Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC #15 Grand Slam
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Speedman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker tries a quick counter leg kick but Speedman is wise to it.
Speedman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
No luck for Speedman with that takedown attempt.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Speedman looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Speedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
Speedman shoots and misses
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Speedman throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Speedman moves to clinch but Parker breaks away
and Parker counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker lands a head kick. Speedman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Speedman shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker stuffs the takedown.
Speedman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Speedman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Speedman's knee momentarily.
Speedman is breathing heavily.
Speedman has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Speedman.
Parker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Speedman swinging wildly here. #T2#
Speedman doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Parker counters with a nice right hand that sends Speedman toppling to the canvas! Speedman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Parker finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a double jab.
Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Speedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
A head kick by Speedman misses
and Parker counters with a good low kick that Speedman was not able to check.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speedman misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Speedman tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Speedman cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
Parker blocks a jab.
A head kick by Speedman misses
and Parker counters with a huge left! Speedman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Parker isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Speedman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Parker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Parker!
An out of breath Alex Parker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Speedman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Speedman is defended easily by LaCrosse.
Speedman throws a head kick but LaCrosse moves out of range. #TD#
Speedman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches LaCrosse napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaCrosse defending against the ground and pound.
Speedman slows the pace down.
Speedman working the head and body with strikes.
LaCrosse is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman working the ground and pound.
Speedman controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedman is looking to take a break and control but LaCrosse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Check out the look on Speedman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Speedman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Speedman 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.
LaCrosse is letting Speedman control him for a moment.
Speedman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
LaCrosse takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LaCrosse tries to buck Speedman off but Speedman is having none of it.
Speedman slows the pace down. #T2#
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Speedman easily there. Speedman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.
Speedman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LaCrosse is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Speedman trying to control the position but LaCrosse is working away.
Speedman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LaCrosse is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Speedman taking a breather here. #T3#
Speedman cracks LaCrosse with a big elbow.
LaCrosse seems a little lost for a moment, as Speedman dominates the positioning.
Speedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaCrosse keeps working.
Speedman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt LaCrosse will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Speedman 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.
Speedman wants to control but LaCrosse is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaCrosse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#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.
Speedman swats away the attempt to clinch by LaCrosse.#CL2#
LaCrosse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Speedman, pushing him back against the cage.
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman jumps guard but LaCrosse turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
LaCrosse lands a hook that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaCrosse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Speedman's brow.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
Speedman lands a hook that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards. #TD#
Speedman pulls guard effortlessly.
Speedman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speedman looking for a sweep. Not yet Speedman, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman 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##CL2#
LaCrosse forces Speedman back against the cage and clinches.
Speedman tries to pull guard but LaCrosse holds him up against the cage and eventually Speedman drops back down to his feet.
LaCrosse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Speedman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LaCrosse smiles and moves away.
Speedman lands with a straight right. LaCrosse didn't see that one coming.
Speedman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaCrosse's head.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Speedman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Speedman misses.
LaCrosse wants to clinch up but Speedman keeps it at a distance.
Speedman throwing a counter right hand but LaCrosse manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Speedman tries to keep at a distance but LaCrosse has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCrosse. #CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
LaCrosse blocking some punches.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaCrosse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaCrosse tries a body shot but Speedman blocks it.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot to the body.
LaCrosse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman dodges an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
Speedman lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Speedman.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
Speedman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speedman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LaCrosse to keep the fight standing.#T2##TD#
Speedman pulls LaCrosse into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaCrosse trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman being controlled here, momentarily.
LaCrosse stopping the sweep attempt from Speedman.
LaCrosse controlling from the top position.
Speedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speedman pulls LaCrosse in close to his closed guard and prevents LaCrosse from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Speedman 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#
Speedman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speedman slows the pace down in half guard.
LaCrosse is not content to let Speedman control the position.#T4#
LaCrosse gets full guard.
Speedman postures up.
Speedman wants to control from the top but LaCrosse keeps moving.
Tugg Speedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speedman 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speedman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaCrosse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speedman. #CL2#
LaCrosse gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
LaCrosse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speedman was well out of range. Poor timing from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaCrosse avoids the head kick by Speedman.
Speedman throws a body punch but LaCrosse moves out of range.
LaCrosse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
LaCrosse closes the distance and pushes Speedman back into the cage.
LaCrosse gets underhooks to prevent Speedman's takedown attempt.
Judge LaCrosse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Speedman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Speedman uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse misses with a punch on the inside.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
LaCrosse scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaCrosse walks away with a smile on his face. Speedman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speedman looks to throw the jab but LaCrosse is out of range. #CL2#
LaCrosse closes the distance and pushes Speedman back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
LaCrosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Speedman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman misses with some punches. #TD#
Speedman gets control of LaCrosse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Speedman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Speedman looking to control.
LaCrosse stopping the sweep attempt from Speedman.
Speedman is working hard here to advance position.
LaCrosse 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Judge LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
LaCrosse preventing the sweep.
