Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RR 2.5
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wightman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wightman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Wightman's head.
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Wightman lands a head kick!
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman lands a head kick!
Wightman misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman misses with a body shot.
Kruglov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wightman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wightman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruglov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wightman throws a head kick that Kruglov semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Kruglov is rocked!
Wightman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wightman looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov needs to keep his hands up - Wightman had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Wightman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wightman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman throws a leg kick
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Wightman connects with the punch.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Wightman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman throws a solid leg kick but Kruglov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wightman.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Wightman.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Kruglov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Wightman avoids it.
Kruglov connects with the punch.#T2#
Wightman tries to bum rush Kruglov with a series of wild strikes but Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Kruglov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wightman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wightman takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Wightman unleashes a big counter combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov cracks a nice hook into Wightman's ribs.
Wightman cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Kruglov avoids them all with ease.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wightman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Wightman moves out of range easily.
Wightman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Wightman against the cage.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Wightman, against the cage. #T3#
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wightman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wightman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov has Wightman pushed against the cage.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Blake Wightman has been cut.#T4#
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov tries to throw a body punch but Wightman avoids it by throwing Kruglov back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wightman throws an elbow but misses.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wightman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Wightman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wightman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wightman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wightman lands with a good body shot.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a nice head shot.
Kruglov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov is looking for a counter combo.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wightman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruglov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wightman throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and Wightman only half commits. #CL#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Wightman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wightman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Wightman takes a shot to the head.
Wightman is working Kruglov over against the cage.#T1#
Wightman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wightman blocks it with crossed arms.
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Wightman on the inside.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Kruglov controls the action.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kruglov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses.
Wightman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov digs a right hand underneath Wightman's ribcage. Wightman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the cage.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov is pushing Wightman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wightman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruglov is defending well for now.
Kruglov working aggressively here.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Wightman is blocking nicely.
Wightman managing to block the knees to the body from Kruglov. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Wightman digs a right hand into Kruglov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruglov's gas tank.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wightman scores with a knee to the head.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but Wightman blocks it.
Wightman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Kruglov slowing the pace effectively.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Wightman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Kruglov working aggressively here. #T4#
Wightman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wightman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Wightman tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wightman scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Wightman blocking some punches.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Wightman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Wightman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Kruglov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Wightman.
Wightman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruglov's elbow.
Wightman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wightman on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Wightman pushes Kruglov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wightman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wightman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruglov controls his hands.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wightman is keeping busy.
Wightman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wightman tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wightman misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Kruglov landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wightman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman tries to work over Kruglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruglov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wightman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman. #T3#
Kruglov is working Wightman over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wightman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wightman lands a damaging elbow.
Kruglov wants to stall.
Wightman misses with some punches.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruglov managing to block the knees to the body from Wightman.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wightman blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wightman avoids it.
Wightman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kruglov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Wightman throws an elbow but misses.
Wightman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Wightman, against the cage.
Wightman tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Wightman blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
Wightman missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov has Wightman pushed against the cage.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Blake Wightman!
A victorious Blake Wightman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKT 5
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Wightman back into the ropes.
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wightman misses with an elbow over the top.
Wightman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wightman lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wightman pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Wightman blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Wightman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wightman blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson is working Wightman over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Wightman fails to land.
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson avoiding damage as Wightman throws knees to the body.
Wightman scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Wightman.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Wightman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wightman controls his hands.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Wightman blocks it.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wightman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Wightman lands a left hand.
Johnson presses Wightman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Wightman blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
Wightman throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Wightman dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
Wightman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Wightman.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Wightman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Wightman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wightman throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wightman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Wightman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wightman tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wightman.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Wightman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wightman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Wightman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wightman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Wightman looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wightman if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wightman can do to turn this around?#T1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Wightman.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wightman.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wightman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Wightman fails to land.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wightman avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Wightman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wightman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wightman's face.
Wightman lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wightman lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Wightman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Johnson pushes Wightman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wightman lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Fleece Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Wightman is breathing heavily.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wightman blocks it with crossed arms.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Wightman is blocking nicely.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Wightman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson gets through Wightman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wightman struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the ropes.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson works on Wightman's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman working aggressively here.
Wightman tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Wightman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wightman's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Wightman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wightman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Wightman.
Wightman walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Wightman moved away.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Wightman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wightman controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wightman. #T1#
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wightman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Wightman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #ROC#
Wightman is rocked!
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Wightman avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Wightman is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Wightman blocks with his arms.
Wightman seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Wightman.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Wightman.
Wightman gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleece Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Johnson working aggressively here.
Wightman working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Wightman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wightman misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Wightman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wightman controls the action.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wightman trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson. #T4#
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wightman.
Wightman blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wightman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Blake Wightman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Johnson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Fleece Johnson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Fleece Johnson!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Fleece Johnson!

Fleece Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Fleece Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Blake Wightman was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: RH106
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Wightman throws out a powerful jab.
Wightman throws a lazy uppercut
and Hyde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wightman digs a good body shot into Hyde's ribs.
Wightman lands a jab.
Wightman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wightman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hyde scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Wightman lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hyde delivers a nice body kick.
Wightman slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Wightman misses
and Hyde counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Wightman misses with an uppercut. Hyde saw that one coming.
Hyde steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wightman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wightman cracks Hyde with a good jab.
Wightman misses with a kick to the body
and Hyde counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hyde connects with a body shot that sends Wightman's belly button to the back.
Wightman connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
Wightman defending well as Hyde loads up on a big left hand.
Wightman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wightman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wightman cracks the inside of Hyde's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wightman scores with a push kick.
Hyde takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Hyde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wightman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wightman misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Wightman.
Wightman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Hyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Wightman connects with a leg kick. Hyde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Wightman throws a lazy uppercut
and Hyde makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hyde missing with a left hand there. Wightman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wightman scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
That's time! Wightman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wightman.
Wightman avoids a kick to the body.
Wightman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hyde under the eye.
Wightman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyde.
Hyde throws out a counter right but Wightman avoids it with no problem.
Wightman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wightman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hyde counters with a stiff right hand.
Wightman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hyde counters with a body kick that stops Wightman in his tracks momentarily.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
A little jabbing left from Hyde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyde slips a straight right by Wightman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman lands with a straight right. Hyde didn't see that one coming.
Wightman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hyde counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wightman!
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!
Wightman avoids the head kick by Hyde. #T1#
Wightman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hyde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
Hyde is looking to land body kicks.
Hyde digs a good hook to Wightman's body.
Wightman swings for the body but Hyde moves out of range.
Wightman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Hyde is rocked!
Wightman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyde can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Wightman. #CL2#
Hyde moves into the clinch.
Wightman avoiding damage as Hyde throws knees to the body.
Wightman trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hyde.
Wightman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hyde. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wightman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wightman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hyde tries to land a knee to the head but Wightman blocks with his arms.
Hyde blocks a body shot from Wightman.
Hyde tries to land knees in the clinch but Wightman avoids the damage to the body.
Wightman misses with a body punch.
Hyde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but Hyde avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the ropes.
Hyde throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wightman lands an elbow that stopped Hyde in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wightman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hyde's head.
Tito Hyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
Wightman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wightman misses with a combination
and Hyde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wightman.
Wightman throws a right hand that misses
and Hyde counters with a right hand to the body.
Wightman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Wightman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wightman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Wightman throws a body punch but Hyde moves out of range.
Wightman scores with a jab to the body.
Hyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wightman blocks a head kick by Hyde.
A slow jab from Hyde misses its intended target.
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wightman scores with a sloppy right hand. Hyde should have avoided that one.
Hyde blocks a jab.
Hyde connects with a body shot.
Hyde avoids a kick to the body.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hyde's calf.
Wightman misses with a double jab.
Hyde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hyde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wightman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Wightman misses with an uppercut.
Hyde throws a head kick that half lands.
Wightman throws the left hand but Hyde avoids the punch easily.
Hyde takes a swing at Wightman's ribcage but misses.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman tries a low kick but Hyde avoids it.
Wightman 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wightman.
Wightman dips to his left and cracks Hyde with an uppercut!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RH94
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Wightman throws a leg kick but Fonseca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fonseca feints a counter leg kick.
Wightman swinging wildly here.
Fonseca connects with a body shot.
A big left from Wightman misses.
Fonseca avoids the head kick by Wightman.
A jab lands there for Fonseca.
Wightman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fonseca.
Wightman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Fonseca is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wightman throws a big shot that misses.
Wightman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Fonseca. That snapped Wightman's head back.
Fonseca cracks Wightman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Fonseca. Those never looked like landing.
Wightman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wightman misses with a hook.
Fonseca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fonseca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.#T1#
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Fonseca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fonseca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Fonseca misses.
Fonseca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Wightman lands a right hook to the body.
Fonseca looks to land a right hand but Wightman moved out of range.
Wightman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wightman.
Fonseca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
Wightman connects with a jab.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman blocks the body kick.
Fonseca throws a head kick that Wightman semi-blocks.
Fonseca throws a jab but it's blocked by Wightman.
Wightman dips to his left and cracks Fonseca with an uppercut!
Fonseca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fonseca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wightman misses with a two punch combination.
Fonseca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wightman throws out a loose jab but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fonseca misses with a jab to the body
and Wightman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fonseca throws a poor cross that misses
and Wightman counters with a straight right hand.
Wightman misses with a few strikes there.
Fonseca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wightman scoring well with a low kick there.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wightman is looking for a counter combo.
Wightman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wightman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wightman blocks a jab.
Wightman dips to his left and cracks Fonseca with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Fonseca.#CL2#
Fonseca takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fonseca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wightman lands a high kick!
Wightman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fonseca.
Wightman throws a right and a left that Fonseca avoids nicely.
Fonseca avoids the head kick by Wightman.
Nice shot by Wightman.#ROC#
Fonseca is rocked!
Wightman walks into a left hand.
Fonseca is still on wobbly legs! Can Wightman finish him?
Fonseca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fonseca throws a shot from downtown. Wightman moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wightman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fonseca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fonseca unleashes a big counter combination but Wightman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fonseca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fonseca seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonseca scores with a nice head shot.
Wightman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wightman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wightman needs to keep his hands up - Fonseca had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Fonseca.
Fonseca with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Wightman misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
Fonseca tries a quick counter leg kick but Wightman is wise to it.
Fonseca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wightman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wightman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fonseca lands with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fonseca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wightman takes one to the chin there.
Wightman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wightman moves out of range of the body kick.
Fonseca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fonseca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wightman's sensitive parts.
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!
Fonseca is looking to clinch.
Fonseca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonseca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Wightman lands a head kick that bluckles Fonseca and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Wightman no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Juan Fonseca has been cut.
Fonseca throws a leg kick
enabling Wightman to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Wightman is winning the standup battle so far.
Fonseca scores with a leg kick.
Fonseca goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Fonseca moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonseca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wightman under the eye.
Fonseca lands a nice looking body kick.
Fonseca punishes Wightman's body with a nice straight punch.
Fonseca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wightman.
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fonseca connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fonseca. That's going to slow Wightman down.
Wightman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Wightman is rocked!
Wightman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Wightman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonseca is looking to slow Wightman down with leg kicks.
Wightman seems to have got his legs back now.
Good exchange - Fonseca coming out on top.
Fonseca takes a swing at Wightman's ribcage but misses.
Fonseca throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Fonseca moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fonseca cracks Wightman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Wightman misses.
Fonseca takes one on the button.
Fonseca thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Juan Fonseca's cut.
That's time! Wightman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fonseca misses with a straight right.
Fonseca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca lands a jab to Wightman's midsection.
Wightman scores with a jab to the head.
Fonseca lands with a nice body kick.
Fonseca swings for the body but Wightman moves out of range.
Fonseca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wightman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fonseca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wightman doesn't seem bothered though.
Fonseca takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wightman jabs at Fonseca's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca scores with a jab.
Wightman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Fonseca.
Fonseca avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Wightman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wightman.
Wightman throws a right hand that Fonseca ducks under and follows up with a left that Fonseca also avoids with ease.
Fonseca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fonseca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wightman backs up against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Wightman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wightman throws a jab when Fonseca was well out of range.
No joy there for Fonseca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wightman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fonseca to score with a decent uppercut.
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fonseca checks a low kick from Wightman.
Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Fonseca.
As Fonseca looks to move away, Wightman throws a big counter combo but Fonseca just gets out of the way.
Wightman throws a jab when Fonseca was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Fonseca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fonseca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wightman misses with a body shot.
Wightman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Fonseca scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Wightman beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wightman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fonseca in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wightman. Fonseca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wightman throws a shot from downtown. Fonseca moves away and avoids it.#T2##KD2#
Fonseca cracks Wightman with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Wightman is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Wightman is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Fonseca lands a nice hook to Wightman's body. Wightman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fonseca cracks Wightman with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Wightman is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Wightman is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Wightman could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Juan Fonseca!
Blake Wightman spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: RH83
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
A low kick from Wightman misses
and Chantha counters with a series of strikes. Wightman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chantha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wightman lands with a hook. Chantha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chantha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Chantha closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Chantha.
Chantha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wightman.
Chantha scores with a shoulder strike.
Chantha missing with knees to the body.
Chantha misses with a body punch.
Chantha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Chantha.
Chantha lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chantha.
Chantha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chantha fails to land.
Chantha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wightman's elbow. #T1#
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Chantha lands a nice shot to the body.
Chantha misses with a punch to the body.
Chantha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wightman.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but Chantha avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chantha. #BC#
Chantha manages to break the clinch.
Chantha misses with a double jab.
Wightman throws a hook to the side of Chantha's head but Chantha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chantha walks into a jab.
Chantha looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Nice shot by Chantha.
Wightman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chantha.
Wightman scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chantha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chantha scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
It looked like Chantha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chantha slips a jab and a cross from Wightman.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Chantha moved away.
Chantha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Wightman. Beautiful body shot.
Chantha scores with a jab. Wightman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chantha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wightman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wightman falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Chantha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chantha.
Chantha looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantha misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Chantha breaks from the clinch.
Chantha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bun Chantha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chantha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chantha checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
Wightman misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chantha misses the target.
Wightman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Chantha avoids them all with ease.
Wightman lands with a good body shot.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chantha tries to close the distance and clinch but Wightman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from Wightman tenderised Chantha's leg. Chantha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chantha is looking to clinch.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chantha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wightman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chantha checks a low kick from Wightman.
Bun Chantha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chantha stalks Wightman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wightman's face. Wightman staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chantha lands with a nice body punch.
Chantha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Chantha is looking to clinch but Wightman is avoiding it.
Chantha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Wightman misses.
Chantha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chantha with a jab.
Wightman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wightman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chantha's head backwards.
Chantha throws a lazy right hand but Wightman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Chantha throws a nice looking combination but Wightman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chantha missing with a left hand there. Wightman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wightman moves away from the strike by Chantha.
Wightman tried to score with a low kick but Chantha checks it.
Wightman throws a looping overhand right but Chantha ducks down to avoid it.
Chantha throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Wightman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Wightman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chantha.
Chantha cracks Wightman with a good jab.
Chantha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wightman was well out of range. Poor timing from Chantha.
Wightman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wightman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chantha lands a jab-cross combination.
Chantha throws a looping overhand right but Wightman ducks down to avoid it.
Wightman misses with an uppercut. Chantha saw that one coming.
Wightman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wightman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Chantha is rocked!
Wightman cracks Chantha with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Wightman!
After winning the bout, Blake Wightman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bun Chantha spoke after the fight, saying 'thank'.

