Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garbutt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt looks to land a left hand but Brock moved out of range nicely.
Brock throws a head kick that misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Brock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garbutt.
A head kick misses from Brock.
A jab from Garbutt does it's job there.
Garbutt thuds his right hand into Brock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock throws a push kick but Garbutt slaps the foot to one side.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garbutt wants to slow Brock down by chopping away at his legs.
Brock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Garbutt lands a lovely overhand right.
Garbutt blocks a jab.#T1#
No joy there for Brock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
Brock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Brock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Garbutt.
Brock tries to work over Garbutt's front leg with a kick but Garbutt checks it.
Nice defenses there by Brock.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garbutt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt lands a nice shot that snaps Brock's head back.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garbutt.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
Brock tries to clinch but Garbutt moves out of range.
Brock swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Brock scores with a push kick.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Brock misses with a few strikes there.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Brock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Brock throws a head kick but Garbutt moves out of range.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garbutt lands a jab to the head.
Brock throws a leg kick that misses.
Brock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garbutt cracks Brock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.#T3#
Brock misses with a straight right.
Garbutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garbutt cracks Brock with an open hand slap.
Garbutt blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock tries to work over Garbutt's front leg with a kick but Garbutt checks it.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Brock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick from Brock misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garbutt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Brock misses.
Brock swings widly with a right hand
and Garbutt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Brock saw it coming and moves away.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brock is looking to slow Garbutt down with leg kicks. #T4#
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Brock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brock. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Garbutt misses its target.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
Brock slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Brock slips a jab from Garbutt.
Brock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garbutt can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Garbutt.
Brock lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock misses with a body shot.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garbutt, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Brock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brock misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Brock.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Brock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brock duly obliges.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.#TD#
Garbutt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garbutt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garbutt cracks Brock with a big right hand but Brock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brock can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Garbutt advances nicely into full mount.
Garbutt looking to ground and pound but Brock is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock is in a horrible position here. Garbutt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Garbutt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brock's face.
Garbutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brock can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T1#
Brock working to try and regain half guard.
Garbutt landing strikes from the mount and Brock is in trouble!
Garbutt landing punches.
Kevin Garbutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garbutt landing punches.
Brock tries to reverse the position but Garbutt maintains control.
Brock is still trying to improve position.
Garbutt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garbutt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brock can do to turn this around?
Brock tries to hold on but Garbutt pushes him away.
Garbutt working Brock over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock can't escape the position. #T2#
Garbutt working Brock over with strikes here.
Brock taking shots to the head.
Garbutt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brock can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garbutt working Brock over with strikes here. #ROC#
Brock is rocked!
Brock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brock is still in real trouble! Can Garbutt finish him?
Garbutt is thwarting Brock's attempts to control the position.
Garbutt is keen to just control but Brock is a slippery customer.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garbutt lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Brock is rocked!#T3#
Garbutt is trying to control. Brock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garbutt controlling the pace.
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. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Brock's temple.
Garbutt trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Garbutt.
Garbutt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brock is trying to maintain the position but Garbutt is very close to passing his half guard.
Brock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Brock dodges the ground and pound from Garbutt.
Garbutt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brock stops Garbutt from passing to mount.
Brock can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt cracks Brock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brock is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garbutt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garbutt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brock's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brock.
Brock looks to land a combination but Garbutt avoids it well.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Brock avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Garbutt walks into a stiff left hand from Brock.
Brock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garbutt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Garbutt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Brock 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. #CL2#
Brock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garbutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Garbutt avoiding damage as Brock throws knees to the body.
Garbutt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brock blocking some punches.
Brock keeps control of Garbutt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock lands with a light punch inside.
Garbutt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garbutt scores with a body shot.
Brock misses with a body shot.
Brock dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
A right-left combo lands from Garbutt.
Nice cross by Brock.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brock throws a poor cross that misses
and Garbutt counters with an inside leg kick.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Garbutt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brock tries to clinch but Garbutt is having none of it.
Garbutt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brock sizes up Garbutt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brock throws an overhand right that lands on Garbutt's shoulder, as Garbutt tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow Brock down.
Garbutt checks the leg kick.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Brock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt connects with a high kick. #TD#
Garbutt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brock is trying to defend but Garbutt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garbutt wants to take a breather but Brock is having none of it. #T3#
Garbutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garbutt working Brock over with strikes.
Garbutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brock is refusing to be controlled, as Garbutt sits in half guard.
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garbutt is thwarting Brock's attempts to control the position.
Brock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garbutt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brock gets back to full guard.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garbutt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garbutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Brock has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garbutt, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
A jab lands there for Erikson .#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. Erikson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garbutt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Garbutt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erikson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Garbutt misses.
A big right from Erikson misses.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Erikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Garbutt lands a slapping body shot.
Garbutt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garbutt looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Garbutt shoots in.
Erikson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garbutt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Erikson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been hearing reports that Garbutt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Garbutt connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt lands with a right hand.
Erikson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erikson on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Erikson saw it coming and moves away.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Erikson blocks a leg kick.
Erikson throws out a leg kick but Garbutt moves out of range and Erikson only half commits.
Erikson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson wants to clinch up but Garbutt keeps it at a distance.
Garbutt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erikson 's head.#TD#
Garbutt looking to score a takedown here. Erikson is defending well but Garbutt drives through and ends up in Erikson 's guard.
Garbutt lands a couple of elbows.
Garbutt stopping the sweep attempt from Erikson .
Erikson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erikson is trying to keep Garbutt in close.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garbutt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erikson wants to sweep but no luck.
Erikson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garbutt is pushing down on Erikson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Erikson is fighting to maintain full guard but Garbutt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erikson defending well though.
Still in half guard, Garbutt seems content to control.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erikson 's head. #T4#
Erikson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erikson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garbutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erikson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garbutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erikson 's head.
Garbutt preventing the sweep.
Erikson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving.
Erikson pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Garbutt's shoulder, as Garbutt tries to avoid the shot.
Garbutt with a jab.#TD#
Erikson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erikson trying to control the position.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson is trying to control the position but Garbutt postures up.
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Garbutt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erikson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garbutt distracts Erikson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garbutt throws a strike but Erikson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Erikson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt trying to control the position here. #T2#
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garbutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbutt looking for a sweep. Not yet Garbutt, not yet.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garbutt managing to control the position.
Garbutt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Garbutt lands the left hand.
A head kick from Garbutt lands but Erikson takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Erikson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Erikson jabs at Garbutt's body.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body. Garbutt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garbutt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leif Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Erikson flicks out a counter leg kick but Garbutt steps away.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
That kick from Garbutt tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Erikson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Garbutt throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Erikson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erikson blocks a low kick nicely.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Garbutt checks it.
Garbutt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garbutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erikson .
Some wild striking there from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Erikson .
Garbutt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garbutt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Erikson backs up against the cage.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Garbutt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Erikson to score with a decent uppercut.
Erikson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Garbutt lands a jab to the nose.
Erikson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson 's sensitive parts.
Erikson throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
A jab from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt with a hook.
Garbutt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Erikson throws a low kick, looking for Garbutt's leg but Garbutt calmly moves out of range.
Garbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garbutt lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garbutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Garbutt defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garbutt. That did some damage!
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Garbutt staying out of range there.
Garbutt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Erikson cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Garbutt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erikson circles away quickly and effectively.
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garbutt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erikson tries a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erikson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garbutt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erikson .
Erikson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erikson delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt. #T3#
Garbutt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garbutt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garbutt duly obliges.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Erikson lands an overhand right.
Garbutt shoots and misses
and Erikson counters with a nice body shot.
Erikson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Garbutt is rocked!
Erikson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Garbutt out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 627
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rautio.
Rautio tries to bum rush Garbutt with a series of wild strikes but Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garbutt lands with a good body shot.
Garbutt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rautio lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rautio.
Rautio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garbutt misses with a left hand
and Rautio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garbutt motions for Rautio to come forward. Garbutt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Rautio counters with a body kick.
Rautio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garbutt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garbutt staying out of range there.
Rautio scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Rautio avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rautio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rautio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rautio slips a straight right by Garbutt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garbutt, as that shot connected.
Garbutt scoring well with a low kick there.
Garbutt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rautio connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt scores with a leg kick.
Garbutt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.
Rautio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Garbutt there.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rautio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Garbutt.
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!
Rautio tries to land a front kick but Garbutt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garbutt cracks Rautio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garbutt misses with a double jab
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Garbutt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rautio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garbutt takes a swing at Rautio's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt throws a low kick but Rautio moves out of range easily.
Garbutt throws a nice looking combination but Rautio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rautio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt.
Rautio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garbutt connects with a jab.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rautio slips under a jab from Garbutt.
A nice side step and Rautio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rautio.#TD#
Garbutt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rautio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Garbutt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rautio tries to bench press Garbutt off him but Garbutt keeps the position.
Rautio defending against the ground and pound.
Garbutt 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.
Rautio tries to buck Garbutt off but Garbutt is having none of it.
Garbutt wants to control but Rautio is keeping him busy.
Rautio regains half guard, as Garbutt was trying to land strikes.
Rautio keeping hold of Garbutt's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garbutt throwing shots but Rautio is blocking nicely.
Rautio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garbutt.
Garbutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rautio is pressing down on Garbutt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garbutt distracts Rautio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garbutt wants to pass the guard but Rautio is keeping the position.
Garbutt postures up in Rautio's guard and throws a big left but Rautio blocks it.
Garbutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garbutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rautio loads up on a big right hand but Garbutt slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Garbutt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rautio misses with a low kick.
Rautio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garbutt.
Garbutt shoots in but Rautio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rautio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garbutt.
It looks like Garbutt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Garbutt scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
Rautio takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Garbutt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rautio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but Rautio shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Rautio misses.
Garbutt with a hook.
Garbutt shoots and misses
and Rautio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbutt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rautio swivels and escapes.
Rautio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Rautio lands a jab to Garbutt's midsection.
Garbutt scores with a head kick. Rautio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garbutt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio connects with a right hand. Garbutt shakes it off.
Rautio scores with a body shot.
Rautio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.#T2#
Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garbutt dives in for a single leg takedown but Rautio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rautio throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Garbutt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garbutt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rautio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rautio avoids it really well and circles away.
Rautio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Garbutt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garbutt misses with a looping left.
A big right from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt defending well as Rautio loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Rautio scores with a shot to the body.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Rautio moved out of range.
Rautio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rautio lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rautio moves out of range of the leg kick from Garbutt.
Risto Rautio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rautio counters with a nice uppercut.
Rautio looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
Rautio looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt slips a jab from Rautio.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Rautio.
Rautio throws a wild body kick that Garbutt sees coming a mile off.
Rautio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rautio throws a right hand that misses
and Garbutt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rautio staying out of range there.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Rautio. That snapped Garbutt's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garbutt.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garbutt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crunch! Rautio slams his shin into Garbutt's torso.
Rautio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rautio slips under a jab.
Rautio throws a body shot but no joy.
Rautio lands with a nice body punch.
Rautio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garbutts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garbutt moves out of range as Rautio throws a body kick.
Rautio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Rautio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Garbutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rautio counters with a body kick that stops Garbutt in his tracks momentarily.
Garbutt moves out of range as Rautio throws a body kick.
Rautio throws the left hand but Garbutt avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt throws an off balance right hand
and Rautio counters with a nice uppercut.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rautio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garbutt's calf.
Garbutt fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Rautio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rautio with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Rautio instigates a clinch.
Rautio tries to work over Garbutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt misses with a punch to the body.
Garbutt has a couple of punches blocked by Rautio.
Rautio dodges an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Rautio lands with a light punch inside.
Garbutt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rautio avoiding damage as Garbutt throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbutt misses with a body punch. #T1#
Garbutt lands a body punch.
Garbutt misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Rautio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt throws a low kick but Rautio avoids it.
A nice side step and Rautio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rautio looks to land a body kick but Garbutt moved away.
Garbutt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Rautio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rautio thinks about the counter body kick.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Rautio avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Rautio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but Rautio shows good takedown defense.
Rautio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Rautio misses.
Rautio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautio.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rautio manages to avoid it.#T2#
Garbutt misses with a hook.
Garbutt lands a glancing blow to the side of Rautio's head.
Garbutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rautio throws a wild body kick that Garbutt sees coming a mile off.
Garbutt misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Rautio misses.
Garbutt throws a hook but Rautio avoids it easily.
Garbutt scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt throws a combination that misses
and Rautio counters with a left to the body.
Rautio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rautio scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Garbutt is predictable there
and Rautio counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Garbutt shoots in but Rautio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Rautio.
Garbutt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garbutt there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Rautio lands a big right hand that sends Garbutt crashing to the mat! Rautio stays standing though and waves Garbutt back to his feet!#ROC2#
Garbutt is rocked!
Garbutt glances at the clock... BAM! Rautio nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Garbutt crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Garbutt is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Erikson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Erikson manages to get back to half guard.
Garbutt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garbutt is nestled in close to Erikson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garbutt is nestled in close to Erikson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Erikson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Garbutt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garbutt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt tries to control but Erikson wriggling away.
Erikson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erikson taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Garbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Erikson wants to control but Garbutt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erikson is looking to improve his position.
Garbutt is nestled in close to Erikson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Erikson taking some punishment here, with Garbutt in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garbutt lands a nice short elbow.
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. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Erikson 's temple.
Erikson tries to get to full guard but Garbutt has control of the leg.
Garbutt is keen to just control but Erikson is a slippery customer.
Garbutt wants to pass the guard but Erikson is defending well.
Garbutt is keen to just control but Erikson is a slippery customer.
Erikson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Garbutt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt lands a big elbow - Erikson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Garbutt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
An out of breath Kevin Garbutt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Leif Erikson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: Syn 614 Slice vs Magufuli
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Garbutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
A big right from Garbutt misses.
Girard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garbutt checks a leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a high kick.
A jab from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Girard.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Girard jabs at Garbutt's body.
Girard throws a low kick but Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
Girard slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
Girard throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt checks the leg kick.
Garbutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
Girard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garbutt is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Girard throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Girard checks the leg kick.
Girard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Girard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbutt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Garbutt blocks the leg kick.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Girard misses its intended target.
Garbutt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Girard's calf.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garbutt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garbutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garbutt connects with a body shot.
Girard throws a looping overhand right but Garbutt ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt lands a leg kick that knocks Girard off balance momentarily.
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!
Girard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garbutt misses with the combination.
Girard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
Girard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Girard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garbutt misses with a looping left.
Girard blocks a jab.
Girard connects with a looping right hand.
Garbutt's corner calls for a 1-2. Garbutt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Girard walks into a left hand.
Garbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Garbutt throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Garbutt.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
Garbutt is looking to slow Girard down with leg kicks.
Girard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Girard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garbutt takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Girard throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Girard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garbutt.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard checks a leg kick nicely.
Garbutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt swings widly with a right hand
and Girard counters with a nice body shot.
Garbutt throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.#T4#
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt moves away from the strike by Girard.
Garbutt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Girard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Girard is out of range and Garbutt settles back down.
Girard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt blocks the body kick.
Garbutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
A jab from Garbutt finds it's way through Girard's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Girard.
Garbutt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Girard.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Girard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard thinks about the counter body kick.