Speedman wants to improve his position but instead LaCrosse has moved into half guard.
LaCrosse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Speedman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Speedman is controlling LaCrosse's posture.
Speedman looking to control but LaCrosse passes into half guard.
Tugg Speedman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB2#
LaCrosse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Speedman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Speedman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Speedman wants to control but LaCrosse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Speedman gets full guard.
Speedman managing to control the position.
Speedman 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judge LaCrosse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Speedman connects with a leg kick. LaCrosse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speedman defending well as LaCrosse loads up on a big left hand.
Speedman keeps the fight on the outside.
LaCrosse tries to bum rush Speedman with a series of wild strikes but Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Speedman drives through with a takedown into LaCrosse's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Speedman stays in close to LaCrosse's body and controls the position.
LaCrosse keeping full guard, as Speedman tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speedman's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Judge LaCrosse.
I think Speedman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 175
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Lambert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range.
Speedman connects with a crisp jab.
Lambert blocks a head kick by Speedman.
Speedman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lambert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Speedman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lambert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lambert with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Speedman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Speedman lands a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Lambert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Speedman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lambert.
Speedman is pressed up against the cage. Lambert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Speedman down to the mat. Speedman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lambert misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speedman.
Lambert takes one to the chin there.
Speedman defending well as Lambert loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Speedman.
Speedman throws a nice head kick!
Speedman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speedman is looking for a sweep. Lambert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Speedman wants to control but Lambert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Speedman is looking to improve his position.
Speedman is in trouble now - Lambert has advanced to mount!
Speedman is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Speedman tries to hold on but Lambert pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lambert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lambert unloading with bombs!
Speedman working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Lambert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Speedman is trying desperately to improve position.
Lambert avoids the attempt from Speedman to control.#T3#
Speedman really wants to buck Lambert off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert avoids the attempt from Speedman to control.
Speedman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lambert is staying active.
Lambert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Speedman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Speedman from controlling successfully.
Lambert looking for a sweep. Not yet Lambert, not yet.
Lambert looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lambert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Lambert keeping full guard, as Speedman tries to pass.
Speedman forces his way into half guard.
Speedman is pressing down on Lambert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lambert is holding on for now.
Lambert desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lambert trying to control here.
Lambert tries to get to full guard but Speedman has control of the leg.
Speedman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lambert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lambert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speedman. Speedman obviously looking to wear him down.
Lambert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Speedman defends well and Lambert ends up having to push Speedman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lambert moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpeedman.
Speedman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Speedman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lambert darts in looking for a takedown but Speedman gets double underhooks and turns Lambert into the cage.
A head kick misses from Speedman.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speedman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lambert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speedman throws a head kick that half lands.
Lambert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lambert feints and as Speedman raises his hands in defense, Lambert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speedman pulls Lambert in to control the position.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Speedman keeps moving. #T1#
Speedman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speedman is controlling Lambert's posture.
Speedman trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambert on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD#
Lambert throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Speedman was covering up waiting for the punch and Lambert finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Speedman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Speedman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Speedman is keeping the position.
Lambert being controlled here momentarily.
Speedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lambert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Speedman looking for a sweep. Not yet Speedman, not yet.
Speedman looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speedman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD#
Lambert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lambert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speedman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lambert is one step ahead there. #T4#
Lambert postures up.
Lambert preventing the sweep.
Speedman has Lambert pulled in close to control his posture.
Lambert wants to pass the guard but Speedman is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speedman connects with a high kick.
Speedman avoids the head kick by Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Speedman fakes the leg kick and cracks Lambert in the body.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range.
Speedman throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Lambert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Speedman tries to kick Lambert off in order to stand up. Lambert Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speedman keeps working.
Speedman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lambert is thwarting Speedman's attempts to control the position.
Mike Lambert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lambert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speedman keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman tries to roll over but Lambert keeps him under control.
Speedman is looking to escape.#T1#
Speedman is looking to improve his position.
Speedman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman working a defensive guard here.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Lambert preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Speedman is fending him off so far but Lambert persists. Nope, Speedman circles away and we're back to standing.
Speedman cracks the inside of Lambert's front leg.
Speedman throws a front kick that sends Lambert stumbling back into the cage.
Lambert avoids the head kick by Speedman.
Speedman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert throws a big counter combination but Speedman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lambert takes a kick to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lambert at a distance. #TD#
Lambert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lambert showed some decent athleticism there.
Speedman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tugg Speedman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lambert postures up.
Speedman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lambert controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lambert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lambert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Speedman has his hands on Lambert's head, controlling the position.
Speedman wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lambert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lambert trying to control but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Lambert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Speedman controls Lambert momentarily but Lambert frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Speedman.
Mike Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Speedman jabs Lambert right on the nose. Lambert blinks but takes it well.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lambert moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tugg Speedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speedman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018

#R1#
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams checks the leg kick.#CL#
Williams drives through and clinches with Speedman against the cage.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Speedman is defending well.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
A short uppercut from Speedman.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Speedman. #CUT2#
It looks like Ethan Carter Williams has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Speedman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Speedman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speedman misses with a leg kick.
