldi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Saibot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kapaldi to the mat. Kapaldi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses. Kapaldi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saibot's guard. Nice move by Kapaldi!#REVR#
Kapaldi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saibot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saibot is pulling down on Kapaldi's head. It's preventing any offense from Kapaldi, at least for the moment.
Kapaldi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kapaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kapaldi moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Kapaldi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapaldi misses the target.
Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Kapaldi.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saibot throws a hook but Kapaldi blocks it.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Kapaldi ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Saibot misses.
It appears Kapaldi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saibot lands with a good body shot.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Kapaldi moves away and avoids it.
Kapaldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kapaldi there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range. #T1#
Kapaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Saibot throws a solid leg kick but Kapaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saibot.
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Kapaldi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot thuds his right hand into Kapaldi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kapaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Kapaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Kapaldi sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Kapaldi tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Kapaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
Kapaldi cracks the inside of Saibot's front leg.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kapaldi misses its target.#T3#
Kapaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapaldi under the eye.
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kapaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapaldi is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kapaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Kapaldi settles back down.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Kapaldi saw that one coming.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kapaldi. Saibot shrugs it off though.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi misses with a hook to the body
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Kapaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A little feinted left hand from Kapaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kapaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Kapaldi's defenses.
Kapaldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot connects with a single shot there.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Kapaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Saibot moves out of range easily.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Kapaldi moved out of range.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Noob Saibot just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kapaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapaldi tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Kapaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kapaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saibot tests Kapaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Kapaldi works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
Kapaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Kapaldi.
Saibot swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kapaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kapaldi scores with a leg kick.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kapaldi on the side of the head.
Kapaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Kapaldi throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Saibot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Kapaldi keeps moving. #T2#
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot preventing the sweep.
Saibot advances position into side control!
Kapaldi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kapaldi parries the strikes from Saibot easily there. Saibot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kapaldi to escape.
Kapaldi can't do much from the bottom here.
Saibot throws a strike aimed at the side of Kapaldi's head but Kapaldi avoids it well.#T3#
Saibot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kapaldi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kapaldi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saibot has a hand on Kapaldi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kapaldi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Saibot is looking to improve his position but Kapaldi isn't that keen on the idea.
Kapaldi avoids the attempt from Saibot to control.
Kapaldi blocks Saibot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Saibot wants to hold on but Kapaldi pushes him away.
Kapaldi controlling the pace for now.
Saibot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saibot tries to hold on but Kapaldi postures up.
Saibot is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
A head kick misses from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook but Kapaldi blocks it.
Kapaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Kapaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Kapaldi tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Kapaldi moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kapaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Kapaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Saibot seems unphased.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
Kapaldi jabs Saibot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saibot throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Saibot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kapaldi is fending him off so far but Saibot persists. Nope, Kapaldi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Kapaldi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saibot really felt that one!
Saibot swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kapaldi scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saibot scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapaldi should have avoided that one. #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!
Kapaldi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kapaldi.
Saibot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kapaldi. That snapped Saibot's head back.
Saibot throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot darts in looking for a takedown but Kapaldi gets double underhooks and turns Saibot into the cage.
Kapaldi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Kapaldi jabs at Saibot's body.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a quick counter head kick but Saibot was just out of range.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Saibot looking to score a takedown here. Kapaldi is defending well but Saibot drives through and ends up in Kapaldi's guard.
Saibot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Saibot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Saibot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saibot trying to control but Kapaldi is working from the bottom.
Saibot 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#
More stalling from Saibot.
Kapaldi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saibot controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kapaldi throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Kapaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range.
Pedro Kapaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kapaldi swings widly with a right hand
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Noob Saibot.
I've got Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot is the new featherweight champion!
Noob Saibot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 75 - Cheek vs Menger 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Coleman Jr slips a straight right by Saibot.#TD#
Coleman Jr gets caught napping as Saibot dives in and scores a takedown. Coleman Jr manages to retain guard.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman Jr looking to control.
Saibot works over Coleman Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot scoring with some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.
Saibot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard.
Coleman Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coleman Jr is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Saibot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saibot trying to control but Coleman Jr is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Saibot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Coleman Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Coleman Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saibot defends it easily.
Saibot is in close to Coleman Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard.
Saibot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman Jr has momentary wrist control but Saibot slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman Jr working a defensive guard here.
Saibot cracks Coleman Jr with a solid left hand.
Saibot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saibot landing with the ground and pound.
Saibot distracts Coleman Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Saibot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Coleman Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saibot landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Coleman Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saibot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman Jr.
Saibot connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Coleman Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saibot's guard. #REVB#
Saibot thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Saibot 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.
Saibot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Coleman Jr is pushing down on Saibot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saibot is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saibot tries to roll over but Coleman Jr keeps him under control.
Saibot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saibot is trying to maintain the position but Coleman Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Coleman Jr is controlling well. #T4#
Coleman Jr trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Coleman Jr is controlling well.
Saibot is trying to control but can't.
We've been informed that Coleman Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Coleman Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saibot defending well though.
Saibot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr is keen to just control but Saibot is a slippery customer.
Coleman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot tries to roll over but Coleman Jr keeps him under control.
Saibot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coleman Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saibot's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Coleman Jr gets tackled into the cage by Saibot. Saibot maintains the clinch.
Saibot lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Saibot tightens his grip and picks Coleman Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Coleman Jr manages to land in guard.
Saibot landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Coleman Jr looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot 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.
Coleman Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saibot passes Coleman Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot working over Coleman Jr with some ground and pound. Coleman Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman Jr trying to hold on to Saibot's head to control him but Saibot postures up.
Saibot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Coleman Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot is thwarting Coleman Jr's attempts to control the position.
Coleman Jr gets full guard.
Saibot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman Jr's head.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Coleman Jr keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Coleman Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Coleman Jr keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saibot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coleman Jr controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Coleman Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Coleman Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saibot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saibot trying to control the position.
Coleman Jr postures up in Saibot's guard and throws a big left but Saibot blocks it.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saibot trying to control the position.
Saibot wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saibot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coleman Jr preventing the sweep. #T4#
Coleman Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Saibot's brow.
Coleman Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Saibot.
Coleman Jr with a nice head shot there.
Coleman Jr won't allow Saibot to sweep him here.
Saibot controls Coleman Jr momentarily but Coleman Jr frees himself.
Coleman Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Saibot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Coleman Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saibot to the mat! Saibot manages to get full guard.
Saibot has Coleman Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Coleman Jr working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Coleman Jr swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Coleman Jr defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Coleman Jr slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Coleman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Saibot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot is trying to control the position but Coleman Jr postures up.
Coleman Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Saibot has wrist control.
Coleman Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Saibot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr distracts Saibot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Saibot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman Jr is fighting to break Saibot's control of his arms but Saibot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman Jr can do to turn this around?
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Saibot 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##T2#
Coleman Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saibot wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saibot slips a nice elbow through Coleman Jr's hands, connecting with Coleman Jr's forehead.
Coleman Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Coleman Jr is working away.
Coleman Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Saibot slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Coleman Jr wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well.
Well, if Saibot is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coleman Jr trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Coleman Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saibot pulls his head out easily.
Coleman Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Saibot jumps into side control!
Saibot controlling from side mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saibot trying to control the position but Coleman Jr is working away.
Saibot slows the pace down.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Coleman Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Saibot keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saibot just content to control the position.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Coleman Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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 Noob Saibot.
Well Saibot 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
A relieved looking Noob Saibot 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 538
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Byrd looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byrd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Byrd is looking to score with low kicks.
Byrd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Byrd.
Saibot defending well as Byrd loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Saibot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Byrd quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd is trying to control but can't.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byrd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Byrd trying to control but Saibot postures up.
Byrd is looking for a sweep. Saibot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Byrd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Byrd controlling Saibot's posture.
Byrd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saibot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byrd slips a jab and a cross from Saibot.
Saibot throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saibot or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrd, which made it look bad.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saibot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saibot takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
And Saibot tries to counter it with a takedown but Byrd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Byrd.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
Byrd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saibot throws a front kick aimed at Byrd's knee but Byrd avoids it well.
Byrd slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Byrd punishes Saibot's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Byrd defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot tries to clinch there but Byrd circles away.
Byrd feinted with a counter takedown.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Saibot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Byrd. #TD2#
Saibot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Byrd uses from the top position. #T4#
Byrd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Saibot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byrd forces his way into half guard.
Byrd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saibot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saibot.
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 Jolly Leg Byrd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot feints the counter takedown.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Byrd throws a shot to the body.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot slips a jab from Byrd.
Saibot jabs Byrd right on the nose. Byrd blinks but takes it well.
Byrd misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Byrd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Byrd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot throws a hook but Byrd avoids it easily.
Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saibot takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd. #T1#
Byrd with a jab.
Byrd slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Byrd lands a glancing blow to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Byrd's body. Byrd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
A jab from Byrd misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saibot misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byrd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saibot somewhat.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Byrd misses.
Saibot feints the counter takedown.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range. #T2#
Byrd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot wants to land a leg kick but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saibot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Byrd.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Byrd's hands.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Byrd moved out of range nicely.
Saibot throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Byrd with a hook.
Byrd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Byrd tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd lands a nice shot that snaps Saibot's head back. #T3#
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Byrd.
Byrd tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Saibot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Byrd trying to control but Saibot postures up.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byrd is trying to control but Saibot manages to pass to mount!
Byrd tries to hold on but Saibot postures up.
Saibot moves to take his opponent's back.
Saibot gets his hands free as Byrd looks to control.
Saibot is trying to stick to Byrd's back but Byrd is turning into Saibot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saibot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byrd.#T4#
Saibot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noob Saibot 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#
Byrd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Byrd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Byrd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byrd misses with a looping left.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses with a series of wild punches.
That kick from Byrd tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Saibot feints and as Byrd raises his hands in defense, Saibot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather.
Byrd trying to control the position.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Byrd is pulling down on Saibot's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Byrd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Byrd has Saibot pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byrd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Byrd cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Byrd misses.
A good leg kick by Saibot.
Byrd tries to clinch up.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saibot misses with a straight left. #T3#
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot cracks Byrd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot throws a leg kick but Byrd checks it.
Saibot lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Byrd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Byrd lunges at Saibot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saibot's hand.
Nice jab there from Byrd.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Byrd.
Byrd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Byrd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
And Saibot tries to counter it with a takedown but Byrd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him.
Byrd defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Byrd drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saibot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Byrd as he avoids it easily.
Saibot fails to land the takedown.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Byrd scores with a punch to the head.

