Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EPL 12 Finale
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Fenix scores with a punch to the head.
Fenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenix flicks out a counter leg kick but McKane steps away.
Nice jab there from McKane.
Fenix misses with a wild combination.
McKane connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Fenix - just one landing.
McKane scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - McKane coming out on top.
McKane drops his hands momentarily and Fenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fenix throws a leg kick but McKane sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKane misses with a hook.
McKane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Fenix ducks down to avoid it.
Fenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fenix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fenix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Fenix closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McKane 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.
McKane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Fenix as he connects with a hook.
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fenix's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Fenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKane doesn't seem phased though.
McKane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fenix.
Fenix looks to land a combination but McKane avoids it well.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Fenix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McKane wants to improve his position but Fenix is controlling well.
Fenix has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
McKane is in all sorts of trouble here.
McKane is working hard here to advance position.
Fenix with shots to the head and body - McKane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fenix with a couple of short strikes.
Fenix trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fenix landing strikes from the mount and McKane is in trouble! #T3#
Fenix unloads with some shots from mount but McKane bucks and avoids them well.
McKane bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McKane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fenix is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fenix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McKane passes into side control.
Fenix can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Fenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McKane wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy.
Fenix is trying to control McKane's posture but McKane avoids it.
Fenix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
McKane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
Fenix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fenix throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
Tristan Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fenix moves away.
Fenix misses with a shot to the body
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McKane.
Fenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fenix or perhaps it was just good defense by McKane, which made it look bad.
It looked like McKane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKane lands a really nice looking cross but Fenix seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
Fenix misses with a hook to the body
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKane is fending him off so far but Fenix persists. Nope, McKane circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
McKane lands a big uppercut and Fenix crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fenix looks OK. McKane waves Fenix back to his feet!#ROC#
Fenix is rocked!
McKane dances in with a quick combination. Fenix is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from McKane snaps Fenix's head back. Fenix stumbles backwards against the cage. McKane steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Fenix's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Fenix just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ozzy McKane!
After the fight, Ozzy McKane 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.
Tristan Fenix spoke after the fight, saying '1-1.'.

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs II
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Fenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Fenix misses the target.
Rose takes one on the button.
Rose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fenix's calf.
Fenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fenix.
Tristan Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fenix misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Fenix gets a takedown into half guard.
Fenix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fenix lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rose works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Fenix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Fenix from controlling successfully.
Rose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fenix distracts Rose with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenix is working Rose over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fenix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fenix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Rose working a defensive guard here.
Fenix works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fenix wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Fenix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Fenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fenix connects with a couple of short punches.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Fenix from controlling successfully.
Fenix landing with the ground and pound.
Rose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fenix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fenix is working Rose over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rose is looking for a triangle but Fenix pushes his legs off easily.
Fenix lands a couple of elbows.
Fenix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rose's guard.
Fenix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though.
Rose is refusing to be controlled, as Fenix sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose trying to control here.
Fenix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix 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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose staying out of range there.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Fenix throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Fenix catches Rose right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Fenix misses.
Fenix cracks Rose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fenix has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Rose lands.
Rose moves out of range as Fenix strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fenix throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Rose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Fenix misses. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Rose.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Fenix with a hook.
Fenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fenix lands with a cross.
Tristan Fenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fenix misses with a double jab.
Fenix misses with a looping left.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenix.
Fenix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fenix throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
Fenix throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Axl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Rose should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
Rose fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fenix.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
Rose throws a chopping leg kick but Fenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Fenix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fenix lands in his opponent's guard.
Fenix cracks Rose with a solid left hand.
Fenix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fenix forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Fenix trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Rose on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fenix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head.
Fenix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fenix winds up and cracks Rose with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fenix is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rose looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Fenix drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fenix lands a nice short elbow.
Fenix looks to land a strike but Rose avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fenix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rose's head.
Fenix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix scoring with some ground and pound.
Fenix trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Fenix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rose's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fenix 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