Speedman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Speedman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Speedman swinging wildly here. #T1#
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Speedman. #CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Speedman is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Speedman down to the mat. Speedman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Carter Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speedman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Speedman tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Speedman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Speedman finds it's target.
Speedman cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Speedman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams closes the distance but Speedman moves to the side
and Speedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speedman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Speedman throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman misses with a body punch. #T2#
Speedman lands a nice elbow.
Speedman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Speedman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Speedman throws an elbow that misses.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Speedman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is trying to drag Speedman to the mat but Speedman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Speedman prevents it.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Speedman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Williams has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speedman.
Speedman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speedman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Speedman lands a left hand.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Speedman after a bit of a struggle.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Speedman wants to stall.
Williams blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Williams tightens his grip and picks Speedman up, before dumping him to the ground. Speedman manages to land in guard.
Speedman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. #T4#
Speedman controlling the position.
Williams stops Speedman from standing up.
Speedman pulls Williams in to control the position.
Speedman keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speedman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speedman wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Speedman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Carter Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Williams darts in and clinches Speedman up against the cage.
Speedman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Speedman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Speedman scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Speedman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speedman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speedman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Speedman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Speedman tries to tie him up.
Speedman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speedman prevents the takedown attempt.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Speedman tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Williams is trying to drag Speedman to the mat but Speedman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Speedman digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank. #TD#
Williams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Speedman regains guard.
Williams preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speedman trying to control the position here.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Speedman pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams won't allow Speedman to sweep him here.
Speedman is trying to keep Williams in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Speedman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Speedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Speedman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Speedman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.#CL#
Speedman tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speedman is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Speedman has his back to the cage.
Williams tries for a takedown but Speedman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Carter Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Speedman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Speedman gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Speedman taking a breather.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Speedman fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Speedman closes the distance and clinches.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Speedman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Speedman stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
A knee to the head by Speedman.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Speedman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Speedman tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Speedman is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Speedman down to the mat. Speedman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Speedman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speedman.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Speedman.#CL2#
Speedman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speedman lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Speedman looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Speedman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Tugg Speedman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Speedman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Speedman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Carter Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Speedman throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.#CL#
Williams clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Speedman.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speedman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Speedman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Williams is working for takedown but Speedman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Carter Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speedman lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Speedman after a bit of a struggle.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams blocking some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speedman pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
A short right from Speedman.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman pushes Williams against the cage. Speedman is working some dirty boxing. Speedman pushes off with a quick right hook! Williams goes down! Williams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Speedman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tugg Speedman!
After the fight, Tugg Speedman 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: CEFC Fight for the troops 3
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1#
Little moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Speedman 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 Little has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Little and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roger Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speedman slips under a jab from Little.
Little takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Little throws an overhand right that lands on Speedman's shoulder, as Speedman tries to avoid the shot.
Speedman lands a right hook to the body.
Little tries to clinch but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Little misses with a hook
enabling Speedman to counter with a crisp jab.
Little darts in trying to clinch
and Speedman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Little throws a half hearted mid kick.
Little misses with a straight right.
Little blocks the body kick.
Little throws an overhand right that lands on Speedman's shoulder, as Speedman tries to avoid the shot.
Little scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little throws a right hand that misses
and Speedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Little takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Speedman connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Little throws out a powerful jab.
Speedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
Little throws a lazy right hand but Speedman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speedman throws out a counter right but Little avoids it with no problem.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speedman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Speedman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Little misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Little.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Speedman! But no joy.
Little throws a wild body kick that Speedman sees coming a mile off.
Little throws out a loose jab but Speedman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little scores with a sloppy right hand. Speedman should have avoided that one.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
Speedman unleashes a big counter combination but Little bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Speedman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Little backs off Speedman throws a huge counter combo but Little manages to avoid it all.
Speedman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speedman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Little.
Speedman slips under a jab.
Little wants to clinch up but Speedman keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target. #T2#
Little scores with a nice strike.
Speedman scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speedman lands a really nice looking cross but Little seems unphased.
Speedman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Little stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Little has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Hard in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speedman.
Little has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Little is rocked!
Speedman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Little is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Speedman slips a jab from Little.
Speedman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Little! Speedman dives in looking to finish! Little is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tugg Speedman!
Our winner, Tugg Speedman, 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.
Roger Little spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: CEFC Live 45
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Speedman throws a push kick but Lovelair slaps the foot to one side.
Speedman is looking to slow Lovelair down with leg kicks.
Speedman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lovelair slips a jab from Speedman.
Lovelair tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Speedman manages to circle out of the way.
Speedman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lovelair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovelair moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lovelair is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Speedman throws a sloppy head kick and Lovelair moves out of range easily.
Lovelair looks to land a left hand but Speedman moved out of range nicely.