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 Jolly Leg Byrd.
I think Byrd 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!
An out of breath Jolly Leg Byrd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison and Noob Saibot. Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. Noob Saibot has the eye of the tiger tonight.

182 cm
28 yrs
156 lbs

168 cm
37 yrs
146 lbs

Morrison

Saibot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Morrison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saibot did well to prevent Morrison getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Saibot

Morrison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saibot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison.
Saibot wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Saibot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saibot is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Morrison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison wants to control but Saibot is keeping him busy.
Saibot is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Saibot defends it.
Morrison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saibot!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Saibot
Saibot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Saibot is defending the position.
Saibot is controlling Morrison's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morrison in particular looking to stall.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Saibot is defending well.
Morrison trying to control the pace.

Morrison is working for a submission of some sort.
Saibot wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saibot has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Saibot is holding on to half guard well.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Saibot is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Morrison'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.

Morrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Morrison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saibot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is in trouble now - Morrison has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (8) vs (0) Saibot
Morrison is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Saibot is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (11) vs (0) Saibot
Saibot just trying to survive but Morrison is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Morrison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morrison keeps control of the position as Saibot tries to break free.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Morrison has got one arm under Saibot's chin. This could be trouble... Saibot trying to control the other hand but Morrison gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Saibot has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison!
After winning the bout, David Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Noob Saibot and Jason Bozzi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

168 cm
37 yrs
146 lbs

176 cm
28 yrs
154 lbs

Saibot

Bozzi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Noob Saibot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jason Bozzi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saibot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bozzi is fending him off so far but Saibot persists. Nope, Bozzi circles away and we're back to standing.

Bozzi has closed the distance and engaged Saibot in a clinch.
Saibot is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Saibot wants the takedown. Bozzi is fighting it off but Saibot persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bozzi's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saibot (2) vs (0) Bozzi
Bozzi 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.
Saibot passes Bozzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bozzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi trying to get back to full guard but Saibot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saibot (5) vs (0) Bozzi

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saibot goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bozzi turns into him and now he's in Saibot's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saibot (5) vs (2) Bozzi
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saibot holds on and takes a little breather.
Bozzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bozzi looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Saibot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saibot (7) vs (2) Bozzi
Saibot trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
Saibot is fighting to break Bozzi's control of his arms but Bozzi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bozzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saibot (10) vs (2) Bozzi

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is being controlled here.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Saibot trying to control the position but Bozzi is working away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saibot working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saibot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Bozzi's face as Saibot controls the position.

Saibot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bozzi is not content to let Saibot control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saibot controls the position from side control.
Bozzi is not content to let Saibot control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saibot working away.
Saibot wants to control but Bozzi is keeping him busy.
Bozzi is trying to escape the position but Saibot is controlling the position.
Bozzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Saibot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bozzi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bozzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saibot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Bozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bozzi gets back to half guard.
Saibot trying to control the pace.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi tries to roll over but Saibot keeps him under control.
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Bozzi is working away.
Bozzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Saibot is looking for a kimura but Bozzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saibot to get the leverage.

Saibot is working for a kimura but Bozzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Bozzi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saibot has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saibot (13) vs (2) Bozzi

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Saibot controlling from mount.
Bozzi can't escape the position.
Saibot controlling from mount.
Saibot trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Saibot controlling the position easily from mount.
Saibot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bozzi is looking to get to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is just holding on here. Saibot manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saibot (16) vs (2) Bozzi

Saibot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Saibot biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saibot is looking to control Bozzi but Bozzi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Saibot looking to break Bozzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bozzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saibot will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is really stuck here.
Bozzi just trying to survive but Saibot is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saibot is controlling the position but Bozzi somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot'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.
Bozzi trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saibot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saibot takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and Noob Saibot. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

182 cm
38 yrs
159 lbs

168 cm
37 yrs
146 lbs

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

Saibot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Saibot.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (0) vs (4) Saibot
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sneaks back into half guard.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Saibot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saibot wants to take a breather but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control here.
Saibot prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control but can't.

Saibot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends it well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to get back to full guard here but Saibot has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (0) vs (7) Saibot
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saibot in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saibot is working away from the top position though.
Saibot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to get to full guard but Saibot has control of the leg.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to get to full guard.
Saibot controlling from the top position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saibot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a sweep. Saibot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saibot controlling the action here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to roll over but Saibot keeps him under control.
Saibot slows the pace down in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is keen to just control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is a slippery customer.

Saibot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saibot moves into full mount! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (0) vs (10) Saibot
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saibot controlling the position easily from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control but Saibot is having none of it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saibot looking to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saibot prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from getting the reversal.
Saibot controlling the position easily from mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz reaches up to try and control the position but Saibot seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz rolls and tries to escape and now Saibot has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (0) vs (13) Saibot
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the position but Saibot manages to sink in the hooks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is really stuck here.
Saibot is trying to stick to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's back but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is turning into Saibot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saibot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (2) vs (13) Saibot
Saibot keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working hard here to advance position.

Saibot is looking for a triangle but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes his legs off easily.

Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to move into half guard but instead Saibot has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (2) vs (15) Saibot
Saibot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Saibot postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saibot is aware though and is defending well.
Saibot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot postures up.
Saibot is stalling in the full guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to control but Saibot passes into half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to get back to full guard.
Saibot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Saibot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saibot prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from improving his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Saibot controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending against the submission attempts here by Saibot.

Saibot is working for a kimura but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending it quite comfortably.
Saibot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps working.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Saibot prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from improving his position.
Saibot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps working.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defending well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Saibot postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control the position but Saibot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Saibot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saibot is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Saibot wins on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz spoke after the fight, saying 'To much a chicken choking before da fight.. Time to figure out what to do! Shit man!'.

Event: EVO Mega BDAY BASH
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bardanos at a distance.
Saibot throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Bardanos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
The crowd cheers as Bardanos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Saibot as he connects with a hook.
Bardanos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Bardanos misses with a straight right.
Bardanos lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Bardanos.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot lands with a hook. Bardanos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot lands the left hand.
Bardanos shoots in looking for a takedown. Saibot tries to sprawl out of it but Bardanos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saibot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Bardanos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saibot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bardanos is in Saibot's guard.#T1#
Bardanos trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Bardanos controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Saibot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bardanos rolls with it to try and escape but Saibot cranks on the arm and Bardanos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot
Date: Mar 09, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Saibot.
Saibot slips under a jab from Tsoi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Tsoi throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Saibot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saibot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsoi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsoi pulls Saibot in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tsoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saibot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saibot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Tsoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tsoi controlling the position.#SUB#
Tsoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saibot defends it easily.
Tsoi is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
Saibot trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saibot postures up in Tsoi's guard and throws a big left but Tsoi blocks it.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Tsoi is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Saibot 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.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Tsoi works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Tsoi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsoi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot misses with a straight left. #T4#
Tsoi takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viktor Tsoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Tsoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Tsoi throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Saibot or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsoi, which made it look bad.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Tsoi avoids it with no problem.
Tsoi wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Saibot feints and as Tsoi raises his hands in defense, Saibot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Tsoi is pulling down on Saibot's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Tsoi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot postures up in Tsoi's guard and throws a big left but Tsoi blocks it.
Saibot trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsoi is looking to land body kicks.
Tsoi scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Saibot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Tsoi misses.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tsoi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saibot will feel that in the morning.
Tsoi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot scores with a jab.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot slips a jab from Tsoi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tsoi!
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Tsoi. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi. #T3#
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Tsoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Saibot lands a head shot.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsoi on the side of the head.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Tsoi throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Tsoi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi lunges at Saibot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saibot's hand.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target. #T4#
Tsoi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saibot at a distance.
Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Tsoi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saibot just manages to avoid it.
Tsoi lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Saibot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot is keen to just control but Tsoi is a slippery customer.
Tsoi trying to control here.
Saibot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsoi!
Tsoi working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Tsoi misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Tsoi throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage.
Tsoi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saibot tests Tsoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsoi lands with a right hand.
Tsoi lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsoi.
Saibot with the counter takedown but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Saibot stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsoi is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Tsoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsoi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Tsoi settles back down.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsoi lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Tsoi. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Tsoi throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Tsoi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Tsoi drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Tsoi is out of range.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Tsoi sizes up Saibot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Tsoi avoids nicely.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Tsoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Saibot lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Tsoi lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Tsoi.
An inside leg kick from Tsoi misses.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Tsoi misses its intended target.
Saibot misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Tsoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Tsoi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsoi on the side of the head. #TD2#
Saibot gets a takedown into half guard.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsoi trying to control here.
Tsoi is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Viktor Tsoi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Saibot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tsoi's guard.
Saibot trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tsoi is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Tsoi has Saibot pulled in close to control his posture.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving. #SUB#
Tsoi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saibot escapes and throws Tsoi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tsoi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saibot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsoi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsoi wants to control but Saibot is keeping him busy.
Tsoi wants to pass to mount but Saibot is defending the position.
Saibot wants to control but Tsoi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsoi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saibot moves into full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Tsoi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsoi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsoi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.
Tsoi connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Saibot down. #T4#
Tsoi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsoi's head.
Tsoi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saibot.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsoi doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsoi walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot slips a jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Tsoi.
Saibot scores with a jab. Tsoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Tsoi scores with a nice head shot.
Tsoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsoi wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saibot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsoi works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
Tsoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsoi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Tsoi misses.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Saibot 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.
A left lands for Saibot.
Tsoi cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsoi tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsoi.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saibot takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with the punch.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Tsoi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot looks to land a combination but Tsoi avoids it well.
Viktor Tsoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses the jab.
Tsoi slips a jab from Saibot.
Tsoi throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Tsoi catches Saibot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsoi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsoi lands a jab to the nose.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Saibot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Saibot throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsoi throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tsoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.#T4#
Tsoi jabs at Saibot's body.
Tsoi digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Saibot misses.
Saibot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saibot takes one to the side of the head.
Tsoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi tried to counter with a leg kick but Saibot avoided it.
Tsoi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