Event: RH73
Date: Aug 21, 2019

#R1#
A nice combination there by Wightman.
Wightman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kennedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wightman.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
Wightman moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wightman misses its target.
Wightman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Kennedy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kennedy takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wightman swinging wildly here.
Wightman staying out of range there.#T1#
Jab from Wightman.
Wightman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kennedy.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy cracks Wightman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wightman looks to throw a body kick
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Wightman's knee but Wightman avoids it well.
Kennedy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wightman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged Wightman in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
Kennedy blocks the elbow strike.
Wightman misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Wightman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy is trying to break free.
Kennedy trying to control the position but instead, Wightman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kennedy into the ropes.#BC2#
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Wightman. #KD#
Wightman closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Kennedy uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#
It looks like Steven Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wightman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennedy scrambles back to his feet.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman walks into a straight right hand from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves out of range of the leg kick from Wightman.
Kennedy pushes Wightman away with a front kick.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wightman doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Steven Kennedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wightman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blake Wightman is winning the standup battle so far.
Wightman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Wightman moved away.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Wightman circles away.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wightman moves away.
Wightman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kennedy counters with a good low kick that Wightman was not able to check.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Wightman throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman scores with a head kick.
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wightman.
Kennedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Wightman is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wightman is out of range and Kennedy settles back down.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Wightman. #T1#
Kennedy connects with a body shot.
Wightman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Wightman blocks a jab.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Wightman throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Wightman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Wightman moved out of range.
Wightman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wightman stuns Kennedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Wightman keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wightman throws out the jab.
Wightman misses with a looping right.
Wightman jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Wightman looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Kennedy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Wightman scores with a body shot.
Kennedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wightman thinking.
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Wightman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wightman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wightman lands with a hook. Kennedy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kennedy is looking to chop away at Wightman's legs.
Blake Wightman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Wightman scores with a spinning back kick!
Wightman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kennedy back to the ropes. Wightman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kennedy tried to score with a low kick but Wightman checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy keeps Wightman at a distance using the push kick.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Wightman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Wightman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Wightman moves his leg out of the way.
Kennedy blocks a low kick nicely.
Kennedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Wightman is wise to it.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Wightman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wightman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
Wightman lands with a right to the head.
Wightman scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy wants to break free but Wightman has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy dodges an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Wightman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Wightman lands with a nice body punch.
Wightman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman throws a big shot that misses.
Wightman throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Wightman blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wightman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wightman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wightman throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wightman moves forwards but Kennedy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kennedy lands with an overhand left.
Wightman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wightman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wightman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Wightman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wightman throws a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wightman. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Wightman.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wightman - that will leave a mark!
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kennedy tries to land a leg kick but Wightman saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wightman throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wightman. That's going to slow Kennedy down.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into Wightman's ribs.
Wightman throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: RH55
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Wightman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonseca moves away.
Wightman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fonseca throws out the jab.
Wightman misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Wightman.
Fonseca slips a straight right by Wightman.
Wightman throws a body shot but no joy.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wightman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fonseca scores with a punch to the head.
Wightman throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
Wightman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fonseca. Fonseca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Wightman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonseca throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fonseca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wightman at a distance.
Fonseca lands a jab to the nose.
Wightman moves out of range of the strikes.
Wightman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fonseca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fonseca moves away from the strike by Wightman.
Wightman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wightman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fonseca checks a leg kick nicely.
Fonseca feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Fonseca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wightman throws a low kick but Fonseca avoids it.
Fonseca looks to land a combination. Wightman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wightman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wightman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman tries to score with a low kick but Fonseca moves his leg out of the way.
Fonseca connects with an inside leg kick.
Fonseca slips a jab and a cross from Wightman.
Wightman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fonseca is just out of range.
Fonseca lands with a nice body punch.
Fonseca just misses with a punch to the body.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonseca misses the jab.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wightman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wightman looks to land a combination but Fonseca avoids it well.
Wightman thuds his shin into the meat of Fonseca's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fonseca, as that shot connected. #T2#
Wightman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wightman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wightman is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Fonseca has closed the distance and engaged Wightman in a clinch.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Fonseca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonseca throws a one two combo.
Fonseca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wightman misses with a hook
and Fonseca counters with a stiff right hand.
Fonseca scores with a hook.
Fonseca slips under a jab.
Fonseca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a few strikes there.
Fonseca scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fonseca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wightman.
Fonseca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Fonseca moved away.
Fonseca digs a good hook to Wightman's body.
A big right from Fonseca misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Fonseca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wightman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
Fonseca slips a jab and a cross from Wightman.
Fonseca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fonseca throws a body punch but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Fonseca coming out on top.
Fonseca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wightman lands a lovely overhand right.
Wightman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fonsecas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake Wightman is winning the standup battle so far.
Fonseca avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Wightman loads up on a big right hand but Fonseca slips the punch.
Fonseca clobbers Wightman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca cracks a nice hook into Wightman's ribs.
Wightman throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Fonseca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wightman misses with a straight left.
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Fonseca tries a low kick but Wightman avoids it.
Wightman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fonseca just manages to avoid it.
Fonseca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wightman fails to land with a series of punches.
Fonseca lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Wightman is rocked!#T1#
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Fonseca.
Oh Wightman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Wightman.
Wightman seems to have got his legs back now.
Fonseca connects with a body shot that sends Wightman's belly button to the back.
Wightman throws a shot from downtown. Fonseca moves away and avoids it.
Wightman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fonseca's calf.
Fonseca connects with a body shot that sends Wightman's belly button to the back.
Wightman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fonseca throws a leg kick which misses Wightman's front leg but catches the back leg as Wightman tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fonseca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fonseca lands with a hook. Wightman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wightman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Fonseca cracks Wightman with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Wightman get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Wightman looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Fonseca scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick from Wightman.
Fonseca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wightman.
Wightman misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Wightman misses with a series of wild punches.
Wightman throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range. #KD2#
Wightman walks into a big right hand from Fonseca and goes down! The referee sends Fonseca to a neutral corner as Wightman gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Fonseca dodges the punch combination from Wightman.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fonseca engages and cracks Wightman with a massive lead left hook - Wightman tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fonseca is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Fonseca!
Blake Wightman spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: RH44
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Hyde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wightman.
Wightman misses with a left hand
and Hyde counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wightman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hyde lands a nice hook to Wightman's body. Wightman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wightman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wightman misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wightman. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
Hyde misses the body punch
and Wightman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hyde throws a shot to the body.
Wightman lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyde's head.
Wightman scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Wightman.
Wightman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyde throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hyde as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A shot to the body from Wightman misses
letting Hyde counter with a right hand.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Wightman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Wightman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyde doesn't seem phased though.
Wightman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wightman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hyde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wightman lands a really nice looking cross but Hyde seems unphased. #ROC#
Hyde is rocked!
Wightman knocks out Hyde with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Wightman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Wightman picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Wightman!
Blake Wightman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RH33
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range easily.
Nu Cuuuuutos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wightman.
Wightman throws a solid leg kick but Nu Cuuuuutos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wightman.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Wightman.#CUT2#
It looks like Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos has been cut.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Wightman throws a looping overhand right but Nu Cuuuuutos ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Nu Cuuuuutos lands.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wightman throws a body punch but Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range.
Wightman throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nu Cuuuuutos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nu Cuuuuutos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wightman's calf.
Wightman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Wightman looks to land a combination but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it well.
Nu Cuuuuutos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wightman.
It looked like Nu Cuuuuutos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wightman.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a series of punches but Wightman avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nu Cuuuuutos's calf.
Nu Cuuuuutos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nu Cuuuuutos checks a leg kick.
Wightman throws a head kick that half lands.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a leg kick but Wightman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman misses with a two punch combination.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a good body shot.
Wightman takes a swing at Nu Cuuuuutos's ribcage but misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nu Cuuuuutos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with an uppercut that bounces Wightman off the ropes and back into range.
Wightman scores with a jab. Nu Cuuuuutos acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Nu Cuuuuutos misses the target.
Nu Cuuuuutos backing away here, and Wightman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to bum rush Wightman with a series of wild strikes but Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wightman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wightman looks to land a combination but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it well.
Wightman slips under a jab.
Wightman feints a jab promting Nu Cuuuuutos to slip. Wightman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nu Cuuuuutos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a looping left.
Wightman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nu Cuuuuutos with a body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wightman thuds his shin into the meat of Nu Cuuuuutos's side.
Wightman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a nice body shot.
Wightman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nu Cuuuuutos circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wightman looks to score with a jab to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos is just out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wightman jabs at Nu Cuuuuutos's body.
Nu Cuuuuutos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wightman.
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 Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wightman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nu Cuuuuutos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nu Cuuuuutos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos has Wightman up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Nu Cuuuuutos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands with a nice body punch.
Wightman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Wightman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wightman walks into a straight right hand from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wightman misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Nu Cuuuuutos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nu Cuuuuutos. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Nu Cuuuuutos 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wightman throws out the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Wightman.
Wightman throws a hook but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it easily.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws the left hand but Wightman avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wightman.
A swing and a miss from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Wightman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to clinch up but Wightman circles away and keeps his distance.
Wightman jabs at Nu Cuuuuutos's body.
Wightman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nu Cuuuuutoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nu Cuuuuutos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
A jab from Wightman misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos slips a jab and a cross from Wightman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nu Cuuuuutos is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a body punch but Wightman moves out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Wightman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nu Cuuuuutos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wightman.
Nu Cuuuuutos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Wightman throws a right hand that misses
and Nu Cuuuuutos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wightman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nu Cuuuuutos connects with a looping right hand.
Wightman lands a two punch combo.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
Wightman checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nu Cuuuuutos with a nice cross.
Wightman thumps Nu Cuuuuutos with a low kick.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wightman blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Wightman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Nu Cuuuuutos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wightman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wightman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wightman takes one to the side of the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos dodges the punch combination from Wightman.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Wightman.
Wightman misses with a right hand
letting Nu Cuuuuutos counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nu Cuuuuutos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nu Cuuuuutos just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Nu Cuuuuutos - just one landing.
Wightman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a hook to the body. Wightman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with an uppercut.
Wightman misses with a wild body shot.
Wightman tries to move into range but Nu Cuuuuutos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Wightman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nu Cuuuuutos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wightman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook. Wightman ducked under it nicely.
Wightman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nu Cuuuuutos with a body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a hook. Wightman ducked under it nicely.
Wightman lands with an uppercut that bounces Nu Cuuuuutos off the ropes and back into range.
Wightman looks to score with a jab to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos is just out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nu Cuuuuutos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nu Cuuuuutos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nu Cuuuuutos. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nu Cuuuuutos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wightman throws out the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wightman throws a low kick but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it.
Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the head kick by Wightman.
Nu Cuuuuutos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with the left hand. Wightman knows he should have avoided that one.
Nu Cuuuuutos connects with the punch.
Nu Cuuuuutos cracks Wightman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wightman throws the left hand but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Nu Cuuuuutos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a lazy right hand but Wightman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
Wightman swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nu Cuuuuutos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wightman throws out the jab.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings for the body but Wightman moves out of range.
A big left from Nu Cuuuuutos misses.
Blake Wightman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nu Cuuuuutos walks into a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos!
During a confident post fight interview, Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Blake Wightman stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: RH23
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Starbowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wightman defending well as Starbowski loads up on a big left hand.
Wightman misses with a looping left.
Wightman needs to keep his hands up - Starbowski had a free shot at his head there.
Wightman cracks Starbowski with an open hand slap.
Starbowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Starbowski digs a good hook to Wightman's body.
A lazy left from Wightman finds it's target.
Wightman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starbowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wightman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starbowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wightman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD2#
Wightman cracks Starbowski with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Starbowski is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Starbowski is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#
Starbowski is rocked!
Starbowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jako Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Wightman misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Starbowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wightman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Starbowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Starbowski.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starbowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wightman.
Wightman thumps Starbowski with a low kick.
Wightman tried to score with a low kick but Starbowski checks it.
A big left from Wightman misses.
Starbowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wightman.
Starbowski slips a straight right by Wightman.
Starbowski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wightman throws a wild body kick that Starbowski sees coming a mile off.
Starbowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wightman.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Starbowski lands with a light punch inside.
Wightman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starbowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wightman misses with an elbow over the top.
Starbowski misses with an elbow strike.
Starbowski tries to break the clinch but Wightman is controlling the position.
Wightman missing with knees to the body.
Wightman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC#
Starbowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starbowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starbowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wightman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wightman throws a big shot that misses.
Starbowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Blake Wightman should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Starbowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Wightman staggers Starbowski with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Starbowski looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Wightman is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blake Wightman!
Blake Wightman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Chong Starbowski had this to say: 'Merci'.