Speedman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Speedman misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lovelair on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Speedman lands but Lovelair takes it in his stride.
Lovelair lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
A combination from Lovelair does no damage.
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!
Speedman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Speedman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lovelair will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Lovelair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Speedman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speedman 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.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovelair throws a looping overhand right but Speedman ducks down to avoid it.
Speedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovelair misses with an uppercut.
Lovelair throws a leg kick
and Speedman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovelair moves out of range as Speedman strikes.
Speedman cracks Lovelair with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Speedman.
Lovelair really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lovelair 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. #T2#
Speedman tries to bum rush Lovelair with a series of wild strikes but Lovelair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lovelair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speedman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donk. Lovelair catches Speedman right on the button with a cross.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speedman connects with a body shot.
Speedman is looking to land body kicks.
Speedman punishes Lovelair's body with a nice straight punch.
Speedman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Speedman misses with a hook.
Speedman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Speedman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Speedman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovelair throws out the jab. #T3#
The fighters circling - Speedman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speedman lands a nice shot to the body.
Speedman slips a jab and a cross from Lovelair.
Speedman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Speedman dodges the punch combination from Lovelair.
Speedman throws a head kick that half lands.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovelair seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Speedman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovelair appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Speedman misses.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speedman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Speedman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speedman loads up on a big right hand but Lovelair slips the punch.
Speedman misses with a hook.
Lovelair takes a swing at Speedman's ribcage but misses.
Lovelair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Speedman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Speedman misses the target.
Lovelair looks to land a combination but Speedman avoids it well.
Speedman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Speedman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Speedman tries to get set, Lovelair tries to push him back and clinch up but Speedman manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovelair looks to land a combination but Speedman avoids it well.
Lovelair slips a jab from Speedman.
Speedman connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lovelair moves out of range as Speedman throws a body kick.
Lovelair misses with a body shot.
Speedman fails to land with a series of punches.
Lovelair seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lovelair misses with a hook. Speedman ducked under it nicely.
Speedman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovelair.
Speedman throws a wild body kick that Lovelair sees coming a mile off.
Lovelair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lovelair misses with the combination.
Speedman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Lovelair counters by moving into the clinch.
Lovelair misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Speedman manages to break the clinch.
Lovelair tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speedman is able to avoid easily.
Lovelair looks to land a body kick but Speedman moved away.#T1#
Speedman misses with the combination.
Lovelair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lovelair wants to slow Speedman down by chopping away at his legs.
Lovelair chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Speedman can pounce on him. #CL#
Lovelair takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Speedman breaks the clinch.
Lovelair avoids the head kick by Speedman.
Lovelair 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.
Speedman throws a push kick but Lovelair slaps the foot to one side.
As Speedman tries to get set, Lovelair tries to push him back and clinch up but Speedman manages to avoid the attempt.
Lovelair tries to clinch there but Speedman circles away.
Speedman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lovelair backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Raine Lovelair has been cut.#T2#
Speedman loads up on a big right hand but Lovelair slips the punch.
Speedman lands the left hand.
Lovelair throws a body punch but Speedman moves out of range.
Lovelair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speedman circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Speedman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Speedman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lovelair tried to counter with a leg kick but Speedman avoided it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Lovelair clinches up against the cage.
Speedman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Speedman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speedman misses with a leg kick.
Speedman throws a body shot but no joy.
Speedman misses the shot to the body.
Lovelair is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Speedman.
Lovelair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Speedman is having none of it. #T3#
Lovelair tries to clinch but Speedman is having none of it.
Speedman cracks a nice hook into Lovelair's ribs.
Lovelair tried to score with a low kick but Speedman checks it.
Speedman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Speedman!
Raine Lovelair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speedman throws a hook but Lovelair blocks it.
Speedman throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Lovelair counters by clinching up.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Speedman lands with a short shot to the head.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Speedman avoids the damage to the body.
Speedman pushes Lovelair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman. #BC2#
Speedman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovelair walks into a stiff left hand from Speedman.
Speedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Speedman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Lovelair misses with a low kick.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lovelair moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovelair blocks a leg kick.
Lovelair tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Speedman manages to circle out of the way.
Speedman stalks Lovelair and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lovelair's face. Lovelair staggers backwards, shaken.
Speedman connects with a jab.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lovelair moves out of range.
Speedman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speedman checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Speedman.
Lovelair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Speedman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Speedman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lovelair takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lovelair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speedman.
Speedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speedman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lovelair catches Speedman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lovelair closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Speedman throws a head kick but Lovelair moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Speedman.
Speedman throws a leg kick which misses Lovelair's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovelair tries to avoid it.
Speedman scoring well with a low kick there.
Speedman throws a hook but Lovelair avoids it easily.#T1##CL2#
Speedman closes the distance and pushes Lovelair back into the cage.
Speedman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Speedman avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Speedman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Speedman has closed the distance and engaged Lovelair in a clinch. #BC2#
Speedman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lovelair pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Speedman back to the cage. Lovelair follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lovelair walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Speedman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Speedman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Speedman ducks under a wild hook from Lovelair.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Speedman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovelair.