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 Viktor Tsoi.
I think Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
A very excited looking Noob Saibot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EVO 298:
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Saibot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Saibot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saibot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saibot throws an elbow but Vamoosh slips to the side and avoids it well.
Saibot 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.
Saibot staying calm.
Vamoosh keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Saibot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Vamoosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Saibot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saibot taking a breather here.
Saibot connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vamoosh some visible discomfort. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vamoosh is looking to regain half guard here but Saibot keeps moving and retains side control.
Vamoosh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saibot working the ground and pound.
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vamoosh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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We've been hearing good reports from Saibot'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.
Saibot grinds an elbow into Vamoosh's temple.
Saibot lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vamoosh down.
Saibot working away.
Saibot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vamoosh keeps working.
Saibot working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Saibot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saibot scoring with punches and elbows.
Vamoosh struggling a bit here.
Saibot lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vamoosh holds on to Saibot's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot misses with the ground and pound.
Saibot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vamoosh's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Saibot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vamoosh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vamoosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Vamoosh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saibot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saibot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vamoosh moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vamoosh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Saibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saibot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Vamoosh.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick that misses.
Vamoosh misses the body punch
and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Saibot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saibot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh has control of Saibot's left arm, preventing Saibot from doing any damage.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Vamoosh pulls Saibot in to control the position.
Vamoosh looking to control.
Saibot advances to half guard.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vamoosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saibot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Vamoosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vamoosh throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Vamoosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vamoosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vamoosh trying to hold on to Saibot's head to control him but Saibot postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Vamoosh connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Vamoosh ducks down to avoid it.
Vamoosh counters with a body kick.
Vamoosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Saibot catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Vamoosh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vamoosh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Vamoosh avoids nicely.
Vamoosh jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vamoosh can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saibot misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot scores with a body shot. #T4#
Saibot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vamoosh. Vamoosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Vamoosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saibot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vamoosh - the referee stops the clock and Saibot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vamoosh. Saibot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saibot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vamoosh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vamoosh throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vamoosh.
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot moves forwards but Vamoosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Vamoosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A jab from Vamoosh misses.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Vamoosh's shoulder, as Vamoosh tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Vamoosh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vamoosh misses with a hook.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot goes for a double leg but Vamoosh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vamoosh continues to drive forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vamoosh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Vamoosh moved out of range nicely.
Vamoosh looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a few strikes there.
Ravi Vamoosh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Vamoosh's body. Vamoosh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saibot, as that shot connected.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot clobbers Vamoosh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saibot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vamoosh momentarily.
Saibot cracks Vamoosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vamoosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Vamoosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh slips under a jab.#T2#
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Vamoosh slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
Vamoosh lands a right hook to the body.
Vamoosh swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vamoosh can pounce on him.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Vamoosh moved out of range nicely.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Saibot does no damage.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Vamoosh coming out on top.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Vamoosh as he connects with a hook.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
As Saibot backs off Vamoosh throws a huge counter combo but Saibot manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Saibot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Vamoosh misses with a looping right.
Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Vamoosh's body.
A slow jab from Vamoosh misses its intended target. #TD#
Saibot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Saibot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vamoosh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Vamoosh struggling a bit here.
Saibot looking to control but instead Vamoosh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Saibot is working for a kimura but Vamoosh is defending it quite comfortably.
Vamoosh wants to get back to full guard.
Vamoosh is trying to control but can't.
Vamoosh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saibot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saibot's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Saibot throws a combination. Vamoosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vamoosh 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 Saibot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saibot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
A big right from Vamoosh misses.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
Vamoosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saibot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Vamoosh is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1#
Vamoosh is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Vamoosh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vamoosh is trying to keep Saibot in close.
Saibot passes Vamoosh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saibot is thwarting Vamoosh's attempts to control the position.
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Vamoosh is working away.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vamoosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saibot landing with the ground and pound.
Vamoosh keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Vamoosh 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.
Vamoosh working a defensive guard here.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Vamoosh.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vamoosh's hands.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Donk. Vamoosh catches Saibot right on the button with a cross.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Vamoosh.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Donk. Saibot catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
Vamoosh slips a jab from Saibot.
Vamoosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saibot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Vamoosh misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vamoosh loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Vamoosh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vamoosh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vamoosh misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vamoosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a low kick.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot had his way with Ravi Vamoosh in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vamoosh thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot cracks Vamoosh with a good jab.
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a straight right hand.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown but Vamoosh shows good takedown defense.
Saibot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vamoosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Jab by Vamoosh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vamoosh tries to avoid it but Saibot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vamoosh to the ground. Vamoosh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Saibot throws a hook but Vamoosh blocks it.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Vamoosh loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Vamoosh blocks a jab.
Vamoosh cracks Saibot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Vamoosh. That snapped Saibot's head back.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Saibot lands with a good body shot.
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Saibot lands a jab.
Saibot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vamoosh.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot blocks a jab.
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot throws a right and a left that Vamoosh avoids nicely.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut.
Vamoosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Vamoosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saibot defending well as Vamoosh loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot lands with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Saibot.
Good standup being displayed there by Vamoosh as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vamoosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Vamoosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot lands a jab to the nose.
Vamoosh walks into a jab.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vamoosh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vamoosh tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it. #T4#
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Vamoosh ducks down to avoid it.
Vamoosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vamoosh throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
Saibot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vamoosh counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Vamoosh thuds his shin into the meat of Saibot's side.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.

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 Noob Saibot.
Well Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: EVO 293: Tallon vs Bardanos
Date: Jan 26, 2017

#R1#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad avoids them all with ease.
Saibot clobbers Tree Knee Dad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tree Knee Dad 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.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saibot swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Saibot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot looks to land a combination. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tree Knee Dad, right into the meat.
Saibot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Tree Knee Dad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.#T2#
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Saibot.
Saibot scores with a jab to the head.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks right into an uppercut from Saibot.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tree Knee Dad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Saibot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Saibot connects with a crisp jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.#T3#
Saibot works Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Tree Knee Dad settles back down.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head backwards.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Tree Knee Dad's body. Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot works the jab nicely.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saibot throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws a one two combo.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tree Knee Dad can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Saibot fails with the takedown.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.#TD#
Saibot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tree Knee Dad looks to move to half guard but instead Saibot has passed into mount! Damn!
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to improve his position but Saibot has a good base and remains in mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tree Knee Dad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saibot.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Saibot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saibot's guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad passes Saibot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saibot is pressing down on Tree Knee Dad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saibot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saibot has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle here but Saibot uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Saibot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot landing a few strikes.
Saibot working the head and body with strikes.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad throws a strike but Saibot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saibot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tree Knee Dad has managed to get both his arms back between Saibot's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but missing.
Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Saibot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Tree Knee Dad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Saibot misses with a hook to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tree Knee Dad clinches with his opponent.
Saibot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tree Knee Dad has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Saibot has clasped his hands together around Tree Knee Dad's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Saibot trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tree Knee Dad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tree Knee Dad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saibot trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to sweep but instead, Saibot has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tree Knee Dad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tree Knee Dad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saibot trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Saibot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Saibot works over Tree Knee Dad with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot chips away with some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Saibot avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saibot manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Saibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saibot trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tree Knee Dad passes into side control. #T4#
Saibot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saibot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Saibot struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tree Knee Dad working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad working the head and body with strikes.
Saibot parries the strikes from Tree Knee Dad easily there. Tree Knee Dad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saibot to escape.
Saibot is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Saibot.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tree Knee Dad pinned against the cage. Tree Knee Dad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot. #CL2#
Tree Knee Dad moves into the clinch.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad lands a left hand.
Tree Knee Dad pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad scoring well with a low kick there.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot checks a leg kick. #TD#
Saibot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Saibot is nestled in close to Tree Knee Dad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad working for a triangle but Saibot defends it easily.
Saibot trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saibot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saibot's guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad pushing down on Saibot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saibot is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Saibot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tree Knee Dad escapes and throws Saibot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tree Knee Dad working the ground and pound.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes.
Saibot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saibot is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saibot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saibot can't keep his opponent in guard - Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tree Knee Dad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but Saibot defends it. #SUB#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saibot.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Saibot checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad swinging wildly here. #T1#
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saibot misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Tree Knee Dad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Saibot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot cracks Tree Knee Dad with a right hand to the side of the 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!
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Saibot.#T2#
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Saibot misses.
Saibot moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad takes one to the chin there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saibot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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 Noob Saibot.
I think Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Venum Tree Knee Dad spoke after the fight, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