Event: RH19
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Wightman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Wightman knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Wightman misses with the combination.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wightman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wightman misses with a straight left.
Diaz scores with a jab. Wightman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Wightman lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Wightman. #T1#
Wightman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz jabs Wightman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by Wightman misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wightman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wightman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wightman throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wightman stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wightman scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wightman misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz. #T2#
Wightman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wightman moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
Wightman throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Wightman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wightman.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wightman misses with a leg kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wightman looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Wightman throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Wightman.
Wightman cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz moves forwards but Wightman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Wightman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wightman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Diaz is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Blake Wightman!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Wightman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Wightman (ranked 15180 p4p, 553 weight class) and Neal Diaz (ranked 3102 p4p, 341 weight class). Wightman comes to the cage accompanied by BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

178 cm
36 yrs
165 lbs

183 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Wightman

Diaz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Blake Wightman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neal Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

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

Wightman clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Wightman to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Wightman tries to pass.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Diaz working for a triangle but Wightman defends it easily.
Wightman stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Wightman postures up.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Wightman sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wightman wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Wightman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Wightman tries to pass.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wightman defends well.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling Wightman's posture.
Wightman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wightman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz controls Wightman momentarily but Wightman frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wightman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control the position.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wightman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wightman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wightman preventing the sweep.
Wightman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wightman postures up.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Wightman has moved into half guard.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Wightman is controlling well.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wightman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz is not content to let Wightman control the position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Wightman is controlling well.
Wightman is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wightman content to control rather than advance.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wightman pulls his head out easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling Wightman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wightman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wightman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wightman continues to stall.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wightman pulls his head out easily.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Wightman postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wightman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wightman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wightman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wightman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wightman defends well.
Wightman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Diaz has his foot on Wightman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wightman works his way back into a safe position though.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Wightman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Wightman postures up.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wightman content to stall in guard here.
Wightman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wightman (3) vs (0) Diaz
A lull in the action here as Wightman stalls from top position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Wightman just content to control the position.
Diaz prevents Wightman from moving into mount.
Diaz regains half guard.
Wightman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wightman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wightman (3) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Wightman keeps moving.
Diaz stands and throws Wightman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wightman (3) vs (5) Diaz

Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Wightman is defending well.
Wightman is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Wightman wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz laying and praying for a moment but Wightman takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Wightman defends it.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wightman (3) vs (8) Diaz

Diaz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wightman has worked his arm free - good work by Wightman!
Diaz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controls the position from side control.

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

Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wightman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Wightman!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wightman (5) vs (8) Diaz

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wightman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wightman looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Wightman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pulls Wightman in close to his closed guard and prevents Wightman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wightman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wightman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Wightman tries to pass.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wightman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is pulling down on Wightman's head to control his posture.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wightman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wightman wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Neal Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Blake Wightman spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: EMP KT 12
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Wightman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Wightman fakes the leg kick and cracks Scorpion in the body.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Wightman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wightman.
Scorpion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wightman circles away quickly and effectively.
Scorpion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Wightman circles away.
Wightman misses with the combination.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Wightman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scorpion scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wightman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scorpion dodges an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scorpion misses with a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wightman scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Wightman tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wightman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Wightman blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wightman prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wightman. #T2#
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wightman's elbow.
Wightman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
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!
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wightman blocking some punches.
Scorpion is working Wightman over against the ropes.
Scorpion cracks Wightman with a nice body shot.
Wightman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Wightman swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wightman.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Wightman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Scorpion presses Wightman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion is working Wightman over against the ropes.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion dodges an elbow strike from Wightman. #BC2#
Scorpion manages to break the clinch.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Scorpion avoids the head kick by Wightman.
Scorpion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scorpion jabs at Wightman's body.
That kick from Scorpion tenderised Wightman's leg. Wightman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wightman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Scorpion clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion avoiding damage as Wightman throws knees to the body.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wightman pushes off an throws an elbow but Scorpion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Wightman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scorpion is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Wightman scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Scorpion cracks Wightman with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scorpion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Wightman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scorpion's head.
Scorpion misses with a body kick.
Wightman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wightman moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
Wightman sizes up Scorpion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Wightman circles away.
Wightman misses with a combination
and Scorpion counters with a stiff right hand.
Wightman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion connects with a right hand. Wightman shakes it off.
Wightman lands a nice hook to Scorpion's body. Scorpion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Wightman is having none of it.
Wightman throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman checks a low kick from Scorpion.
Wightman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Scorpion just manages to avoid it.
Wightman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scorpion on the side of the head.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Wightman throws a low kick, looking for Scorpion's leg but Scorpion calmly moves out of range.
Wightman scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion cracks Wightman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wightman moves forwards but Scorpion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Scorpion throws out a head kick that Wightman doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Wightman crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Wightman's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CL2#
Scorpion drives through and clinches with Wightman against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wightman misses with a knee to the head.
Wightman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion avoids a wild elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scorpion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wightman misses with the head strike. #T2#
Scorpion lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Scorpion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Scorpion looks to clinch
and Wightman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva Scorpion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wightman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wightman throws an off balance right hand
and Scorpion counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Scorpion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
Wightman swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Wightman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
Wightman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Wightman blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion avoiding damage as Wightman throws knees to the body.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wightman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wightman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Wightman controls the action. #T4#
A short right from Wightman.
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Wightman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman misses with a punch to the body.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Wightman tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wightman throws an elbow but misses.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Wightman avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Wightman misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scorpion avoids the head kick by Wightman.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Wightman misses with a straight right.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wightman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Wightman controls the action.
Scorpion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorpion blocks the elbow strike.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Wightman working aggressively here.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Wightman tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike.
Wightman blocking some punches.
Wightman misses with a body punch.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wightman lands with a left to the head.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Wightman's ribcage. Wightman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wightman misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wightman blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
A short right from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wightman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Scorpion. #T3#
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wightman blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wightman misses with a knee to the head.
Wightman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Wightman blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Wightman swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wightman pushes off an throws an elbow but Scorpion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Scorpion avoids a wild elbow strike from Wightman.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Scorpion!
The defeated Blake Wightman had this to say: 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: OC! KT 10
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Wightman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Astalo misses.
Wightman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Astalo to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Astalo lands but Wightman takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Astalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wightman stuns Astalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Astalo tries to clinch up.
Astalo tries to clinch but Wightman is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wightman.
Wightman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo defending well as Wightman loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Astalo drops his hands momentarily and Wightman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Astalo works Wightman's body with a nice hook.
Astalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wightman momentarily. #T1#
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wightman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Astalo.#KD2#
Wightman throws out a head kick that Astalo doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Astalo crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Astalo's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rami Astalo has been cut.
Astalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wightman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wightman looks to land a body kick but Astalo moved away.#CL#
Astalo rushes Wightman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wightman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Astalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wightman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Wightman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wightman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Wightman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Wightman avoids the elbow strike from Astalo, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Wightman.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Wightman takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wightman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Astalo lands an uppercut.
Astalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Blake Wightman should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Rami Astalo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wightman takes one to the side of the head.
Wightman misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Astalo misses its target.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Astalo checks a low kick from Wightman.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman throws a head kick but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Wightman misses.
Wightman throws a low kick but Astalo avoids it.
Wightman misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Wightman motions for Astalo to come forward. Wightman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Astalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Astalo.
Astalo slips under a jab.
Wightman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wightman avoids the body shot from Astalo. #T1#
Good leg kick by Astalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Wightman gets tackled into the cage by Astalo. Astalo maintains the clinch.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Wightman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Wightman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astalo.
Wightman lands a hook that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astalo.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Wightman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Astalo tries to land a knee to the head but Wightman blocks with his arms.
Wightman tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Wightman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wightman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Astalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wightman's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Astalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Astalo throws an elbow but misses.
Astalo works on Wightman's body with a couple of short punches.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Astalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rami Astalo'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!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Wightman slips the punch.
Astalo throws out a leg kick but Wightman moves out of range and Astalo only half commits.
Wightman is looking for the big counter here.
Wightman motions for Astalo to come forward. Wightman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astalo.
Astalo lands with a nice combination. Wightman backs away looking to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wightman 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 Astalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Astalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wightman scores with a hook to the body. Astalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
Wightman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Astalo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Astalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wightman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Astalo scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Wightman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wightman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Astalo connects with a body shot that sends Wightman's belly button to the back.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Wightman moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wightman finds it's way round the side to connect with Astalo's head.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wightman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wightman.
Wightman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astalo momentarily.
Wightman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Wightman throws a lazy uppercut
and Astalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Astalo.
Wightman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Wightman throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Astalo moves out of range.
Wightman throws a hook to the side of Astalo's head but Astalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wightman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Astalo forces Wightman back against the cage and clinches.
Astalo lands a damaging elbow.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wightman is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Astalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Astalo lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OC! KT 7
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1##KD2#
Wightman staggers Sor. Khamsing with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Sor. Khamsing looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Saenchai Sor. Khamsing has been cut.
Sor. Khamsing feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wightmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wightman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wightman feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Sor. Khamsing collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blake Wightman!
An out of breath Blake Wightman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or you Learn '.