Speedman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovelair.
Lovelair slips under a jab.
Lovelair wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Speedman throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lovelair swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tugg Speedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speedman throws out a leg kick but Lovelair moves out of range and Speedman only half commits.
As Speedman tries to get set, Lovelair tries to push him back and clinch up but Speedman manages to avoid the attempt.
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Lovelair is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Speedman misses #CL#
and Lovelair holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speedman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Speedman.
Lovelair scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Speedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speedman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Speedman throws a leg kick which misses Lovelair's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovelair tries to avoid it.
Speedman connects with a nice looking jab.
Lovelair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lovelair misses with a series of wild punches.
Tugg Speedman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lovelair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovelair defending well as Speedman loads up on a big left hand.
Lovelair looks to land a combination but Speedman avoids it well.
Lovelair throws a head kick but Speedman moves out of range.
Lovelair 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 slow jab from Lovelair misses its intended target. #CL#
Lovelair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Speedman blocking some punches. #BC2#
Speedman breaks the clinch.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovelair slips under a jab from Speedman.#T4#
Speedman lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Speedman.
Lovelair gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Speedman looks to land a left hand but Lovelair moved out of range nicely.
Lovelair drops his hands momentarily and Speedman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Speedman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lovelair blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lovelair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lovelair tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Lovelair back against the cage.
Raine Lovelair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Lovelair scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tugg Speedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speedman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 2
Date: Sep 25, 2017

#R1#
Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raban.
Raban lands with a nice body punch.
Speedman looks to land a combination but Raban avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speedman.
Speedman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speedman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raban.
Raban avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Raban rushes Speedman and presses him up against the ropes.
Raban wants to stall.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Raban avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raban content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Speedman breaks the clinch.
Speedman scores with a one two! Raban had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Raban misses the target.
Speedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Raban.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.#T1#
Speedman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raban throws out the jab.
Raban 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.
Speedman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Speedman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raban! But no joy.
Raban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speedman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raban under the eye.
Speedman lands with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speedman.
Raban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raban lands a jab to Speedman's midsection.
Raban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raban steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Speedman. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Speedman moves into range and clinches up with Raban.
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!
Speedman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Speedman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Speedman tries to work over Raban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raban is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Speedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Raban misses with a combination
and Raban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Speedman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speedman ducks under a wild hook from Raban.
Speedman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Speedman is looking to clinch.
Raban moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Speedman misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speedman, right into the meat.
Raban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Speedman under the eye.#ROC2#
Speedman is rocked!
Raban needs to keep his hands up - Speedman had a free shot at his head there.
Speedman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raban.
Raban wants to counter with a clinch but Speedman pushes him away.
Raban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raban misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Speedman misses the target.
Raban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tugg Speedman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Speedman misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Speedman.
Raban walks into a straight right hand from Speedman.
Raban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Speedman.
Raban throws a head kick but Speedman moves out of range.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raban throws a jab when Speedman was well out of range.
Speedman connects with a body shot that sends Raban's belly button to the back.
Raban takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Speedman misses its intended target.
Speedman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raban jabs Speedman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Speedman scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speedman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Speedman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raban momentarily. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Speedman.
Speedman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Speedman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Speedman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Raban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speedman.
Speedman digs a good hook to Raban's body.
Raban throws a big shot that misses.
Speedman connects with a body shot.
Speedman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raban is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Speedman stalks Raban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raban's face. Raban staggers backwards, shaken.
Raban takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good shot there by Speedman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Raban throws out a head kick that Speedman doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Speedman crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Speedman's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Speedman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Speedman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raban misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, James Raban should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Raban misses.
Raban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speedman throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Raban counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Speedman to the mat! Raban runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Speedman is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Oh Speedman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tugg Speedman is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Speedman is predictable there #CL2#
and Raban counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raban stalls.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Raban controls the action.
Speedman seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Speedman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedman.
Speedman moves away from the strike by Raban.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Raban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raban misses with an uppercut
and Speedman counters with a leg kick.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedman.
Speedman misses the jab.
Speedman with a jab.
Speedman lands a leg kick that knocks Raban off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raban throws a head kick but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman scoring well with a low kick there.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
Raban doesn't manage to clinch there - Speedman circles away. #T1#
Speedman scores with a nice strike.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Speedman - that will leave a mark!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Speedman. Raban shrugs it off though.
Speedman throws a head kick but Raban moves out of range.
Speedman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Speedman scores with a nice head shot.
Speedman moves out of range as Raban strikes.
Speedman scores with a jab. Raban acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Speedman scores with a shot to the body.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick
and Raban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raban can do to turn this around?
Speedman checks a low kick from Raban.
Raban looks to land a right hand but Speedman moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speedman throws a low kick, looking for Raban's leg but Raban calmly moves out of range.
Raban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedman.