Event: EVO 291: Traylor vs Juggernut
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Saibot.
Saibot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bardanos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saibot there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Bardanos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bardanos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saibot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot manages to get back to half guard.
Saibot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Saibot working for a triangle but Bardanos defends it easily.
Saibot wants to control the position but Bardanos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bardanos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Bardanos prevents Saibot from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bardanos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saibot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Bardanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bardanos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Saibot is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Saibot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bardanos is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saibot working for a triangle but Bardanos defends it easily.
Saibot has momentary wrist control but Bardanos slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB#
Saibot looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bardanos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Saibot looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily.
Bardanos preventing the sweep.
Saibot looking to control but Bardanos passes into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bardanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
Saibot is not content to let Bardanos control the position.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Bardanos is controlling well.
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. Bardanos connects with a nice short shot to Saibot's temple.
Bardanos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bardanos is pressing down on Saibot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saibot is holding on for now.
Saibot is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saibot misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Bardanos dives in and scores a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Boreste Bardanos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bardanos wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bardanos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Saibot isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bardanos stacks Saibot on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bardanos!
Saibot is trying to escape the position but Bardanos is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot'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.
Bardanos trying to control the position but Saibot is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot struggling a bit here.#T1#
Saibot gets back to half guard.
Saibot is trying to control but Bardanos manages to pass to mount!
Saibot is trying desperately to improve position.
Bardanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saibot regains half guard.
Saibot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saibot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bardanos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Saibot looking for a guillotine here but Bardanos defends easily. #SUB#
Saibot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bardanos has picked Saibot up and slammed him! Saibot can't keep hold of the triangle and Bardanos manages to pass to side control!
Bardanos working away.
Saibot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bardanos off and has taken his back!
Bardanos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saibot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bardanos hang on?
Saibot scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Saibot has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bardanos's face.
Bardanos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bardanos wants to control but Saibot is having none of it.
Saibot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saibot with shots to the head and body - Bardanos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bardanos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saibot looking to control but Bardanos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saibot landing strikes from the mount and Bardanos is in trouble! #T4#
Saibot lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Saibot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bardanos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bardanos has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Saibot's lack of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bardanos looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saibot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bardanos manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Saibot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bardanos. That snapped Saibot's head back.
Bardanos lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bardanos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot connects with a jab.
Bardanos scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bardanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bardanos under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bardanos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bardanos lands a lovely overhand right.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Bardanos's head but Bardanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bardanos slips under a jab from Saibot.
Bardanos throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Bardanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.#TD#
Saibot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bardanos to the ground. Saibot is now in Bardanos's guard.
Saibot preventing the sweep.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Bardanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Bardanos is keeping the position.#T2#
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Bardanos keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot is in close to Bardanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saibot distracts Bardanos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saibot trying to control but Bardanos is working from the bottom.
Bardanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot is in close to Bardanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Bardanos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Bardanos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bardanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bardanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Saibot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bardanos has picked Saibot up and slammed him! Saibot can't keep hold of the triangle and Bardanos manages to pass to side control!
Bardanos cracks Saibot with a big right hand but Saibot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Bardanos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saibot manages to get back to half guard.
Saibot 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##SUB#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Bardanos connects with a nice short shot to Saibot's temple.
Bardanos working Saibot over with strikes.
Bardanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.
Saibot is trying to maintain the position but Bardanos is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Bardanos is looking to stall here but Saibot recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot connects with a looping right hand.
Bardanos just misses with a punch to the body.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bardanos moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Bardanos misses with a hook.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Bardanos throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Saibot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bardanos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bardanos at a distance.
Bardanos throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Bardanos lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos takes one to the side of the head.
Bardanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Bardanos moves out of range as Saibot strikes.#T1#
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Bardanos throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Bardanos moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Bardanos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bardanos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bardanos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bardanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardanos is stalling here. Saibot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bardanos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saibot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Saibot laying and praying for a moment but Bardanos takes advantage and regains half guard.
Saibot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bardanos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bardanos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saibot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bardanos is refusing to be controlled, as Saibot sits in half guard.
Bardanos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saibot. #T3#
Bardanos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saibot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saibot's back!
Bardanos controls the position.
Saibot is trying to break free.
Saibot trying to control the position but Bardanos manages to sink in the hooks.
Saibot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bardanos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saibot rolls, trying to escape but Bardanos keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Saibot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bardanos.
Good control from Bardanos.
Saibot trying to control the action but Bardanos just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Saibot is trying to break free.
Bardanos wants to control but Saibot is keeping busy.
Bardanos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Saibot is keeping busy.
Bardanos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bardanos.
Bardanos is landing with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot trying to control the position but Bardanos manages to sink in the hooks.
Saibot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saibot wants to hold on but Bardanos pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boreste Bardanos dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Bardanos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saibot throws the left hand but Bardanos avoids the punch easily.
Bardanos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bardanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot fails with a takedown attempt.
Bardanos misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot throws the left hand but Bardanos avoids the punch easily.
Bardanos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Bardanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos tries to counter with a clinch but Saibot shakes him off and moves away.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Bardanos misses.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Saibot clobbers Bardanos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saibot lands a jab to Bardanos's midsection.
Saibot slips under a jab from Bardanos.
Saibot throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Bardanos connects with a single shot there.
Bardanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Saibot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bardanos misses the shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Bardanos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bardanos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot jabs Bardanos right on the nose. Bardanos blinks but takes it well.
Bardanos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bardanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bardanos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bardanos clobbers Saibot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bardanos wants to counter with a clinch but Saibot pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Bardanos.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bardanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Bardanos.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Bardanos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bardanos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bardanos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Saibot misses. #T3#
Saibot tries to bum rush Bardanos with a series of wild strikes but Bardanos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bardanos slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Bardanos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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. Bardanos connects with a nice short shot to Saibot's temple.
Saibot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bardanos is working away from the top position though.
Saibot is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but Bardanos has control of the leg.
Bardanos wants to take a breather but Saibot is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot is not content to let Bardanos control the position.#SUB2#
Bardanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardanos trying to control the pace.
Saibot is pressing down on Bardanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boreste Bardanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bardanos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: CFC 415 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
The Chef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot with a jab.
The Chef misses with a body shot.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Chef has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Chef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot works over The Chef's head and body with a nice combination.
Saibot 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.
A swing and a miss from The Chef.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as The Chef lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Saibot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Chef has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Chef wants to get back to full guard.
The Chef is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Saibot is working for a kimura but The Chef is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot prevents The Chef from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Saibot seems to be looking for submissions.
The Chef wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well.
Saibot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saibot is thwarting The Chef's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Saibot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Chef wants to get back to full guard.
Saibot is nestled in close to The Chef, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saibot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Chef controlling the position well. #SUB#
Saibot is looking for a kimura here.
Saibot wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Chef keeps working. #T3#
The Chef wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well.
The Chef is looking to control Saibot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Chef avoid being mounted?
The Chef is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saibot scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saibot is thwarting The Chef's attempts to control the position.
Saibot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Chef wants to get back to full guard but Saibot has passed into side control.
The Chef can't do much from the bottom here.
Saibot scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Saibot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Saibot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Chef wants to control but Saibot postures up.
Saibot lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Chef parries the strikes from Saibot easily there. Saibot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Chef to escape. #SUB#
Saibot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Saibot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Chef is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saibot blocks a leg kick.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Chef throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Chef! But no joy.
Saibot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Chef.
The Chef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
A big right from The Chef misses.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from The Chef.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Chef tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saibot appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Chef can do to turn this around?
Saibot cracks The Chef with a good jab.
The Chef throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Chef walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from The Chef.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Chef manages to avoid it.
Raekwon The Chef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Saibot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Chef fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Chef throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot lands a head shot.
Saibot works the jab nicely.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. The Chef moves away and avoids it.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
The Chef lands the left hand.
The Chef misses with a lunging right hand
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
The Chef throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Chef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Chef throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
The Chef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saibot. #T2#
The Chef looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Chef 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 Saibot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saibot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saibot with a hook.#TD#
Saibot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Chef has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Chef is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but The Chef blocks nicely.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Chef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Chef wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot passes The Chef's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saibot lands a nice short elbow.
The Chef is looking to control Saibot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Chef avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Saibot is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Saibot is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but The Chef still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, The Chef has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The Chef is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Saibot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saibot tries to improve position but can't.
The Chef working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Chef working away.
The Chef moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Saibot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Chef is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Saibot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Chef throws out the jab.
Saibot throws a hook but The Chef avoids it easily.
The Chef throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Chef.
The Chef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Chef throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot moves out of range as The Chef throws a body kick.
The Chef gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Chef manages to avoid it.#TD#
Saibot feints and as The Chef raises his hands in defense, Saibot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Chef has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Chef's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Chef is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Saibot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saibot won't allow The Chef to sweep him here.
The Chef looking to control.
Saibot chips away with some ground and pound.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot trying to control but The Chef is working from the bottom.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but The Chef gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Saibot looking for a guillotine here but The Chef defends easily.
The Chef controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB#
Saibot looking for a guillotine here but The Chef defends easily.
The Chef trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
The Chef landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Chef doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Chef manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The Chef got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saibot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Chef has managed to get both his arms back between Saibot's legs - danger averted.
The Chef is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Saibot is looking for a triangle but The Chef pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Saibot working for a triangle but The Chef defends it easily.
The Chef postures up and lands a big shot to Saibot's brow.
Saibot trying to control the position.
Saibot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Chef trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
The Chef looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Saibot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Chef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Chef controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Saibot is looking for a triangle but The Chef pushes his legs off easily.
The Chef is in close to Saibot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Chef wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Saibot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! The Chef rolls with it to try and escape but Saibot cranks on the arm and The Chef is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Noob Saibot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Raekwon The Chef stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