Event: OC! KT 4
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Wightman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wonstom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wightman.
Wonstom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat. #KD2#
Wonstom scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Wightman to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Wonstom away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Wightman got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonstom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD2#
Wonstom cracks Wightman with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Wightman get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Wightman looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#
Wightman is rocked!
Wightman digs a good body shot into Wonstom's ribs.
Oh Wightman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wonstom misses with an uppercut
and Wonstom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wightman seems to have got his legs back now.
Wonstom misses with a low kick.
Wightman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wightman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wightman checks the leg kick.
Wightman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wightman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wonstom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wightman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wightman misses with a head kick.
Wonstom throws a counter combo.
Wonstom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wightman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Wonstom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Wonstom scores with a four punch combination!
Wonstom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wightman.
Wonstom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wightman circles away quickly and effectively.
Wightman throwing a counter right hand but Wonstom manages to avoid it.
Wightman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wightman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wightman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wonstom. That did some damage!
Wonstom tried to score with a low kick but Wightman checks it.
Wonstom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wightman cracks Wonstom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wightman lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonstom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wightman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wightman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wonstom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Wonstom looks to land a combination. Wightman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wightman tests Wonstom's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Wightman lands a front kick to the face, that drops Wonstom to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
Wightman dodges the punch combination from Wonstom.
Wonstom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Wightman takes a swing at Wonstom's ribcage but misses.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonstom.
Wightman lands a right hook to the body.
Wightman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Wonstom is rocked!
Wightman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wonstom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wonstom is still on wobbly legs! Can Wightman finish him?
Wonstom thuds his right hand into Wightman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wightman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wonstom.
Wonstom seems to have recovered his senses.
Donk. Wonstom catches Wightman right on the button with a cross.
Wonstom tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wonstom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Wonstom.
A jab from Wonstom misses.
Wonstom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonstom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Wonstom will get the nod in that round, having scored more knockdowns.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Wightman scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Wonstom beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Wonstom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wightman can pounce on him.
Wonstom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Wightman cracks Wonstom with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Wonstom is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Wonstom is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonstom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wightman moves away.
Wonstom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Wightman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blake Wightman is winning the standup battle so far.
Wightman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wonstom.
Wightman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wightman cracks Wonstom with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Wonstom is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Wonstom is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Wonstom could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Blake Wightman!
A very excited looking Blake Wightman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OC! KT 2
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Wightman throws a right hand that Takamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamura also avoids with ease.
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Takamura misses.
Wightman throws a hook but Takamura blocks it.
Wightman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takamura connects with a body shot that sends Wightman's belly button to the back.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Takamura.
Takamura takes a swing at Wightman's ribcage but misses.
Wightman scores with a sloppy right hand. Takamura should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Mamoru Takamura has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Takamura.
Takamura takes one on the button.
Takamura slips a straight right by Wightman.
Takamura unleashes a big counter combination but Wightman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takamura blocks a jab.
Takamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takamura. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Wightman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Wightman. Beautiful body shot.
Wightman misses with a double jab.
Takamura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Wightman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wightman moves away.
Wightman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wightman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura looks to land a left hand but Wightman moved out of range nicely.
Wightman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takamura misses with a few strikes there.
Takamura lands a jab.
Takamura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takamura cracks Wightman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Wightman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura tests Wightman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Wightman lands a front kick to the face, that drops Takamura to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#KD#
Wightman cracks Takamura with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Takamura is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Takamura is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#
Takamura is rocked!
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Takamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Wightman finish him?
Wightman connects with an inside leg kick.
Wightman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura seems to have recovered his senses.
Takamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wightman is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Takamura as he connects with a hook.
Wightman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takamura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wightman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wightman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wightman avoids the body shot from Takamura.
Takamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman cracks the inside of Takamura's front leg.
Takamura staying out of range there.#T3#
Wightman scores with a kick to the body.
Takamura avoids the head kick by Wightman.
It seemed like Takamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takamura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Takamura - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Takamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Takamura misses.
Wightman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Wightman cracks Takamura with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Takamura get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Takamura looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamura lands with a nice body punch.
Takamura lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Wightman catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Takamura stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Takamura walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#
That has opened up Mamoru Takamura's cut even more.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Wightman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Wightman coming out on top.
Wightman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Takamura misses the shot to the body.
Wightman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wightman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takamura walks into a jab.
Wightman throws a solid leg kick but Takamura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wightman.
Takamura avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Wightman feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Takamura collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blake Wightman!
A victorious Blake Wightman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gc 238
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Poe throws a series of punches but Wightman avoids them all with ease.
Wightman throws a counter combo.
Poe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poe misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Poe blocks the low kick.
Wightman walks into a left hand.
Poe fails to land with a series of punches.
Wightman throws out a counter right but Poe avoids it with no problem.
Poe moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Poe blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Poe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wightman slips under a jab.
Poe throws a jab but it's blocked by Wightman.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wightman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poe digs a good body shot into Wightman's ribs.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poe misses with a straight right.
Poe moves out of range as Wightman strikes.
Wightman slips a straight right by Poe.
Wightman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wightman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Wightman there.
Poe swinging wildly here.
Wightman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wightman cracks Poe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poe lands a nice hook to Wightman's body. Wightman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poe misses the jab.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wightman.
Wightman throws a head kick but Poe moves out of range.
Wightman misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman tries to land a leg kick but Poe saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Poe misses its target.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Wightman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Poe catches Wightman right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Poe.
Poe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.#T2#
Wightman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
Wightman just misses with a punch to the body.
Poe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Poe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wightman throws out the jab.
Poe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman slips a jab from Poe.
Poe misses with a low kick.
Poe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
Poe scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Poe misses.
Wightman looks for the body kick but Poe saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Poe scores with a four punch combination!
Poe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Poe.
Wightman throws a hook to the side of Poe's head but Poe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Poe.
Wightman misses with a body shot. #T3#
Poe misses with an uppercut. Wightman saw that one coming.
It seemed like Wightman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wightman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wightman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
Poe misses the shot to the body.
Wightman 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.
Wightman swinging wildly here.
Poe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poe duly obliges.
Poe throws a looping overhand right but Wightman ducks down to avoid it.
Wightman is looking for the big counter here.
Wightman lands a leg kick that knocks Poe off balance momentarily.
A big left from Poe misses.
Wightman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Wightman misses the target.
Wightman throws a leg kick that misses.
Poe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Poe thuds his right hand into Wightman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Poe cracks Wightman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poe. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wightman.
Wightman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poe.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Wightman throws a hook but Poe blocks it.
Poe misses with a straight right.
Poe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.
Wightman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wightman swings for the body but Poe moves out of range.
Wightman stuns Poe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Wightman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wightman on the side of the head.
Poe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wightman's head.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
Poe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poe throws a leg kick but Wightman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wightman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poe throws a hook to the side of Wightman's head but Wightman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 EA Poe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Poe misses with a low kick.
Wightman throws a jab when Poe was well out of range.
Poe checks a low kick from Wightman.
Poe throwing a counter right hand but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Poe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poe punishes Wightman's body with a nice straight punch.
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poe checks the leg kick.
Poe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poe misses with a hook. Wightman ducked under it nicely.
Poe slips a straight right by Wightman.
Poe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wightman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Poe.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wightman.
Wightman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Poe misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman misses with a low kick as Poe jumps back.
Poe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wightman throws a low kick, looking for Poe's leg but Poe calmly moves out of range.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Poe.#T1#
Wightman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Poe lands with a right hand.
Wightman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poe misses with a looping right.
Poe sizes up Wightman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wightman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman connects with a solid leg kick.
Wightman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poe moves away.
Poe blocks a low kick nicely.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Wightman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wightman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poe lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman looks to land a left hand but Poe moved out of range nicely.
Wightman throws a nice looking combination but Poe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wightman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wightman cracks Poe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poe, as that shot connected. #T2#
Wightman fails to land with a series of punches.
Wightman slips under a jab from Poe.
As Poe backs off Wightman throws a huge counter combo but Poe manages to avoid it all.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wightman.
Wightman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wightman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wightman. Poe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wightman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poe.
Poe thuds his right hand into Wightman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wightman throws a jab but it's blocked by Poe.
Wightman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wightman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poe moves away.
Poe throws a one two combo.
Wightman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wightman takes a swing at Poe's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Poe coming out on top.
Wightman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poe swinging wildly here. #T3#
Wightman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poe circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
Poe misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Poe. Beautiful body shot.
Wightman ducks right into an uppercut from Poe.
Poe scores with a sloppy right hand. Wightman should have avoided that one.
Poe throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Poe.
The fighters circling - Wightman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Wightman.
Poe lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poe just misses with a punch to the body.
Poe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wightman avoids the body shot from Poe. #T4#
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Poe moves out of range easily.
Poe just misses with a punch to the body.
Poe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Wightman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wightman backs up against the cage.
Poe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wightman.
Wightman throws a right hand that Poe ducks under and follows up with a left that Poe also avoids with ease.
EA Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Poe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wightman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wightman back to the cage. Poe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poe misses with a hook. Wightman ducked under it nicely.
Wightman just misses with a punch to the body.
Wightman misses with a hook. Poe ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wightman tries to bum rush Poe with a series of wild strikes but Poe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wightman connects with an inside leg kick.
Poe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wightman can do to turn this around?
Poe sizes up Wightman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wightman lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EA Poe 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#
Wightman checks a low kick from Poe.
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe dodges the punch combination from Wightman.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wightman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Poe has got the better of the exchanges.
Poe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wightman staying out of range there.
Poe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wightman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wightman.
Wightman scores with a nice right hand.
Wightman dips to his left and cracks Poe with an uppercut!
Poe lunges at Wightman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wightman's hand.
A left lands for Poe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe misses with a straight left.
Poe takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#
Poe is rocked!
Wightman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Poe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Wightman misses with a series of wild punches.
Wightman misses with a looping left.
Poe seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Poe misses with a wild combination.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Poe moves out of range easily.
Poe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poe slips a jab and a cross from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poe.
Poe misses with a looping left.
Poe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wightman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Poe finds it's target.
Poe cracks Wightman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
Nice uppercut there from Poe.
Poe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wightman backs up against the cage.
Wightman throws a head kick but Poe moves out of range.
Poe throws a one two combo.
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!
Wightman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wightman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
Wightman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blake Wightman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
EA Poe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wightman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wightman throws a low kick but Poe avoids it.
Poe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poe.
Some wild striking there from Wightman.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Poe avoids them all with ease.
Poe is looking for a counter combo.
Wightman sizes up Poe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wightman takes one to the side of the head.
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poe throws a shot from downtown. Wightman moves away and avoids it.
Poe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poe blocks a jab.
Poe throwing a counter right hand but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poe loads up on a big right hand but Wightman slips the punch.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Poe.
Wightman looks to throw the jab but Poe is out of range.
Wightman throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily.
Wightman misses with a head kick. #T3#
Poe misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Wightman as he connects with a hook.
Poe throws a series of punches but Wightman avoids them all with ease.
Wightman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poe connects with a nice looking jab.
Poe lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Wightman misses its intended target.
Poe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Wightman catches Poe right on the button with a cross.
Wightman fails to land with a series of punches.
Wightman needs to keep his hands up - Poe had a free shot at his head there.
Poe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poe throws a head kick that misses.
Wightman blocks a jab.
Wightman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wightman throws a hook to the side of Poe's head but Poe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poe misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Poe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wightman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wightman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
As Wightman backs away, Poe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Poe lands a jab-cross combination.
Wightman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poe is out of range.
Poe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wightman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Poe backs off Wightman throws a huge counter combo but Poe manages to avoid it all.
Poe lands with a good body shot.
Poe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Poe misses its intended target.
Wightman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wightman's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!
EA Poe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AmpUp Nutrition ($200/160q) - Laundry 15% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Blake Wightman stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Carter (ranked 2261 p4p, 250 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 4652 p4p, 444 weight class). Wightman has chosen BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war) as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

160 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs

178 cm
34 yrs
165 lbs

Carter

Wightman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Carter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

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

Wightman clinches.

Carter lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carter (2) vs (0) Wightman
Carter wants to pass the guard but Wightman is keeping the position.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wightman looking to control.

Wightman working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Wightman is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carter advances to half guard.
Carter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wightman keeps working.
Wightman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter uses his free foot to push down on Wightman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wightman.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (5) vs (0) Wightman

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wightman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wightman tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carter's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carter (5) vs (4) Wightman
Carter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Carter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Wightman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carter and Wightman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Carter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carter is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Wightman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.

Carter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wightman pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wightman is looking for submissions but instead, Carter has regained full guard.
Wightman preventing the sweep.

Wightman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wightman passes into half guard.
Carter moves into full guard.

Wightman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carter dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (7) vs (4) Wightman
Carter advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (10) vs (4) Wightman

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carter taking a breather here.
Wightman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carter off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carter (10) vs (8) Wightman

Wightman tightening his grip on Carter, looking for the choke.

Wightman looking for the choke but no joy.
Wightman is trying to stick to Carter's back but Carter is turning into Wightman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wightman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carter.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (12) vs (8) Wightman

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Wightman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter is stalling in the full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carter trying to control but Wightman is working from the bottom.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Wightman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (12) vs (10) Wightman
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wightman forces his way into half guard.

Wightman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carter is trying to control but can't.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Wightman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Wightman eventually gives up the hold.
Wightman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wightman is working away from the top position though.
Carter is not content to let Wightman control the position.

Wightman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.

Wightman is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.

Wightman is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Wightman is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.

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

Wightman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Carter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wightman is working away from the top position though.
Carter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but Carter defending well.
Carter keeping hold of Wightman's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wightman trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Wightman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Wightman postures up.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Wightman tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wightman forces his way into half guard.
Carter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wightman looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (14) vs (10) Wightman
Carter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Wightman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carter defends it easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wightman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carter stands and throws Wightman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carter (17) vs (10) Wightman
Wightman is not content to let Carter control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Carter controlling from side mount.

Carter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wightman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carter but great work by Wightman.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carter (17) vs (14) Wightman

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Wightman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carter is not content to let Wightman control the position.

Wightman swings around for an armbar but Carter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wightman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carter (19) vs (14) Wightman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wightman looking to control but Carter passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carter takes the fight on points by 19 to 14.
A relieved looking John Carter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Blake Wightman spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Blake Wightman (ranked 4643 p4p, 440 weight class) and Sharven Sheven (ranked 22099 p4p, 0 weight class). Wightman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

178 cm
34 yrs
165 lbs

187 cm
23 yrs
185 lbs

Wightman

Sheven

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blake Wightman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sharven Sheven!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wightman tries for a takedown but Sheven sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Sheven tries to keep at a distance but Wightman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Wightman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wightman (2) vs (0) Sheven

Wightman seems to be looking for submissions.
Wightman tries to pass to full mount but Sheven defends it.
Sheven controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Wightman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sheven has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wightman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheven sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheven is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wightman trying to work for an americana but Sheven has managed to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wightman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wightman has managed to get both his arms back between Sheven's legs - danger averted.
Sheven looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheven, not yet.

Wightman has gone for a leg lock! Sheven slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wightman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wightman (2) vs (2) Sheven
Wightman keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass.
Wightman looking for a sweep. Not yet Wightman, not yet.