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

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Fenix closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adelhard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Adelhard with the active half guard here but Fenix passes nicely into side control.
Fenix working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Adelhard'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.
Fenix working the head with strikes.
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix working away.#T1#
Fenix is looking to take a break and control but Adelhard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fenix in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adelhard gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adelhard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fenix jumps into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Fenix.
Fenix landing strikes. #T2#
Adelhard tries to bench press Fenix off him but Fenix keeps the position.
Adelhard can't do much from the bottom here.
Fenix misses with the ground and pound.
Fenix scoring with punches from side control.
Fenix tries to score with some ground and pound. Adelhard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adelhard is looking for a sweep.
Fenix lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fenix is chipping away with strikes.
Adelhard is trying to control Fenix's posture but Fenix avoids it.
Fenix working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Fenix fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fenix wants to control but Adelhard is keeping him busy.
Fenix might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adelhard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adelhard is looking for a sweep.#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.
Adelhard is not content to let Fenix control the position.
Adelhard is looking to reverse the position.
Adelhard is trying to control Fenix's posture but Fenix avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adelhard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fenix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fenix trying to control the action but Adelhard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated 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!
#R2#
Adelhard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adelhard scores with a nice body kick.
Adelhard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adelhard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Adelhard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adelhard throws a leg kick that misses.
Adelhard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fenix throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Adelhard throwing a counter right hand but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Adelhard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fenix punishes Adelhard's body with a nice straight punch.
Fenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand 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!
Adelhard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adelhard.
Fenix misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fenix is defended easily by Adelhard.#T1#
Adelhard looks to land a left hand but Fenix moved out of range nicely.
Fenix avoids the body shot from Adelhard.
Fenix looks to land a left hand but Adelhard moved out of range nicely.
Fenix checks a leg kick.
Fenix keeps Adelhard at a distance using the push kick.
Fenix blocks a jab.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adelhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Adelhard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Adelhard tries to advance to mount but Fenix denies him.
Adelhard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Fenix tries to buck Adelhard off but Adelhard is having none of it.
Adelhard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fenix is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fenix is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
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!
Fenix is looking for a sweep.
Fenix takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A control attempt from Fenix but he's now mounted!
Adelhard trying to control but Fenix is having none of it.
Bernhard Adelhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fenix tries to improve his position but instead Adelhard has taken his back! #SUB#
Adelhard looking to break Fenix's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fenix remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Adelhard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fenix tries to escape but Adelhard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Adelhard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fenix tries to roll but Adelhard sticks to his back. #SUB#
Adelhard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fenix has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fenix covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T4#
Adelhard is looking to control Fenix but Fenix is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fenix covering up well and avoiding damage.
Adelhard trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Adelhard goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Fenix escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Fenix wants to control but Adelhard is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Adelhard showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Fenix decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
McKane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fenix. Fenix obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from McKane. No joy for Fenix on that attempt.
Fenix ducks right into an uppercut from McKane.
McKane tries to land a front kick but Fenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fenix scores with a jab to the head.
McKane throws a head kick that Fenix semi-blocks.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenix.
Fenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
Fenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKane scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Fenix does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane throws a hook to the side of Fenix's head but Fenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane catches Fenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
McKane avoids the body shot from Fenix.
Fenix lands a jab to the head.
Fenix avoids the body shot from McKane.
Fenix drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKane sprawls and moves away.
Fenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Fenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
McKane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Fenix's shoulder, as Fenix tries to avoid the shot.
Fenix is looking to land body kicks.
McKane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenix cracks McKane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fenix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
Fenix closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKane circles away.
Ozzy McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane throws a right and a left that Fenix avoids nicely.
McKane throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKane throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fenix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fenix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKane's head.
McKane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
McKane tries to get to full guard but Fenix has control of the leg.
Fenix wants to take a breather but McKane is having none of it.
McKane keeping control of the position.
Fenix working McKane over with strikes.
McKane tries to roll over but Fenix keeps him under control.
McKane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fenix is working away from the top position though.#T3#
McKane is looking for a sweep. Fenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fenix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fenix lands with a punch from half guard.
Fenix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fenix stalling away here and it's allowed McKane to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKane seems keen to control Fenix's posture.
Fenix landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Fenix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKane has Fenix pulled in close to control his posture.
Fenix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKane pulls Fenix in to control the position.
Fenix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fenix is working McKane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McKane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKane has control of Fenix's left arm, preventing Fenix from doing any damage. #SUB#
Fenix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Tristan Fenix 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Fenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Fenix tenderised McKane's leg. McKane is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Fenix misses.
McKane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenix was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
An attempted straight right counter from Fenix misses the target.
McKane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Fenix counters with a single leg into guard. McKane didn't expect that.
Fenix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fenix wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
Fenix with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix being controlled here momentarily.
Fenix connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenix throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
McKane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McKane is trying to control the position but Fenix postures up.
Fenix throwing strikes but missing.
Fenix chips away with some ground and pound.
McKane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozzy McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fenix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKane's head.
McKane controls Fenix momentarily but Fenix frees himself.
McKane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKane trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
McKane throws a body kick that misses
and Fenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKane.
McKane throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Fenix counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKane won't be happy with that.
Fenix cracks McKane with a big right hand but McKane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
McKane is being controlled here. #SUB#
Fenix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McKane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McKane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fenix trying to control the position but McKane is working away.
McKane is trying to control Fenix's posture but Fenix avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tristan Fenix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McKane trying to hold on to Fenix's head to control him but Fenix postures up.
McKane is trying to control but Fenix passes into side control!
Fenix advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Fenix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fenix 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Tristan Fenix started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EPL 12.8
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin scores with a hook.
Fenix misses with a low kick.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Fenix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fenix is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fenix checks a leg kick.
A big left from Fenix misses.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fenix.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
Fenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fenix.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fenix or perhaps it was just good defense by Matoshin, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix scores with a body shot.
Fenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Fenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fenix cracks Matoshin with an open hand slap.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fenix.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fenix. Fenix gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Matoshin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fenix lands an overhand right.
Fenix blocks a jab.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by Fenix.
Fenix misses with a two punch combination.
Matoshin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fenix lands the left hand.
Matoshin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
Fenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fenix tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Fenix misses with a head kick.
Matoshin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fenix. Fenix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fenix throws a shot from downtown. Matoshin moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin throws a body kick that misses.
Fenix slips a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Matoshin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Matoshin. #BC#
Fenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Fenix moves out of range.
Matoshin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fenix throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Fenix.
Matoshin tries to land a leg kick but Fenix saw it coming and moves away.
Matoshin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matoshin thinking.
Fenix lands a jab to Matoshin's midsection.
Fenix cracks Matoshin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Fenix thows a leg kick but Matoshin checks it
and Matoshin counters with a body kick.