Girard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Girard thumps Garbutt with a low kick.
Girard throws a quick head kick that knocks Garbutt silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Girard is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gaultier Girard!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Garbutt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cobblepot takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Cobblepot saw it coming and moves away.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garbutt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garbutt loads up on a big right hand but Cobblepot slips the punch.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garbutt avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Garbutt moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
Garbutt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobblepot finds it's way round the side to connect with Garbutt's head.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Garbutt misses.
Cobblepot throws a head kick but Garbutt moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt throws a jab when Cobblepot was well out of range.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Cobblepot moved out of range.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Garbutt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobblepot misses with a double jab.
Cobblepot connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Cobblepot takes the fight into the clinch.
Garbutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbutt trying to control the position but instead, Cobblepot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garbutt into the cage.
Garbutt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garbutt works on Cobblepot's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobblepot gets through Garbutt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Nice elbow from Garbutt.
Garbutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobblepot scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobblepot is trying to stall.
Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt being controlled against the cage.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbutt misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt throws a nice looking combination but Cobblepot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garbutt's hands.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Garbutt is looking to counter punch.
Cobblepot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garbutt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garbutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobblepot lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Garbutt gets a double leg takedown into Cobblepot's guard.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Garbutt throws a big right hand that misses.
Garbutt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Cobblepot keeps moving.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Cobblepot blocks nicely. #T4#
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt forces his way into half guard.
Garbutt working the head and body with strikes.
Garbutt 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.
Cobblepot wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Garbutt there.
Garbutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot is concentrating on defense, preventing Garbutt from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oswald Cobblepot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
Garbutt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garbutt.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Cobblepot looks to move away, Garbutt throws a big counter combo but Cobblepot just gets out of the way.
Cobblepot stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobblepot off the cage and back into range.
Cobblepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt punishes Cobblepot's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobblepot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobblepot scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Cobblepot misses. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Cobblepot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garbutt counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Garbutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Cobblepot moved out of range.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobblepot.
Good leg kick by Garbutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Cobblepot.
Garbutt jabs Cobblepot right on the nose. Cobblepot blinks but takes it well.
Cobblepot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobblepot slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Cobblepot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.#T2#
Cobblepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Cobblepot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garbutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Garbutt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cobblepot wants to control but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Cobblepot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garbutt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cobblepot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cobblepot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Garbutt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Cobblepot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garbutt is controlling him well.
Garbutt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Garbutt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Garbutt staying calm.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garbutt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Garbutt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Garbutt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Cobblepot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garbutt's best efforts.
Kevin Garbutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt prevents Cobblepot from improving his position.
Cobblepot trying to control but Garbutt postures up.
Cobblepot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Garbutt drops an elbow to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobblepot can do to turn this around?
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt 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#
Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot connects with a looping right hand.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Garbutt misses with a hook.
Cobblepot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Cobblepot moves out of range easily.
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garbutt is looking to land body kicks.
Cobblepot misses with a wild combination.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Garbutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination but Garbutt avoids it well.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab. #T1#
Garbutt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination. Garbutt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cobblepot throws a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt misses with a two punch combination.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobblepot wants to clinch up but Garbutt keeps it at a distance.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Cobblepot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Cobblepot finds it's target.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Cobblepot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt ducks right into an uppercut from Cobblepot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt throws a low kick but Cobblepot avoids it.#T2#
Cobblepot throws a lazy uppercut
and Garbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Cobblepot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Garbutt misses with a takedown attempt - Cobblepot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobblepot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobblepot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet.
Garbutt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobblepot.
Garbutt misses the jab.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Cobblepot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot scores with a nice right hand.
Cobblepot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garbutt can pounce on him. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Garbutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands with a good body shot.
Garbutt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garbutt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobblepot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt.
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot lands an overhand right.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt is looking to slow Cobblepot down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Cobblepot closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Garbutt wants a takedown but no success here.
Cobblepot throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Garbutt blocks a body shot from Cobblepot.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a left hand.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobblepot.
Garbutt takes a shot to the head.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Garbutt breaks from the clinch.
Cobblepot throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobblepot counters with an inside leg kick.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Garbutt backs off Cobblepot throws a huge counter combo but Garbutt manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobblepot 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
A less than humble Oswald Cobblepot misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFC 393: Shamrock vs Zhai
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Judea defending well as Garbutt loads up on a big left hand.
Garbutt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Judea throws a low kick but Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Judea swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Judea saw it coming and moves away.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt misses with a left hand
and Judea counters with a right hand to the body.
Garbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Judea is just out of range.
Judea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judea throws an overhand right that lands on Garbutt's shoulder, as Garbutt tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Garbutt. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Garbutt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Garbutt throws a hook but Judea blocks it.
Judea is looking to chop away at Garbutt's legs.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Judea avoids it well and moves away.
Judea throws a front kick aimed at Garbutt's knee but Garbutt avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea dips to his left and cracks Garbutt with an uppercut!#CL#
Garbutt moves into the clinch successfully.
Judea blocks the elbow strike.
Judea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garbutt misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judea. #T1#
Judea throws a head punch that misses.
Garbutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbutt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Judea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
Judea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Judea.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judea was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Garbutt avoids the body shot from Judea.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Judea avoids it well and moves away.
Judea ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Garbutt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJudea.
Judea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garbutt shoots in and drives through. Judea sprawls well.
Garbutt cracks Judea with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Judea.
Garbutt 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.#T2#
Judea throws a wild body kick that Garbutt sees coming a mile off.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judea flicks out a counter leg kick but Garbutt steps away.
Garbutt with a jab.
Judea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Judea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garbutt on the side of the head.
Judea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judea scoring well with a low kick there.
Judea moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt moves forwards but Judea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.
Garbutt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Judea to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garbutt 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 Judea has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Judea and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Judea blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Judea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Judea.
Judea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Judea throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
Garbutt throws a counter high kick but Judea was just alert enough to avoid it.
A jab from Garbutt misses. #T3#
Judea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garbutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Judea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garbutt throws a low kick but Judea moves out of range easily.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Judea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garbutt to score with a decent uppercut.
Judea looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Judea just manages to avoid it.
Judea misses the shot to the body.
Garbutt connects with an inside leg kick.
Garbutt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garbutt misses the jab.
Judea connects with a leg kick. Garbutt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.
Judea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbutt moves away.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Judea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
Judea slips under a jab.
Judea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Judea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbutt with a body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judea throws a looping overhand right but Garbutt ducks down to avoid it.
Judea sizes up Garbutt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garbutt misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Garbutt.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Garbutt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Judea is trying to maintain the position but Garbutt is very close to passing his half guard.
Judea is refusing to be controlled, as Garbutt sits in half guard.
Judea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garbutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judea's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Judea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judea dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judea, right into the meat.
Garbutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judea doesn't seem bothered though.
Judea misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt misses with a looping right.
Garbutt tests Judea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judea. That's going to slow Garbutt down.
Nice defenses there by Garbutt.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Judea manages to avoid it.#CL#
Judea tries to keep at a distance but Garbutt has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt lands an uppercut.
Judea stops a takedown attempt from Garbutt.
Garbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judea's elbow.
Judea misses with a body punch.
Garbutt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garbutt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garbutt blocking some punches. #T1#
Judea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garbutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garbutt.
Garbutt tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judea has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judea.
Judea cracks Garbutt with a nice body shot.
Judea blocks a body shot from Garbutt.
Judea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garbutt or not.
Judea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Judea tries to work over Garbutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garbutt blocks a body shot from Judea.
Judea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards.
Nice body punch from Judea.
Judea struggles to land a body shot inside as Garbutt controls his hands.
Garbutt is looking for a takedown.
Judea throws a head punch that misses.
Kevin Garbutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Judea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt is looking to control Judea's arms but Judea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garbutt has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garbutt.
A short right from Judea on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Judea.
Garbutt digs a right hand underneath Judea's ribcage. Judea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Judea lands a shoulder strike.
Garbutt taking a breather.
Garbutt tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbutt's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garbutt trying to stall but Judea improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Garbutt.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garbutt or not.
Judea misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Judea.
Judea struggles to land a body shot inside as Garbutt controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Garbutt. #BC#
Garbutt manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Garbutt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judea throws a push kick but Garbutt slaps the foot to one side.
Garbutt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Judea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Judea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Judea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garbutt looks to land a left hand but Judea moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Judea.
Judea scores with a body shot.
Garbutt moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Garbutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garbutt misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judea! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judea.
Garbutt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Garbutt tries to bum rush Judea with a series of wild strikes but Judea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garbutt walks into a stiff left hand from Judea.
Judea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garbutt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Judea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Garbutt gets a double leg takedown into Judea's guard.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Judea keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garbutt postures up in Judea's guard and throws a big left but Judea blocks it.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Garbutt throws an elbow that misses. Judea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garbutt's guard. Nice move by Judea!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Judea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. Judea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garbutt lands a jab to the nose.
Garbutt swings widly with a right hand
and Judea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Judea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Judea moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
A nice side step and Judea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Judea scores with a body shot.
Garbutt slips a jab from Judea.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garbutt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Judea. Judea obviously looking to wear him down.
Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Judea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea takes one to the chin there.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judea moves away.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
Judea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judea connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.#T1#
Judea tries to score with a low kick but Garbutt moves his leg out of the way.
Judea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garbutt misses with a hook.
A low kick from Judea is predictable there
and Garbutt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garbutt lands with a hook. Judea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Stan Judea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbutt is looking to counter punch.
Judea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Judea misses with a body shot.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Judea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garbutt doesn't seem bothered though.
Stan Judea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt walks into a jab.
Garbutt 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 has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Garbutt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Garbutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Judea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Garbutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garbutt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garbutt is keen to just control but Judea is a slippery customer.
Garbutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbutt working Judea over with strikes. #T3#
Garbutt throws a strike but Judea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Judea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garbutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garbutt stopping the sweep attempt from Judea.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Garbutt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Judea manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Garbutt wants to sweep but no luck.
Judea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Garbutt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judea's guard. #REVR#
Judea controlling the position.
Garbutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garbutt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garbutt landing some decent shots from guard.
Judea seems keen to control Garbutt's posture.

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 Kevin Garbutt.
I think Garbutt 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFC 388: Gray vs Garbutt II
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Gray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garbutt.#CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Garbutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Garbutt with the counter takedown but Gray avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garbutt blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garbutt checks a leg kick.
Garbutt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gray cracks Garbutt with a good jab.#CL#
Gray closes the distance and pushes Garbutt back into the cage.
Garbutt tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garbutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray. #T2#
Garbutt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garbutt trying to stall but Gray improves his position. #BC2#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Gray.
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Gray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Gray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akoni Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray scores with a nice strike.
Garbutt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD#
Gray lands a big right hand that sends Garbutt crashing to the mat! Gray stays standing though and waves Garbutt back to his feet!#ROC#
Garbutt is rocked!#T3#
Garbutt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gray.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gray lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Garbutt - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Akoni Gray misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFC 385: Flight
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Cobblepot slips a jab from Garbutt.
Cobblepot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garbutt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garbutt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Garbutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Cobblepot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbutt moves away.
Garbutt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Cobblepot saw it coming and moves away.
Cobblepot misses with a low kick as Garbutt jumps back.
Garbutt moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
Cobblepot lands a jab to Garbutt's midsection.
Cobblepot scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt cracks a nice hook into Cobblepot's ribs.
Garbutt with a nice cross.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking hook.
Garbutt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Cobblepot moves out of range easily. #T3#
Cobblepot feints and then cracks Garbutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garbutt down.
Garbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Garbutt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobblepot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Garbutt cracks Cobblepot with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cobblepot looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garbutt finish him? #ROC#
Cobblepot is rocked!
Cobblepot blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobblepot with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle, before Garbutt throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cobblepot's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garbutt lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 382: Shamrock vs Intruder
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Slater does no damage.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Slater tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like AC Slater has been cut.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Slater lands.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Garbutt misses with an uppercut
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Slater.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt
and Garbutt counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Garbutt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slater doesn't seem phased though.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
Slater misses with a lunging right hand
and Garbutt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garbutt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbutt throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Garbutt misses its intended target.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Slater falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbutt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garbutt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slater sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Slater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garbutt is not content to let Slater control the position. #T3#
Slater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Garbutt can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Slater throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garbutt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
The strikes coming from Slater are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garbutt tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
Slater in the domination position with Garbutt hanging on.
Garbutt wants to control but Slater postures up.#T4#
Garbutt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
Garbutt is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Black City, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Garbutt is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Garbutt parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garbutt to escape.
Slater connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garbutt some visible discomfort.
Garbutt parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garbutt to escape.
Garbutt is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Garbutt is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garbutt looks to move to half guard but instead Slater has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AC Slater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AC Slater'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#
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Some wild striking there from Slater.
As Slater backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
AC Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater throws a poor cross that misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Slater walks into a stiff left hand from Garbutt.
Slater shoots and misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slater thinking.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Garbutt jabs Slater right on the nose. Slater blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Slater backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Slater connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.
Garbutt works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garbutt but Garbutt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garbutt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garbutt is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Garbutt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Garbutt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a combination
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##TD#
Garbutt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garbutt lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Slater manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
Slater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garbutt defends it nicely.
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 Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AC Slater'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#
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garbutt lands with a cross.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garbutt to the mat! Garbutt manages to get full guard.
Slater being controlled here momentarily.
Garbutt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Slater wants to control from the top but Garbutt keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garbutt looking to control.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt is pulling down on Slater's head. It's preventing any offense from Slater, at least for the moment.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garbutt wants to improve his position but instead Slater has moved into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slater perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garbutt keeps working.
Slater is nestled in close to Garbutt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garbutt is trying to get back to full guard.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt feints and then cracks Slater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slater down. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Garbutt. No joy for Slater on that attempt.
Garbutt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt feints a jab promting Slater to slip. Garbutt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slater slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garbutt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slater thinking.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws the kick towards the body but Slater avoids it.#T4#
Slater tries to bum rush Garbutt with a series of wild strikes but Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garbutt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slater shoots in for a takedown but Garbutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garbutt throws a quick counter head kick but Slater was just out of range.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Garbutt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slater at a distance.
Garbutt leaves Slater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garbutt scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slater on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garbutt 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skovgaard.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skovgaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Garbutt to counter with a crisp jab.
Garbutt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Garbutt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skovgaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Skovgaard tries to land a body kick
and Garbutt counters with a nice leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garbutt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skovgaard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Skovgaard there.
Skovgaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skovgaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garbutt at a distance.
Skovgaard thuds a left hand into Garbutt's body.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Garbutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garbutt down.
Garbutt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Skovgaard lands the left hand.
Skovgaard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garbutt rather than just go for the knockout.
Skovgaard clobbers Garbutt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garbutt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garbutt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skovgaard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skovgaard slips a jab from Garbutt.
It seemed like Skovgaard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Garbutt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skovgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skovgaard throws a front kick that sends Garbutt stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garbutt doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard throws a shot to the body.
Skovgaard tries a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Skovgaard connects with a jab.
Garbutt throws a lazy uppercut
and Skovgaard counters with a nice body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skovgaard. Garbutt shrugs it off though.
Garbutt misses with the combination. #T3#
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Skovgaard is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Garbutt misses its target.
Garbutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skovgaard cracks Garbutt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body kick.
Garbutt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skovgaard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garbutt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Garbutt is breathing heavily.
Skovgaard cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. Garbutt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skovgaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skovgaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Skovgaard scores with a jab to the head.
Skovgaard throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skovgaard just manages to avoid it.
Garbutt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
Garbutt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skovgaard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garbutt's sensitive parts.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt lands a jab to the head.
Skovgaard with a hook.
Skovgaard scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skovgaard lands a jab to Garbutt's midsection.
Skovgaard connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt avoids the head kick by Skovgaard.
Garbutt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Skovgaard avoids it well and moves away.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garbutt ducks right into an uppercut from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garbutt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and moves away.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbutt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Skovgaard connects with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skovgaard connects with a looping right hand.
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skovgaard lands with a nice body punch.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skovgaard connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skovgaard.
A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skovgaard. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skovgaard misses with the combination.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Skovgaard avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Skovgaard counters with a thumping low kick.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skovgaard scores with a leg kick.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt takes one on the button.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard misses with a head kick.
Garbutt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skovgaard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skovgaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skovgaard.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Garbutt saw that one coming. #T3#
Garbutt defending well as Skovgaard loads up on a big left hand.
And Garbutt counters with a quick kick to the body but Skovgaard blocks it.
Garbutt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Skovgaard.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garbutt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skovgaard - the referee stops the clock and Garbutt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skovgaard. Garbutt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skovgaard thows a body kick. Garbutt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skovgaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target.
Skovgaard scores with a leg kick.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skovgaard lands a leg kick that knocks Garbutt off balance momentarily.
Skovgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skovgaard sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Skovgaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Skovgaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garbutt with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garbutt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
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!
Skovgaard checks a low kick from Garbutt.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Garbutt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garbutt tries to counter with a takedown but Skovgaard is quick to defend against it.
Skovgaard throws a solid leg kick but Garbutt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skovgaard.
A big right from Skovgaard misses.
Nice straight punches there by Skovgaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skovgaard.
Skovgaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skovgaard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Skovgaard avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Skovgaard's shoulder, as Skovgaard tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Skovgaard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Skovgaard 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Skovgaard scores with a nice body kick.
Skovgaard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skovgaard feints and then cracks Garbutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garbutt down.
Skovgaard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skovgaard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garbutt if he has to take too many more of those.
Skovgaard lands the left hand.
Garbutt throws the kick towards the body but Skovgaard avoids it.
Skovgaard misses with a body shot
letting Garbutt counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Skovgaard.
A big left from Skovgaard misses.
Garbutt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skovgaard looks for the body kick but Garbutt saw that one coming.
Garbutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Garbutt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Garbutt 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.
Skovgaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Skovgaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garbutt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Skovgaard misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target.
Garbutt misses with a left hand
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skovgaard lands a lovely overhand right.
Skovgaard misses with a body kick.
Garbutt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garbutt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skovgaard.
Garbutt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skovgaard - that will leave a mark!
Skovgaard stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kevin Garbutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skovgaard scores with a shot to the body.
Skovgaard connects with a right hand. Garbutt shakes it off.
Jab from Skovgaard.
Skovgaard checks a leg kick.
Skovgaard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skovgaard walks into a left hand.
Garbutt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard lands a slapping body shot.
Skovgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Skovgaard misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Garbutt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skovgaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garbutt.#T3#
Skovgaard scores with a decent looking hook.
Skovgaard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skovgaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skovgaard scores with a nice body kick.
Skovgaard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skovgaard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentin Skovgaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skovgaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skovgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Skovgaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garbutt doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard lands a head kick!
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Skovgaard.
Garbutt needs to keep his hands up - Skovgaard had a free shot at his head there.
Skovgaard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skovgaard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skovgaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skovgaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garbutt has a takedown stuffed.
Skovgaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garbutt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Skovgaard connects with an inside leg kick.
Skovgaard scores with a jab. Garbutt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skovgaard scores with a kick to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Skovgaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skovgaard 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 Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Skovgaard!

Event: OFC 375: Gray vs Garbutt
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Garbutt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gray. Gray obviously looking to wear him down.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Gray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Gray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garbutt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.
Garbutt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Gray moves away from the strike by Garbutt.
Good work by Garbutt as he checks the leg kick.
Garbutt misses the jab.
Garbutt misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garbutt jabs Gray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Garbutt manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gray looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garbutt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gray slips a jab from Garbutt.
Gray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garbutt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Gray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Gray is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Garbutt presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray blocks a body shot from Garbutt.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray working aggressively here.
Garbutt blocks an uppercut.
Gray lands a left hand.
Gray is leaning against Garbutt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garbutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray lands with a right to the head.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Garbutt avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage. #T2#
Gray prevents a body shot from Garbutt.
A short right from Garbutt.
Gray lands a right hand.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Garbutt controls the action.
Garbutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Garbutt blocks a body shot from Gray.
A short right from Garbutt on the inside.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Garbutt controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
Garbutt looks winded!
Garbutt prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
Gray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garbutt or not.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray digs a right hand underneath Garbutt's ribcage. Garbutt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gray scores with a shot to the side of Garbutt's head.
Gray presses Garbutt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Garbutt! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Akoni Gray rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DUEL#176 Jones vs Pearson
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.#TD2#
Bang tries to sprawl but Garbutt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garbutt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garbutt working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
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. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple. #SUB#
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Garbutt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garbutt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garbutt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garbutt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garbutt working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Bang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Garbutt defends easily.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. #SUB#
Bang has an active guard here but Garbutt has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Garbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Bang has hold of Garbutt's hands but Garbutt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Garbutt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Bang is rocked!
Garbutt is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bang is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garbutt fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bang from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garbutt! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
A victorious Kevin Garbutt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFN#48 Turner vs Sin
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Garbutt scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Garbutt lands with an overhand left.
Reilly slips under a jab.
As Garbutt tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Garbutt manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Reilly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Garbutt misses with a looping left.
Reilly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garbutt tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Garbutt and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reilly.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reilly's sensitive parts.
Garbutt lands a jab to the head.
Garbutt misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
A lazy left from Garbutt finds it's target.
Garbutt catches Reilly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt lands a high kick!
Garbutt misses with a head kick.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Reilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garbutt thows a leg kick but Reilly checks it
and Reilly counters with a series of strikes. Garbutt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Reilly seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Garbutt is predictable there
and Reilly counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Garbutt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.
Garbutt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range. #T2#
Garbutt misses with a hook.
Reilly throws a counter high kick but Garbutt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Reilly throws a right hand that Garbutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Garbutt also avoids with ease.
Reilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Garbutt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reilly is trying to defend but Garbutt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
Reilly trying to get back to full guard but Garbutt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly tries to reverse the position but Garbutt maintains control.#T3#
Garbutt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garbutt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garbutt with good strikes from the mount here!
Reilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oooh a big shot lands for Garbutt! Reilly is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Garbutt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#166 Andersson vs Bang
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been hearing reports that Kravac has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck for Kravac with that takedown attempt.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbutt tries to score with a low kick but Kravac moves his leg out of the way.
Garbutt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravac. That did some damage!
Kravac moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravac blocks a leg kick.
Kravac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garbutt misses with a body kick.
Kravac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garbutt sprawls and moves away.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Kravac fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Garbutt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
Kravac throws a jab when Garbutt was well out of range.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kravac works Garbutt's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Garbutt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kravac to the mat! Kravac manages to get full guard.
Garbutt passes Kravac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kravac defending well though.
Kravac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garbutt is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Garbutt there. #T2#
Kravac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kravac is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garbutt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garbutt's 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!#SUB#
Kravac looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Garbutt right now.
Kravac doesn't have the hooks in and Garbutt manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Kravac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garbutt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garbutt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt passes Kravac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB#
Kravac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kravac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garbutt.
Garbutt 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. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Kravac's temple.
Garbutt is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kravac is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garbutt fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kravac from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garbutt! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
A relieved looking Kevin Garbutt 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: DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Garbutt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andersson. That did some damage!
Garbutt catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Andersson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Andersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
Andersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andersson cracks Garbutt with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbutt lands a leg kick that knocks Andersson off balance momentarily.
Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garbutt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andersson counters with a three punch combo that has Garbutt backing up. Garbutt nods at Andersson to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Andersson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Garbutt cracks Andersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Garbutt working the ground and pound from side control.
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garbutt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garbutt thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Garbutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andersson trying to hold on to Garbutt's head to control him but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Garbutt trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garbutt working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson is trying to stand.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersson gets full guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Garbutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garbutt somewhat.
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Garbutt punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbutt swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Garbutt.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garbutt throws a head kick that Andersson semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Andersson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick by Garbutt misses
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Andersson is out of range.
Andersson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Andersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garbutt with a poor takedown
and Andersson counters with a nice body shot.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Garbutt should have avoided that one.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Garbutt misses with a double jab
and Andersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Garbutt throws a low kick, looking for Andersson's leg but Andersson calmly moves out of range.
Andersson is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped Garbutt's head back.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt wants to slow Andersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Garbutt scores with a head kick. Andersson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Garbutt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
Andersson connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Andersson takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andersson misses with some punches.
Garbutt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garbutt tries to break free but Andersson pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
Garbutt lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Andersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andersson lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Garbutt.
Andersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Garbutt closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Benny Andersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A left lands for Garbutt.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Andersson throws a quick counter head kick but Garbutt was just out of range.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Garbutt misses its intended target.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Garbutt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garbutt showed some decent athleticism there.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control here. #T1#
Andersson gets full guard.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbutt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garbutt holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Garbutt has a closed guard, preventing Andersson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Garbutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garbutt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAndersson.
A low kick from Garbutt misses #KD#
and Andersson counters with a crisp one two that drops Garbutt! Andersson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garbutt to his feet! Garbutt is in big trouble!#ROC#
Garbutt is rocked!
Garbutt misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Andersson. Beautiful body shot.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Andersson. Garbutt falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Andersson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reilly.
Garbutt cracks Reilly with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Reilly misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garbutt.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Garbutt avoids them all with ease.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garbutt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
It looked like Garbutt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt looks for the body kick but Reilly saw that one coming.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garbutt. #T1#
Reilly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Garbutt scores with a four punch combination!
Garbutt lunges at Reilly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reilly's hand.
Garbutt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.#CL#
Garbutt has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch.
Garbutt wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garbutt is working Reilly over against the cage.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Garbutt. #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!
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Garbutt scores a nice knee to the body.
Reilly looks winded!
Reilly misses with some punches. #BC#
Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
Garbutt's corner calls for a 1-2. Garbutt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garbutt checks a leg kick. #CL#
Garbutt closes the distance and clinches.
Garbutt misses with the head strike.
Garbutt misses with a knee to the head.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Reilly is working Garbutt over against the cage.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly tries to work over Garbutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt connects with a knee to the head.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbutt. #TD#
Garbutt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reilly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reilly is trapped and Garbutt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Reilly trying to control but not successfully.
Garbutt cracks Reilly with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Reilly from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Reilly hold on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy.
Garbutt is landing with strikes from the back.
Garbutt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Reilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garbutt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
I really don't envy Reilly right now.
Garbutt is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Reilly. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Reilly wants to escape the position.
Reilly is still in real trouble! Can Garbutt finish him?
Garbutt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.
Garbutt lands a massive shot to the side of Reilly 's head and he's out cold! Garbutt jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Kravac swings widly with a right hand
and Garbutt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kravac's knee momentarily.
Garbutt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kravac forces Garbutt back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kravac moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Garbutt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Garbutt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt controlling from side mount. #T1#
Kravac tries to buck Garbutt off but Garbutt is having none of it.
Garbutt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravac struggling a bit here.
Garbutt taking a breather here.
Kravac parries the strikes from Garbutt easily there. Garbutt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kravac to escape.
Kravac tries to bench press Garbutt off him but Garbutt keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kravac can't do much from the bottom here.
Kravac is looking to regain half guard here but Garbutt keeps moving and retains side control.
Garbutt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravac manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garbutt is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Kravac prevents Garbutt from improving his position.#SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kravac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbutt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Garbutt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kravac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garbutt controls the pace.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garbutt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kravac has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garbutt has managed to get both his arms back between Kravac's legs - danger averted.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garbutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kravac is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Garbutt pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garbutt is one step ahead there.
Garbutt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt wants to get up but he can't break Kravac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garbutt is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kravac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kravac cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Kravac - just one landing.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.#TD#
Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kravac works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garbutt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kravac's guard! Nice work there by Garbutt!
Garbutt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garbutt won't allow Kravac to sweep him here.
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Garbutt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kravac trying to control the position.
Kravac wants to sweep here but Garbutt controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garbutt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garbutt is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kravac pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kravac slips a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Kravac wants to clinch
and Garbutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravac shoots in but no luck this time.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Garbutt shows good takedown defense.
Kravac doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravac avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
Kravac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garbutt sprawls and moves away.
Kravac tries to clinch up
and Garbutt counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravac misses with a body punch
and Garbutt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garbutt throws a wild body kick that Kravac sees coming a mile off.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Garbutt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kravac scores with a jab. Garbutt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kravac tries to clinch there but Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt lands a slapping body shot.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kravac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kravac out cold! Kravac corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Garbutt!
Our winner, Kevin Garbutt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL#141 Chigg vs Denke
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Garbutt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt misses with a body shot
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garbutt wants to slow Arjuna down by chopping away at his legs.
Garbutt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arjuna in his tracks.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Garbutt throws a big shot that misses.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Arjuna is out of range.
Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Arjuna ducks right into an uppercut from Garbutt.
Garbutt sizes up Arjuna with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garbutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garbutt misses with a double jab
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbutt with a body shot.
Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arjuna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garbutt with a body shot.
Garbutt lands a jab.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Garbutt. #T3#
Garbutt tries to bum rush Arjuna with a series of wild strikes but Arjuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt lands an overhand right.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.
Garbutt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Garbutt. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Garbutt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Garbutt backing up. Garbutt nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbutt scores with a nice right hand.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arjuna has time to react.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt lands with a straight right. Arjuna didn't see that one coming.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg.
Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garbutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbutt backing away here, and Arjuna unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbutt throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Garbutt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garbutt is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garbutt, right into the meat.
Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Garbutt had a free shot at his head there.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Garbutt! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garbutt to his feet! Garbutt is in big trouble!
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Arjuna. No joy for Garbutt on that attempt.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garbutt tries to clinch up but Arjuna circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
Garbutt lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garbutt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Garbutt had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a body shot
and Arjuna counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Garbutt shoots in and drives through. Arjuna sprawls well.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt is wise to it.
Arjuna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick.
Arjuna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt is wise to it.
Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Arjuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbutt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArjuna.
Arjuna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna. #T2#
Garbutt scores with a jab to the head.
Garbutt throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range.
Arjuna unleashes a big counter combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garbutt thumps Arjuna with a low kick.
Garbutt thows a leg kick but Arjuna checks it
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt tries a low kick but Arjuna avoids it.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Garbutt avoids it with no problem.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the body
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arjuna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arjuna is able to avoid easily.
Arjuna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garbutt swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arjuna moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.#T3#
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjuna shapes to counter with a head kick.
Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garbutt misses with a hook #KD2#
and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garbutt! Arjuna lets Garbutt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Garbutt is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt misses with a two punch combination.
Arjuna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Garbutt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick
and Arjuna counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! Rama Arjuna retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rama Arjuna, 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: MMMA 65 Kelly vs Vurny
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Garbutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Garbutt closes the distance and clinches.
Garbutt lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Garbutt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Venczel struggles to land a body shot inside as Garbutt controls his hands.
Venczel has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt can't find room to land a body shot as Venczel controls the action.
Venczel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
Venczel avoids a wild elbow strike from Garbutt.
Garbutt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Venczel's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Zsiga Venczel has been cut.
Venczel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garbutt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garbutt.
Venczel lands a left hand.
Venczel misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garbutt.
Venczel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venczel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garbutt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garbutt scores a nice knee to the body.
Venczel looks winded!
Venczel working aggressively here.
Garbutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Garbutt. #T1##BC#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbutt cracks Venczel with a good jab.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt connects with an inside leg kick.
Venczel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garbutt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garbutt lands a jab to the nose.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Garbutt throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Venczel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garbutt won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Garbutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venczel wants to control but Garbutt is keeping him busy. #T2#
Garbutt is trying to control Venczel's posture but Venczel avoids it.
Garbutt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venczel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venczel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venczel thows a huge punch but Garbutt dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Venczel is working for a submission of some sort.
Garbutt has his hands clasped together around Venczel's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Garbutt tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venczel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garbutt defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venczel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garbutt's head.
Garbutt trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up.
Garbutt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venczel is in close to Garbutt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garbutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venczel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garbutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venczel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garbutt pulls Venczel in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Venczel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garbutt is fending him off so far but Venczel persists. Nope, Garbutt circles away and we're back to standing.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venczel can do to turn this around?
Garbutt jabs at Venczel's body.
Venczel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garbutt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Venczel.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Garbutt.
Garbutt swats away the attempt to clinch by Venczel.
Garbutt misses the jab.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Venczel moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venczel darts in looking for a takedown but Garbutt gets double underhooks and turns Venczel into the cage.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.
A punch combination from Venczel misses.
A slow jab from Venczel misses its intended target.
Venczel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garbutt can pounce on him. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Venczel.
Venczel jabs Garbutt right on the nose. Garbutt blinks but takes it well.
Venczel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Venczel avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venczel! But no joy.
Venczel shoots in for a double leg but Garbutt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Venczel avoids it well and moves away.
Garbutt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Venczel takes a step back to recover.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. Venczel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garbutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garbutt wants to slow Venczel down by chopping away at his legs.
Venczel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garbutt finds it's way round the side to connect with Venczel's head.
Venczel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range. #TD#
Garbutt looking to score a takedown here. Venczel is defending well but Garbutt drives through and ends up in Venczel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Venczel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel 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#
Garbutt moves into full guard.
Garbutt trying to control the position here.
Garbutt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Garbutt wants to stand up but Venczel is controlling him.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel scoring with some ground and pound.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Venczel is looking to pass into half guard but Garbutt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garbutt is in guard.#REVR#
Garbutt is in close to Venczel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Venczel working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Venczel has his foot on Garbutt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garbutt works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Venczel has momentary wrist control but Garbutt slips an elbow through the middle.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Garbutt is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt trying to control the position.
Garbutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Garbutt advances position into side control!
Venczel is looking to reverse the position.
Garbutt working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zsiga Venczel'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#
Garbutt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Venczel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venczel missing with a left hand there. Garbutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Venczel moves away and avoids it.
Venczel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Venczel's corner calls for a 1-2. Venczel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Venczel darts in looking for a takedown but Garbutt gets double underhooks and turns Venczel into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target.
Garbutt cracks Venczel with a good jab.
Venczel looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Venczel blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Venczel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venczel.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. Venczel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garbutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venczel's hands.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Venczel. #T1#
Venczel slips under a jab.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Venczel fails with a takedown attempt.
Garbutt misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt backing away here, and Venczel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venczel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbutt's waist but Garbutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Venczel off to one side.
Kevin Garbutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zsiga Venczel.#CL#
Garbutt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Garbutt on the inside.
Venczel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Venczel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Venczel.
Venczel misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Garbutt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garbutt obliges.
Venczel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt misses with a body punch.
Kevin Garbutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Garbutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garbutt as Venczel tries to tie him up.
Venczel takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Venczel is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Zsiga Venczel's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Venczel prevents the takedown attempt.
Venczel swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venczel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venczel is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbutt finish him?
Garbutt working Venczel over with knees to the body.
Garbutt dips a shoulder and cracks Venczel with a mighty uppercut! Venczel falls back against the cage and Garbutt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Venczel is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Garbutt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MADNESS Fight League v1
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garbutt throws a right and a left that Eliasson avoids nicely.
Eliasson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eliasson 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.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Eliasson.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Eliasson ducked under it nicely.
Eliasson tries to move into range but Garbutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt throws a leg kick that misses.
Garbutt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eliasson throws a body shot but no joy.
Eliasson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt throws a combination. Eliasson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Erland Eliasson has been cut.
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Eliasson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Garbutt lands with an overhand left.
Garbutt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eliasson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eliasson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Garbutt to counter with a crisp jab.
Erland Eliasson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garbutt throws a right hand that misses
and Eliasson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garbutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eliasson's hands.
Eliasson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Eliasson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Garbutt down! Eliasson is looking to finish but Garbutt is intelligently defending himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eliasson wants to control from the top but Garbutt keeps moving. #T2#
Eliasson stopping the sweep attempt from Garbutt.
Garbutt is pulling down on Eliasson's head to control his posture.
Eliasson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eliasson moves away.
Eliasson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Garbutt lands with a straight right. Eliasson didn't see that one coming.
Garbutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Eliasson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eliasson looks to land a left hand but Garbutt moved out of range nicely.
Garbutt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eliasson looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
Garbutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eliasson.
Garbutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eliasson doesn't seem bothered though.
Garbutt cracks the inside of Eliasson's front leg.
Garbutt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eliasson in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Garbutt. #T4#
Good work by Eliasson as he checks the leg kick.
Eliasson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Eliasson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Garbutt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eliasson to the ground. Garbutt is now in Eliasson's guard.#ES#
Eliasson pushes Garbutt off and gets back to his feet.
Garbutt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Garbutt moves into the clinch successfully.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Eliasson avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Garbutt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eliasson scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Eliasson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt defending well as Eliasson loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Garbutt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eliasson defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Garbutt landing strikes.
Garbutt landing strikes.
An elbow from Garbutt crashes against the mat.
Eliasson parries the strikes from Garbutt easily there. Garbutt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eliasson to escape.
Garbutt in side control, throwing shots but Eliasson defends.
Eliasson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Eliasson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garbutt.
Garbutt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eliasson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbutt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eliasson some visible discomfort.
Garbutt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Garbutt lands a few punches from side control.
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Eliasson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garbutt is putting a hurting on Eliasson here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Eliasson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garbutt takes a little break here. Eliasson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Garbutt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Eliasson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garbutt.
Garbutt throwing strikes but Eliasson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Garbutt regains half guard.
Garbutt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eliasson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eliasson's back!
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eliasson is trying to remain composed but Garbutt is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Garbutt throwing damaging strikes from the back! Eliasson could be in trouble here!
Garbutt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Eliasson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Can Eliasson hold on?! Garbutt is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Garbutt misses with punches from the back.
Eliasson covers up after that shot from Garbutt.
Garbutt scores with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Eliasson is rocked!
Garbutt misses with punches from the back.
Well, with Garbutt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Eliasson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Garbutt missing with strikes.
Garbutt scores with punches to the body. #T4#
Garbutt throwing sloppy strikes.
Garbutt lands punches and elbows.
Eliasson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eliasson covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Garbutt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eliasson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Garbutt lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Garbutt throwing damaging strikes from the back! Eliasson could be in trouble here!
Garbutt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Eliasson is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Garbutt thuds a left hand into Eliasson's body.
Eliasson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garbutt misses the jab.
Garbutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eliasson doesn't seem bothered though.
Garbutt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garbutt lands with a cross.
Eliasson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt scores with a hook to the body. Eliasson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Eliasson. Those never looked like landing.
Eliasson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garbutt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eliasson is out of range and Garbutt settles back down.
Garbutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eliasson has time to react.
Eliasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt moves out of range as Eliasson strikes.
Garbutt scores with a nice head shot.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garbutt is looking to slow Eliasson down with leg kicks.
Garbutt misses with a few strikes there.
Eliasson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eliasson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Eliasson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Garbutt lands a body shot.
Eliasson throws a jab when Garbutt was well out of range.
Eliasson misses with a looping left.
Garbutt flicks out a counter leg kick but Eliasson steps away.#T2##TD2#
Garbutt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Garbutt passes to side control.
Eliasson is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbutt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Garbutt lands some shots froms side control.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Garbutt working the ground and pound but Eliasson is defending the strikes.
Garbutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eliasson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Garbutt lands a few punches from side control.
Erland Eliasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Garbutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garbutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garbutt trying to control the action but Eliasson is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Garbutt stalls from top position.
Garbutt cracks Eliasson with a big right hand but Eliasson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Garbutt trying to control the action but Eliasson is working from the bottom.
Eliasson is letting Garbutt control him for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eliasson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Garbutt working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Garbutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garbutt is working Eliasson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eliasson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Eliasson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garbutt in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Eliasson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Garbutt turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
Our winner, Kevin Garbutt, 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: MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Garbutt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly.
Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly takes one on the button.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Garbutt saw that one coming.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Garbutt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kelly is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbutt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kelly slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Garbutt slips the punch.
Garbutt keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kelly misses.
It seemed like Garbutt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garbutt cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kelly dips to his left and cracks Garbutt with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Garbutt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Kelly throws a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
A left lands for Kelly.
Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly.
Garbutt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly moves forwards but Garbutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garbutt defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Garbutt moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly.
Kelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Garbutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
Garbutt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garbutt scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garbutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelly moves forwards but Garbutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garbutt defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly cracks Garbutt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.#T3#
Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt throws an off balance right hand
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Garbutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land. #BC2#
Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garbutt digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt blocks a jab.
Garbutt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garbutt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Garbutt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Garbutt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Nice body kick from Garbutt.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Garbutt moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garbutt! But no joy.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kelly throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garbutt throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly throws a series of strikes that have Garbutt backpedaling.
Kelly throws a right hand that Garbutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Garbutt also avoids with ease.
Garbutt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garbutt lands a head kick!
Kelly tries to clinch up but Garbutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Garbutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Garbutt finds it's way through Kelly's defenses.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garbutt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garbutt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbutt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Garbutt shakes it off.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Garbutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly.
Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly.
A clash of legs there as Garbutt blocks the low kick.#T1#
Garbutt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Garbutt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garbutt moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range.
Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Garbutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garbutt throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Kelly throws a nice head kick!
Garbutt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Kelly misses. #TD2#
Garbutt scores with a takedown into Kelly's guard.#ES#
Kelly pushes Garbutt off and scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Kelly cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
Kelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelly throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Garbutt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garbutt's head.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Garbutt scores with a nice head shot.
Garbutt jabs Kelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Garbutt's leg but Garbutt calmly moves out of range.
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
Garbutt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
A nice side step and Garbutt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Garbutt slips a straight right by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Garbutt counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Garbutt to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbutt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt checks a leg kick. #T4#
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly lunges at Garbutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbutt's hand.
A low kick from Kelly misses #TD2#
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kelly! #ES#
Kelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Garbutt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garbutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garbutt staying out of range there.
Kelly lunges at Garbutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbutt's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garbutt! But no joy.
A low kick from Kelly misses #TD2#
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control.
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerry Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garbutt in side control, throwing shots but Kelly defends.
Garbutt throws a strike aimed at the side of Kelly's head but Kelly avoids it well.
Garbutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garbutt. #T1#
Garbutt working the head and body with strikes.
Kelly regains half guard, as Garbutt was trying to land strikes.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garbutt is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it.
Garbutt controlling the action here.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garbutt throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely. #ES#
Kelly has one foot on Garbutt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garbutt counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garbutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garbutt.
The fighters circling - Garbutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garbutt to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Kelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Garbutt throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.
Garbutt tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Garbutt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garbutt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Kelly slips a straight right by Garbutt.
Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kelly's knee momentarily.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garbutt tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Kelly.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kelly scores with a one two! Garbutt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Garbutt has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Garbutt.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly keeps control of Garbutt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garbutt.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Garbutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Garbutt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garbutt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelly's brow.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but Garbutt blocks with his arms.
Garbutt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2#
Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kelly has knocked Garbutt down with a huge combo! Kelly steps away and waves a wobbly Garbutt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Garbutt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly misses with a double jab. #T1#
Garbutt misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garbutt is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garbutt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly works Garbutt's body with a nice hook.
Kelly fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Garbutt to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Garbutt looks to clinch but Kelly throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Garbutt taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gerry Kelly!
Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gerry Kelly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 24
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
The Smiling Assassin blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt swings for the body but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Smiling Assassin.
Garbutt thuds a left hand into The Smiling Assassin's body.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garbutt.
Garbutt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt connects with a looping right hand.
Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a straight left.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The Smiling Assassin has Garbutt up against the cage in a clinch.
Garbutt pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
A short uppercut from Garbutt. #TD2#
The Smiling Assassin has Garbutt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Smiling Assassin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Garbutt tumbling to the mat - The Smiling Assassin dives into Garbutt's guard.
The Smiling Assassin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Smiling Assassin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Smiling Assassin wants to control from the top but Garbutt keeps moving.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow that misses. Garbutt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Smiling Assassin's guard. Nice move by Garbutt!#REVR#
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Smiling Assassin has control of Garbutt's left arm, preventing Garbutt from doing any damage. #T2#
The Smiling Assassin keeping full guard, as Garbutt tries to pass.
Garbutt trying to control but The Smiling Assassin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt chips away with some ground and pound.
The Smiling Assassin pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage.
The Smiling Assassin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Garbutt stopping the sweep attempt from The Smiling Assassin.#T3#
The Smiling Assassin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Smiling Assassin trying to control the position.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses.
The Smiling Assassin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Smiling Assassin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbutt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The Smiling Assassin won't allow Garbutt to sweep him here.
The Smiling Assassin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Smiling Assassin is in close to Garbutt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Garbutt controlling The Smiling Assassin's posture.
Garbutt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but Garbutt has wrist control.
Garbutt 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.
The Smiling Assassin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garbutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt avoids the head kick by The Smiling Assassin.
Garbutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Smiling Assassin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Smiling Assassin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Smiling Assassin's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garbutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Garbutt with an open hand slap.
Garbutt slips a jab from The Smiling Assassin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. The Smiling Assassin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Smiling Assassin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garbutt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice hook to Garbutt's body. Garbutt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Smiling Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garbutt circles away quickly and effectively.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a hook to the body. Garbutt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Smiling Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
The Smiling Assassin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt blocks a head kick by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbutt is looking to counter with a body kick.
The Smiling Assassin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a hook. Garbutt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garbutt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
The Smiling Assassin thumps Garbutt with a low kick.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a straight left.
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but The Smiling Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt takes a swing at The Smiling Assassin's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt misses with a series of wild punches.
Garbutt misses with a hook.