Event: CFC 413 - Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Saibot moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body. Hapitchou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hapitchou with a body shot.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Hapitchou.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hapitchou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot scores with the left hand. Hapitchou knows he should have avoided that one.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.#T2#
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the leg kick from Saibot.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a jab to the body
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hapitchou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hapitchou scrambles back to his feet.
Hapitchou jabs at Saibot's body.
Hapitchou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Saibot looks to land a combination but Hapitchou avoids it well.
Saibot walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Saibot misses the jab.
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot misses with a double jab
and Hapitchou counters with a one-two to the body.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Saibot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hapitchou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Hapitchou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
A jab lands there for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Hapitchou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Hapitchou connects with a looping right hand.
Hapitchou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hapitchou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Hapitchou counters with an outside leg kick.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Hapitchou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Hapitchou throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Hapitchou only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot connects with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hapitchou scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hapitchou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hapitchou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot. #TD2#
Saibot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hapitchou on his heels. He'll look to pass Hapitchou's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hapitchou is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hapitchou looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hapitchou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saibot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saibot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Saibot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hapitchou looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Saibot trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hapitchou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saibot is aware though and is defending well.
Hapitchou pulls Saibot in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Saibot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hapitchou's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Saibot has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Saibot.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hapitchou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Saibot is looking for a kimura but Hapitchou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saibot to get the leverage.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou has hold of Saibot's hands but Saibot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saibot advances to half guard. #T4#
Saibot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hapitchou!
Saibot avoids the attempt from Hapitchou to control.
Saibot wants to control the pace but Hapitchou is squirming around nicely.
Saibot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hapitchou is working to get back to half guard.
Saibot raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hapitchou with a jab.
Saibot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Hapitchou throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot cracks Hapitchou with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target. #TD2#
Hapitchou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hapitchou trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hapitchou keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
Saibot passes into half guard.
Hapitchou trying to control here. #T2#
Saibot is looking to stall here but Hapitchou recovers full guard.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hapitchou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saibot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saibot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saibot passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hapitchou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot slips a nice elbow through Hapitchou's hands, connecting with Hapitchou's forehead.#T3#
Saibot 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.
Hapitchou on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saibot prevents Hapitchou from improving his position.
Saibot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saibot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Hapitchou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hapitchou trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura but Hapitchou is defending well. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hapitchou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Hapitchou keeps moving. #SUB#
Hapitchou is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hapitchou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saibot uses it to pass to side control.
Saibot scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Saibot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hapitchou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saibot but great work by Hapitchou.
Saibot tries to buck Hapitchou off but Hapitchou is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Hapitchou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Saibot slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Saibot.
Hapitchou throws a series of punches but Saibot moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a shot to the body.
Hapitchou throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saibot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Hapitchou misses.
Saibot motions for Hapitchou to come forward. Saibot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saibot misses the jab.
Hapitchou moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot tried to score with a low kick but Hapitchou checks it.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.#T1#
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Hapitchou scores with a leg kick.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.#T2#
Hapitchou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hapitchou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a right hand to the body.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Hapitchou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hapitchou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou slips a straight right by Saibot.#T3#
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hapitchou. Hapitchou obviously looking to wear him down.
Hapitchou pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saibot back to the cage. Hapitchou follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot cracks Hapitchou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body. Hapitchou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hapitchou on the side of the head.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Hapitchou avoids them all with ease.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.#T4#
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Saibot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Saibot throws a jab when Hapitchou was well out of range.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hapitchou counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Hapitchou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hapitchou.
Saibot misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hapitchou finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
Hapitchou connects with a single shot there.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Saibot catches Hapitchou right on the button with a cross.
Saibot cracks a nice hook into Hapitchou's ribs.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Hapitchou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
and Hapitchou counters with a series of strikes. Saibot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hapitchou was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou walks into a left hand.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Saibot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hapitchous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Saibot moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saibot.
Saibot defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Hapitchou misses.
A lazy left from Hapitchou finds it's target.
Saibot misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Saibot.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Saibot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hapitchou struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saibot scoring with punches from side control.
Saibot is putting a hurting on Hapitchou here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hapitchou looking for a sweep but Saibot has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Saibot with shots to the head and body - Hapitchou looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saibot trying to control but Hapitchou is having none of it. #T4#
Hapitchou is working to get back to half guard.
Saibot looking to control but Hapitchou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hapitchou tries to hold on but Saibot pushes him away.
Hapitchou is trying to escape the mount.
Saibot content just to control the position here.
Saibot looking to control but Hapitchou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saibot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Noob Saibot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 404 TOKYO
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Del Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot cracks Del Toro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Del Toro moves away and avoids it.
Del Toro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Toro's head.
Del Toro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Saibot misses.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Del Toro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot throws a body punch but Del Toro moves out of range.
Saibot throws a series of strikes that have Del Toro backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Del Toro counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Toro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Toro.
Del Toro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Toro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Del Toro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Del Toro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Del Toro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Del Toro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Del Toro counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Del Toro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Del Toro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A nice side step and Del Toro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Del Toro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Del Toro slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Del Toro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Del Toro moves away and avoids it.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Del Toro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Toro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Del Toro scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot lands a jab to Del Toro's midsection.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Del Toro's shoulder, as Del Toro tries to avoid the shot.
And Del Toro responds with a good body kick, but Saibot manages to step out the way in time.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Del Toro blocks a jab.
Saibot tests Del Toro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Del Toro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Toro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Del Toro moved out of range nicely.
Del Toro slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Toro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Del Toro slips under a jab from Saibot.
A countering left hand to the body from Del Toro misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Del Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Del Toro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Del Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Del Toro slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Del Toro moved out of range nicely.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Del Toro defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Del Toro slips under a jab.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Saibot.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot works Del Toro's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Toro.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Toro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Toro takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Del Toro slips a jab from Saibot.
Del Toro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Toro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saibot.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Toro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Del Toro ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Del Toro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Toro can do to turn this around?
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot cracks Del Toro with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Del Toro on the side of the head.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Toro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Toro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Del Toro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Del Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Toro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Del Toro throws a counter combo.
Del Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Toro.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Del Toro's belly button to the back.
Del Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Toro is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Saibot lunges at Del Toro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Toro's hand.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Del Toro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
Del Toro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Toro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Del Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Del Toro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot throws a body punch but Del Toro moves out of range.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Saibot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Toro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Del Toro slips the punch.
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot throws a body punch but Del Toro moves out of range.
Del Toro wants to counter the offense by Saibot and move into the clinch position.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Saibot. That snapped Del Toro's head back.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Saibot.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Del Toro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Del Toro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Del Toro unleashes a big counter combination but Saibot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Del Toro's body.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Toro.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Toro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot works Del Toro's body with a nice hook.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Saibot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Toro! But no joy.#T1#
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Saibot sets himself, and Del Toro steps forward looking for the clinch! Saibot avoids it this time.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Del Toro on the side of the head.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Del Toro moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Toros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Del Toro walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
A left lands for Saibot.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Del Toro has time to react.#T2#
Del Toro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Toro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Del Toro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saibot has got the better of the exchanges.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Toro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Del Toro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Toro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Del Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Toro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saibot blocks it well.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Del Toro with an uppercut!
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Del Toro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Del Toro misses.
Del Toro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Del Toro slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Del Toro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Del Toro counter with a right hand.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Del Toro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saibot blocks it well.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Del Toro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saibot blocks it well.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Del Toro is out of range.
Del Toro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Toro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Saibot swinging wildly here.
Del Toro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Del Toro with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Saibot coming out on top.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Del Toro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saibot takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot misses with a few strikes there.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
enabling Del Toro to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Del Toro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saibot.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Del Toro counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Del Toro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Toro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Toro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Del Toro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Del Toro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Toro tries to counter with a clinch but Saibot shakes him off and moves away.
Saibot takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saibot misses with a hook. Del Toro ducked under it nicely.
Saibot sets himself, and Del Toro steps forward looking for the clinch! Saibot avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Del Toro staying out of range there.#T1#
Del Toro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Del Toro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Del Toro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Toro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Toro! But no joy.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Saibot lands with a hook. Del Toro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Saibot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot punishes Del Toro's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot throws a right hand that Del Toro ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Toro also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Saibot lands.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Del Toro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saibot falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Del Toro counters with a single leg into guard. Saibot didn't expect that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Saibot has an active guard here but Del Toro has managed to pass into half guard.
Del Toro slips a nice elbow through Saibot's hands, connecting with Saibot's forehead.#T3#
Del Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Del Toro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Del Toro wants to pass the guard but Saibot is defending well. #SUB2#
Del Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.#SUB#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Toro 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.
Del Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Del Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Toro drops an elbow to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot taking some punishment here, with Del Toro in his half guard.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Del Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Toro slips a nice elbow through Saibot's hands, connecting with Saibot's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ernesto Del Toro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Toro's head backwards.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
letting Del Toro counter with a right hand.
Del Toro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Del Toro walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Del Toro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Del Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Del Toro blocks a jab.
Del Toro throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot cracks Del Toro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Saibot misses the jab.
Del Toro is looking for the big counter here.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Toro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Del Toro saw that one coming.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Del Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Toro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Toro! But no joy.
Ernesto Del Toro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Del Toro's shoulder, as Del Toro tries to avoid the shot.
Del Toro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Saibot takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot sets himself, and Del Toro steps forward looking for the clinch! Saibot avoids it this time.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Del Toro slips the punch.
Del Toro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
Del Toro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Del Toro blocks a jab.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Toro.
Del Toro throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Saibot misses with a right hand
enabling Del Toro to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Del Toro ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Toro should have avoided that one.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot cracks Del Toro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot tests Del Toro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot. #T4#
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot misses with a hook. Del Toro ducked under it nicely.
Del Toro wants to counter the offense by Saibot and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Del Toro counters with a left to the body.
Saibot stuns Del Toro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot stuns Del Toro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: EVO 272: Cortes vs Tsoi 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camacho throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
An attempted straight right counter from Camacho misses the target.
Saibot throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saibot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Camacho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saibot.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho misses with a body shot. #T1#
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot lands with a good body shot.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Camacho tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Saibot. That snapped Camacho's head back.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho slips a jab from Saibot.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
Camacho slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho slips a straight right by Saibot.
Camacho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camacho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
That kick from Camacho tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Hector Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Camacho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camacho sizes up Saibot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camacho 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 Saibot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saibot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho throws a low kick but Saibot moves out of range easily.
Saibot connects with a jab.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Camacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Camacho's head.
Camacho lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camacho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Camacho's body.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saibot at a distance.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Camacho thumps Saibot with a low kick.#T4#
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Camacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Saibot slips a jab from Camacho.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camacho throws a low kick, looking for Saibot's leg but Saibot calmly moves out of range.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Saibot.
A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
Camacho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Camacho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho scores with a spinning back kick!
Saibot jabs Camacho right on the nose. Camacho blinks but takes it well.
Camacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Camacho counter with a right hand.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range.
Camacho tries to land a body kick
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Camacho blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot connects with a body shot.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Camacho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camacho scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Saibot throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saibot misses the body punch
enabling Camacho to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho slips a jab from Saibot.
Camacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Camacho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saibot manages to circle out of the way.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Saibot counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camacho! #SUB2#
Saibot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camacho, who protects the arm well.
Camacho is trying to control Saibot's posture but Saibot avoids it. #T2#
Camacho sneaks back into half guard.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Saibot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saibot prevents Camacho from improving his position.#SUB2#
Saibot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Camacho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saibot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camacho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Camacho working a defensive guard here.
Saibot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saibot trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Saibot postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camacho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Saibot counters with a right hand to the body.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camacho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camacho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho lands with a good body shot.
Camacho with a nice cross.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Saibot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot walks into a left hand. #T1#
Saibot throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho motions for Saibot to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho counters with an inside leg kick.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Camacho to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Camacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Camacho misses.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Camacho saw that one coming.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Camacho's body.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camacho blocks a jab.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a thumping low kick.
Saibot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
A jab from Saibot misses.
As Saibot backs away, Camacho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho slaps away a takedown attempt from Saibot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Camacho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Camacho.
Camacho lands a jab to Saibot's midsection.#T3#
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Camacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Saibot avoided it.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Camacho takes one to the side of the head.
Camacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saibot at a distance.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Saibot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Camacho finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Camacho works the jab nicely.
Saibot throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho tries to counter by clinching up but Saibot breaks away and moves out of range.
Camacho throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camacho.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Saibot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Camacho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hector Camacho did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Camacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saibot's head.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Camacho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camacho.
Camacho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camacho throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camacho throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Saibot scores with the left hand. Camacho knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Saibot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Camacho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saibot.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
Camacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Saibot as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Saibot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camacho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saibot's head backwards.
Saibot slips a straight right by Camacho.
Camacho misses with a body punch
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Saibot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camacho. #T3#
Saibot moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Camacho lands with a straight right. Saibot didn't see that one coming.
Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camacho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camacho feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Saibot slips under a jab from Camacho.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Camacho's head.
Camacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Camacho as he connects with a hook.
Camacho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot lunges at Camacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camacho's hand.
Camacho thuds his shin into the meat of Saibot's side.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Camacho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saibot looks for a takedown but Camacho sprawls well.
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho cracks Saibot with an open hand slap.
Saibot moves out of range as Camacho throws a body kick.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saibot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Camacho had his way with Noob Saibot in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot misses with a hook.
As Saibot tries to get set, Camacho tries to push him back and clinch up but Saibot manages to avoid the attempt.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho cracks Saibot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Camacho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Camacho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.#T1#
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Camacho wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Camacho tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Camacho misses with a hook.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camacho defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
As Saibot backs away, Camacho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.
Camacho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Camacho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saibot has time to react.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camacho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Saibot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camacho did well to prevent Saibot getting side control.
Camacho gets back to full guard.
Camacho 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.
Saibot trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom. #T4#
Saibot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camacho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Noob Saibot!
After winning the bout, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Hector Camacho stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.