Matoshin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fenix is out of range.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Fenix throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin misses with a body shot
and Fenix counters with a series of strikes. Matoshin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Matoshin.#TD#
Fenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matoshin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix lands some shots froms side control.
Fenix landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Matoshin parries the strikes from Fenix easily there. Fenix is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Matoshin to escape.
Matoshin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fenix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matoshin is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Fenix is thwarting Matoshin's attempts to control the position.
Matoshin is trying to get back to full guard.
Matoshin wants to control but Fenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matoshin is trying is best to control the position here.
Fenix prevents Matoshin from improving his position.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Matoshin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matoshin is controlling Fenix's trapped leg to prevent Fenix from advancing to side control.
Fenix 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Fenix's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Fenix misses with a body kick.
Fenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Fenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Matoshin's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Fenix blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Fenix moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Fenix misses.
The crowd cheers as Fenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matoshin doesn't seem phased though.
Matoshin walks into a jab.
Fenix slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fenix throws a leg kick
and Matoshin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matoshin jabs Fenix right on the nose. Fenix blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fenix.
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body.
Fenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Matoshin.#T1#
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Fenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Fenix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matoshin is able to avoid easily.
Matoshin throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Fenix throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Fenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Fenix dives in and grabs Matoshin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matoshin pushes down on Fenix's head and hops out.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Fenix catches Matoshin right on the button with a cross.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin tries to clinch but Fenix moves away
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matoshin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fenix on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Matoshin throws the left hand but Fenix avoids the punch easily.
Fenix feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Fenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Fenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Matoshin's head.
Fenix misses with a leg kick
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
Fenix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matoshin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Fenix's legs.
Fenix attempts a counter takedown but Matoshin avoids it well and moves away.
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fenix throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fenix jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Fenix is rocked!
Matoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Fenix moves out of range easily.
Oh Fenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fenix shoots and misses
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix 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.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fenix seems to have got his legs back now.
Fenix misses with a body kick.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matoshin blocks the body kick.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Fenix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matoshin's hands.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fenix.
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!
Fenix lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Matoshin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matoshin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fenix haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Fenix throws a strike aimed at the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin regains half guard.
Matoshin trying to hold on to Fenix's head to control him but Fenix postures up.
Matoshin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fenix being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fenix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix passes Matoshin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matoshin is looking to control Fenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Toshi Matoshin!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
St. Georges is looking to slow Fenix down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fenix looks for a takedown but St. Georges sprawls well.
Fenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St. Georges can pounce on him.
Fenix scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier St. Georges has been cut.
Fenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a kick to the body.
St. Georges throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from St. Georges lands.
St. Georges uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fenix has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from St. Georges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. St. Georges darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St. Georges throws out the jab.
It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from St. Georges.
St. Georges avoids a punch combination nicely.
St. Georges fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fenix on the side of the head.
St. Georges is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
St. Georges scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fenix doesn't seem bothered though.
St. Georges cracks a nice hook into Fenix's ribs.
Fenix misses with a body punch #CL#
and St. Georges counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by St. Georges.
Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fenix is looking for a takedown.
Fenix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fenix's elbow.
St. Georges misses with an elbow over the top.
Fenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
St. Georges is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike.
St. Georges lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Fenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch but Fenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St. Georges lands with an overhand left.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fenix throws out the jab.
St. Georges wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
St. Georges lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A big left from Fenix misses.
Fenix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St. Georges fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St. Georges was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Gauthier St. Georges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fenix throws out the jab.
St. Georges tries to clinch there but Fenix circles away.
St. Georges missing with a left hand there. Fenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St. Georges connects with a leg kick. Fenix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3##CL#
St. Georges drives through and clinches with Fenix against the cage.
Fenix lands with a light punch inside.
Fenix is looking for a takedown.
Gauthier St. Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Fenix.
St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Fenix backwards.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.#BC2#
Fenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fenix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by St. Georges.
Fenix avoids the head kick by St. Georges.
Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St. Georges connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
St. Georges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Fenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fenix lands a really nice looking cross but St. Georges seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
St. Georges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fenix takes one to the side of the head.
St. Georges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Fenix tries to counter it with a takedown but St. Georges pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Fenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Georges connects with a solid leg kick.
St. Georges cracks a nice hook into Fenix's ribs.
A jab from Fenix misses.
St. Georges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St. Georges is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
St. Georges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fenix.
Fenix scores with a jab. St. Georges acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like St. Georges has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
An inside leg kick lands from St. Georges.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St. Georges.
Fenix needs to keep his hands up - St. Georges had a free shot at his head there.
St. Georges bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fenix's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier St. Georges dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
St. Georges connects with a looping right hand.
St. Georges moves away from the strike by Fenix.
St. Georges scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fenix in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a combination
enabling Fenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Fenix slips a straight right by St. Georges.
St. Georges works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fenix slips under a jab.
Fenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. St. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fenix scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
Gauthier St. Georges's cut is getting worse.
St. Georges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges lands with a right hand.
St. Georges jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Fenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fenix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.
A jab from Fenix misses.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fenix walks into a left hand.
St. Georges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around?
A cross from Fenix lands.
St. Georges wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St. Georges lands an overhand right.
St. Georges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenix blocks a leg kick.
Fenix walks into a left hand.
Fenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tristan Fenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauthier St. Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Fenix.
St. Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St. Georges misses with a body shot.
St. Georges throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Fenix is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A jab from St. Georges misses.
Good shot there by St. Georges.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fenix! But no joy.#CL#
St. Georges has Fenix up against the cage in a clinch.
Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fenix. #T3#
St. Georges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from St. Georges.
Fenix gets through St. Georges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fenix misses with a body punch.
St. Georges throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St. Georges just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fenix's brow.
St. Georges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fenix backwards.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Fenix controls his hands.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike.
Fenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fenix backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St. Georges just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fenix's brow.
Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
Fenix tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Georges comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
St. Georges lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St. Georges.
Gauthier St. Georges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
Fenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
St. Georges pushes Fenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from St. Georges.
Good body shot from St. Georges.
Fenix is breathing heavily.
St. Georges gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St. Georges lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges. #ROC#
Fenix is rocked!
St. Georges effectively controlling the action here.
St. Georges pushes off an throws an elbow but Fenix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix misses with some punches.
Fenix blocks a body shot from St. Georges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier St. Georges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St. Georges 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!