Raban is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Speedman.#CUT#
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Raban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Speedman slips under a jab.#T2#
Raban is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Speedman scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Speedman closes the distance and clinches.
Speedman is trying to break the clinch but Raban has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Speedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Speedman has closed the distance and engaged Raban in a clinch.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Speedman wants to get back to striking at distance but Raban won't allow it.
Speedman is looking to break free of the clinch but Raban has double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raban trying to stall but Speedman improves his position.
Speedman lands a body punch.
Speedman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raban backwards. #BC#
Speedman breaks the clinch.
Raban tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Speedman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raban has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Speedman.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Speedman. #CL#
Speedman clinches with his opponent.
Speedman lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Speedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speedman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Speedman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speedman connects with the punch.
Raban misses with a straight right.
Speedman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speedman misses with a body kick.
Raban is looking for the big counter here.
Speedman connects with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Speedman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speedman lands with a slapping head kick.
Speedman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speedman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Raban misses.
Speedman throws a hook but Raban avoids it easily.#T4#
Raban throws a shot from downtown. Speedman moves away and avoids it.
Raban checks a leg kick.
Raban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Speedman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raban's head.
Raban throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speedman tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raban misses with a left hand
and Speedman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Speedman.
Raban has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Speedman thuds his right hand into Raban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raban throws a jab when Speedman was well out of range.#CL#
Raban gets tackled into the ropes by Speedman. Speedman maintains the clinch.
Speedman digs a right hand into Raban's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raban's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Speedman manages to break the clinch.
Speedman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raban needs to keep his hands up - Speedman had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Speedman as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Raban takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Speedman tries to close the distance and clinch but Raban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Speedman.
Raban swats away the attempt to clinch by Speedman.
Speedman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speedman swings for the body but Raban moves out of range.
Speedman throws a body shot but no joy.
Speedman tries to clinch up but Raban circles away and keeps his distance.
Raban moves out of range of the strikes.
Speedman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speedman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raban misses with a wild combination.
Raban misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speedman wants to land a leg kick but Raban is out of range. #T1#
Raban misses with a two punch combination.
Speedman moves away from the strike by Raban.
Raban throws a left and a right that both miss
and Speedman counters with a head kick. That will keep Raban thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Speedman scores with a leg kick.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Raban wants to counter with a clinch but Speedman pushes him away.
Raban misses the jab.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speedman.
Raban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Speedman counters with a nice leg kick.
Raban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman scores with a leg kick.
Speedman fails to land with a series of punches.
Raban takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raban throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Raban misses the shot to the body.
Speedman throws a head kick but Raban moves out of range.
Speedman swinging wildly here. #T2#
Speedman digs a good hook to Raban's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban throws a big shot that misses.
Speedman connects with a looping right hand.
Speedman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Speedman is looking for a counter combo.
Speedman cracks Raban with an open hand slap.
Speedman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raban's head.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raban! But no joy.
Speedman cracks the inside of Raban's front leg.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James Raban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speedman feints and then cracks Raban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raban down.
Speedman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tugg Speedman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Speedman cracks the inside of Raban's front leg.
Speedman cracks the inside of Raban's front leg.
Raban misses with a body shot.
Speedman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Speedman lands but Raban takes it in his stride.
Speedman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speedman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speedman with a hook.
Speedman connects with an inside leg kick.
Speedman throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Raban holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Speedman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raban backwards.
Raban looking to stall. #BC#
Speedman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Speedman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raban on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Speedman.
That kick from Speedman tenderised Raban's leg. Raban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speedman manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speedman.
Speedman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raban throws out the jab.
Raban takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speedman.
Speedman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Speedman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speedman cracks Raban with a good jab.
Speedman fakes the leg kick and cracks Raban in the body.
Raban takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raban throws an overhand right that lands on Speedman's shoulder, as Speedman tries to avoid the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raban!
James Raban got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Speedman feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Speedman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor motions for Speedman to come forward. Taylor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Speedman circles away easily#CL#
and Speedman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Speedman holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Tugg Speedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Taylor.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Speedman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Speedman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a body punch but Speedman moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Speedman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speedman stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
As Taylor backs away, Speedman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Speedman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Speedman pinned against the cage. Speedman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Speedman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Speedman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Speedman throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Speedman counter with a right hand. #CL#
Speedman pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Speedman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor is looking to control Speedman's arms but Speedman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
Speedman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Speedman manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman lands with a slapping head kick.
Taylor shoots and misses #CL#
and Speedman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Speedman. #T2#
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Speedman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Speedman has clasped his hands together around Taylor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Speedman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Speedman working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Taylor throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Speedman wants to stand but Taylor is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Speedman is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Speedman advances to mount. #T3#
Speedman controlling from mount. #SUB#
Speedman has control of Taylor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taylor regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Speedman looking for a guillotine from mount but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Speedman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taylor is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Speedman content just to control the position here.