The Smiling Assassin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Smiling Assassin walks into a straight right hand from Garbutt.
Garbutt scores with a head kick. The Smiling Assassin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it.
The Smiling Assassin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbutt needs to keep his hands up - The Smiling Assassin had a free shot at his head there.
Garbutt loads up on a big right hand but The Smiling Assassin slips the punch.
A head kick misses from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Smiling Assassin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Smiling Assassin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range. #T2#
Garbutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garbutt, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow The Smiling Assassin down.
Garbutt misses with the combination.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a lunging right hand
and Garbutt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Smiling Assassin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garbutt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Smiling Assassin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt walks into a jab.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Smiling Assassin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garbutt to score with a decent uppercut.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
The Smiling Assassin dips to his left and cracks Garbutt with an uppercut!
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch up but Garbutt circles away and keeps his distance.
The Smiling Assassin throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garbutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garbutt throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Garbutt does it's job there.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it.
Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Smiling Assassin.
Garbutt throws an off balance right hand
and The Smiling Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garbutt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Smiling Assassin's head.
Garbutt dodges the punch combination from The Smiling Assassin.
It looked like Garbutt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Smiling Assassin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Smiling Assassin throws the left hand but Garbutt avoids the punch easily.
The Smiling Assassin loads up on a big right hand but Garbutt slips the punch.#T4#
The Smiling Assassin thumps Garbutt with a low kick.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from The Smiling Assassin.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Smiling Assassin looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
Garbutt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Smiling Assassin throws the left hand but Garbutt avoids the punch easily.
The Smiling Assassin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Smiling Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
The Smiling Assassin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
The Smiling Assassin dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Smiling Assassin defending well as Garbutt loads up on a big left hand.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Garbutt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garbutt throws a hook but The Smiling Assassin avoids it easily.
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 Kevin Garbutt 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#
The Smiling Assassin throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range.
The Smiling Assassin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
It seemed like The Smiling Assassin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Smiling Assassin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbutt moves away.
It looked like Garbutt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a series of punches but Garbutt avoids them all with ease.
The Smiling Assassin throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Garbutt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The Smiling Assassin has his feet on Garbutt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Smiling Assassin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garbutt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a jab.
Garbutt slips a jab and a cross from The Smiling Assassin.
Garbutt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garbutt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garbutt takes a swing at The Smiling Assassin's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbutt slips a jab from The Smiling Assassin.
Garbutt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
The Smiling Assassin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garbutt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Smiling Assassin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Smiling Assassin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garbutt tries to move into range but The Smiling Assassin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
The Smiling Assassin ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from The Smiling Assassin.
Garbutt connects with an inside leg kick.
Garbutt moves away from the strike by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Smiling Assassin's head backwards.
Garbutt swings for the body but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Garbutt.
Garbutt moves out of range of the strikes.#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!
Garbutt throws a right and a left that The Smiling Assassin avoids nicely.
Garbutt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Smiling Assassin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Smiling Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but The Smiling Assassin moved away.
The Smiling Assassin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garbutt misses with a hook. The Smiling Assassin ducked under it nicely.
The Smiling Assassin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Smiling Assassin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garbutt.
As The Smiling Assassin backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin shoots and misses
letting Garbutt counter with a right hand.
The Smiling Assassin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. The Smiling Assassin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Smiling Assassin takes one to the chin there.
Garbutt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Smiling Assassin to score with a decent uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garbutt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Smiling Assassin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garbutt will feel that in the morning.
The Smiling Assassin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve The Smiling Assassin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Smiling Assassin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Garbutt walks into a jab.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from The Smiling Assassin.
Garbutt defending well as The Smiling Assassin loads up on a big left hand.
Garbutt lands with a shot to the body.
Garbutt swings for the body but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on The Smiling Assassin's shoulder, as The Smiling Assassin tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Garbutt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garbutt slips a jab and a cross from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garbutt. The Smiling Assassin shrugs it off though.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garbutt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Smiling Assassin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbutt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Smiling Assassin's calf.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Smiling Assassin takes a step back to recover.
The Smiling Assassin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Smiling Assassin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Smiling Assassin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garbutt, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Garbutt!
A victorious Kevin Garbutt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Steve The Smiling Assassin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Garbutt scores with a nice strike.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Garbutt throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Garbutt throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Garbutt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garbutt duly obliges.
Kelly throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garbutt misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garbutt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garbutt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Garbutt saw that one coming.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Garbutt misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly wants to counter with a clinch but Garbutt pushes him away.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly throws a fast counter high kick but Garbutt manages to duck under it in time.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Garbutt back into the cage.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards.
Kelly blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbutt tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garbutt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt with a nice cross.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelly swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
It looked like Garbutt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garbutt at a distance. #CL#
Garbutt clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Kelly 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.
Garbutt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garbutt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kelly blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Kelly gets through Garbutt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Garbutt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Garbutt. #BC#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly tries to counter with a clinch but Garbutt shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Garbutt throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Garbutt drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garbutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Kelly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garbutt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
Garbutt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Kelly. #T4#
Kelly slips a jab from Garbutt.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbutt moves away.
Nice shot by Kelly.
Garbutt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garbutt dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Garbutt throws an off balance right hand
and Kelly counters with a head kick. That will keep Garbutt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Garbutt slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly blocks a low kick nicely.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbutt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Garbutt shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly's guard.
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 Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kelly takes one to the chin there.#KD2#
Kelly drops Garbutt with a beautiful combination! Garbutt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kelly is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Garbutt shoots in.
Garbutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garbutt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly thuds his right hand into Garbutt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garbutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garbutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garbutt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garbutt connects with a right hand. Kelly shakes it off.
Garbutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly throws a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow Kelly down. #T1#
Garbutt is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Garbutt.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt checks a leg kick.
Garbutt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well.
Garbutt cracks Kelly with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Garbutt looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Garbutt.
Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Garbutt's front leg but catches the back leg as Garbutt tries to avoid it.
Garbutt throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garbutt tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garbutt lands a jab to the head.
Kelly stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range.
Kelly tests Garbutt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garbutt is looking for a counter combo.
Garbutt avoids a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Garbutt off balance momentarily.
Garbutt throws out a leg kick but Kelly moves out of range and Garbutt only half commits.
Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Garbutt counter with a right hand.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Garbutt's legs.
Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Kelly drops Garbutt with a beautiful combination! Garbutt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kelly is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Garbutt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Garbutt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garbutt punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Garbutt checks a leg kick.
Garbutt seems to have got his legs back now.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly throws the left hand but Garbutt avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Kelly throws a jab when Garbutt was well out of range.
Garbutt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garbutt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly unleashes a big counter combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Kelly #TD#
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control.
Garbutt working the ground and pound from side control.
Garbutt wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly dodges the ground and pound from Garbutt.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Garbutt.
Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kelly to see if he's OK.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kelly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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 Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Kelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range and Kelly settles back down.
Garbutt tries to score with a low kick but Kelly moves his leg out of the way.
Kelly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Garbutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garbutt lands with a cross.
Garbutt slips a straight right by Kelly.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly sprawls well. Kelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garbutt gets slowly back to his feet.
Garbutt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKelly.
Garbutt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Garbutt settles back down.
Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Good work by Kelly as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow Kelly down.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Garbutt cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kelly looks to throw a body kick
and Garbutt counters with a stiff right hand.
Garbutt misses with a series of wild punches.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Garbutt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garbutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Garbutt is nestled in close to Kelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelly's head.
Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though.
Garbutt is nestled in close to Kelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Kelly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garbutt lands a nice short elbow.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelly's head.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Kelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garbutt.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt landing with the ground and pound.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garbutt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garbutt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Kelly blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garbutt distracts Kelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garbutt sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Garbutt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
Kelly moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Garbutt has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelly wants to break free but Garbutt has control.
Garbutt lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garbutt's head.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Garbutt. #T1##CL#
Garbutt darts in and clinches Kelly up against the cage.
Kevin Garbutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garbutt lands a knee to the body.
Kelly blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garbutt. #BC#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garbutt cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target.
Kelly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garbutt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garbutt connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.#T2#
Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Garbutt catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Garbutt cracks Kelly with a good jab.
Kelly lands a jab to the head.
Kelly cracks Garbutt with an open hand slap.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly motions for Garbutt to come forward. Kelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly feints a jab promting Garbutt to slip. Kelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garbutt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kelly scores with a head kick. Garbutt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kelly is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Garbutt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
Garbutt avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Garbutt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Garbutt.#T3#
Jab, jab by Garbutt - just one landing.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
Garbutt shoots and misses
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly.
A leg kick checked by Kelly.
Garbutt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Garbutt slips a straight right by Kelly.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Kelly tries to clinch but Garbutt is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt cracks Kelly with a good jab.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Garbutt finds it's target.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kelly.
Garbutt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Garbutt.
Kelly misses with a hook.
Kelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garbutt. Garbutt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Kelly avoids it well and moves away.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Garbutt.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt had his way with Gerry Kelly in that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Garbutt swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garbutt walks straight into a right hand from Kelly - that's dropped him! Kelly jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Garbutt from any more punishment! Garbutt complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerry Kelly!
Gerry Kelly is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Gerry Kelly 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: MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garbutt scores with a body shot.
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a shot to the body.
Maia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garbutt lands with a good body shot.
Garbutt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt shoots in for a double leg but Maia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garbutt throws a body kick that misses
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garbutt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garbutt throws a push kick but Maia slaps the foot to one side.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Garbutt throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.#T1#
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt.
As Maia backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Maia. No joy for Garbutt on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbutt tries to work over Maia's front leg with a kick but Maia checks it.
Garbutt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garbutt avoids the head kick by Maia.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia. #CL#
Maia tries to keep at a distance but Garbutt has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia lands the left hand.
Garbutt tries to land a front kick but Maia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Maia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garbutt doesn't seem phased though.
Garbutt defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Maia counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Maia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Maia tries a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt is wise to it.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Garbutt throws a leg kick
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garbutt throws a head kick that Maia semi-blocks.
Garbutt avoids a kick to the body.
Garbutt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maia sprawls and moves away.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maia connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.#CL2#
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia blocking some punches.
I was talking to Garbutt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Garbutt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
Garbutt has Maia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Garbutt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maia tumbling to the mat - Garbutt dives into Maia's guard.
Maia has control of Garbutt's left arm, preventing Garbutt from doing any damage.
Garbutt landing some decent shots from guard.
Maia pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Maia pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Garbutt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maia working a defensive guard here.
Garbutt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garbutt.
Maia takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maia throws the kick towards the body but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia jabs Garbutt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garbutt tries to score with a low kick but Maia moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Garbutt is predictable there
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Maia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Maia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
Maia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garbutt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Maia both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Maia avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Maia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maia counters with a nice body kick.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Maia throws a sloppy body shot
and Garbutt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maia 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 Garbutt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garbutt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garbutt throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it.
Maia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maia has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Maia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt avoids a kick to the body.
Garbutt takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Maia avoids a kick to the body.
Maia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia throws a hook but Garbutt avoids it easily.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Maia manages to avoid it.#T2#
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt keeps the fight on the outside.
Garbutt throws a lazy head kick
and Maia counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Maia blocks the leg kick.
Maia ducks right into an uppercut from Garbutt.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Garbutt there.
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maia.
Maia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Maia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garbutt lands a two punch combo.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
Maia tries to counter with a clinch but Garbutt shakes him off and moves away.
Maia scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Maia looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maia.
Danga de danga de dang - Garbutt scores with a four punch combination!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maia. Garbutt shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Maia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garbutt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia digs a right hand into Garbutt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbutt's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia avoids the elbow strike from Garbutt, against the cage.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt tries to break the clinch but Maia is controlling the position.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt working hard to break the clinch.
Garbutt has a couple of punches blocked by Maia.
Maia lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt blocking some punches. #BC#
Garbutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Good work by Garbutt as he checks the leg kick.
Garbutt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia tries to clinch up but Garbutt circles away and keeps his distance.
Garbutt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maia.
Maia scores with a decent looking hook.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbutt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Maia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maia cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
Garbutt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maia's head.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt lands with a nice body punch.
Garbutt with a nice cross.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbutt moves away.
Maia slips a jab and a cross from Garbutt.
Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maia.#TD#
Garbutt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maia to the mat! Maia manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Maia working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garbutt looking to pass the guard.
Maia trying to control the position.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garbutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Garbutt. Those never looked like landing.
Garbutt lands with a cross.
Maia tests Garbutt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garbutt slips under a jab from Maia.
Garbutt throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Garbutt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garbutt tries to work over Maia's front leg with a kick but Maia checks it.
Maia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garbutt cracks the inside of Maia's front leg.
Garbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Maia lands a body shot.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Garbutt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maia throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a leg kick
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Maia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbutt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maia tries to move into range but Garbutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maia throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.
Maia misses with a low kick.
Garbutt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maia slips a jab from Garbutt.
Maia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.#T4#
Maia misses with an uppercut.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Good standup being displayed there by Garbutt as he connects with a hook.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Maia avoids it.
Maia feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Garbutt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demon Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia wants to clinch
and Garbutt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maia takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range. #CL2#
Maia rushes Garbutt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garbutt takes a shot to the head.
Maia is working Garbutt over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt'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.
#R4#
Maia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia throws a wild body kick that Garbutt sees coming a mile off.
Maia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Garbutt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Maia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Maia takes the fight into the clinch.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garbutt throws a head punch that misses.
Garbutt working aggressively here. #T1#
Garbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maia's elbow. #BC#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Maia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Maia ducks down to avoid it.
Maia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maia blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maia - that will leave a mark!
Some wild striking there from Garbutt.
Maia misses with a straight left.
Maia lands a nice hook to Garbutt's body. Garbutt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Garbutt is looking to chop away at Maia's legs.
Maia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maia. #CL2#
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garbutt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia blocks the elbow strike.
Garbutt blocks a body shot from Maia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia. #BC#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A jab from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Maia scores with a jab to the head.
Garbutt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maia misses with a two punch combination.
Maia takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Maia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt lands with a nice body punch.
Garbutt 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.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maia lands with a nice body punch.
Maia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garbutt lands a glancing blow to the side of Maia's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt lands with a right hand.
Maia checks a low kick from Garbutt.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia tries to clinch up.
It looked like Garbutt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Maia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garbutt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garbutt misses with a wild combination.
Maia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Garbutt gets tackled into the cage by Maia. Maia maintains the clinch.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt has had enough of the clinch but Maia keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Demon Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Maia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a leg kick that misses.
Garbutt misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a big shot that misses.
Garbutt scores with a shot to the body.
Maia misses the jab.
Maia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia slips a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garbutt's head backwards.
Maia misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Maia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garbutt's head.
Maia checks the leg kick.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Maia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
A little jabbing left from Maia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Maia connects with a crisp jab.
Maia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Maia moves away from the strike by Garbutt.
Garbutt jabs at Maia's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garbutt, as that shot connected.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Garbutt throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Maia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maia lands with a short shot to the head.
Garbutt prevents a body shot from Maia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt is working Maia over against the cage.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maia looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Garbutt lands with a right to the head.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Garbutt lands a nice uppercut.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Garbutt avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garbutt.