Gauthier St. Georges wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EPL 12.6
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Fenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Highlander was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Fenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Highlander as he jumps to the side.
Fenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Highlander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Fenix misses.
Fenix misses with a double jab
and The Highlander counters with a low kick, right behind Fenix 's knee.
Fenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Highlander counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
You can see that The Highlander has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Highlander scores with a hook.
The Highlander digs a good hook to Fenix's body.
Fenix tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
The Highlander throws a shot from downtown. Fenix moves away and avoids it.
Fenix fails with a takedown attempt.
Fenix misses with a head kick.
Conor The Highlander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenix throws a right hand that misses
and Fenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Highlander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fenix misses with an uppercut
and The Highlander counters with a low kick, right behind Fenix 's knee.
Fenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Highlander.
The Highlander throws a hook but Fenix blocks it.
Fenix misses with a hook. The Highlander ducked under it nicely.
Fenix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Highlander with a jab.
The Highlander goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Fenix is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Highlander throws an overhand right that drops Fenix like a sack of potatoes! The Highlander dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor The Highlander!
In his post fight interview, Conor The Highlander started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Fenix avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Fenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
Alvado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fenix ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvado enables Fenix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fenix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fenix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Fenix lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Fenix scoring with some ground and pound.
Fenix throws a big right hand that misses.
Fenix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fenix is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvado has wrist control.
Fenix postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it.
Fenix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fenix postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Alvado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fenix postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvado seems keen to control Fenix's posture.
Fenix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Fenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fenix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fenix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fenix postures up in Alvado's guard and throws a big left but Alvado blocks it.
Fenix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but Alvado blocks nicely.
Fenix is in close to Alvado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fenix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvado pulls Fenix in to control the position.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but Alvado blocks nicely.
Alvado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Fenix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fenix tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvado is retaining full guard.
Fenix throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fenix is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvado has wrist control.
Fenix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fenix throws a big elbow that misses.
Fenix working some strikes from top position.
Fenix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvado is pulling down on Fenix's head. It's preventing any offense from Fenix, at least for the moment.
Fenix chips away with some ground and pound.
Fenix postures up. #T4#
Fenix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fenix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fenix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fenix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fenix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but Alvado blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fenix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fenix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Fenix'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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Fenix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Fenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fenix scores with a body shot.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fenix takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado jabs Fenix right on the nose. Fenix blinks but takes it well.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvado works Fenix's body with a nice hook.
Fenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fenix thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix slips a straight right by Alvado.#T1#
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fenix.
As Fenix looks to move away, Alvado throws a big counter combo but Fenix just gets out of the way.
Fenix misses with a looping left.
Alvado is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tristan Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado slips a straight right by Fenix.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Fenix throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fenix.
Alvado scores with a jab. Fenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Fenix's belly button to the back.
Fenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fenix misses the shot to the body.
Fenix has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pablo Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Fenix.
Fenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fenix throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
Fenix lands a nice hook to Alvado's body. Alvado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Fenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Fenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fenix misses with a double jab.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fenix misses with an uppercut.
Fenix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Fenix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
Alvado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alvado dodges the punch combination from Fenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado dodges the punch combination from Fenix. #T4#
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Fenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fenix throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fenix misses with a wild combination.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Tristan Fenix's cut even more.
Fenix misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado slips a jab and a cross from Fenix.
Fenix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fenix misses the shot to the body.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fenix 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