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Speedman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Speedman is looking to stand but Taylor has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #SUB#
Speedman has control of Taylor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taylor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Speedman working for a guillotine from mount but Taylor is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Speedman sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Speedman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speedman.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Speedman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tugg Speedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Taylor.
Speedman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jason Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Speedman finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Taylor is predictable there
and Speedman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taylor's knee momentarily.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Speedman swivels and escapes.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speedman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Speedman as he avoids it easily.
Jason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Speedman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Speedman is stalling here. #BC#
Speedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speedman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Tugg Speedman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speedman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speedman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Speedman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Speedman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Speedman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tugg Speedman is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Speedman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speedman scoring well with a low kick there.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Speedman moves into the clinch.
Speedman lands with a left to the head.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Speedman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Speedman breaks the clinch.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Speedman blocks the leg kick.
Speedman connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speedman sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Speedman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and Speedman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Taylor throws out a leg kick but Speedman moves out of range and Taylor only half commits.
Speedman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Speedman keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Speedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Speedman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speedman scores with a nice strike.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Speedman finish him?
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Speedman! Taylor is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tugg Speedman!
A very excited looking Tugg Speedman 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: T184
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Speedman looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Speedman tries a head kick but it misses.
Speedman lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Speedman.
Speedman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Speedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
Speedman slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Speedman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Speedman misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Speedman, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Speedman moves into the clinch.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Speedman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez tries to clinch up
and Speedman counters with a leg kick. #TD#
Lopez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Speedman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lopez is in Speedman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Speedman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Speedman's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Speedman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.#T2#
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speedman trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Speedman working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Speedman working for submissions but it's allowed Lopez to get to half guard.
Speedman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Lopez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopez 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.
Speedman is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Speedman avoid being mounted?
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Speedman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lopez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Speedman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Speedman.#SUB2#
Speedman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopez passes into side control.
Speedman stops Lopez from passing to mount.
Lopez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Speedman down. #T4#
Speedman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Speedman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Speedman is trying to stand up here but Lopez is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Lopez.
Lopez working Speedman over with strikes.
Lopez trying to control the action but Speedman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Speedman looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Speedman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Speedman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
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 Pepe Lopez 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##TD#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lopez trying to control the action but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman trying to control here.
Speedman is doing well to control the position and prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Speedman defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is nestled in close to Speedman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Speedman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Speedman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Lopez is looking to advance position but Speedman won't allow it.
Speedman gets full guard.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Speedman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Speedman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lopez has picked Speedman up and slammed him! Speedman can't keep hold of the triangle and Lopez manages to pass to side control!
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Speedman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A big shot lands for Lopez! That's hurt Speedman! Will he recover? Lopez fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepe Lopez!
A less than humble Pepe Lopez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EVO 155 Bronze Medal
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Speedman throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Speedman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Speedman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snorten works Speedman's body with a nice hook.
Speedman connects with a solid leg kick.
Snorten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Speedman doesn't seem bothered though.
Snorten throws the left hand but Speedman avoids the punch easily.
Speedman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Snorten misses with a straight right.
Snorten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speedman.
Speedman moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Speedman tries to counter by clinching up but Snorten breaks away and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snorten has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Speedman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and Speedman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Speedman moved out of range.
Speedman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Speedman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten lunges at Speedman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Speedman's hand.
Snorten throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Speedman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Snorten.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snorten.
Snorten misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Snorten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Speedman.
Snorten connects with a nice looking jab.
Snorten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Speedman throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
It seemed like Snorten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Speedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Snorten throws a hook but Speedman blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speedman.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Snorten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Speedman misses with a body punch
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Speedman drives through and clinches with Snorten against the cage.
Snorten tries a body shot but Speedman blocks it.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Snorten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Snorten breaks the clinch.
Snorten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Speedman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Snorten swinging wildly here.
Snorten throws a jab when Speedman was well out of range.
Speedman swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Speedman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Speedman slips under a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses the body punch
and Speedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Speedman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Speedman scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Speedman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speedman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Speedman scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten throws a hook but Speedman avoids it easily.
Speedman tries to counter by clinching up but Snorten breaks away and moves out of range.
Speedman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snorten! But no joy.
Snorten throws a nice looking combination but Speedman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speedman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snorten.
Speedman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snorten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Speedman scrambles back to his feet.
Speedman throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten works Speedman's body with a nice hook.
Snorten lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten throws a body punch but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Nice jab there from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Speedman counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Speedman throws a sloppy head kick and Snorten moves out of range easily.
Snorten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Speedman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snorten counters with a nice uppercut.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Speedman counters with a nice leg kick.
Speedman connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Snorten.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snorten checks a leg kick.
Snorten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten throws a body punch but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Speedman is looking to wear down Snorten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speedman avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Speedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Snorten misses. #T1#
Speedman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snorten.#CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Speedman misses with a low kick.
Snorten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Speedman moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Speedman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snorten takes a swing at Speedman's ribcage but misses.