Event: EVO 268: Traylor vs Parker
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Saibot misses.
Lesnoe slips a jab from Saibot.
Lesnoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnoe tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesnoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lesnoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Saibot misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnoe tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Saibot misses. #T1#
Lesnoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saibot takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Lesnoe misses.
Lesnoe moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnoe's shoulder, as Lesnoe tries to avoid the shot.
Uebishe Lesnoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Lesnoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Lesnoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Lesnoe's head but Lesnoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saibot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saibot cracks Lesnoe with a good jab.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Lesnoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Lesnoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lesnoe throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Saibot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lesnoe defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Lesnoe throws a hook to the side of Saibot's head but Saibot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Lesnoe misses
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Lesnoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnoe wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Lesnoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnoe.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnoe throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.#T4#
Lesnoe takes one to the chin there.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Lesnoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Lesnoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saibot cracks Lesnoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lesnoe wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lesnoe. That one must have hurt.
Saibot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lesnoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Saibot lunges at Lesnoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnoe's hand.
Saibot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnoe wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Lesnoe slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot lunges at Lesnoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnoe's hand.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Lesnoe only half commits.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lesnoe.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot throws a hook but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Lesnoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range. #T1#
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Lesnoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Saibot checks a low kick from Lesnoe.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Lesnoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Lesnoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Lesnoe jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saibot lands with a right hand. #T2#
Saibot takes one on the button.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Lesnoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lesnoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lesnoe misses with a hook
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Lesnoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saibot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lesnoe - the referee stops the clock and Saibot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lesnoe. Saibot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lesnoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lesnoe misses with a jab to the body
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Lesnoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Saibot. #T3#
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lesnoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lesnoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saibot. Saibot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Lesnoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Lesnoe ducks down to avoid it.
Lesnoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Lesnoe cracks Saibot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a right hand
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Lesnoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnoe throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Lesnoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saibot misses with a hook. Lesnoe ducked under it nicely.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnoe.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnoe throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Lesnoe.
Saibot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnoe's hands.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Lesnoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Lesnoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Uebishe Lesnoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lesnoe can pounce on him.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot punishes Lesnoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
A shot to the liver by Lesnoe. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lesnoe. Saibot shrugs it off though.
Lesnoe looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Lesnoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot lands a body shot.
Lesnoe misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Lesnoe motions for Saibot to come forward. Lesnoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe misses with a hook.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.#T1#
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Lesnoe misses the jab.
Saibot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot stuns Lesnoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lesnoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Saibot.
Lesnoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lesnoe misses.
Saibot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnoe connects with a body shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot slips under a jab from Lesnoe.
Nice body kick there by Lesnoe.
A jab lands there for Saibot.
Lesnoe misses with a left hand
and Lesnoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lesnoe doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnoe's head.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot. #TD#
Saibot shoots in and bounces Lesnoe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Beast Cartel inform us that Lesnoe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lesnoe trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Saibot drops back looking for a leg! Lesnoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnoe manages to kick Saibot off! Saibot jumps back into Lesnoe's guard. #T3#
Lesnoe trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnoe is pulling down on Saibot's head. It's preventing any offense from Saibot, at least for the moment.
Lesnoe working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnoe keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lesnoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Saibot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lesnoe stuffs the takedown attempt from Saibot. Saibot gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnoe blocks a jab.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Lesnoe thumps Saibot with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Good leg kick by Lesnoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnoe.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Lesnoe misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnoe at a distance.
Lesnoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saibot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lesnoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lesnoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Lesnoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Saibot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saibot.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Lesnoe lands a head shot.
Saibot takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Lesnoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.
Lesnoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lesnoe! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Lesnoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lesnoe.#T2#
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Lesnoe moved out of range.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe throws a lazy body kick
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnoe.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saibot tries to move into range but Lesnoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Saibot saw that one coming.
Lesnoe slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe throws an off balance right hand
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Lesnoe moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Lesnoe misses.
Saibot defending well as Lesnoe loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Saibot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Saibot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lesnoe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saibot trying to control the position but Lesnoe is working away. #SUB#
Saibot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesnoe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saibot wants to control but Lesnoe is keeping him busy. #T4#
Lesnoe tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saibot off and has taken his back!
Lesnoe is hanging on to Saibot's back as he tries to escape.
Saibot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Noob Saibot 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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saibot under the eye.
Lesnoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Lesnoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lesnoe misses with a looping left.
Saibot feinted with a counter takedown.
Saibot defending well as Lesnoe loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Lesnoe throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
Saibot thuds his right hand into Lesnoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lesnoe under the eye.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lesnoe pinned against the cage. Lesnoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Lesnoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Lesnoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Lesnoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lesnoe misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Lesnoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lesnoe! But no joy.#TD#
Saibot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lesnoe is trying to defend but Saibot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lesnoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Saibot working over Lesnoe with some ground and pound. Lesnoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saibot trying to control the action but Lesnoe is working from the bottom.
Saibot wants to pass to mount but Lesnoe is defending the position.
Saibot trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Saibot seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lesnoe has recovered full guard. #T3#
Lesnoe controlling Saibot's posture.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saibot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnoe is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnoe has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnoe.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.#TD#
Lesnoe gets caught flat footed, as Saibot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lesnoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lesnoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saibot defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
A victorious Noob Saibot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Uebishe Lesnoe was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, my man. '.