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

Event: EPL 12.4
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fenix lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Fenix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fenix lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Fenix defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fenix trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fenix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Fenix'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.
Camatta looking to control.
Fenix is working Camatta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fenix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fenix is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Camatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Fenix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fenix throwing shots but Camatta is blocking nicely.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Fenix is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.
Fenix prevents Camatta from improving his position.#SUB2#
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fenix pulls his head out easily.
Camatta trying to control here.
Fenix lands strikes from half guard.
Camatta tries to roll over but Fenix keeps him under control.
Camatta trying to hold on to Fenix's head to control him but Fenix postures up. #T3#
Fenix wants to control but Camatta is keeping him busy.
Camatta has hold of Fenix's hands but Fenix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Camatta trying to control here.
Camatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camatta controls Fenix momentarily but Fenix frees himself.
Fenix won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Fenix is fighting to break Camatta's control of his arms but Camatta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Camatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fenix is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Camatta has an active guard here but Fenix has managed to pass into half guard.
Fenix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Fenix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Camatta trying to control from the bottom.
Fenix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Camatta is trying to control but can't.
Camatta wants to get back to full guard but Fenix has mounted him!
Fenix wants to control the pace but Camatta is squirming around nicely.
Fenix avoids the attempt from Camatta to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix dominating with strikes here.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Fenix cracks Camatta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Fenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camatta slips a jab from Fenix.
Fenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fenix 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.
Camatta cracks Fenix with an open hand slap.
A big right from Camatta misses.
Fenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta.
Fenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Antonio Camatta's cut even more.
Camatta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fenix momentarily.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camatta slips under a jab.
Camatta defending well as Fenix loads up on a big left hand.
Fenix misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fenix gets full guard.#T1#
Fenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camatta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fenix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Camatta has passed into side control.
Fenix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camatta trying to control from half guard but Fenix is working away. #SUB2#
Fenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Camatta.
Fenix is looking to improve his position.
Fenix trying to control here. #T2#
Camatta is trying to control. Fenix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camatta won't allow Fenix to sweep him here.
Fenix has his hands on Camatta's head, controlling the position.
Fenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Fenix, not yet.
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fenix looking for a guillotine here but Camatta defends easily. #SUB#
Fenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fenix is looking for a triangle but Camatta pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Fenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Fenix slips the punch.
Fenix throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta counters with a thumping low kick.
Fenix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camatta circles away quickly and effectively.
Camatta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fenix. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tristan Fenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta misses the jab.
Fenix moves out of range as Camatta strikes.
Fenix misses with a wild combination.
Camatta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
Camatta slips a jab from Fenix.
Fenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Fenix.
A big right from Camatta misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Camatta.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Fenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Fenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rose.
Fenix lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fenix.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fenix 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 Rose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
Fenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rose's head.
Rose lands a jab to Fenix's midsection.
Fenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fenix lands with a good body shot.
Fenix misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rose connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rose.
An inside leg kick lands from Rose.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
Tristan Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fenix throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Rose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fenix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Rose.
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Fenix.
Rose is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Rose thuds a left hand into Fenix's body.
Rose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fenix throws out the jab.
Rose moves out of range as Fenix throws a body kick.
Rose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rose misses with a double jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Fenix throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose throws a head kick that misses
and Fenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fenix.
Fenix throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fenix has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Fenix misses
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose moves out of range as Fenix strikes.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fenix.
Fenix throws a sloppy head kick
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Rose throws a chopping leg kick but Fenix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fenix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rose counters with a good low kick that Fenix was not able to check.
Fenix slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Fenix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fenix misses with a low kick as Rose jumps back.#T3#
Rose thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fenix if he has to take too many more of those.
Axl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Fenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose catches Fenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fenix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rose as he jumps to the side.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fenix on the side of the head.#TD2#
Fenix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fenix is in Rose's guard.
Fenix trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Fenix throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fenix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Fenix is keeping the position.
Fenix is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenix swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rose drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fenix! #REVB#
Fenix creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Axl Rose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tristan Fenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Fenix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rose swivels and escapes.
Rose throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Rose lands with a slapping head kick.
Rose checks the leg kick.
Fenix lands a two punch combo.
Fenix cracks Rose with an open hand slap.
Rose checks the leg kick.
Rose thumps Fenix with a low kick.
Fenix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fenix.
A head kick misses from Fenix.
Rose half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fenix throws a one two combo.
Fenix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fenix shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rose eats them both and turns towards Fenix to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Fenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rose can pounce on him.
Fenix tries a low kick but Rose avoids it.
As Fenix backs away, Rose returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fenix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rose.
Good leg kick by Fenix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rose staying out of range there.
Fenix fails to land the takedown.
Fenix throws a leg kick but Rose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Fenix. Those never looked like landing.
Rose swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fenix.#CUT#
That has opened up Tristan Fenix's cut even more.
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose tests Fenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Fenix is rocked!
Rose throws a poor cross that misses
and Fenix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rose's knee momentarily.
Fenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?#T2#
Fenix works the jab nicely.
Fenix seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Rose feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fenix's calf.
Fenix misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Axl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Fenix.
Rose checks a leg kick.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose moves away from the strike by Fenix.
Fenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fenix throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Rose appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rose - the referee stops the clock and Fenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rose. Fenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut lands for Rose. That snapped Fenix's head back. #CUT#
The cut above Tristan Fenix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axl Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose cracks Fenix with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fenix tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rose pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fenix is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Rose!
An out of breath Axl Rose thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Fenix counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Santo Cristo!
De Santo Cristo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
My spies in Heavy Metal inform me that Fenix has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sloppy strikes there by Fenix.
Fenix lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo dodges the ground and pound from Fenix.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo's coaches at Brazilian Elite Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
De Santo Cristo is not content to let Fenix control the position.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control Fenix's posture but Fenix avoids it. #T1#
De Santo Cristo tries to bench press Fenix off him but Fenix keeps the position.
Fenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santo Cristo keeps working.
Fenix throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and De Santo Cristo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
De Santo Cristo trying to control from the bottom.
Fenix is trying to control the action in half guard but De Santo Cristo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fenix is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep. Fenix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Fenix is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Santo Cristo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch.
Fenix lands with a nice body punch.
De Santo Cristo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.#TD2#
Fenix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Santo Cristo did well to prevent Fenix getting side control.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. De Santo Cristo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Santo Cristo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fenix throwing strikes from guard but De Santo Cristo blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fenix postures up in De Santo Cristo's guard and throws a big left but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo controls Fenix momentarily but Fenix frees himself.
Fenix being controlled here momentarily.
De Santo Cristo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands a big shot to Fenix's brow.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fenix is retaining full guard.
Fenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Santo Cristo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Fenix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Santo Cristo defends well.#SUB2#
Fenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santo Cristo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
Fenix misses with a hook.
Fenix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Santo Cristo.
Fenix throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Santo Cristo throws a looping overhand right but Fenix ducks down to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by De Santo Cristo.
Fenix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fenix 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.
No joy there for De Santo Cristo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Santo Cristo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fenix throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Santo Cristo attempts a counter takedown but Fenix avoids it well and moves away.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fenix throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Santo Cristo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fenix delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Fenix shoots in and drives through. De Santo Cristo sprawls well.
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick that misses.
Fenix throws a looping overhand right but De Santo Cristo ducks down to avoid it.
Fenix lands a glancing blow to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.#TD#
De Santo Cristo looking to score a takedown here. Fenix is defending well but De Santo Cristo drives through and ends up in Fenix's guard.
De Santo Cristo connects with a couple of short punches.
Fenix controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fenix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Santo Cristo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Fenix has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Santo Cristo 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 Fenix.
Fenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fenix is looking for a sweep.
Fenix takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fenix rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Santo Cristo's guard! Nice work there by Fenix! #T3#
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Fenix from controlling successfully.
De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but instead Fenix has moved into half guard.
Fenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Santo Cristo works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Santo Cristo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo is adopting a defensive guard.
Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Santo Cristo pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage.
Tristan Fenix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fenix landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Fenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Fenix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thrul's head.
Fenix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crunch! Thrul slams his shin into Fenix's torso.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fenix as he jumps to the side.
Fenix swings widly with a right hand
and Thrul counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul walks into a jab.
Fenix loads up on a big right hand but Thrul slips the punch.
Fenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenix is looking to clinch.
Fenix sets himself, and Thrul steps forward looking for the clinch! Fenix avoids it this time.#T1#
Fenix throws a leg kick
and Thrul counters with a straight right hand.