Maia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Demon Maia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbutt's elbow.
Garbutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt prevents a body shot from Maia.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Maia lands with a left to the head.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbutt scores with a shot to the body.
Garbutt tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
Garbutt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garbutt really felt that one!
Garbutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia tries to clinch
and Garbutt counters with a solid body kick.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garbutt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garbutt looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Garbutt scores with a hook.
Garbutt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garbutt lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbutt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbutt misses with a takedown attempt
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garbutt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kevin Garbutt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Demon Maia was interviewed post fight and said 'The first fight a lot of people felt I got robbed on...myself included. I had the chance to redeem myself and get the belt back but I fell short so not much more for me to say than It is what it is and congratulations to the champ '.

Event: MMMA 32: Maia vs Garbutt
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Maia moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.
Maia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garbutt just manages to avoid it.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Garbutt wants to slow Maia down by chopping away at his legs.
Maia is looking to counter the offense by Garbutt and move into the clinch.
Garbutt with a hook.#CL#
Maia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garbutt, pushing him back against the cage.
Garbutt misses with an elbow strike.
Maia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards. #BC2#
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbutt lands a head shot.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garbutt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia misses with a low kick.
Garbutt 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.
Maia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Garbutt. #T1#
Garbutt moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.
Garbutt slips a jab from Maia.
Garbutt cracks Maia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia lands a jab.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia thows a body kick. Garbutt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Garbutt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia throws a low kick but Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Garbutt swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Maia moves away from the strike by Garbutt. #T2#
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maia lands with a nice combination. Garbutt backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Maia takes the fight into the clinch.
Garbutt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
Garbutt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maia is keeping busy.
Garbutt blocking some punches.
Garbutt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garbutt landing knees to the body.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt tries a body shot but Maia blocks it.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt has a couple of punches blocked by Maia. #T3#
Garbutt is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Maia.
Maia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbutt gets through Maia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Garbutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Garbutt as the two fighters clinch.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt scores with a hook to the body.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbutt lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Maia.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
Garbutt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbutt.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt lands a right hand.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt misses with an elbow over the top.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Maia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maia blocks an uppercut.
Garbutt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garbutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garbutt.
Garbutt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garbutt looking to stall.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maia blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.#CL#
Maia has closed the distance and engaged Garbutt in a clinch.
Garbutt misses with an elbow strike.
Garbutt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Garbutt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maia is trying to keep an underhook but Garbutt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Garbutt there.
Garbutt is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Garbutt lands a couple of digs.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia 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.
Maia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt is in close to Maia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt working some strikes from top position.
Garbutt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garbutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garbutt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garbutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garbutt is fighting to break Maia's control of his arms but Maia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Maia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garbutt.
Maia is looking to clinch.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maia has time to react.
Garbutt misses with a leg kick
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maia moves in looking to clinch but Garbutt pushes him off.
Garbutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbutt scoring well with a low kick there.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt. #T3#
Maia lands a jab to Garbutt's midsection.
A cross from Garbutt lands.
Garbutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maia scoring well with a low kick there.
Maia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maia, as that shot connected.
Garbutt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maia. Maia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Maia finds it's way through Garbutt's defenses.
Maia moves forwards but Garbutt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garbutt misses with a straight right.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia tries to counter by clinching up but Garbutt breaks away and moves out of range.
Maia throws the kick towards the body but Garbutt avoids it.
Maia is looking to clinch but Garbutt is avoiding it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia. #T4#
Good exchange - Garbutt coming out on top.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Maia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garbutt.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maia connects with an inside leg kick.
Demon Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maia's hands.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Maia's shoulder, as Maia tries to avoid the shot.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Maia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maia cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt 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!
#R3#
Maia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garbutt with the counter takedown but Maia avoids it easily.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Maia counters with a good low kick that Garbutt was not able to check.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Maia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garbutt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maia slips a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Garbutt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Maia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Maia misses.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia throwing a counter right hand but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Maia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garbutt. #T1#
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maia's sensitive parts.
Garbutt with a poor takedown
and Maia counters with a left to the body.
Maia scoring well with a low kick there.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
Maia is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garbutt.
Garbutt ducks right into an uppercut from Maia.
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Maia throws a counter high kick but Garbutt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maia tries to move into range but Garbutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Maia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt. #CL#
Garbutt tries to keep at a distance but Maia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garbutt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garbutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garbutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Maia - that landed with a thud.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maia throws a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Maia closes the distance and pushes Garbutt back into the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
A short uppercut from Maia.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia is trying to maintain a safe position but Garbutt gets an underhook and turns Maia into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garbutt's brow.
Garbutt is trying to force a seperation but Maia has the dominant position.
Garbutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garbutt throws an elbow that misses.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Garbutt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia throws a nice looking combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garbutt's hands.
Garbutt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maia's calf.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Garbutt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garbutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Garbutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
Garbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
Maia misses with a low kick as Garbutt jumps back.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking hook.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kevin Garbutt just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Maia tries to clinch up
and Garbutt counters with a nice body shot.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maia, right into the meat.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia delivers a nice body kick.
Maia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.#T1#
Maia lands a really nice looking cross but Garbutt seems unphased.
Maia jabs Garbutt right on the nose. Garbutt blinks but takes it well.
Maia checks a leg kick.
Garbutt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garbutt really felt that one!
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garbutts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garbutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maia throws a series of punches but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a combination. Maia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
Garbutt lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Garbutt pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garbutt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maia blocks it with crossed arms.
Maia being controlled against the cage.
Garbutt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garbutt continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Garbutt swings wildly with an uppercut but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia scores with a nice strike.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Garbutt looks to land a combination but Maia avoids it well. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maia.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Maia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Garbutt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garbutt misses with a lunging right hand
and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garbutt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Maia explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape 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!
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range. #T4#
Garbutt ducks right into an uppercut from Maia.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Maia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maia blocks a low kick nicely.
Maia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garbutt avoids the head kick by Maia.
Maia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garbutt.
Garbutt with a jab.
Maia moves away from the strike by Garbutt.
As Garbutt backs away, Maia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garbutt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garbutt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Garbutt lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garbutt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maia is out of range and Garbutt settles back down.
Maia tried to counter with a leg kick but Garbutt avoided it.
Garbutt misses with a looping right.
Garbutt misses with a right hand
and Maia counters with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maia on the side of the head.
Maia cracks Garbutt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt misses with a kick to the body
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garbutt misses the shot to the body.
Maia connects with a jab.
Garbutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maia counters with a thumping low kick.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Maia moved away.#T1#
Garbutt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maia counters with a low kick, right behind Garbutt 's knee.
Garbutt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garbutt or not.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garbutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maia as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garbutt obliges.
Maia tries a body shot but Garbutt blocks it.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maia is keeping busy.
Garbutt blocks an uppercut.
Maia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Maia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garbutt's efforts to push away.#T2#
Maia pushes Garbutt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
Maia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maia digs a right hand into Garbutt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbutt's gas tank.
Garbutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maia misses with the head strike.
Garbutt blocking some punches.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
Garbutt working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Maia.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garbutt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maia is defending well.#T3#
A short left from Maia.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Garbutt dodges an elbow strike from Maia.
Maia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Garbutt breaks the clinch.
Garbutt takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demon Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia is working Garbutt over against the cage.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garbutt tries to circle away but Maia has him pinned against the cage.
Maia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maia scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Garbutt is rocked!
Maia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Maia finish him?
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbutt.
Garbutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Maia controls his hands.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maia misses with some punches.
Maia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maia managing to block the knees to the body from Garbutt.
Maia blocks a body shot from Garbutt.
A short right from Maia on the inside.
Maia scores with a shot to the side of Garbutt's head.
Maia tries to work over Garbutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garbutt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Garbutt breaks the clinch.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garbutt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garbutt 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Demon Maia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey I have no excuses or complaints on tonight's fight I just want to congratulate the new champ and see about a possible rematch right away..'.

Event: MMMA 26: Fist of Fury
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Begovic misses with a combination #TD2#
and Garbutt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Begovic's guard.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Begovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Begovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garbutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garbutt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Begovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Begovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Garbutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Begovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Begovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Roland Begovic has been cut.
Begovic wants to clinch.
Begovic cracks Garbutt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garbutt connects with a leg kick. Begovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garbutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt misses with a wild combination.
Begovic tries to clinch there but Garbutt circles away. #TD2#
Garbutt gets the takedown into side control.
Garbutt misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Begovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Begovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The strikes coming from Garbutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garbutt throwing strikes but Begovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Begovic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garbutt is avoiding damage well.
Garbutt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Begovic's best efforts.
Garbutt is positioning himself well to prevent Begovic advancing to mount.
Garbutt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garbutt.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garbutt is on top in guard. #REVB#
Garbutt postures up in Begovic's guard and throws a big left but Begovic blocks it.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Begovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garbutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Begovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Begovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garbutt is one step ahead there.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garbutt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Begovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Begovic is fighting to break Garbutt's control of his arms but Garbutt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garbutt is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Begovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Begovic moves out of range as Garbutt throws a body kick.
Begovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garbutt tried to score with a low kick but Begovic checks it.
Begovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Begovic misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Begovic has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Begovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Begovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Begovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Begovic.
Garbutt misses with a head kick. #CL#
Begovic moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Garbutt.
Garbutt has a couple of punches blocked by Begovic.
Begovic lands a body punch. #BC#
Begovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Begovic avoids it.
Begovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Begovic has closed the distance and engaged Garbutt in a clinch.
Garbutt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Garbutt breaks from the clinch.
Garbutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Begovic tries to clinch but Garbutt moves out of range.
Begovic tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Garbutt counters with a single leg into guard. Begovic didn't expect that. #ES#
Begovic pushes Garbutt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Begovic.#T2##CL#
Begovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Garbutt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Garbutt. #BC2#
Garbutt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garbutt is looking to slow Begovic down with leg kicks.
Begovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Garbutt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Begovic ducked under it nicely.
Begovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Begovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Begovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Garbutt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Begovic!#ROC2#
Begovic is rocked!
Garbutt in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Begovic looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Garbutt turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
Our winner, Kevin Garbutt, 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: MMMA 22: Cursed
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Garbutt takes a swing at Degrizz's ribcage but misses.
Degrizz feints a counter leg kick.
Garbutt tries for a takedown but Degrizz circles away easily
and Degrizz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garbutt thinking.
Degrizz looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
Garbutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Degrizz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Degrizz.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.
That kick from Garbutt tenderised Degrizz's leg. Degrizz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garbutt fails to land the takedown.
Jim Degrizz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Degrizz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Degrizz.
Degrizz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Degrizz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garbutt at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.#T1##TD#
Garbutt gets a double leg takedown into Degrizz's guard.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Degrizz looking for a sweep. Not yet Degrizz, not yet.
Garbutt trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Garbutt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garbutt prevents Degrizz from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Degrizz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garbutt postures up.
Degrizz wants to stand and escape but Garbutt is having none of it. #SUB2#
Degrizz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garbutt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garbutt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garbutt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Degrizz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Degrizz looking to control.
Garbutt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garbutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garbutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garbutt controlling from the top position.
Garbutt connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Degrizz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Degrizz's calf.
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Degrizz lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Garbutt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Degrizz did well to prevent Garbutt getting side control.#T3##SUB2#
Degrizz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garbutt wants to take a breather but Degrizz is having none of it.
Degrizz tries to roll over but Garbutt keeps him under control.
Degrizz is staying active underneath Garbutt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Degrizz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Degrizz is trying to get back to full guard.
Degrizz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Degrizz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Degrizz keeps moving.
Degrizz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Degrizz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Garbutt uses it to pass to side control.
Garbutt working the ground and pound.
Degrizz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Degrizz is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Garbutt is putting a hurting on Degrizz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Garbutt grinds an elbow into Degrizz's temple.
Degrizz is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
Degrizz is looking to regain half guard here but Garbutt keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Garbutt stuns Degrizz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Degrizz.
Garbutt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Degrizz counters with a nice leg kick.
Degrizz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Degrizz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Degrizz throws a right and a left that Garbutt avoids nicely.
Degrizz throws out a leg kick but Garbutt moves out of range and Degrizz only half commits.
Degrizz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow Degrizz down.
Degrizz misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt digs a good hook to Degrizz's body.
Garbutt is looking to wear down Degrizz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garbutt tries for a takedown but Degrizz circles away easily
and Degrizz counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Degrizz throws a looping overhand right but Garbutt ducks down to avoid it.
Degrizz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt tries for a takedown but Degrizz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Degrizz scores with a shot to the body.
Degrizz catches Garbutt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garbutt wants to clinch.
Garbutt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Degrizz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garbutt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Garbutt connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt blocks a low kick nicely.
Degrizz's corner calls for a 1-2. Degrizz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Degrizz throws a hook but Garbutt avoids it easily.
Degrizz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Degrizz.
Degrizz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Garbutt's front leg but catches the back leg as Garbutt tries to avoid it.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Garbutt.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
It looked like Garbutt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Degrizz.
Degrizz leaves Garbutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz looks to land a right hand but Garbutt moved out of range.
Garbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Degrizz is just out of range.
Degrizz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Degrizz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garbutt on the side of the head.
Jim Degrizz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Degrizz throws an overhand right that lands on Garbutt's shoulder, as Garbutt tries to avoid the shot.
Garbutt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Garbutt backs off Degrizz throws a huge counter combo but Garbutt manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Garbutt drives through with a takedown into Degrizz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garbutt looking to sit in guard and control but Degrizz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Degrizz wants to control from the top but Garbutt keeps moving.
Garbutt seems keen to control Degrizz's posture.
Kevin Garbutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garbutt wants to sweep but no luck.
Degrizz stays in close to Garbutt's body and controls the position.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Garbutt 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#
Garbutt stops Degrizz from getting back to his feet.
Degrizz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Degrizz 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.
Garbutt lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt preventing the sweep.
Degrizz is pulling down on Garbutt's head. It's preventing any offense from Garbutt, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Degrizz working for a triangle but Garbutt defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Degrizz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Degrizz tenderised Garbutt's leg. Garbutt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Degrizz moves out of range.
Garbutt is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Degrizz misses the target.
Degrizz throws a shot to the body.
Garbutt moves out of range as Degrizz strikes.
Degrizz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Degrizz thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Degrizz throws out the jab.
Degrizz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Degrizz manages to avoid it.
Degrizz misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Jim Degrizz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Degrizz wants to land a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
As Degrizz backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garbutt with a hook.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garbutt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Degrizz lands a jab to the nose.
Degrizz checks a low kick from Garbutt.
Degrizz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Degrizz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garbutt feinted with a counter takedown.
Degrizz misses with a straight left.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage.
Degrizz throws a jab but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Degrizz misses with the combination.
Garbutt tried to counter with a leg kick but Degrizz avoided it.
Degrizz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garbutt counters with a series of strikes. Degrizz will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz slaps away a takedown attempt from Garbutt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garbutt fails with the takedown.
Garbutt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Degrizz connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Garbutt lands a big head kick that sends Degrizz tumbling to the mat! Garbutt takes a step backwards and waves Degrizz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Degrizz is rocked!
Degrizz misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Degrizz is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbutt finish him?