Event: EVO 263: Kakoullis vs Makinwa
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Lesnoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Saibot - just one landing.
Saibot works Lesnoe's body with a nice hook.
Saibot has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Saibot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lesnoe's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnoe gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lesnoe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saibot lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnoe controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnoe controlling Saibot's posture.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lesnoe looking for subs off his back but Saibot has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lesnoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lesnoe is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Saibot wants to pass to mount but Lesnoe is defending the position.
Lesnoe wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well.
Lesnoe wants to control but Saibot is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesnoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saibot with a nice head shot there.
Lesnoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saibot landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Saibot drops back looking for a leg! Lesnoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnoe manages to kick Saibot off! Saibot jumps back into Lesnoe's guard.
Lesnoe is trying to keep Saibot in close. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lesnoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Saibot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnoe controlling the position.
Lesnoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saibot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnoe controlling the position.
Saibot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saibot trying to control but Lesnoe is working from the bottom.
Lesnoe controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself. #T4#
Lesnoe has his hands on Saibot's head, controlling the position.
Lesnoe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Lesnoe is keeping the position.
Lesnoe has momentary wrist control but Saibot slips an elbow through the middle.
Saibot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saibot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnoe trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
Saibot distracts Lesnoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnoe managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Lesnoe avoids it with no problem.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saibot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesnoe circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Saibot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lesnoe is adopting a defensive guard.
Lesnoe trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Lesnoe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Saibot should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lesnoe has tightened it up now! Saibot should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uebishe Lesnoe!
A relieved looking Uebishe Lesnoe 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: EVO 258: Cortes vs Saibot
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Cortes misses with a body kick.
Cortes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortes throws a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Cortes takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cortes pinned against the cage. Cortes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cortes lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Cortes gets caught napping as Saibot dives in and scores a takedown. Cortes manages to retain guard.#ES#
Cortes has his feet on Saibot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Cortes ducks down to avoid it.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferdinand Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Cortes is looking to counter punch.
Cortes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Saibot has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saibot or perhaps it was just good defense by Cortes, which made it look bad.
Cortes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cortes's waist but Cortes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saibot off to one side. #T2#
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot shoots in but no luck this time.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes stuffs the takedown.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortes at a distance.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Saibot.
Cortes is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Cortes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortes misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Cortes throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
Cortes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Cortes digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saibot.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot fails with the takedown.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cortes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot looks for a takedown but Cortes sprawls well.
Cortes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cortes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes throws a head kick that Saibot semi-blocks.
Cortes is looking to wear down Saibot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cortes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saibot swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Cortes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Cortes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saibot.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Cortes sprawls well.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot misses with a body shot
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortes.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortes throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well. #T2#
Saibot scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Cortes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortes can pounce on him.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes lands a head shot.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cortes misses its target.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saibot lands with a cross.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saibot cracks Cortes with a good jab.#T3#
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortes.
Cortes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cortes feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Cortes lands with a straight right. Saibot didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Saibot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cortes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saibot is in Cortes's guard.
Cortes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saibot dives into side control. #REVR#
Saibot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cortes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Saibot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Cortes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Cortes holds on to Saibot's head and controls the position momentarily.
Cortes tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Saibot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cortes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saibot but great work by Cortes.
You can see the frustration on Saibot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saibot gets back to half guard.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard but Cortes has mounted him!
Saibot gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
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 Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saibot checks a leg kick.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortes. That's going to slow Saibot down.
Cortes scores with a body shot.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Saibot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortes doesn't seem bothered though.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and Cortes counters with a straight right hand.
Cortes digs a good hook to Saibot's body. #T1#
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Cortes. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Cortes avoids it with no problem.
Cortes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Saibot slips a straight right by Cortes.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot jabs Cortes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Cortes seems unphased.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Saibot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortes.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Saibot lands the left hand.
Cortes moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Cortes slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
Cortes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Saibot cracks Cortes with an open hand slap.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Cortes moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortes.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Cortes defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Cortes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
As Saibot backs away, Cortes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Cortes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with a hook to the body
and Cortes counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cortes throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Cortes avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Saibot.
Cortes staying out of range there.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot tries to move into range but Cortes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cortes avoids it really well and circles away.
Cortes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head. #TD2#
Saibot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saibot showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Cortes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saibot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ferdinand Cortes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Cortes connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
Cortes gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Saibot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Cortes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortes.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Cortes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot. #T1#
Cortes tries to land a body kick
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cortes as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortes.
Saibot shoots in but Cortes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cortes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Cortes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a 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!
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortes wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with a straight left. #T3#
A big right from Saibot misses.
Cortes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Saibot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cortes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Cortes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cortes scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot slips under a jab from Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab from Saibot.
Cortes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Saibot throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortes.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Cortes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Good exchange - Saibot coming out on top.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinand Cortes had his way with Noob Saibot in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Cortes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes. #CL#
Saibot gets tackled into the cage by Cortes. Cortes maintains the clinch.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saibot.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saibot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Cortes pushes Saibot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cortes's head backwards.#T1#
Saibot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Cortes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saibot just manages to avoid it.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Saibot throws a hook but Cortes avoids it easily.
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cortes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Saibot gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Cortes throws Saibot to one side and escapes!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Cortes defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes works Saibot's body with a nice hook.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Cortes's ribs.
Saibot misses the body punch
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Cortes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saibot is trying to break free.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Cortes has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot jumps guard but Cortes stands there with Saibot around his waist. Saibot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferdinand Cortes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Cortes is working Saibot over against the cage.
Saibot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Saibot can't break the clinch.
Saibot is trying to pull guard but Cortes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Cortes breaks the clinch.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortes misses with an uppercut.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saibot lands a really nice looking cross but Cortes seems unphased.
Saibot shoots in and drives through. Cortes sprawls well.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Cortes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
A solid body kick from Cortes.
Cortes lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortes.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes misses with a body kick.
Jab from Cortes.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortes.
Cortes scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Cortes!
Ferdinand Cortes retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Ferdinand Cortes 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: EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Tallon misses with the body kick
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tallon slips a straight right by Saibot.
Tallon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Tallon's belly button to the back.
Saibot misses with a body shot
and Tallon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tallon lands with an overhand left.
Tallon misses with a left hand
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tallon tries to avoid it but Saibot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tallon to the ground. Tallon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws the left hand but Tallon avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Tallon looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Tallon misses with a straight right.
Tallon looks for the body kick but Saibot saw that one coming.
Tallon throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Tallon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tallon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tallon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tallon throws a leg kick that misses.
Tallon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot scores with a nice strike.
Tallon misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a three punch combo that has Tallon backing up. Tallon nods at Saibot to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Tallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a body kick. #T3#
Saibot cracks Tallon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot shoots and misses #CL#
and Tallon counters by clinching up.
Tallon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Saibot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Tallon.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Saibot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tallon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tallon stuffs the takedown.
Saibot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown but Tallon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Tallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot just leaning against Tallon, taking a breather. #T4#
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot slowing the pace effectively.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Tallon tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot avoiding damage. #TD2#
Saibot has picked Tallon up - he's going for a ride! Saibot dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tallon manages to get to full guard.
Tallon seems keen to control Saibot's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tallon tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Tallon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saibots head.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Saibot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tallon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Saibot manages to break the clinch.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot checks a low kick from Tallon.
Tallon slips a straight right by Saibot.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Tallon defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Tallon's shoulder, as Tallon tries to avoid the shot.
Tallon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saibot is out of range. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon. #TD2#
Saibot gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tallon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saibot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saibot taking a breather.
Tallon tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saibot or not.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Saibot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.#T2#
Saibot is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Tallon. #TD2#
Saibot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Tallon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tallon's guard.
Tallon gets full guard.
Tallon controlling Saibot's posture.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself. #T3#
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tallon is pulling down on Saibot's head to control his posture.
Tallon is wriggling around but Saibot manages to pass to half guard.
Saibot working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Saibot is looking for a kimura here.
Saibot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Saibot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tallon is just riding it out for now. Saibot eventually gives up the hold.
Tallon is trying to control but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Saibot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tallon tries to kick Saibot off but Saibot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tallon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Saibot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tallon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saibot.
Tallon is controlling Saibot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saibot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Saibot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tallon at a distance.
Tallon misses with a straight left.
Saibot swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Tallon tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
Saibot works Tallon's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Saibot.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Saibot darts in looking for a takedown but Tallon gets double underhooks and turns Saibot into the cage.
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saibot.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Saibot lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Tallon.
Saibot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Tallon avoids it with no problem.
Tallon lands a body shot. #T1#
Saibot throws a combination. Tallon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Tallon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tallon throws a low kick, looking for Saibot's leg but Saibot calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Tallon has Saibot up against the cage in a clinch.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Tallon manages to get underhooks.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Saibot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
Saibot tries to stall but Tallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tallon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon misses with some punches.
Saibot has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tallon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saibot can turn it around.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Tallon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot is trying to stall.
Saibot trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Saibot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Tallon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saibot or not.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tallon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Saibot has hold of one of Tallon's legs. Tallon is fighting the takedown attempt but Saibot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tallon is keeping the position for now.
Saibot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Saibot stops Tallon from standing up.
Tallon seems keen to control Saibot's posture.
Saibot won't allow Tallon to get back to his feet.
Saibot is working Tallon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tallon trying to control the position.
Saibot won't allow Tallon to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Tallon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Saibot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tallon moves to clinch but Saibot breaks away
and Saibot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot. #CL#
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tallon prevents it.
Saibot is trying to maintain a safe position but Tallon gets an underhook and turns Saibot into the cage.
Tallon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saibot.
Tallon is working Saibot over against the cage.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallon has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Saibot is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Tallon. #T1#
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallon has double underhooks.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot looking for a takedown.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tallon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Tallon.#T2#
Tallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saibot misses with a body punch
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon wants to clinch up but Saibot keeps it at a distance.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tallon.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Saibot gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tallon kicks Saibot off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Tallon moves to clinch but Saibot breaks away
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tallon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saibot.
Tallon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Saibot.
Tallon swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saibot works Tallon's body with a nice hook.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Tallon wants to clinch up but Saibot keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tallon moves into range and clinches up with Saibot.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Tallon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tallon has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Tallon cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Saibot scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saibot's efforts to push away.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot wants a takedown.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tallon had his way with Noob Saibot in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tallon tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tallon closes the distance but Saibot moves to the side
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot thuds his right hand into Tallon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tallon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Tallon tries to clinch up but Saibot circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Tallon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tallon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tallon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saibot working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Tallon managing to block the knees to the body from Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
A short uppercut from Tallon.
Tallon is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Saibot prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Saibot is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Saibot prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saibot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tallon is defending well for now.
Saibot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tallon avoids it.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Tallon manages to get underhooks.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot stalling in the clinch.
Tallon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Good body shot from Tallon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon struggles to land a body shot inside as Saibot controls his hands.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
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!
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tallon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tallon tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon presses Saibot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tallon tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Saibot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tallon is defending well.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saibot wants to get back to striking at distance but Tallon won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Saibot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tallon is keeping busy.
Saibot is trying to stall.
Saibot seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Tallon tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Tallon manages to get underhooks.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Tallon pushes Saibot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Saibot tries to stall but Tallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tallon working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tallon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tallon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
In his post fight interview, Sean Tallon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 452 - Slinga vs. Turpin 2
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Saibot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a one two! Saibot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Saibot misses with a few strikes there.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
Saibot tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Saibot takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saibot off to one side.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Saibot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Saibot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saibot prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Saibot is looking for a kimura here.
Saibot lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Saibot wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it. #SUB2#
Saibot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saibot.
Saibot prevents Murphy from improving his position.#SUB2#
Saibot wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Saibot misses with a head shot. Murphy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Saibot scoring with some ground and pound.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Saibot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saibot but great work by Murphy.#T4#
Saibot is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Saibot keeps trying to improve his position.
Saibot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but Saibot defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Saibot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well. #SUB2#
Saibot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murphy is pressing down on Saibot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Saibot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy controlling the position.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Saibot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saibot postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot being controlled here momentarily.
Saibot advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Saibot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Saibot not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Saibot wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saibot is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Saibot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Saibot eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saibot. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Saibot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Saibot eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy is looking to control Saibot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Saibot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saibot is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Murphy reverses the position - he's now on top in Saibot's guard. #SUB2#
Murphy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saibot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Murphy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saibot pulls down on the head and he's put Murphy to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noob Saibot! Noob Saibot retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Noob Saibot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 447 - Murphy vs. Saibot
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Saibot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Saibot persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Saibot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Saibot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Saibot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saibot landing strikes.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Saibot throws a strike aimed at the side of Murphy's head but Murphy avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Saibot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saibot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saibot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murphy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Murphy dodges the ground and pound from Saibot.#SUB2#
Saibot swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saibot's guard.
Saibot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Saibot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
Saibot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Saibot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy pulls Saibot in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Saibot dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Saibot's head and hops out.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.#TD2#
Saibot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Saibot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saibot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Saibot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saibot somewhat.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Murphy.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murphy back to the cage. Saibot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Saibot lands with a nice combination. Murphy backs away looking to recover.
Saibot misses the jab.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saibot.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saibot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Saibot ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.
Saibot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.#T2#
Saibot connects with a single shot there.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Saibot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.
Saibot shoots in but no luck this time.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
A cross from Saibot lands.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy misses the jab.#T4#
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saibot clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saibot throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Saibot is out of range.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy leaves Saibot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saibot cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
A big right from Saibot misses.
Murphy slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Saibot.
Saibot slips a straight right by Murphy.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot lands with a cross.
Murphy slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saibot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Saibot's ribs.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Saibot - just one landing.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy throws a right hand that Saibot ducks under and follows up with a left that Saibot also avoids with ease.#T3#
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot connects with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Saibot scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
A jab from Saibot does it's job there.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Saibot takes one to the chin there.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Saibot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy misses with a body punch
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot slips under a jab from Murphy.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Saibot slips a jab from Murphy.
Saibot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Saibot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Saibot lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Saibot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Saibot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saibot misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Murphy slips under a jab from Saibot.
Murphy misses the jab.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saibot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Saibot and pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Saibot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noob Saibot.#T1##BC2#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saibot misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saibot thinking.
Saibot tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saibot slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saibot.
Saibot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Saibot swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murphy swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Saibot swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. #T3#
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saibot's head.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saibot finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Saibot.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Saibot misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Murphy slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
As Murphy backs off Saibot throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Murphy lands with a nice combination. Saibot backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Murphy had his way with Noob Saibot in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Murphy throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Murphy slips a jab from Saibot.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Murphy moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Saibot counters with a left to the body.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Murphy gets caught flat footed, as Saibot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Corbin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Saibot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saibot lands with a punch from half guard.
Saibot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saibot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Saibot stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Saibot is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Murphy makes his way to full guard, as Saibot worked for a kimura.
Saibot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Saibot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy slips a straight right by Saibot.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Saibot had a free shot at his head there.
Saibot digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Saibot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot's corner calls for a 1-2. Saibot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Murphy jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot is the new featherweight champion!
Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 444 - Redemption
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Saibot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Saibot throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot lands the left hand.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Saibot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
Saibot with a nice head shot there.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saibot is tightening it up a little... Matus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Matus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Matus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saibot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noob Saibot!
An out of breath Noob Saibot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Noob Saibot. Fuujin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GAMBLER. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
25 yrs
150 lbs