Wightman is looking for a triangle but Sheven pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman looking for a sweep. Not yet Wightman, not yet.
Sheven trying to control but Wightman is working from the bottom.
Wightman keeping full guard, as Sheven tries to pass.

Wightman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sheven is aware though and is defending well.

Wightman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Wightman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven tries to free his leg and advance position but Wightman is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Wightman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sheven sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Wightman doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sheven paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Wightman - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blake Wightman!
After winning the bout, Blake Wightman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ORC 17: Ragnarok
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Watt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wightman to score with a decent uppercut.
Watt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab from Wightman.#ROC#
Watt is rocked!
Wightman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Wightman finish him?
Wightman blocks a head kick by Watt.
Watt seems to have recovered his senses.
Wightman thumps Watt with a low kick.
Wightman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watt's head backwards.
Watt drops his guard momentarily, allowing Wightman to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Watt! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Wightman takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Blake Wightman!
Blake Wightman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ORC 14: Headstrong
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Rram misses the jab.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wightman eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Rram misses with the combination.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wightman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram with a hook.
Wightman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram scores with a one two! Wightman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Wightman. That snapped Rram's head back.
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!
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram looks to land a combination. Wightman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wightman scores with a three punch combo!
Rram takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wightman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rram checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Wightman.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Rram. That snapped Wightman's head back.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Wightman throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#
Rram is rocked!
Rram checks a low kick from Wightman.
Wightman is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram thuds his shin into the meat of Wightman's side.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Rram drops his hands momentarily and Wightman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Wightman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wightman misses with a head kick. #T2#
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Wightman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Wightman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram misses with the combination.
Wightman throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wightman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wightman.
Wightman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wightman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Rram avoids the head kick by Wightman.
Wightman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Wightman with a jab.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wightman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wightman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram checks a low kick from Wightman.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Rram moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wightman doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram 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.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wightman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wightman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wightman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wightman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman throws a series of punches but Rram moves out of range.
Wightman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Wightman.
Wightman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wightman walks into a left hand.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Rram looks to land a combination. Wightman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Rram defending well as Wightman loads up on a big left hand.
Wightman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rram throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
Wightman throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Wightman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Wightman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wightman counter with a right hand.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram backing away here, and Wightman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Wightman is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram scores with a nice head shot.
Rram throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
Rram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rram walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wightman.
Rram stuns Wightman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wightman misses with a hook.
Rram is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses.
Wightman lands an overhand right.
Rram looks to land a combination but Wightman avoids it well.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Wightman checks a low kick from Rram.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rram on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wightman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wightman loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wightman checks a leg kick nicely.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Wightman takes one to the side of the head.
Rram throws the kick towards the body but Wightman avoids it.
Wightman misses with a looping right.
Rram throws a right hand that Wightman ducks under and follows up with a left that Wightman also avoids with ease.
Wightman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wightman moves out of range of the strikes.
Wightman throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Wightman ducks right into an uppercut from Rram.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wightman scores with a jab to the body.
Wightman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Wightman throws a body kick that misses.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
Wightman tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wightman misses with a jab to the body
and Rram makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Rram misses with a low kick as Wightman jumps back.
Wightman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rram throws a big counter combination but Wightman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Wightman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram throws a hook but Wightman avoids it easily.
Wightman dodges the punch combination from Rram.
A good leg kick by Wightman.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rram slips a straight right by Wightman.
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Rram moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nosyaj Rram.
Well Rram has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Nosyaj Rram!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: ORC 11: Exile
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Heart misses with a shot to the body
letting Wightman counter with a right hand.
Wightman connects with a body shot that sends Heart's belly button to the back.
Heart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wightman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wightman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wightman looks to land a left hand but Heart moved out of range nicely.
Wightman slips a jab from Heart.
Heart scores with the left hand. Wightman knows he should have avoided that one.
Heart fails to land with a series of punches.
Wightman slips under a jab from Heart.
Heart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Heart.
A combination from Heart does no damage.
Nice jab there from Wightman. #T1#
Wightman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heart.
Wightman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heart under the eye.
Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wightman to score with a decent uppercut.
Wightman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Heart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wightman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wightman tried to score with a low kick but Heart checks it.
Wightman swinging wildly here.
Wightman looks to land a combination but Heart avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Heart there.
Good exchange - Heart coming out on top.#ROC2#
Wightman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman tests Heart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wightman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heart.
Wightman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Wightman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heart. Wightman shrugs it off though.
Wightman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wightman seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Wightman walks into a big right hand from Heart and goes down! The referee sends Heart to a neutral corner as Wightman gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
A big right from Heart misses.
It looked like Wightman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heart.
Heart might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Heart throws a lazy right hand but Wightman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wightman throws a quick counter head kick but Heart was just out of range.
Heart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wightman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wightman walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tahar Heart!
An out of breath Tahar Heart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Blake Wightman stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: ORC 7: Uproar
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Wightman throws a jab when Bradford was well out of range.
Bradford throws a sloppy head kick
and Wightman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Wightman slams his shin into Bradford's torso.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Wightman misses.
Bradford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wightman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bradford backs up against the ropes.
Wightman with a jab.
Wightman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wightman.#T1#
Wightman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradford lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wightman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wightman.
Wightman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bradford off the ropes and back into range.
Wightman throws an overhand right that lands on Bradford's shoulder, as Bradford tries to avoid the shot.
Bradford walks into a left hand.
Wightman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradford 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.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman connects with a body shot that sends Bradford's belly button to the back.
Wightman misses with a low kick. #T2#
Bradford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Bradford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Wightman.
Wightman throws the kick towards the body but Bradford avoids it.
Wightman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bradford tried to counter with a leg kick but Wightman avoided it.
A lazy left from Wightman finds it's target.
Wightman misses with a few strikes there.
Bradford is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wightman. Bradford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Wightman misses its intended target.
Wightman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Bradford is rocked!
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Bradford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman scores with a big combo that sends Bradford crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Bradford flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Wightman jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Wightman!
Our winner, Blake Wightman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ORC 4: Burning
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bullard.
Wightman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wightman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullard.
Wightman throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullard.
Wightman takes a swing at Bullard's ribcage but misses.
Wightman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Wightman avoids it well.
Wightman misses the body punch
and Bullard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wightman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman misses with the combination.
Bullard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wightman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bullard. That did some damage!
Wightman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Wightman blocks the low kick.
Wightman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bullard eats them both and turns towards Wightman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bullard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wightman lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Jab by Wightman.
Bullard misses with a looping left.
Wightman feints and then cracks Bullard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bullard down.
Wightman misses with a few strikes there.
Bullard throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
No joy there for Bullard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bullard defending well as Wightman loads up on a big left hand.
Bullard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wightman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Bullard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wightman.
Wightman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Bullard.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Bullard misses. #T2#
Wightman throws a shot from downtown. Bullard moves away and avoids it.
Wightman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wightman misses with a low kick as Bullard jumps back.
Wightman throws a hook but Bullard avoids it easily.
Bullard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wightman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bullard slips a jab from Wightman.
Wightman tried to score with a low kick but Bullard checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
Wightman misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bullard tries to bum rush Wightman with a series of wild strikes but Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullard throws a counter high kick but Wightman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bullard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bullard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wightman. Wightman obviously looking to wear him down.
Wightman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wightman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bullard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wightman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullard circles away quickly and effectively.
Wightman walks into a jab.
Wightman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bullard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wightman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wightman scores with a hook to the body. Bullard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bullard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bullard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wightman.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Wightman throws a low kick but Bullard moves out of range easily.
Wightman misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bullard. Those never looked like landing.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
Wightman throws a low kick, looking for Bullard's leg but Bullard calmly moves out of range.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Bullard.
Bullard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wightman.
Wightman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bullard's sensitive parts.
Bullard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wightman.
Wightman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tony Bullard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullard misses with the combination.
Wightman scores with a head kick. Bullard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Bullard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bullard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bullard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wightman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wightman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bullard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
Bullard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wightman. Wightman obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Wightman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wightman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bullard 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
Tony Bullard's cut is getting worse.
Bullard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Bullard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wightman lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman scores with a decent looking hook.
Tony Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wightman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wightman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bullard backs up against the ropes.
Wightman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bullard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wightman.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman throws a right hand that Bullard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullard also avoids with ease.
Bullard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
Bullard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Wightman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wightman checks a leg kick.
Bullard throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Bullard.
Donk. Wightman catches Bullard right on the button with a cross.
Wightman slips a straight right by Bullard.#T1#
Wightman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bullard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wightman misses with a wild combination.
Blake Wightman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bullard throws a push kick but Wightman slaps the foot to one side.
Wightman throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wightman.
Wightman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bullard misses with a double jab
letting Wightman counter with a right hand.
Wightman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wightman lands a nice shot that snaps Bullard's head back.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullard throws a shot from downtown. Wightman moves away and avoids it.
Wightman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bullard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bullard's calf.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Wightman avoids them all with ease.
Wightman tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bullard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullard throws a looping overhand right but Wightman ducks down to avoid it.
Wightman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullard was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
Wightman dodges the punch combination from Bullard.
Wightman lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Wightman thumps Bullard with a low kick.
Bullard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Bullard backs off Wightman throws a huge counter combo but Bullard manages to avoid it all.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wightman lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bullard's hands.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Wightman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters circling a little - Wightman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Blake Wightman!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Blake Wightman!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Blake Wightman!

Blake Wightman wins by unanimous decision!
Blake Wightman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ORC 1: The Beginning
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Grey takes one to the chin there.
Wightman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Wightman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Wightman misses the target.
That kick from Wightman tenderised Grey's leg. Grey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grey throws the left hand but Wightman avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wightman! But no joy.
Wightman throws a jab when Grey was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Grey throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Wightman counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wightman.
Grey tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it. #BC2#
Wightman manages to break the clinch.
Grey misses with a looping left.
Wightman throws a nice looking combination but Grey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grey loads up on a big right hand but Wightman slips the punch.
Wightman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman lands a body shot.
Grey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wightman looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Wightman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Wightman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wightman throws a low kick, looking for Grey's leg but Grey calmly moves out of range.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grey's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Wightman misses the target.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
Grey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman misses with a head kick.
Wightman scores with a leg kick.
Grey needs to keep his hands up - Wightman had a free shot at his head there.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grey's calf.
Grey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grey cracks Wightman with a good jab.
Wightman tries to bum rush Grey with a series of wild strikes but Grey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Grey rushes Wightman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Wightman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Crunch! Wightman slams his shin into Grey's torso.
Wightman feints and then cracks Grey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grey down.
Wightman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wightman. Wightman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wightman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Grey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wightman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wightman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wightman.
Wightman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Wightman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
Wightman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wightman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Grey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wightman misses with a series of wild punches.
Grey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Wightman misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Grey throws a low kick but Wightman moves out of range easily.
Wightman throws a body shot but no joy.
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grey.
Grey is looking to slow Wightman down with leg kicks.
Grey tries to clinch up.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wightman misses with a body kick.
As Wightman backs away, Grey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Wightman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wightman scores with a shot to the body.
Grey tries to clinch up.
Wightman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grey is out of range and Wightman settles back down. #T1#
Grey takes one to the chin there.
Grey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Wightman cracks a nice hook into Grey's ribs.
Wightman is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Grey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Grey blocks the leg kick.
Grey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wightman cracks the inside of Grey's front leg.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wightman scores with a decent looking hook.
Wightman cracks a nice hook into Grey's ribs.
Wightman throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wightman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wightman throws an off balance right hand
letting Grey counter with a right hand.
Grey misses with a body shot
and Wightman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Wightman. That snapped Grey's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Wightman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wightman, as that shot connected.
Grey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Grey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Wightman.
Nice defenses there by Grey.
A head kick misses from Wightman.
Wightman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Wightman. Beautiful body shot.
Grey misses with a low kick.
Wightman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grey checks a leg kick.
Grey misses with a straight left.
Wightman throws a leg kick which misses Grey's front leg but catches the back leg as Grey tries to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Wightman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grey throws a big shot that misses.
Wightman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wightman.
Wightman cracks a nice hook into Grey's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wightman. That's going to slow Grey down.
J.J. Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wightman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grey moves out of range of the strikes.
Grey tried to counter with a leg kick but Wightman avoided it.
Grey is looking to slow Wightman down with leg kicks.
Grey misses with a leg kick
and Wightman counters with a left and a right that stings Grey.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grey, as that shot connected.
Grey thows a body kick. Wightman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Wightman 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman throws a good cross that connects.
Wightman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wightman misses with a head kick.
Wightman lands a head kick! #T1#
Wightman tries to land a leg kick but Grey saw it coming and moves away.
Grey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wightman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wightman fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake Wightman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wightman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grey.
Grey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wightman cracks a nice hook into Grey's ribs.
Wightman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grey throws out the jab.
Grey throws a body kick that misses
and Wightman counters with a leg kick.
Grey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wightman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wightman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Wightman scores with a four punch combination!
Wightman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wightman jabs at Grey's body.
Wightman connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wightman.
Wightman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wightman tries a low kick but Grey avoids it.
Wightman throws out a powerful jab.
Grey blocks a low kick nicely.
Grey wants to slow Wightman down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Wightman. That snapped Grey's head back.
Wightman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grey is looking to counter punch.
Wightman throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Wightman throws a combination that misses
and Grey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wightman thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey throws a sloppy body shot
and Wightman counters with a nice body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wightman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grey misses with an uppercut. Wightman saw that one coming.
Grey connects with a solid leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Blake Wightman!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Blake Wightman!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Blake Wightman!