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Fenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fenix shoots in but Thrul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tristan Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul 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.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Fenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fenix scores with a leg kick.
Fenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fenix attempts a counter takedown but Thrul avoids it well and moves away.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenix. #T2#
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fenix misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Thrul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Thrul on the inside.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Fenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenix lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fenix dives in for a single leg takedown but Thrul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fenix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thrul tries for a takedown but Fenix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fenix throws an overhand right that lands on Thrul's shoulder, as Thrul tries to avoid the shot.
Thrul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrul is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Fenix connects with a jab.
Thrul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fenix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrul checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Thrul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Fenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul.
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrul goes for a takedown attempt but Fenix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fenix tried to score with a low kick but Thrul checks it.
Fenix swings for the body but Thrul moves out of range. #TD#
Fenix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Fenix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fenix throwing strikes but Thrul manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Thrul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fenix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fenix trying to control but Thrul postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Thrul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thrul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thrul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Fenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Thrul.
Fenix swings for the body but Thrul moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Fenix.
Fenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrul's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Fenix as he connects with a hook.
Fenix throws a right and a left that Thrul avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul tries to move into range but Fenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thrul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrul lands with a nice body kick.
Fenix avoids the head kick by Thrul. #T1#
Thrul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thrul moves to clinch but Fenix breaks away
enabling Fenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Fenix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrul counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD2#
Thrul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Fenix looking for submissions off his back.
Thrul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thrul wants to take a breather but Fenix is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fenix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thrul is keen to just control but Fenix is a slippery customer.
Thrul tries to pass to full mount but Fenix defends it.
Fenix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fenix regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Thrul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fenix trying to keep a closed guard but Thrul is proving a slippery customer.
Fenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrul looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Fenix looking for subs off his back but Thrul has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fenix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thrul is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fenix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thrul slips a nice elbow through Fenix's hands, connecting with Fenix's forehead.#SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fenix defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thrul moves nicely into side control.
Thrul landing strikes.
Fenix stops Thrul from passing to mount.
Fenix tries to bench press Thrul off him but Thrul keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Thrul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Fenix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Havoc Weekend War 4
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Fenix cracks Harrass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrass misses the target.
Fenix tried to counter with a leg kick but Harrass avoided it.
Harrass misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Fenix misses its intended target.
Harrass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harrass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fenix takes a swing at Harrass's ribcage but misses.
Harrass staying out of range there.
Harrass throws out a counter right but Fenix avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrass checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrass swats away the attempt to clinch by Fenix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrass! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrass.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrass! But no joy.
Fenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harrass under the eye.
Harrass dips to his left and cracks Fenix with an uppercut!
Harrass misses with an uppercut.
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1##CL#
Fenix moves into range and clinches up with Harrass.
Fenix scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrass.
Harrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fenix's elbow. #BC#
Fenix breaks the clinch.
Fenix is looking to chop away at Harrass's legs.
Fenix throws a right hand that misses
and Harrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fenix.
Harrass throws out a loose jab but Fenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phil Harrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Fenix closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Harrass tries to bench press Fenix off him but Fenix keeps the position. #T2#
Harrass manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenix wants to take a breather but Harrass is having none of it.
Harrass gets full guard.
Harrass pulls Fenix in close to his closed guard and prevents Fenix from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Harrass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fenix preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Harrass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harrass pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Harrass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fenix is fighting to break Harrass's control of his arms but Harrass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fenix preventing the sweep.
Fenix slips nicely into half guard.
Harrass trying to control from the bottom.
Harrass is staying active underneath Fenix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harrass trying to control but Fenix postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fenix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harrass trying to control but Fenix postures up.
Harrass is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harrass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrass! But no joy.
Fenix throws a right hand that Harrass ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrass also avoids with ease.
Fenix blocks a jab.
Harrass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fenix wants to slow Harrass down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fenix misses with a leg kick
and Harrass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix misses with a hook.
It seemed like Harrass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fenix connects with a right hand. Harrass shakes it off.
Harrass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fenix misses with a hook.#CL#
Fenix clinches up with Harrass and pushes him back against the cage.
Harrass working aggressively here.
Harrass lands a shoulder strike.
Harrass lands an uppercut.
Fenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrass backwards.
Fenix makes some space for himself and 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!
Fenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Harrass lands with a left to the head.
Harrass scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Harrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tristan Fenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fenix wants to break free but Harrass has control.
Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harrass pushes Fenix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fenix misses with a body punch.
Harrass is pushing Fenix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harrass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fenix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harrass lands with a left to the head.
Harrass misses with a punch to the body.
Harrass misses with a punch to the body.
Harrass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrass can do to turn this around?
Harrass has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
Fenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrass scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##TD2#
Harrass has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fenix regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrass tries to free his leg and advance position but Fenix is retaining full guard.
Harrass preventing the sweep.
Fenix is working hard here to advance position.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Tristan Fenix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fenix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harrass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harrass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fenix's guard. #SUB2#
Harrass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Fenix has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Harrass escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Harrass!
You can see the frustration on Fenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fenix is looking to regain half guard here but Harrass keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Harrass has hold of Fenix's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fenix tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Harrass cranks the arm and Fenix screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fenix, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Phil Harrass!
Phil Harrass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Havoc Weekend War 2
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Fenix throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenix cracks the inside of Datsik's front leg. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Datsik enables Fenix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Datsik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Fenix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Datsik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fenix has managed to get both his arms back between Datsik's legs - danger averted.
Datsik looking to control.
Datsik tries to strike from the bottom.
Datsik wants to sweep here but Fenix controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Datsik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Datsik wants to sweep but no luck.
Fenix with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Fenix working some strikes from top position.
Fenix 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.
Fenix working some strikes from top position.
Datsik trying to keep a closed guard but Fenix is proving a slippery customer.
Datsik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Datsik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fenix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Datsik keeping moving, preventing Fenix from controlling successfully.
Fenix distracts Datsik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Datsik controlling the position.
Fenix trying to control but Datsik is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Datsik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Datsik keeping moving, preventing Fenix from controlling successfully.
Datsik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fenix stands and throws Datsik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fenix wants to control but Datsik is keeping him busy.
Fenix working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Fenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Datsik is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsik is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Datsik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fenix off and has taken his back!
Datsik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fenix doesn't escape.
Datsik lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Fenix hold on?!
Fenix tries to roll but Datsik sticks to his back.
Fenix rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fenix is refusing to be controlled, as Datsik sits in half guard.
Datsik prevents Fenix from improving his position.
Datsik is trying to control the action in half guard but Fenix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Fenix is looking to improve his position.
Datsik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Datsik is just content to waste time from the top position. Fenix takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fenix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Datsik controls the pace.
Fenix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Datsik looking for subs from the bottom but Fenix mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Datsik walks into a stiff left hand from Fenix.
Datsik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Fenix appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Datsik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik throws a hook but Fenix avoids it easily.
Datsik slips a jab from Fenix.
Datsik thinks about the counter body kick.
Datsik throws a sloppy body shot
and Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Fenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fenix.
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fenix throws a low kick but Datsik avoids it.
Fenix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fenix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Datsik's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fenix.
Datsik jabs at Fenix's body.
Fenix scores with a nice right hand.
Fenix misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Datsik looks to land a combination. Fenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Tristan Fenix has been cut.
Fenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fenix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Datsik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Fenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Datsik can do to turn this around?
Fenix throws a nice looking combination but Datsik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Datsik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Datsik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fenix.
Datsik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Datsik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
David Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix jabs Datsik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fenix throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Fenix tries to move into range but Datsik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Datsik. Fenix shrugs it off though.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fenix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Fenix's shoulder, as Fenix tries to avoid the shot.
Fenix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Datsik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Datsik scores with a sloppy right hand. Fenix should have avoided that one.
Fenix throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik wants to counter with a clinch but Fenix pushes him away.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Datsik defending well as Fenix loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Fenix misses the jab.
Fenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Datsik dodges the punch combination from Fenix.
It looks like Fenix has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Datsik.#TD#
Fenix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Fenix there.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fenix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Datsik is trying to control Fenix's posture. Fenix takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Datsik! Fenix is rotating here... this could be the end... Datsik is out! Fenix has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tristan Fenix!
In his post fight interview, Tristan Fenix started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristan Fenix and Tribbiani Joey. Fenix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Joey's choice of entrance music: Clasic Sofl Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
33 yrs
147 lbs