Degrizz walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Degrizz. Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Degrizz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garbutt wants to slow Degrizz down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Garbutt lands a big uppercut and Degrizz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Degrizz looks OK. Garbutt waves Degrizz back to his feet!
Garbutt throws a low kick but Degrizz avoids it.#T3#
Garbutt tries for a takedown but Degrizz circles away easily
and Degrizz counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Degrizz throws a body shot but no joy.
Degrizz scores with a jab.
Degrizz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Degrizz thinking.
Degrizz throws a leg kick which misses Garbutt's front leg but catches the back leg as Garbutt tries to avoid it.
Degrizz seems to have recovered his senses.
Garbutt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Degrizz swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Degrizz.
Degrizz misses with a body shot.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Degrizz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Degrizz lands but Garbutt takes it in his stride.
Degrizz misses with a head kick.
Degrizz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Degrizz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Degrizz misses with a body shot. #T4#
Degrizz misses with a hook.
Degrizz lunges at Garbutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbutt's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Degrizz misses with a body shot
and Garbutt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garbutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Degrizz slaps away a takedown attempt from Garbutt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garbutt looks to land a left hand but Degrizz moved out of range nicely.
Garbutt misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garbutt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Degrizz lands a lovely overhand right.
Degrizz scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Degrizz.
I think Degrizz 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMMA 18: Breaking Bones
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Bezoink stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Bezoink tenderised Garbutt's leg. Garbutt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garbutt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bezoink circles away.
Garbutt slips a jab and a cross from Bezoink.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bezoink finds it's way through Garbutt's defenses.
Bezoink misses with a wild body shot.
Bezoink throws a push kick but Garbutt slaps the foot to one side.
Garbutt tried to counter with a leg kick but Bezoink avoided it.
Garbutt jabs Bezoink to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garbutt takes a swing at Bezoink's ribcage but misses.
Bezoink has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garbutt.#TD#
Garbutt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Garbutt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bezoink can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Garbutt cracks Bezoink with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bezoink takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Garbutt landing strikes.
Garbutt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bezoink will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bezoink told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bezoink tries to improve position but can't.
Bezoink takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Garbutt working away.
Bezoink is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Garbutt scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Garbutt controlling the position from side mount.
Garbutt trying to control the position but Bezoink is working away.
Garbutt 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.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bezoink is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Garbutt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Garbutt scoring with punches from side control.
Bezoink is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
The strikes coming from Garbutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bezoink to see if he's OK.
Garbutt cracks Bezoink with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bezoink takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The strikes coming from Garbutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Garbutt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Garbutt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bezoink is avoiding damage well.
Garbutt grinds an elbow into Bezoink's temple.
Garbutt trying to control the position but Bezoink is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bezoink struggling a bit here.#T4#
Garbutt wants to control but Bezoink is keeping him busy.
Bezoink is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garbutt misses with the ground and pound.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bezoink keeps working.
Garbutt scoring with punches from side control.
Bezoink avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garbutt.
Bezoink is holding Garbutt down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garbutt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bezoink.
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Garbutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezoink.
Bezoink misses the jab.
Nice cross by Bezoink.
Garbutt slips a straight right by Bezoink.
Danga de danga de dang - Bezoink scores with a four punch combination!
Bezoink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Bezoink lands but Garbutt takes it in his stride.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bezoink.
Garbutt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezoink takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Bezoink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bezoink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Garbutt catches Bezoink right on the button with a cross.
Garbutt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bezoink takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Bezoink ducked under it nicely.
Bezoink swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garbutt lands with a right hand.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Garbutt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Bezoink.
As Bezoink backs away, Garbutt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Bezoink moves out of range.
Bezoink is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bezoink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.#T2#
Bezoink avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
Bezoink appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garbutt shoots in but Bezoink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bezoink is looking to chop away at Garbutt's legs.
Garbutt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garbutt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bezoink's waist but Bezoink gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garbutt off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbutt tried to score with a low kick but Bezoink checks it.
Bezoink swinging wildly here. #T3#
Garbutt throws a chopping leg kick but Bezoink manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bezoink jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garbutt moves out of range as Bezoink throws a body kick.
Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Bezoink avoids it well and moves away.
Garbutt misses with a left hand
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garbutt checks the leg kick.
Bezoink lands a nice looking body shot.
Garbutt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bezoink in his tracks. #T4#
Bezoink scores with a leg kick.
Bezoink chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bezoink.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Bezoink takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
Bezoink now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Garbutt as he connects with a hook.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Garbutt avoids nicely.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bezoink can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Garbutt misses its intended target.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bezoink checks a leg kick.
Bezoink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garbutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garbutt lands with a slapping head kick.
Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernie Bezoink will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bezoink's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garbutt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bezoink scrambles back to his feet.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bezoink feints a counter leg kick.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Garbutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Garbutt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bezoink's half guard.
Garbutt working over Bezoink with some ground and pound. Bezoink looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Bezoink is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bezoink manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bezoink looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garbutt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garbutt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garbutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Garbutt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garbutt looks up at the clock and then as Bezoink takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garbutt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garbutt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Garbutt cracks Bezoink with a big right hand but Bezoink just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Garbutt is chipping away with strikes.
Garbutt controls the position from side control.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bezoink keeps working.
Garbutt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bezoink sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Bezoink is being controlled here.
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Bezoink is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garbutt landing a few strikes.
Ernie Bezoink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garbutt is putting a hurting on Bezoink here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garbutt cracks Bezoink with a big elbow. #T4#
Garbutt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bezoink is not content to let Garbutt control the position.
Bezoink takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bezoink dodges the ground and pound from Garbutt.
Garbutt working away.
Bezoink manages to get back to half guard.
Bezoink tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garbutt is trying to control the action in half guard but Bezoink is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Garbutt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garbutt 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Kevin Garbutt!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kevin Garbutt!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kevin Garbutt!

Kevin Garbutt wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Kevin Garbutt 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: Madness MMA 12: Global Peace
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Garbutt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka backing away here, and Garbutt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garbutt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pitakaka!
Garbutt working the ground and pound.
Pitakaka dodges the ground and pound from Garbutt.
Pitakaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pitakaka is letting Garbutt control him for a moment.
Garbutt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garbutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pitakaka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Garbutt in side control, throwing shots but Pitakaka defends.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt lands a nice forearm strike.
Garbutt trying to control the position but Pitakaka is working away.
Garbutt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pitakaka some visible discomfort.
Pitakaka is being controlled here.
Pitakaka taking a bit of punishment here - Garbutt scoring with strikes.
Garbutt taking a breather here.
Pitakaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitakaka keeps working. #T2#
Garbutt takes a little break here. Pitakaka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pitakaka is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitakaka is trying to buck Garbutt off.
Garbutt cracks Pitakaka with a big elbow.
Garbutt in side control, throwing shots but Pitakaka defends.
Garbutt looks up at the clock and then as Pitakaka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garbutt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garbutt landing strikes. #T3#
An elbow from Garbutt crashes against the mat.
Pitakaka is trying to get back to his feet.
Garbutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbutt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garbutt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Garbutt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#
Pitakaka is rocked!
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Pitakaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Garbutt scoring with punches from side control.
Garbutt is working Pitakaka over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Garbutt is putting a hurting on Pitakaka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Pitakaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitakaka tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
A big strike lands for Garbutt! That's really hurt Pitakaka and he's turned his back - Garbutt keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Garbutt jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness MMA 7: Tormented
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Bezoink misses with a hook.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garbutt throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily.
Garbutt blocks a leg kick.
Garbutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Garbutt avoids them all with ease.
Bezoink misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garbutt.
Garbutt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bezoink sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garbutt misses with the ground and pound.
Bezoink is trying to escape the position but Garbutt is controlling the position.
Bezoink is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Garbutt controlling the position from side mount.
Bezoink is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Garbutt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bezoink to see if he's OK.
Garbutt throwing strikes but Bezoink manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Garbutt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Garbutt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garbutt is trying to control Bezoink's posture but Bezoink avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2#
Bezoink tries to score with some ground and pound. Garbutt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bezoink in the domination position with Garbutt hanging on.
Bezoink fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Garbutt defending against the ground and pound.
Garbutt tries to bench press Bezoink off him but Bezoink keeps the position.
Bezoink in side control, throwing shots but Garbutt defends.
Garbutt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bezoink is looking to control Garbutt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bezoink avoid being mounted?#T3#
Garbutt wants to control but Bezoink is keeping him busy.
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bezoink trying to hold on to Garbutt's head to control him but Garbutt postures up.
Bezoink makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bezoink.
Garbutt stays in close to Bezoink's body and controls the position.
Bezoink lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bezoink throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Garbutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbutt keeping full guard, as Bezoink tries to pass.
Garbutt 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#
Garbutt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bezoink trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bezoink with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garbutt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garbutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bezoink connects with a solid leg kick.
Bezoink throws a body kick that misses.
Garbutt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezoink misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezoink fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Garbutt drives through with a takedown into Bezoink's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses.
Garbutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Garbutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bezoink's head.
Bezoink is pulling down on Garbutt's head to control his posture.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt looking to sit in guard and control but Bezoink gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Garbutt wants to sweep here but Bezoink controlling him for the moment.
Garbutt has Bezoink pulled in close to control his posture.
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garbutt is continuing to stall.#T2#
The adventures of Garbutt the control monster continue. Boring.
Bezoink throws a big right hand that misses.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garbutt controlling the position.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garbutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Garbutt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bezoink can pounce on him.
Garbutt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bezoink blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
Bezoink stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garbutt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bezoink checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garbutt misses with a head kick.
Garbutt misses with a kick to the body.
Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Garbutt 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.
Bezoink throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garbutt throws a lazy head kick
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combo that has Garbutt backing up. Garbutt nods at Bezoink to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Bezoink seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Garbutt finds it's target.
Bezoink throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bezoink! #ES#
Bezoink throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Garbutt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garbutt thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Bezoink throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bezoink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bezoink swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bezoink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbutt counters with a good low kick that Bezoink was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Bezoink dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Garbutt lands a really nice looking cross but Bezoink seems unphased.
Garbutt throws a one two combo.
Bezoink lands a right hook to the body.
Bezoink tries to land a leg kick but Garbutt saw it coming and moves away.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Bezoink blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
Ernie Bezoink is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garbutt throws a lazy head kick
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezoink.
Garbutt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bezoink.
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!
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garbutt fails with the takedown
and Bezoink connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garbutt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garbutt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bezoink connects with a nice looking jab.
Garbutt has a takedown stuffed.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Garbutt avoids nicely.
Bezoink missing with a left hand there. Garbutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt dives in and grabs Bezoink's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bezoink pushes down on Garbutt's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Bezoink misses its target.
Ernie Bezoink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Bezoink blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Bezoink throws a big counter combination but Garbutt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Bezoink catches Garbutt right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Garbutt misses with a body punch
and Bezoink counters with a right hand to the body.
Bezoink loads up on a big right hand but Garbutt slips the punch.
Bezoink lands a nice shot that snaps Garbutt's head back.
Nice body punch from Bezoink.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bezoink!
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezoink tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt.
Bezoink attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garbutt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bezoink finds it's way round the side to connect with Garbutt's head.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
It looks like Bezoink has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That kick from Bezoink tenderised Garbutt's leg. Garbutt is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bezoink avoids the head kick by Garbutt. #TD2#
Bezoink gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garbutt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garbutt throws an elbow that misses. Bezoink uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garbutt's guard. Nice move by Bezoink!#REVR#
Bezoink working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garbutt trying to control the position here.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Bezoink from controlling successfully.
Bezoink pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garbutt is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bezoink stops Garbutt from standing up.
Garbutt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bezoink manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bezoink has Garbutt pulled in close to control his posture.
Bezoink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bezoink wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garbutt forces his way into half guard.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Bezoink showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bezoink 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Bezoink!
A relieved looking Ernie Bezoink 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: Madness MMA 1: New day
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garbutt.
Estefan Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Garbutt semi-blocks.
Garbutt takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Garbutt closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Garbutt pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Garbutt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Garbutt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garbutt trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Garbutt lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Garbutt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garbutt working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Garbutt lands a shot to the head.
Garbutt scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Garbutt keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
Garbutt lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Garbutt lands a good shot there. Sanchez covers up! Garbutt smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Sanchez to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Garbutt jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
A very excited looking Kevin Garbutt 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: UGD 26:Escobarre Vs Stenbeck
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Garbutt scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Innokenti moves into the clinch successfully.
Innokenti blocks an elbow strike.
Garbutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Innokenti.
Innokenti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbutt is defending well for now.
Innokenti misses with a body punch.
Innokenti trying to land knees to the body.
Garbutt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Innokenti tries a body shot but Garbutt blocks it.
Innokenti prevents a body shot from Garbutt.
Garbutt misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Innokenti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garbutt takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Innokenti forces Garbutt back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Innokenti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt misses with some punches.
Garbutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Innokenti obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Innokenti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garbutt presses Innokenti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garbutt wants to stall.
Garbutt misses with some punches. #T1#
Innokenti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garbutt avoiding damage as Innokenti throws knees to the body.
Innokenti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garbutt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Innokenti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garbutt can turn it around.
Garbutt tries to work over Innokenti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garbutt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Innokenti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garbutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbutt cracks Innokenti with a nice body shot.
Innokenti misses with a punch on the inside.
Innokenti lands a nice shot to the body.
Innokenti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garbutts head.
Garbutt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garbutt scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Garbutt fails to land.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Innokenti avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Garbutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Innokenti is defending well for now.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Innokenti.
Garbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Innokenti's elbow.
Garbutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Innokenti scores with a shot to the side of Garbutt's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garbutt misses with some punches.
Garbutt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Innokenti trying to land knees to the body.
Innokenti tries a body shot but Garbutt blocks it.
Garbutt is trying to break the clinch but Innokenti has him pressed against the cage.
Innokenti has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Innokenti on the inside.
Innokenti blocks an elbow strike.
Garbutt lands with a left to the head.
Innokenti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbutt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexy Innokenti has been cut.
Garbutt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Garbutt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Innokenti backwards.
Garbutt lands a shoulder strike.
Garbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Innokenti's elbow.
Garbutt misses with a body punch.
Garbutt tries a body shot but Innokenti blocks it.
Innokenti lands a nice uppercut.
Innokenti scores with a shoulder strike.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Innokenti avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Garbutt pushes off an throws an elbow but Innokenti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garbutt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Innokenti is defending well for now.
Innokenti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbutt is defending well for now.
Innokenti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garbutt.
A short body shot lands from Innokenti as the two fighters clinch.
Innokenti lands an uppercut.
Innokenti dodges an elbow strike from Garbutt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garbutt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Innokenti pushes Garbutt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt throws a punch but it's blocked by Innokenti. #T4#
Garbutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garbutt tries a body shot but Innokenti blocks it.
Innokenti misses with a punch to the body.
Innokenti lands a nice shot to the body.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Innokenti avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Innokenti blocks a body shot from Garbutt.
Innokenti has a couple of punches blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a punch but it's blocked by Innokenti.
Innokenti lands an uppercut.
Garbutt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garbutt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Innokentis head.
Garbutt tries to land knees in the clinch but Innokenti avoids the damage to the body.
Innokenti lands a left hand.
Garbutt tries a body shot but Innokenti blocks it.