Blake Wightman wins by unanimous decision!
Blake Wightman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UFC 9-The End Of An Era
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Wightman fails with a takedown attempt.
Gatsby moves out of range as Wightman strikes.
Gatsby misses with a leg kick.
Wightman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wightman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gatsby is out of range.
Gatsby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wightman tries to work over Gatsby's front leg with a kick but Gatsby checks it.
Wightman fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Gatsby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wightman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wightman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wightman wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Wightman is retaining full guard.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wightman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gatsby trying to control but Wightman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gatsby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wightman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gatsby has Wightman in his guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Gatsby trying to control the position here.
Wightman is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatsby has wrist control.#T2#
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Gatsby blocks nicely.
Wightman passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatsby regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wightman.
Wightman distracts Gatsby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Wightman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gatsby has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Wightman manages to get his head free but now Gatsby has transitioned to an armbar! Wightman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gatsby! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Blake Wightman stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: UFC 8-Ferreira v De Villefort
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Wightman jabs Bailey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wightman misses with a double jab.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bailey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wightman doesn't seem phased though.
Bailey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wightman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wightman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wightman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Wightman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wightman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wightman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bailey lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wightman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailey circles away.
Wightman throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wightman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bailey backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!#TD2#
Wightman gets the takedown into side control.
Oh Bailey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bailey regains half guard.
Wightman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bailey's head.
Bailey seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Bailey has his hands clasped together around Wightman's back. He's all about the action.
Wightman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bailey's head.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman lands with a punch from half guard.
Bailey is trying to get back to full guard.
Bailey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Bailey wants to control but Wightman is keeping busy.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Wightman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wightman working the head and body with strikes.
Bailey is staying active underneath Wightman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bailey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bailey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wightman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wightman trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wightman postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Wightman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wightman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Bailey blocks nicely.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses.
Wightman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wightman stopping the sweep attempt from Bailey.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wightman.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wightman wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
Wightman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wightman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bailey's guard.
Bailey manages to get to full guard.
Wightman throws an elbow that misses. Bailey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wightman's guard. Nice move by Bailey!#REVR#
Bailey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wightman is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey moves away from the strike by Wightman.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Wightman.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wightman throws a body shot but no joy.
Wightman misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Wightman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey slips under a jab from Wightman.
Wightman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey sprawls well. He's pushed Wightman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left and a right from Wightman both land. Nice combination.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wightman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailey lands a jab to the head.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Wightman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wightman throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wightman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailey circles away quickly and effectively.
Wightman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wightman scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Wightman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
Bailey looks to land a body kick but Wightman moved away.
Wightman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
Wightman thuds his shin into the meat of Bailey's side.
Wightman shoots in looking for a takedown but Bailey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wightman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Bailey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Wightman avoids it.
Wightman throws a front kick aimed at Bailey's knee but Bailey avoids it well.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wightman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Wightman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wightman lands in his opponent's guard.
Bailey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Wightman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bailey is retaining full guard.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Wightman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wightman with a nice head shot there.
Wightman passes Bailey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bailey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wightman.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Wightman stands up over Bailey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bailey looking to control. #T3#
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wightman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bailey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wightman's guard. #REVR#
Bailey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wightman's guard.
Wightman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wightman has a closed guard, preventing Bailey from standing up.
Wightman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Wightman keeps moving. #SU#
Bailey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bailey tries to bum rush Wightman with a series of wild strikes but Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wightman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey. #TD2#
Bailey tries to sprawl but Wightman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bailey defending well though.
Wightman winds up and cracks Bailey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wightman is working away from the top position though.
Wightman throwing shots but Bailey is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wightman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bailey moves out of range as Wightman throws a body kick.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wightman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wightman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Wightman.
Wightman walks into a left hand.
Bailey is looking to wear down Wightman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Bailey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wightman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wightman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Bailey.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Wightman only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Bailey throws a body punch but Wightman moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bailey.
Wightman avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey connects with a crisp jab.
Wightman shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1-2. Bailey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wightman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bailey takes a swing at Wightman's ribcage but misses.
Bailey throws a body kick that misses.
Wightman blocks the body kick.
Wightman swinging wildly here.
Wightman shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wightman throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##TD2#
Wightman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bailey was covering up waiting for the punch and Wightman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wightman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman being controlled here momentarily.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey 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#
Bailey trying to control the pace. #SU#
Bailey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Blake Wightman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bailey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Wightman counters with a single leg into guard. Bailey didn't expect that.
Wightman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wightman.
Wightman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Wightman preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wightman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wightman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wightman throws an elbow that misses. Bailey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wightman's guard. Nice move by Bailey!#REVR#
Blake Wightman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wightman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Joe Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wightman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Bailey.
Well Wightman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!
A victorious Blake Wightman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 9
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Marx Jr drops his hands momentarily and Wightman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Wightman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wightman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wightman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marx Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marx Jr is trying to maintain the position but Wightman is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marx Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wightman pulls his head out easily.
Marx Jr gets back to full guard.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman is in close to Marx Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wightman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Marx Jr has his foot on Wightman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wightman works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wightman throws a big elbow that misses.
Wightman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Marx Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wightman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Marx Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wightman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marx Jr's body to avoid the submission. Marx Jr has instead reached around Wightman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marx Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Marx Jr!
After winning the bout, Mark Marx Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Blake Wightman stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 7
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Stanfield.
Wightman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stanfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wightman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stanfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stanfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
Stanfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stanfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wightman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Stanfield as Wightman shoots in.
Stanfield pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stanfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wightman staying out of range there.
Wightman shoots for a takedown but Stanfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wightman shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls well. He's pushed Wightman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Wightman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wightman checks a leg kick.
Wightman attempts a counter takedown but Stanfield avoids it well and moves away.
Wightman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanfield connects with the punch.#TD#
Wightman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Stanfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wightman pushing down on Stanfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet.
Stanfield is looking to improve his position.
Wightman drops an elbow to the side of Stanfield's head.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Stanfield dodges it nicely.
Stanfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wightman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
Stanfield kicks Wightman off and gets back to his feet.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman shoots in but no luck this time.
Stanfield throws a low kick but Wightman moves out of range easily.
Stanfield scores with the left hand. Wightman knows he should have avoided that one. #T2##TD#
Wightman scores with a takedown into Stanfield's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Stanfield blocks nicely. #ES2#
Stanfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wightman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stanfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Wightman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wightman stands and throws Stanfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wightman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stanfield is pushing Wightman's head away, looking to escape. Wightman manages to hold on to the position though.
Wightman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wightman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stanfield is avoiding damage well.
Stanfield wants to control but Wightman postures up.
Stanfield dodges the ground and pound from Wightman.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet but Wightman drags him back down.
Wightman working the ground and pound from side control.
Stanfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wightman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Wightman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wightman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wightman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stanfield taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wightman scores with punches from side control.
Stanfield pushes Wightman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wightman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wightman scores with punches from side control.
Wightman prevents Stanfield from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wightman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stanfield works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stanfield tries to roll over but Wightman keeps him under control.
Stanfield is refusing to be controlled, as Wightman sits in half guard.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Wightman throwing shots but Stanfield is blocking nicely.
Wightman 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.
Stanfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Wightman wants to control but Stanfield is keeping him busy.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wightman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
It looks like Kane Stanfield has been cut.
Stanfield is looking to escape.
Stanfield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stanfield trying to control from the bottom.
Stanfield taking some punishment here, with Wightman in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Stanfield has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wightman is on him like a limpet, forcing Stanfield back against the cage.
Stanfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Stanfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wightman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wightman wants a takedown.
Wightman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kane Stanfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Wightman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Stanfield sneaks out the side door and pushes Wightman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wightman shoots in looking for a takedown but Stanfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wightman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stanfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wightman dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wightman momentarily.
Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wightman.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanfield but Stanfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanfield! But no joy.
Wightman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Wightman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wightman has a takedown stuffed.
Blake Wightman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Stanfield.
Wightman throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanfield throws out a counter right but Wightman avoids it with no problem.
Wightman looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range.
Stanfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wightman's calf.
Wightman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wightman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanfield.
Wightman shoots in but Stanfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wightman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wightman somewhat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanfield.
Kane Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanfield cracks Wightman with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Wightman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanfield but Stanfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wightman or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanfield, which made it look bad.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Wightman moves out of range easily.
Kane Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Stanfield.
Wightman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Stanfield there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wightman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanfield's waist but Stanfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wightman off to one side.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
Stanfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stanfield lands a jab to the nose.
Wightman shoots in but Stanfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Wightman swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanfield.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman misses with a body shot.
Stanfield cracks Wightman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Wightman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Wightman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wightman shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls well. He's pushed Wightman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wightman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stanfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wightman dives in for a single leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Wightman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stanfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Stanfield's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Stanfield has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wightman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stanfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Stanfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Stanfield. #T4#
Stanfield lands with a light punch inside.
Wightman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Wightman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stanfield regains guard immediately.
Wightman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman stops Stanfield from standing up.
Wightman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wightman postures up in Stanfield's guard and throws a big left but Stanfield blocks it.
Stanfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stanfield stalling.
Wightman is looking for a sweep. Stanfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wightman keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Stanfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kane Stanfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Wightman.
Stanfield tries to land a front kick but Wightman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wightman with a hook.
Wightman jabs Stanfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wightman tries for a takedown but Stanfield circles away easily
and Stanfield counters with an outside leg kick. #TD#
Wightman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wightman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Stanfield sneaks out the side door and pushes Wightman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Stanfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wightman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanfield tries to sprawl out of it but Wightman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wightman scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Wightman shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls well. He's pushed Wightman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Wightman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wightman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Wightman misses. #TD#
Wightman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stanfield's guard.#ES2#
Stanfield pushes Wightman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wightman throws out the jab. #TD#
Wightman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stanfield to the ground. Wightman is now in Stanfield's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stanfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Stanfield is continuing to stall.
Stanfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blake Wightman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wightman 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.#T2#
Stanfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Well,Wightman is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Let's hope that Stanfield 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.
Stanfield tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wightman controls his leg.
Stanfield slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Stanfield decides to stand up.
Wightman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
Wightman misses with a double jab
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stanfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wightman has time to react.
Stanfield cracks Wightman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Stanfield does it's job there.
Stanfield checks a leg kick.
Kane Stanfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanfield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stanfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wightman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range and Wightman settles back down.
Stanfield lands with a cross.
Wightman misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Stanfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanfield. #T4#
Stanfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stanfield lands with a cross.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wightman misses with a hook. Stanfield ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Wightman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Stanfield pushes Wightman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wightman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stanfield defends it nicely.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a takedown attempt - Stanfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield cracks Wightman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wightman throws a body punch but Stanfield moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Kane Stanfield!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Kane Stanfield!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Kane Stanfield!

Kane Stanfield wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Kane Stanfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Blake Wightman spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: UFC 4-Creepshow
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Wightman moves away from the strike by Gomez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wightman. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wightman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wightman swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Wightman misses #CL#
and Gomez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wightman scores with a shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wightman gets through Gomez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wightman managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wightman is defending well for now.
Wightman tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomez just leaning against Wightman, taking a breather.
Gomez has Wightman pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Wightman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wightman avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body. #T1#
Wightman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wightman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gomez is defending well.#TD2#
Wightman has clasped his hands together around Gomez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Gomez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wightman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wightman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Gomez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gomez tries to roll over but Wightman keeps him under control.
Gomez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Wightman controlling him for the moment.
Wightman stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Wightman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman postures up in Gomez's guard and throws a big left but Gomez blocks it.
Wightman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wightman works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomez controlling Wightman's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomez'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.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gomez passes Wightman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wightman landing strikes from the bottom.
Gomez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Wightman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Wightman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez controlling the pace.
Gomez continues to stall.
Wightman is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez controlling the action here.
Wightman tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gomez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wightman lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Wightman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gomez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wightman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wightman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wightman cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Wightman throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wightman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wightman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wightman takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Wightman thuds his right hand into Gomez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wightman lands with a good body shot.
Wightman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Wightman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Wightman.
Wightman scores with a jab.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wightman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
A little jabbing left from Wightman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##TD2#
Wightman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wightman is in Gomez's guard.
Wightman being controlled here momentarily.
Wightman stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Gomez is really struggling to control Wightman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wightman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Wightman is retaining full guard.
Gomez is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wightman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez preventing the sweep. #T2#
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wightman keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Wightman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wightman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wightman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Wightman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wightman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wightman's back!
You can see the frustration on Wightman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gomez wants to control but Wightman is keeping busy.
Gomez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wightman doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Wightman right now.
What can Wightman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gomez.
Gomez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Further stalling from Gomez.
Wightman staying busy and making it hard for Gomez to control.
Gomez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wightman tries to escape but Gomez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez throws a leg kick that misses.
Wightman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wightman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomez tries to land a front kick but Wightman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wightman tries a quick counter leg kick but Gomez is wise to it.
A shot to the liver by Wightman. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Wightman blocks the low kick.
Wightman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wightman connects with a crisp jab.
Gomez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Wightman keeps it at a distance.
Wightman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomez tries to counter by clinching up but Wightman breaks away and moves out of range.
Wightman dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Wightman tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wightman.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Wightman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Wightman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Wightman. That snapped Gomez's head back.
Gomez pushes Wightman away with a front kick.
Wightman throws a head kick that misses.
Wightman tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Wightman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Wightman.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Wightman is avoiding it.
Wightman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gomez is able to avoid easily.
Gomez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wightman throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Wightman in a clinch. #T2#
Wightman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wightman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez looking to stall.
Gomez misses with a knee strike.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Wightman misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wightman scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osvaldo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
Wightman lands an uppercut.
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
Wightman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wightman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wightman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blake Wightman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wightman lands with a right to the head.
Gomez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wightman.
Wightman avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body. #T3#
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wightman is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Wightman fails to land.
Wightman wants a takedown.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wightman avoids it.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Wightman lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Wightman blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wightman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomez trying to control the position but instead, Wightman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomez into the cage.
Gomez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wightman managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez. #T4#
Gomez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wightman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wightman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wightman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gomez working Wightman over with knees to the body.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Wightman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wightman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wightman.
Blake Wightman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wightman wants a takedown but no success here.
Gomez lands a good knee to the midsection. Wightman won't want to take too many of those.
Wightman gets through Gomez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wightman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Wightman pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wightman tries to score a body lock takedown but Gomez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Osvaldo Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wightman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Blake Wightman!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Blake Wightman!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Blake Wightman!