173 cm
23 yrs
174 lbs

Fenix

Joey

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tristan Fenix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

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

Joey feints and as Fenix raises his hands in defense, Joey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fenix (0) vs (2) Joey
Joey passes Fenix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working.
Fenix won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Joey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fenix is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is taking a breather. Fenix 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.
Fenix's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fenix wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Fenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey controlling the pace.
Fenix is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fenix trying to control here.

Fenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fenix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey is controlling the pace.
Joey tries to pass to full mount but Fenix defends it.
Joey keeps trying to improve his position.
Fenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Fenix is positioning himself well to prevent Joey advancing to mount.
Joey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fenix!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fenix (0) vs (5) Joey
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joey controlling the pace for now.
Fenix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Joey 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.
Fenix is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Fenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Fenix keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenix pulls Joey in close to prevent any damage.
Joey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Fenix keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Joey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Fenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Fenix pulls Joey in close to his closed guard and prevents Joey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Fenix is retaining full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fenix (0) vs (8) Joey
Fenix is letting Joey control him for a moment.
Joey wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy.
Fenix manages to get back to half guard.
Fenix desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Joey trying to control the action but Fenix is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Joey 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.
Joey stalling away here and it's allowed Fenix to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fenix is keeping the position for now.
Fenix is trying to control the position but Joey postures up.
Joey controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Fenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.

Fenix looking for a guillotine here but Joey defends easily.
Joey trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Fenix has Joey pulled in close to control his posture.
Fenix wants to improve his position but instead Joey has moved into half guard.
Fenix is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fenix pulls Joey in close to his closed guard and prevents Joey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joey is pushing down on Fenix's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fenix is fighting to maintain full guard but Joey has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Fenix wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey trying to control the pace.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Fenix defending well.
Joey moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fenix (0) vs (11) Joey
Joey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is looking for a sweep.
Joey tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey trying to control the position but Fenix is working away.
Fenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fenix looks to move to half guard but instead Joey has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fenix (0) vs (13) Joey

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fenix tries to lock up and control but Joey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joey content just to control the position here.
Joey looking to control but Fenix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey controlling the pace for now.
Fenix has given up his back. Will we see Joey going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Fenix (0) vs (16) Joey
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey is trying to stick to Fenix's back but Fenix is turning into Joey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fenix.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fenix (2) vs (16) Joey

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 16 to 2.
Tribbiani Joey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristan Fenix and Kazuka Fuujin. Fenix comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Fuujin has chosen GAMBLER as his entrance music. Tristan Fenix has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

170 cm
33 yrs
147 lbs

175 cm
28 yrs
146 lbs

Fenix

Fuujin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tristan Fenix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Kazuka Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fuujin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fenix (0) vs (2) Fuujin
Fuujin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenix is not content to let Fuujin control the position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin wants to advance to full mount but Fenix doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fuujin controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuujin 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuujin is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Fuujin 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin stays in close to Fenix's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Fenix is retaining full guard.
Fenix working a defensive guard here.
Fenix is trying to hold Fuujin in close to prevent damage but Fuujin has managed to pass into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is controlling the pace.
Fenix tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fuujin is keen to just control but Fenix is a slippery customer.
Fuujin trying to mount his opponent but Fenix defends it.
Fuujin controlling the action here.
Fuujin wants to take a breather but Fenix is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fuujin trying to control from half guard but Fenix is working away.
Well, if Fuujin 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.
Fuujin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fenix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fenix trying to control here.
Fuujin prevents Fenix from improving his position.
Fuujin controlling the action here.
Fuujin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to take a breather but Fenix is having none of it.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but Fenix defending well.
Fuujin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working.
Fuujin is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fuujin jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fenix (0) vs (5) Fuujin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix wants to control but Fuujin postures up.
Fenix tries to improve position but can't.
Fenix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fenix (2) vs (5) Fuujin
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin keeps trying to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control but Fenix is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.