Innokenti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Innokenti swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Innokenti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garbutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Alexy Innokenti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexy Innokenti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Innokenti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garbutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garbutt tries a quick counter leg kick but Innokenti is wise to it.
Innokenti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garbutt's head backwards.
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Innokenti misses with an uppercut.
Innokenti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Innokenti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Innokenti tries to clinch there but Garbutt circles away. #CL2#
Garbutt clinches with his opponent.
Garbutt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Innokenti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Innokenti.
With the fighters up against the cage, Garbutt throws an elbow but misses.
Garbutt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Innokenti fails to land.
Garbutt misses with a punch on the inside.
Innokenti blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt avoiding damage as Innokenti throws knees to the body. #T1#
Garbutt blocks an uppercut.
Garbutt can't find room to land a body shot as Innokenti controls the action.
Innokenti throws a head punch that misses.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garbutt blocks an uppercut.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Innokenti avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage.
Garbutt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Innokenti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Garbutt breaks the clinch.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Innokenti 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 Garbutt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garbutt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Innokenti misses with a few strikes there.
Garbutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Innokenti throws a leg kick which misses Garbutt's front leg but catches the back leg as Garbutt tries to avoid it.
Innokenti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexy Innokenti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt throws a leg kick that misses.
Garbutt dives in and grabs Innokenti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Innokenti pushes down on Garbutt's head and hops out.
Innokenti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Innokenti misses with a body shot.
Garbutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garbutt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Innokenti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt.
Garbutt with the counter takedown but Innokenti avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Garbutt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Innokenti instigates a clinch.
Innokenti lands a right hand.
Garbutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Innokenti backwards.
Garbutt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Innokenti looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garbutt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Innokenti backwards.
Garbutt misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Innokenti.
A shot in the inside from Innokenti.
Innokenti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Innokenti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Innokenti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards.
Garbutt misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbutt swings wildly with an uppercut but Innokenti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Innokenti blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Come on Innokenti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garbutt looking to throw knees to the head but Innokenti is blocking nicely.
Innokenti lands a hook that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Innokenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garbutt trying to land knees to the body.
Innokenti tries to land knees in the clinch but Garbutt avoids the damage to the body.
Innokenti lands a shot to the body.
Garbutt is breathing heavily.
Innokenti leaning against his opponent.
Innokenti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Garbutt is rocked!
Innokenti blocks an uppercut.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Innokenti finish him?
Garbutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Innokenti controls his hands.
Innokenti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Innokenti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garbutt to his knees! Innokenti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexy Innokenti!
As Alexy Innokenti got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Shit, finally! '.

Event: UGD 21:Hooper Vs O Donno
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Garbutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garbutt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt scores with a head kick.
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt fails with the takedown
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Karlsson's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Garbutt.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Garbutt closes the distance but Karlsson moves to the side
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt shoots in but no luck this time.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Garbutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garbutt somewhat.
Garbutt misses with a leg kick.
Garbutt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Garbutt manages to avoid it.#T2#
Garbutt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Garbutt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Garbutt's head.
Garbutt takes one to the side of the head.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbutt defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
And Garbutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garbutt.
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garbutt.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.#T3#
Karlsson swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and Garbutt counters with a straight right hand.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsson thows a body kick. Garbutt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Garbutt should have avoided that one.
Garbutt throws a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garbutt backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt throws an overhand right that lands on Karlsson's shoulder, as Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Garbutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garbutt finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Garbutt with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karlsson 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##TD2#
Garbutt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karlsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karlsson prevents Garbutt from improving position.
Garbutt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karlsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karlsson regains half guard.
Karlsson moves into full guard.
Garbutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Garbutt from controlling successfully.
Garbutt throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlsson, not yet.
Garbutt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garbutt postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.
Garbutt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garbutt distracts Karlsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garbutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Karlsson blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karlsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garbutt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot.
Garbutt throws a chopping leg kick but Karlsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Garbutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Garbutt moved out of range nicely.
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Garbutt missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
The fighters circling - Garbutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlsson swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt misses with the body kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbutt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karlsson.
Garbutt lands a high kick!
A jab from Karlsson misses.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt lands with a good body shot.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Garbutt shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karlsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt is looking to slow Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Karlsson misses with a kick to the body.
Garbutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlsson circles away.
Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garbutt's calf.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Garbutt.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Garbutt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garbutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garbutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Garbutt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the head.
Garbutt connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a leg kick.
Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garbutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Karlsson leaves Garbutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garbutt swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Garbutt's head.#T1#
Karlsson misses with a kick to the body.
Karlsson throws a wild body kick that Garbutt sees coming a mile off.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Karlsson catches Garbutt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick.
Garbutt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlsson defends it well.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses.
Garbutt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garbutt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Garbutt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat. #T2#
Garbutt shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson clobbers Garbutt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garbutt throws a counter combo.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbutt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Garbutt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karlsson blocks a head kick by Garbutt. #T3#
Garbutt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Karlsson is looking to counter punch.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garbutt drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Garbutt throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Garbutt misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson scores with a head kick. Garbutt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
Karlsson lands with a straight right. Garbutt didn't see that one coming.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Garbutt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garbutt.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Karlsson tried to score with a low kick but Garbutt checks it.
Garbutt lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
A relieved looking Karl Karlsson 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: UGD 14:Poole Vs Dykstra
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
West connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garbutt some visible discomfort.
Garbutt manages to get back to half guard.
West is keen to just control but Garbutt is a slippery customer.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garbutt pushes West off looking to stand but West dives back in and keeps control.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbutt trying to hold on to West's head to control him but West postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West working the head and body with strikes.
West thows a huge punch but Garbutt dodges it nicely.
West 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.#T1#
Garbutt trying to control but West postures up.
West takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garbutt is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt gets back to full guard.
West scoring with some ground and pound.
Garbutt managing to control the position.
West postures up in Garbutt's guard and throws a big left but Garbutt blocks it.
West throwing strikes from guard but Garbutt blocks nicely.
West content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Garbutt has wrist control.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
West postures up.
West postures up in Garbutt's guard and throws a big left but Garbutt blocks it.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garbutt is trying to keep West in close.
Garbutt wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
Garbutt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garbutt 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
West postures up in Garbutt's guard and throws a big left but Garbutt blocks it.
West throwing strikes from guard but Garbutt blocks nicely.
Garbutt is trying to keep West in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
West postures up in Garbutt's guard and throws a big left but Garbutt blocks it.
West throwing strikes from guard but Garbutt blocks nicely.
Garbutt controlling West's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as West checks a leg kick.
West looks to land a left hand but Garbutt moved out of range nicely.
Garbutt throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.#T4#
Garbutt tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garbutt feints the counter takedown.
West blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Garbutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garbutt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garbutt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
West misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy West dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
West scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from West finds it's way through Garbutt's defenses.
Garbutt throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Garbutt looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Garbutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garbutt misses with a hook.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garbutt as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West slips a jab and a cross from Garbutt.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West blocks a head kick by Garbutt.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garbutt momentarily. #T1#
West catches Garbutt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garbutt scores with a head kick.
Garbutt lands a nice looking body shot.
It looks like West has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbutt's waist but Garbutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Garbutt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garbutt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
West is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garbutt.
Garbutt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garbutt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from West misses.
Garbutt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. West checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Garbutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt tries to move into range but West moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garbutt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garbutt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt.
Garbutt shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garbutt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West slips under a jab.
Garbutt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Billy West is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but West checks it. #T3#
Garbutt moves away from the strike by West.
West misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely.
Garbutt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from West misses.
West cracks Garbutt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garbutt clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garbutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt throws a lazy body kick
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West tests Garbutt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
West walks into a jab.#T4#
West scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from West.
Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Garbutt slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Garbutt.
Garbutt tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as West checks a leg kick.
West misses with a body shot
and Garbutt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garbutt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garbutt fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Billy West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy West's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
West 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.#TD#
Garbutt gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt is trying to keep West in close. #T1#
Garbutt pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garbutt feints a jab promting West to slip. Garbutt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. West slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt.
Garbutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
West scores with a hook to the body. Garbutt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
West connects with the punch.
Kevin Garbutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garbutt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Garbutt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
West cracks Garbutt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from West.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses West'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!
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garbutt sprawls well. Garbutt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
West walks into a stiff left hand from Garbutt.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Billy West's cut is getting worse.
Garbutt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garbutt misses with a hook to the body
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garbutt throws a sloppy body shot
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garbutt momentarily.
Garbutt takes one to the chin there.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garbutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Garbutt tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Billy West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West lands with a straight right. Garbutt didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow West down. #KD2#
Garbutt lands a left and a right that send West crashing to the mat, dazed. Garbutt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Garbutt wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garbutt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garbutt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Garbutt.
I think West 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: UGD 11: 2000 Seater
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garbutt is trying to get back to full guard.
Garbutt manages to get to full guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garbutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie 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.
Garbutt pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Garbutt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Gracie stays in close to Garbutt's body and controls the position.
Gracie throws a strike but Garbutt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garbutt looking to pass the guard.
Garbutt preventing the sweep.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Garbutt stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garbutt postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Garbutt working some strikes from top position.
Garbutt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Garbutt stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garbutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Garbutt controlling him for the moment.
Garbutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt lands a couple of digs.
Garbutt is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Gracie managing to control the position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garbutt defends well.
Garbutt landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Garbutt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garbutt works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garbutt is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garbutt is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garbutt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garbutt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garbutt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garbutt passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garbutt working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Garbutt working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Garbutt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garbutt is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garbutt is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Garbutt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is pulling down on Garbutt's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Garbutt is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Garbutt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garbutt looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garbutt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie tries to control but Garbutt manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Garbutt gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt lands a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is trapped and Garbutt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie is trapped and Garbutt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Garbutt keeps control of the position. #T1#
Garbutt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gracie is looking for a way out.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Garbutt keeps control of the position.
Gracie is covering up but some of the strikes from Garbutt are getting through and doing damage.
Gracie covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Garbutt throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gracie could be in trouble here!
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garbutt.
Garbutt is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gracie up.
Garbutt gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Garbutt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gracie.
Good control from Garbutt.
Garbutt has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Garbutt scores with punches to the body. #T2#
Gracie just trying to survive but Garbutt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garbutt controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garbutt prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garbutt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garbutt lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garbutt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Garbutt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garbutt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garbutt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garbutt's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie working for the choke. #SUB#
Garbutt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garbutt trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. #SUB#
Garbutt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Gracie working for a choke but Garbutt reverses nicely into Gracie 's guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbutt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie trying to control but Garbutt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garbutt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garbutt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Garbutt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Garbutt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Garbutt tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garbutt tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garbutt to the ground. Garbutt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Garbutt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garbutt.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Garbutt sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbutt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie misses the jab.
Garbutt digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Garbutt gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Garbutt lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie 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#
Garbutt trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Garbutt lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garbutt defends well.
Gracie 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt advances position into side control!
Gracie is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Garbutt working the ground and pound.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position. #T3#
Garbutt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garbutt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position.
Gracie tries to bench press Garbutt off him but Garbutt keeps the position.
Garbutt lands a nice forearm strike. #CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position.
Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Garbutt landing strikes.
Garbutt cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!#CUT2#
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Check out the look on Garbutt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garbutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbutt trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Garbutt lands a huge shot from side control! Gracie is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
After winning the bout, Kevin Garbutt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
Garbutt misses with a left hand
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Ericsson. No joy for Garbutt on that attempt.
Ericsson misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ericsson, right into the meat.
Ericsson 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.#TD#
Garbutt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garbutt lands in his opponent's guard.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Ericsson keeps moving.
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson is still trying to improve position.
Ericsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garbutt's guard. #REVB#
Garbutt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ericsson.
Garbutt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Ericsson trying to control but Garbutt is working from the bottom.
Ericsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ericsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garbutt looking to control.
Garbutt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ericsson is one step ahead there.
Ericsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garbutt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ericsson connects with a leg kick. Garbutt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludvig Ericsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garbutt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ericsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ericsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt with a hook.
Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ericsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Garbutt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ericsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Garbutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ericsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ericsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericsson trying to control the position.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ericsson controlling Garbutt's posture.
Garbutt trying to control but Ericsson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Garbutt postures up and lands a big shot to Ericsson's brow.
Garbutt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garbutt stands up over Ericsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garbutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garbutt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garbutt won't allow Ericsson to sweep him here.
Garbutt 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson is trying to control the position but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ludvig Ericsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garbutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garbutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garbutt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ericsson defends it nicely.
Ericsson throws a lazy head kick
and Garbutt counters with a leg kick.
Ericsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garbutt's sensitive parts.
Ericsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ericsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ericsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garbutt.
Garbutt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Garbutt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt content to control rather than advance.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ericsson's head. #T1#
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ericsson's head.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garbutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ericsson is holding on to half guard well.
Garbutt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ericsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ericsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garbutt.
Ericsson has his hands clasped together around Garbutt's back. He's all about the action.
Garbutt throws a strike but Ericsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ericsson working a defensive guard but Garbutt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ericsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garbutt.
Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Ericsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ericsson is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ericsson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Garbutt misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Garbutt trying to control the action but Ericsson is working from the bottom.
Garbutt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ericsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garbutt working away.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ericsson keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Ericsson misses.
Garbutt half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Garbutt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garbutt lands a nice short elbow.
Ericsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt. #T4#
Ericsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Garbutt from advancing position.
Ericsson wants to control but Garbutt passes into side.
Ericsson is looking for a sweep.
Ericsson sneaks back into half guard.
Ericsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garbutt trying to control from half guard but Ericsson is working away.
Ericsson wants to control but Garbutt is keeping busy.
Kevin Garbutt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt is trying to control. Ericsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Garbutt shoots in and drives through. Ericsson sprawls well.
Ericsson feints a counter leg kick.
Ericsson misses with a kick to the body.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ericsson throws a front kick that sends Garbutt stumbling back into the cage.
Ericsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ericsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ericsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ericsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garbutt thumps Ericsson with a low kick.
Ericsson checks a leg kick.
Ericsson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Garbutt catches Ericsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ericsson lands an overhand right.
Ericsson scores with a jab. Garbutt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ericsson takes a swing at Garbutt's ribcage but misses.
Garbutt takes a swing at Ericsson's ribcage but misses.
Ericsson is looking for the big counter here.
Ericsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ericsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garbutt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ericsson just manages to avoid it.
Garbutt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ericsson defends it nicely.
Ericsson thuds his shin into the meat of Garbutt's side.#T2#
Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ericsson.
Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ericsson.
A low kick from Ericsson misses #TD#
so Garbutt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but Garbutt controlling him for the moment.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garbutt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ericsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but Garbutt controlling him for the moment.
Garbutt trying to control but Ericsson is working from the bottom.
Garbutt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ericsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ericsson 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.
Garbutt content to stall in guard here.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ericsson cracks the inside of Garbutt's front leg.
Ludvig Ericsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garbutt is looking to slow Ericsson down with leg kicks.
Garbutt throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Ericsson responds with a good body kick, but Garbutt manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Ericsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garbutt, right into the meat.
Ericsson leaves Garbutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Garbutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ericsson feints and then cracks Garbutt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garbutt down.
Ericsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garbutt eats them both and turns towards Ericsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice straight punches there by Ericsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ericsson avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ericsson 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 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ludvig Ericsson!

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