Blake Wightman wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Blake Wightman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Mugglestick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wightman as he avoids it easily.
Wightman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mugglestick eats them both and turns towards Wightman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mugglestick throws a shot to the body.
Mugglestick shoots in for a takedown but Wightman shows good takedown defense.
Decent striking displayed by Wightman there.
Mugglestick dives in for a single leg takedown but Wightman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blake Wightman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrinkle Mugglestick.
Mugglestick shoots in for a double leg but Wightman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wightman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mugglestick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wightman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugglestick shoots for a takedown but Wightman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wightman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
Wightman cracks Mugglestick with a good jab.
Wightman slaps away a takedown attempt from Mugglestick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wightman catches Mugglestick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mugglestick shoots in but Wightman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good shot there by Wightman.#T1#
Wightman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mugglestick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mugglestick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wightman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mugglestick scrambles back to his feet.
Wightman throws a leg kick which misses Mugglestick's front leg but catches the back leg as Mugglestick tries to avoid it.
A combination from Wightman does no damage.
Mugglestick darts in looking for a takedown but Wightman gets double underhooks and turns Mugglestick into the cage.
Mugglestick takes one to the chin there.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Mugglestick moves out of range easily.
Mugglestick shoots in for a double leg but Wightman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wightman stuffs the takedown attempt from Mugglestick. Mugglestick gets slowly back to his feet.
Wightman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mugglestick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mugglestick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wightman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mugglestick fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Wightman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wightman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Wightman.
Wightman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blake Wightman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wightman.
Wightman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mugglestick on the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wightman, right into the meat.
Wightman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wightman lands a high kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Wightman!
Mugglestick shoots in looking for a takedown but Wightman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mugglestick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wightman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mugglestick or perhaps it was just good defense by Wightman, which made it look bad.
Wightman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mugglestick in his tracks.
Mugglestick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wightman tries to avoid it but Mugglestick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wightman to the ground. Wightman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mugglestick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wightman.#T3#
Wightman connects with a looping right hand.
Mugglestick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wightman pinned against the cage. Wightman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wightman scores with a jab.
Wightman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mugglestick shoots and misses
and Wightman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mugglestick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wightman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mugglestick scrambles back to his feet.
Wightman jabs at Mugglestick's body.
Wightman tries to bum rush Mugglestick with a series of wild strikes but Mugglestick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wightman misses with a double jab.
Wightman throws a sloppy head kick and Mugglestick moves out of range easily.
And Mugglestick tries to counter it with a takedown but Wightman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wightman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wightman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wightman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wightman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mugglestick's head backwards.
Mugglestick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mugglestick has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Wightman connects with an inside leg kick.
Mugglestick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wightman scores with a sloppy right hand. Mugglestick should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Wightman - just one landing.
Wightman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mugglestick shoots in for a takedown but Wightman shows good takedown defense.
Wightman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mugglestick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wightman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mugglestick looks for a takedown but Wightman sprawls well.
Mugglestick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wightman as he avoids it easily.
Mugglestick needs to keep his hands up - Wightman had a free shot at his head there.
Wightman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wightman misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mugglestick's calf.
Wightman lands with a nice combination. Mugglestick backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman 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#
Mugglestick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wightman sprawls well. Wightman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mugglestick gets slowly back to his feet.
Mugglestick shoots in for a double leg but Wightman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Wightman tenderised Mugglestick's leg. Mugglestick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wightman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mugglestick can do to turn this around?
Mugglestick shoots in for a double leg but Wightman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blake Wightman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrinkle Mugglestick.
Wightman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wightman misses with a few strikes there.
Wightman throws a nice looking combination but Mugglestick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wightman connects with a single shot there.
Wightman throws a leg kick which misses Mugglestick's front leg but catches the back leg as Mugglestick tries to avoid it.
Wightman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake Wightman is winning the standup battle so far.
Mugglestick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mugglestick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wightman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mugglestick on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wightman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mugglestick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mugglestick or perhaps it was just good defense by Wightman, which made it look bad. #T1#
Wightman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wightman lands with a straight right. Mugglestick didn't see that one coming.
Mugglestick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wightman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mugglestick at a distance.
Wightman tests Mugglestick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wightman feints a jab promting Mugglestick to slip. Wightman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mugglestick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mugglestick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wightman sprawls well. Wightman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mugglestick gets slowly back to his feet.
Mugglestick fails with a takedown attempt.
Mugglestick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mugglestick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wightman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mugglestick.
Wightman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mugglestick.
Mugglestick throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Wightman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wightman.
Wightman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mugglestick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wightman forces his way into half guard.
Wightman is thwarting Mugglestick's attempts to control the position.
Mugglestick wants to improve his position but Wightman is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from Wightman.
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Mugglestick is rocked!
Mugglestick tries to get to full guard but Wightman has control of the leg.
Mugglestick is still in real trouble! Can Wightman finish him?
Mugglestick is breathing heavily.
Wightman is pressing down on Mugglestick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mugglestick is holding on for now.
Mugglestick seems to have recovered his senses.
Wightman is nestled in close to Mugglestick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wightman winds up and cracks Mugglestick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wightman 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.#T3#
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wightman controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Mugglestick is out! Wightman gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blake Wightman!
A relieved looking Blake Wightman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C17: Lowe vs Seery
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Wightman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wightman doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wightman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Wightman ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wightman has a takedown stuffed.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wightman.
Mario Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wightman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Wightman shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Wightman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Wightman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wightman looks winded!
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Wightman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Mario Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wightman under the eye.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Wightman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wightman goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Nice cross by Jones.
Wightman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to slow Wightman down with leg kicks. #T2#
Wightman shoots in but no luck this time.
Wightman shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wightman.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Wightman misses with a takedown
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wightman really felt that one!
Wightman drops his hands for a split second and Jones immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Wightman face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Jones follows up with a right hand that knocks Wightman into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Jones!
A victorious Mario Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Blake Wightman had this to say: 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

Event: C14: Obamacare vs Westlund
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Mahoney with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Wightman.#TD2#
Wightman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahoney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahoney tries to get out of the position.
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wightman looking to sit in guard and control but Mahoney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wightman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wightman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Wightman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wightman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahoney is one step ahead there.
Mahoney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wightman on the ground.
Mahoney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahoney content to stall in guard here.
Wightman looking for a sweep. Not yet Wightman, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wightman is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahoney working a defensive guard here.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wightman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wightman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wightman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it.
Wightman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mahoney pulls Wightman in close to his closed guard and prevents Wightman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mahoney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Wightman connects with a couple of short punches.
Wightman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahoney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wightman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Mahoney blocks nicely.
Mahoney trying to control the position.
Wightman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Wightman trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Wightman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahoney controls Wightman momentarily but Wightman frees himself.
Mahoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mahoney misses with the combination.
Mahoney throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Mahoney misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman checks a leg kick.
Wightman throws a right and a left that Mahoney avoids nicely.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mahoney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dick Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wightman feints and as Mahoney raises his hands in defense, Wightman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake Wightman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wightman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wightman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wightman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahoney has wrist control.
Mahoney trying to control the position.
Mahoney wants to stand but Wightman is controlling the position. #T2#
Wightman chips away with some ground and pound.
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wightman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mahoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wightman lands a couple of elbows.
Wightman throwing strikes but missing.
Wightman stands up over Mahoney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman throwing strikes but missing.
Mahoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wightman is one step ahead there. #T3#
Wightman landing some decent shots from guard.
Wightman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
Wightman postures up and lands a big shot to Mahoney's brow.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wightman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wightman works over Mahoney with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wightman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Wightman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wightman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wightman stands up over Mahoney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Mahoney is rocked!
Wightman lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Mahoney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wightman wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Wightman is in close to Mahoney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wightman landing with the ground and pound.
Mahoney looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahoney, not yet.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Wightman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mahoney seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wightman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wightman postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it.
Wightman working some strikes from top position.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wightman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wightman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mahoney covers up, he's hurt! Wightman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wightman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wightman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Wightman!
A victorious Blake Wightman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C11: Baker vs Ashton
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wightman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wightman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Wightman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is trying to stand.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
Wightman stops James from getting back to his feet.
My spies in LOD:NYC Striking Academy inform me that Wightman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Wightman trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wightman on the ground.
Wightman throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
James wants to get back to his feet.
Wightman wants to pass to mount but James is defending the position.
Wightman prevents James from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wightman is nestled in close to James, 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.
Wightman is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Ground and pound from Wightman.
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wightman is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wightman trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
Wightman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wightman controlling the action here.
James is looking to escape.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James pushes Wightman off looking to stand but Wightman dives back in and keeps control.
Wightman lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Wightman wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wightman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Wightman thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Wightman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wightman.
Wightman forces his way into half guard.
Wightman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Wightman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wightman connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Wightman working James over with strikes.
James is looking to escape.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wightman throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wightman content to control rather than advance.
Wightman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Wightman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
James manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wightman blocks an elbow strike.
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
Wightman managing to block the knees to the body from James.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
Wightman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wightman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James stops a takedown attempt from Wightman.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Wightman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wightman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Wightman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rick James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
James tries to clinch up but Wightman circles away and keeps his distance.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Wightman. Wightman gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Wightman misses with a takedown #CL#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Wightman on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
Wightman tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Wightman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the cage.
Wightman has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wightman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Wightman - that landed with a thud.
James misses with an elbow strike.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wightman's defenses.
Wightman avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wightman.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Wightman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wightman.
A short right from Wightman on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wightman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
Wightman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wightman is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Wightman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wightman misses with the head strike.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Wightman swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Rick James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wightman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James lands an elbow that stopped Wightman in his tracks for a moment.
Wightman scores with a hook to the body.
James missing with knees to the body.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
Wightman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wightman avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Wightman lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wightman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wightman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
James clinches up with Wightman and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman takes an elbow to the temple.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Wightman takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
James working aggressively here.
Wightman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wightman is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James wants to clinch.
James is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Wightman pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands an elbow inside that Wightman shrugs off.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Wightman goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wightman shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
James darts in and clinches Wightman up against the cage.#TD2#
Wightman drags the fight down to the ground.
Wightman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wightman is proving hard to escape from.
Wightman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman is still trying to improve position.
Wightman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Wightman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wightman is stalling here. James is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wightman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and James has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wightman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wightman trying to control here.
Wightman manages to get to full guard.
Wightman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wightman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wightman throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James wants to stand but Wightman is controlling the position. #T3#
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Wightman wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wightman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wightman prevents James from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Wightman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wightman.
Wightman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James is looking to stand up but Wightman isn't so interested in that idea.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
James uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Wightman drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wightman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wightman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wightman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Combate 6: Quarta-feira
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Wightman shoots for a takedown but Lowe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Lowe misses.
Wightman shoots in but Lowe avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Wightman darts in and clinches Lowe up against the cage.
Wightman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Wightman has picked Lowe up - he's going for a ride! Wightman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lowe is positioning himself well to prevent Wightman advancing to mount.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowe wants to improve his position but Wightman is controlling well.
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Wightman prevents Lowe from standing back up.
My spies in New York Striking Academy inform me that Wightman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Wightman working the head and body with strikes.
Wightman working over Lowe with some ground and pound. Lowe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wightman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Wightman throwing shots but Lowe is blocking nicely.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman throwing shots but Lowe is blocking nicely.
Wightman is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Wightman is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wightman throws a strike but Lowe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses.
Wightman distracts Lowe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wightman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wightman is looking to work some ground and pound but Lowe has wrist control.
Wightman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lowe looking to control. #T3#
Wightman won't allow Lowe to get back to his feet.
Lowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wightman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wightman postures up in Lowe's guard and throws a big left but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe wants to improve his position but instead Wightman has moved into half guard.
Wightman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lowe defending well though.
Wightman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Lowe manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Lowe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wightman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lowe is out of range and Wightman settles back down.
Lowe stuffs the takedown attempt from Wightman. Wightman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
Wightman blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Wightman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Lowe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wightman shoots in for a double leg but Lowe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lowe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowe throws a low kick but Wightman avoids it.
Lowe throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Lowe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wightman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Wightman tries to counter it with a takedown but Lowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wightman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lowe avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wightman shoots in and drives through. Lowe sprawls well.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Wightman scores with a takedown into Lowe's guard.
Wightman working some strikes from top position.
Lowe wants to stand up but Wightman is controlling him.
Wightman wants to control from the top but Lowe keeps moving.
Wightman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lowe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman looking to sit in guard and control but Lowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Lowe wants to get up but he can't break Wightman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wightman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowe is one step ahead there.
Wightman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wightman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lowe advances to half guard.
Lowe blocks the strikes from Wightman.
Lowe wants to stand but Wightman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wightman tries to get to full guard but Lowe has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wightman manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wightman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowe is one step ahead there.
Wightman keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wightman looks for a takedown but Lowe sprawls well.
Wightman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lowe.
Wightman dives in for a single leg takedown but Lowe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mike Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Wightman.
Wightman shoots in and drives through. Lowe sprawls well.
Wightman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lowe doesn't seem bothered though.
Lowe scores with a head kick.
Lowe scores with a nice right hand.
Wightman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe. #TD2#
Wightman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lowe trying to hold on to Wightman's head to control him but Wightman postures up. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wightman 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.
Wightman is thwarting Lowe's attempts to control the position.
Wightman looks to land a strike but Lowe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wightman throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Lowe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lowe. Wightman shrugs it off though.
A bone on bone clash there as Wightman blocks the leg kick.
Lowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Wightman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wightman working Lowe over with strikes.
Wightman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wightman connects with a nice short shot to Lowe's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wightman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wightman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Wightman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Lowe is rocked!
Wightman working over Lowe with some ground and pound. Lowe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Lowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wightman.
Wightman slips a nice elbow through Lowe's hands, connecting with Lowe's forehead.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Wightman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wightman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wightman.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lowe taking some punishment here, with Wightman in his half guard.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wightman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lowe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lowe taking some punishment here, with Wightman in his half guard. #T3#
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wightman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Wightman.
Wightman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wightman.
Wightman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lowe defending well though.
Lowe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wightman.
Wightman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Wightman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowe is keeping the position for now.
Wightman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wightman wants to pass the guard but Lowe is keeping the position.
Wightman cracks Lowe with a solid left hand.
Wightman chips away with some ground and pound.
Wightman landing some decent shots from guard.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wightman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Wightman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Lowe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
Wightman shoots in and drives through. Lowe sprawls well.#TD2#
Wightman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lowe!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe regains half guard, as Wightman was trying to land strikes.
Lowe is trying to stand up here but Wightman is controlling him well.
Wightman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Wightman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Wightman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blake Wightman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wightman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wightman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wightman working over Lowe with some ground and pound. Lowe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wightman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lowe to regain full guard. #T2#
Wightman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wightman is looking to advance position but Lowe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Wightman wants to control but Lowe is having none of it.
Lowe prevents Wightman from getting the reversal.
Wightman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wightman is looking to improve his position but Lowe isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Wightman tries to lock up and control but Lowe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wightman is trying desperately to improve position.
Lowe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wightman is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wightman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wightman is looking to get to half guard.
Wightman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Lowe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowe.#TD2#
Wightman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wightman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wightman is trying to control the action in half guard but Lowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wightman working Lowe over with strikes.
Wightman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wightman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wightman working the head and body with strikes.
Wightman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##ES#
Lowe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wightman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lowe tries to avoid it but Wightman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lowe to the ground. Lowe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wightman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wightman ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.#TD2#
Wightman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lowe!
Wightman in side control lands a decent elbow. #ES#
Lowe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lowe!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wightman.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Wightman avoids it well. #T2##TD2#
Wightman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wightman throwing shots but Lowe is blocking nicely.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Lowe taking some punishment here, with Wightman in his half guard.
Wightman wants to take a breather but Lowe is having none of it.
Wightman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Wightman working Lowe over with strikes.
Wightman lands with a punch from half guard.
Wightman is trying to control. Lowe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wightman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Lowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wightman.
Wightman misses with a head shot. Lowe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wightman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Wightman scoring with some ground and pound.
Wightman postures up in Lowe's guard and throws a big left but Lowe blocks it.
Wightman stopping the sweep attempt from Lowe.
Wightman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Wightman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wightman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wightman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lowe to regain full guard.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Wightman.
I think Wightman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!
Blake Wightman is the new featherweight champion!