Fuujin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fenix escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fenix!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fenix (5) vs (5) Fuujin
Fuujin tries to buck Fenix off but Fenix is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Fenix has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well,Fenix is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Fuujin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fenix (7) vs (5) Fuujin
Fenix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fuujin wants to control but Fenix is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fenix haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.
Fuujin wants to hold on but Fenix pushes him away.
Fuujin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fenix controlling from the full mount.
Fuujin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to lock up and control but Fenix gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuujin tries to reverse the position but Fenix maintains control.
Fenix controlling the position easily from mount.
Fuujin regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fenix pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fenix takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Tristan Fenix 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: CFC 403
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Fenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaki.
Malaki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fenix counter with a right hand. #TD#
Fenix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fenix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fenix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malaki's head.
Malaki has hold of Fenix's hands but Fenix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fenix is looking to take a break and control but Malaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fenix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fenix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Fenix throwing shots but Malaki is blocking nicely.
Malaki is refusing to be controlled, as Fenix sits in half guard.
Fenix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malaki is in trouble now - Fenix has advanced to mount!
Fenix looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Fenix.
Malaki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fenix looking to ground and pound but Malaki is blocking nicely. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Fenix there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Malaki blocking the ground and pound.
Malaki is squirming around, avoiding Fenix's attempts to control the action.
Fenix lands a big shot there that rocks Malaki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fenix thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fenix looking to ground and pound but Malaki is blocking nicely.
Fenix lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Fenix.#T3#
Malaki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fenix tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fenix scoring with strikes but Malaki is staying in there. #ROC#
Malaki is rocked!
Fenix thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fenix connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Malaki is still in real trouble! Can Fenix finish him?
Fenix drops a big elbow. That's hurt Malaki! More shots from Fenix and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Fenix!
Tristan Fenix decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Destiny 167: Iii vs. Sobrante
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Fenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fenix misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Garcon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garcon won't allow Fenix to sweep him here.
Fenix keeping full guard, as Garcon tries to pass.
Fenix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcon controls the pace.
Garcon preventing the sweep.
Fenix is still trying to improve position.
Garcon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcon defends it easily.
Garcon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Fenix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garcon is looking to take a break and control but Fenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcon lands an elbow.
Garcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working.
Fenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Fenix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcon trying to control the position but Fenix is working away.
Fenix is trying to control Garcon's posture but Garcon avoids it.
Garcon takes a little break here. Fenix wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Fenix is looking to reverse the position.
Garcon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcon working away.
Fenix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcon is looking to take a break and control but Fenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fenix wants to get back to full guard.
Fenix 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.
Garcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fenix's head.
Fenix is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fenix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcon is keen to just control but Fenix is a slippery customer.
Garcon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcon passes Fenix's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Garcon seems to be working for a kimura but Fenix defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fenix is pressing down on Garcon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Garcon 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#
Garcon walks into a left hand. #TD#
Garcon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fenix napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garcon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working.
Fenix taking punishment in the form of punches.
Garcon wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy.
Garcon lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fenix some visible discomfort.
Fenix is looking to reverse the position.
Pierre Garcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcon wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy.
Fenix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Garcon trying to mount his opponent but Fenix defends it.
Fenix gets back to full guard.
Fenix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Garcon working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Fenix looking for subs off his back but Garcon has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Garcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working.
Garcon thows a huge punch but Fenix dodges it nicely.
Garcon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving. #SUB2#
Garcon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcon passes Fenix's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Garcon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fenix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fenix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcon.
Garcon wants to free his trapped foot but Fenix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fenix gets full guard.#SUB2#
Fenix looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garcon has picked Fenix up and slammed him! Fenix can't keep hold of the triangle and Garcon manages to pass to side control!
Fenix managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garcon.
Garcon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fenix is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Garcon wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy.
Fenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcon tries to advance to mount but Fenix denies him.
Fenix is looking to regain half guard here but Garcon keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix sneaks back into half guard.
Garcon winds up and cracks Fenix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Garcon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fenix scores with a jab.#TD#
Garcon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garcon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Fenix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Fenix, not yet.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Garcon won't allow Fenix to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Garcon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fenix's head.#SUB2#
Garcon avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Fenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcon defends it easily.
Garcon trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.
Garcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around?
Garcon is looking to pass into half guard but Fenix pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fenix is in guard.#REVB#
Pierre Garcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garcon pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage.
Fenix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcon holds on and takes a little breather.
Garcon wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fenix tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcon is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garcon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fenix but Fenix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fenix scores with a shot to the body.
Fenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcon off the cage and back into range.
Garcon doesn't manage to clinch there - Fenix circles away.
Fenix scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garcon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenix throws a lazy right hand but Garcon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcon wants to clinch.
Tristan Fenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Garcon looks to throw the jab but Fenix is out of range.
Garcon fails with the takedown.
Fenix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fenix with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcon dives in and grabs Fenix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fenix pushes down on Garcon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcon misses with a low kick.
Garcon walks into a stiff left hand from Fenix.#CL#
Garcon forces Fenix back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Fenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Garcon fails with the takedown.
Garcon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcon somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcon 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Garcon!

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