168 cm
33 yrs
146 lbs

Fuujin

Saibot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Saibot gets a clinch.
Saibot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fuujin is looking for a takedown.

Fuujin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Saibot
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.
Saibot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (2) Saibot
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saibot is pushing down on Fuujin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuujin is fighting to maintain full guard but Saibot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saibot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saibot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin trying to control here.

Fuujin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fuujin's thigh. Fuujin counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Fuujin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saibot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot pushes down on Fuujin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saibot passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (2) vs (5) Saibot

Saibot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fuujin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fuujin shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saibot swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fuujin is now in Saibot's guard. A big mistake from Saibot there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (4) vs (5) Saibot
Fuujin stopping the sweep attempt from Saibot.

Saibot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fuujin has picked Saibot up and slammed him! Saibot can't keep hold of the triangle and Fuujin manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (7) vs (5) Saibot
Saibot seems a little lost for a moment, as Fuujin dominates the positioning.
Saibot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saibot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saibot.
Saibot wants to hit a switch here but Fuujin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saibot there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (10) vs (5) Saibot
Fuujin tries to control but Saibot wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling from mount.
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Saibot is squirming around nicely.
Saibot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saibot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saibot is refusing to be controlled, as Fuujin sits in half guard.
Saibot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin pushing down on Saibot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saibot manages to get to full guard.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.

Saibot working for a triangle but Fuujin defends it easily.
Saibot wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuujin is pushing down on Saibot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saibot is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuujin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Fuujin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saibot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuujin stays in close to Saibot's body and controls the position.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.
Saibot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuujin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (10) vs (7) Saibot
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot advances to half guard.
Fuujin regains full guard. Nicely done.

Fuujin looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Fuujin wants to sweep but no luck.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is keeping the position.
Fuujin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Fuujin managing to control the position.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuujin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saibot pushes down on Fuujin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin trying to hold on to Saibot's head to control him but Saibot postures up.

Saibot is trying to work for a kimura but Fuujin is defending well.
Saibot trying to mount his opponent but Fuujin defends it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control but Saibot postures up.
Saibot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saibot moves into full mount! Fuujin won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (10) vs (10) Saibot

Saibot goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fuujin turns into him and now he's in Saibot's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (12) vs (10) Saibot
Fuujin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saibot swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin stopping the sweep attempt from Saibot.
Saibot wants to hit a switch here but Fuujin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saibot there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (15) vs (10) Saibot
Fuujin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saibot is looking to escape.

Fuujin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saibot turns into him and now he's in Fuujin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (15) vs (12) Saibot
Saibot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fuujin's guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but Fuujin defending well.
Saibot moves into full mount! Fuujin won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (15) vs (15) Saibot

Saibot jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fuujin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fuujin and Saibot has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Saibot tries to advance to mount but Fuujin denies him.
Saibot works to advance to full mount. Fuujin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuujin (15) vs (17) Saibot
Saibot trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Saibot moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fuujin has worked his arm free - good work by Fuujin!
Fuujin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saibot trying to pass the guard but Fuujin defending well.
Fuujin manages to get to full guard.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuujin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fuujin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saibot 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 Fuujin.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (15) vs (20) Saibot

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Saibot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuujin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Saibot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuujin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fuujin prevents Saibot from improving position.
Saibot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuujin keeps working.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saibot off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (19) vs (20) Saibot

Fuujin has the hooks in. Saibot is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Fuujin passes his arm under Saibot's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Saibot taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuka Fuujin!
Kazuka Fuujin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 428 - Never Give Up
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Linhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saibot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linhares misses with a leg kick.
Saibot misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Saibot gets a double leg takedown into Linhares's guard.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saibot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Linhares isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saibot stacks Linhares on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saibot!
Saibot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Linhares manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
Saibot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Linhares is working away from the top position though.
Saibot manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Linhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Linhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Linhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Saibot has wrist control.#SUB#
Saibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Linhares is aware though and is defending well.
Linhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Linhares seems content to control.
Saibot trying to hold on to Linhares's head to control him but Linhares postures up. #SUB#
Saibot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Linhares pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saibot tries to roll over but Linhares keeps him under control.
Linhares is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Linhares wants to free his trapped foot but Saibot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saibot wants to improve his position but Linhares is controlling well.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Linhares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Linhares looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Saibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Linhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.
Linhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Saibot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Linhares defends it easily.
Linhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linhares wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Linhares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saibot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Linhares has managed to get both his arms back between Saibot's legs - danger averted.
Linhares trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saibot has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Linhares doesn't defend quickly enough and Saibot has managed to lock this one up! Can Linhares escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Saibot on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noob Saibot!
A relieved looking Noob Saibot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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