Event: BFT-489: Vosne vs Kampmann
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Birch looks to throw the jab but Wightman is out of range.
Birch moves to clinch but Wightman breaks away
and Wightman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birch throws a leg kick but Wightman checks it.
Wightman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Birch does no damage.
Nice body punch from Birch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch misses with the combination. #T1#
Birch throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Birch. #SUB2#
Birch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wightman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Birch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wightman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wightman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wightman keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Wightman pulls Birch in close to his closed guard and prevents Birch from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Wightman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wightman wants to improve his position but instead Birch has moved into half guard.
Wightman wants to get back to full guard.
Wightman is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Bo Ma Ye Fight Club inform me that Birch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wightman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birch throwing shots but Wightman is blocking nicely.
Birch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wightman defending well though.
Wightman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Wightman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wightman is defending against the submission attempts here by Birch.
Birch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wightman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wightman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Birch wants to control from the top but Wightman keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wightman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birch stands up over Wightman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wightman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birch is looking to work some ground and pound but Wightman has wrist control.
Wightman keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Birch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Birch prevents Wightman from getting back to his feet.
Wightman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birch is looking to work some ground and pound but Wightman has wrist control.
Wightman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Birch misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Birch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Birch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birch throws an off balance right hand
and Wightman counters with a one-two to the body.
Birch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wightman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Birch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birch.
Birch throws a leg kick
and Wightman counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
A punch combination from Birch misses.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Birch.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt
and Wightman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Birch misses
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut.
Birch wants to clinch
and Wightman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Birch throws a poor cross that misses
and Wightman counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Birch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Birch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wightman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Wightman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Birch.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Birch throws a lazy body kick
and Wightman counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Birch throws a combination that misses
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut.
Birch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wightman counters with a left and a right that stings Birch. #T3#
Birch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Birch looks to move away, Wightman throws a big counter combo but Birch just gets out of the way.
Birch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wightman throws a big counter combination but Birch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blake Wightman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wightman counters with a left and a right that stings Birch.
Julius Birch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birch shoots and misses
and Wightman counters with a straight right hand.
Birch fails with the takedown.
It looked like Wightman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blake Wightman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Birch.
Birch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wightman counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Birch looks to land a combination but Wightman avoids it well.
Wightman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Birch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Birch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wightman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Birch misses with a lunging right hand
and Wightman counters with a left and a right that stings Birch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
It looked like Wightman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Birch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birch. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wightman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Birch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Birch fails with a takedown attempt.
As Birch looks to move away, Wightman throws a big counter combo but Birch just gets out of the way.
Birch misses with a lunging right hand
and Wightman counters with a nice body shot.
Birch misses with a hook
and Wightman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wightman is looking to wear down Birch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch misses with a double jab
and Wightman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birch tries to bum rush Wightman with a series of wild strikes but Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Wightman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
It looks like Wightman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Birch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wightman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wightman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wightman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Birch misses with a wild body shot.
Birch misses with a hook
and Birch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birch misses with a body shot.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Birch shoots and misses
and Wightman counters with a three punch combo that has Birch backing up. Birch nods at Wightman to acknowledge the strikes.
Birch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wightman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wightman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birch can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birch throws an off balance right hand
and Wightman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Birch. Those never looked like landing.
Birch shoots in and drives through. Wightman sprawls well.
Blake Wightman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Birch.
Birch misses with a double jab
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Birch. Those never looked like landing.
Blake Wightman is winning the standup battle so far.
Birch misses with a takedown
letting Wightman counter with a right hand.
Birch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Birch misses.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Birch has his takedown stuffed
and Wightman counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Birch is rocked!
Birch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Birch throws a poor cross that misses
and Wightman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Birch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wightman counters with a straight right hand.
Birch is still on wobbly legs! Can Wightman finish him?
Birch misses with a double jab
and Wightman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birch thinking.
Birch seems to have recovered his senses.
Birch misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Wightman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wightman 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Quin checks a leg kick.
It looked like Quin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wightman.
Wightman avoids the body shot from Quin.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wightman.
Quin dodges the punch combination from Wightman.
Wightman misses with the combination.
Quin scores with a hook to the body. Wightman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Quin moves out of range.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
Wightman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wightman off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Wightman tenderised Quin's leg. Quin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Wightman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quin's knee momentarily.#T1#
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Wightman.
A punch combination from Wightman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Quin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wightman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Wightman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wightman throws a leg kick but Quin moved away.
Wightman cracks the inside of Quin's front leg.
Wightman 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.
Wightman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wightman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Wightman scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Quin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
It looked like Quin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wightman looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Wightman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Quin avoids them all with ease.
Quin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wightman momentarily.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Wightman slips the punch.
Quin misses with a looping right.
That kick from Wightman tenderised Quin's leg. Quin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wightman counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wightman. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Wightman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quin misses with a hook.
Wightman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Quin.
A left lands for Quin.
A jab from Quin misses.
Wightman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wightman.
Wightman lands a two punch combo.
Wightman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wightman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quin throws a hook but Wightman blocks it.
Wightman tries to score with a low kick but Quin moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Wightman ducks down to avoid it.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin digs a good body shot into Wightman's ribs.
Wightman throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Wightman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Wightman throws a counter combo.
Wightman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin looks to throw the jab but Wightman is out of range.
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Quin 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.
Wightman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
As Quin backs off Wightman throws a huge counter combo but Quin manages to avoid it all.
Quin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wightman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quin thinking.
Wightman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Wightman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quin rather than just go for the knockout.
Wightman defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
Quin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wightman throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and Wightman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Wightman closes the distance and pushes Quin back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wightman.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Wightman misses with the head strike.
Wightman has Quin pressed against the cage, preventing Quin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quin's elbow.
Wightman misses with a body punch.
Wightman is working Quin over against the cage.
Wightman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wightman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quin's efforts to push away.
Wightman misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wightman lands with a right to the head.
Quin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Wightman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Quin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wightman blocks a body shot from Quin.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Quin prevents a body shot from Wightman.
Wightman struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Quin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Wightman misses with a body punch.
Quin prevents a body shot from Wightman.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but Quin avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the cage. #BC#
Quin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Wightman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin takes a swing at Wightman's ribcage but misses.
Wightman defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Wightman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wightman scores with a hook to the body. Quin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wightman lands with an overhand left.
Quin scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wightman thuds a left hand into Quin's body.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Wightman ducks down to avoid it.
Quin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Quin has been cut.#T3#
Wightman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wightman motions for Quin to come forward. Wightman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.
Quin walks into a jab.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Wightman moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wightman.
Wightman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quin is able to avoid easily.
Wightman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wightman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wightman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wightman feints a jab promting Quin to slip. Wightman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wightman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Wightman tries to move into range but Quin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quin lands a nice shot that snaps Wightman's head back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin misses with a hook.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wightman.
Quin cracks Wightman with a good jab.
Wightman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wightman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quin throwing a counter right hand but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Quin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wightman clobbers Quin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wightman throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wightman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
A leg kick checked by Quin.
Wightman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wightman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Quin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Wightman staying out of range there.
Wightman tries a quick counter leg kick but Quin is wise to it.
Quin digs a good body shot into Wightman's ribs.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wightman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wightman cracks Quin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wightman motions for Quin to come forward. Wightman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Quin throws a combination that misses
and Wightman counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Wightman.
Wightman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wightman tries to score with a low kick but Quin moves his leg out of the way.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quin's calf.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Quin avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Quin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot.
Wightman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Wightman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wightman misses with a double jab
and Quin counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Wightman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quin scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wightman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Quin throws the left hand but Wightman avoids the punch easily.
Quin avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Quin swinging wildly here.
Wightman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quin scores with the left hand. Wightman knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Wightman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
A short left from Wightman. #BC#
Quin breaks the clinch.
Wightman throws a right hand that Quin ducks under and follows up with a left that Quin also avoids with ease.
Wightman takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Wightman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Wightman moved out of range.
Quin swings for the body but Wightman moves out of range.
Alexander Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quin lunges at Wightman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wightman's hand.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Wightman lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wightman 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 Quin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wightman! #T4#
A good leg kick by Wightman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Wightman moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin cracks Wightman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quin catches Wightman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wightman throws a right hand that Quin ducks under and follows up with a left that Quin also avoids with ease.
Wightman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wightman tries to clinch but Quin moves out of range.
Wightman wants to slow Quin down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wightman.
Wightman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wightman. That's going to slow Quin down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Quin.
Well Wightman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!

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