Speedman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
Speedman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Speedman takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Speedman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snorten.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Speedman's ribs.
Speedman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Speedman scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Snorten misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Speedman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speedman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Speedman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speedman walks into a stiff left hand from Snorten.
Rip Snorten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speedman misses with a straight right.
Snorten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Speedman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speedman moves away.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Speedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Speedman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Speedman is looking to land body kicks.
Speedman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speedman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Speedman is out of range. #CL#
Speedman clinches up with Snorten and pushes him back against the cage.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snorten gets through Speedman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snortens head.
Speedman working aggressively here.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land. #T4#
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Snorten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Snorten.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
As Snorten backs away, Speedman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Snorten blocks the leg kick.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Speedman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Speedman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snorten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snorten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snorten throws a nice looking combination but Speedman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rip Snorten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Speedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Speedman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snorten misses with a series of wild punches.
Speedman misses the shot to the body.
Speedman throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speedman misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Snorten misses.
Speedman lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Speedman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snorten finds it's way round the side to connect with Speedman's head.
Snorten scores with a jab. Speedman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snorten looks to land a right hand but Speedman moved out of range.#T1#
Speedman with a poor takedown
and Snorten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speedman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speedman swings widly with a right hand
and Snorten counters with a straight right hand.
Speedman swings for the body but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Speedman moves in looking to clinch but Snorten pushes him off.
Snorten misses with an uppercut. Speedman saw that one coming.
Speedman looks to clinch
and Snorten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Speedman throws a wild body kick that Snorten sees coming a mile off.
Speedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Snorten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Speedman.
Tugg Speedman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Speedman lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Speedman has closed the distance and engaged Snorten in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Snorten back against the cage.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snorten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snorten wants a takedown but no success here.
Speedman takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Speedman.
Snorten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman blocks a body shot from Snorten.
Snorten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Speedman is pushing Snorten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speedman. #T3#
Speedman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Snorten controls the action.
Tugg Speedman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speedman blocks a body shot from Snorten.
Speedman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snorten's efforts to push away.
Snorten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Snorten tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Snorten.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snorten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Snorten blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Snorten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rip Snorten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Speedman throws a leg kick but Snorten moved away.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Speedman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speedman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Speedman throws a low kick, looking for Snorten's leg but Snorten calmly moves out of range.
Speedman lands a slapping body shot.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speedman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Speedman.
Speedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snorten! But no joy.
Speedman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Speedman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Snorten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snorten winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EVO 01182017
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Irhin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Speedman.
Irhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speedman manages to avoid it.
Speedman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irhin manages to circle out of the way.
Irhin connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Donk. Speedman catches Irhin right on the button with a cross.
Irhin throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Irhin misses with a wild combination.
Irhin lands a jab-cross combination.
Irhin throws a jab but it's blocked by Speedman.
A thudding body kick lands there by Speedman!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhin cracks Speedman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Speedman finds it's target.
Speedman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irhin checks it well.
Speedman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irhin misses with a body shot.
Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speedman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irhin connects with a body shot.#CL#
Speedman rushes Irhin and presses him up against the cage.
Speedman misses with a body punch. #T1#
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Irhin controls the action.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Irhin controls his hands.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Irhin.
Speedman is working Irhin over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Speedman avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Speedman.
Irhin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Irhin.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.#T2#
Irhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
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 head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irhin taking a breather.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Speedman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin crunches a lovely knee into Speedman's ribcage.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irhins head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman. #T3#
Irhin tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Speedman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irhin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
Speedman lands an uppercut.
Irhin lands a knee to the body.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irhin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irhin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irhin trying to stall but Speedman improves his position. #T4#
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman stalling.
Speedman lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Irhin controls the action.
Irhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speedman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Irhin controls his hands.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but Speedman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artem Irhin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
That's time! Speedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Speedman scores with a kick to the body.
Irhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artem Irhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irhin.
Speedman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Speedman moves into range and clinches up with Irhin.
Speedman lands with a right to the head.
Irhin pushes Speedman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Irhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artem Irhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irhin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irhin misses with a right hand
and Speedman counters with a low kick, right behind Irhin 's knee.
Speedman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedman.
Irhin is looking for the big counter here.
Speedman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Irhin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Speedman moves out of range of the leg kick from Irhin.
Speedman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Irhin checks a leg kick nicely.
Irhin takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irhin falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Speedman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Irhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Speedman working aggressively here.
Irhin is working Speedman over against the cage.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Speedman is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Speedman avoids the damage to the body.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Irhin back against the cage.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin blocks an uppercut.
Speedman tries a body shot but Irhin blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin tries a body shot but Speedman blocks it.
Speedman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin prevents a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Speedman.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irhin can't find room to land a body shot as Speedman controls the action.
Irhin prevents a body shot from Speedman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman lands with a left to the head.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Speedman - that landed with a thud.
Irhin is breathing heavily.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Speedman.
Nice body punch from Speedman - that landed with a thud.
Speedman tries a body shot but Irhin blocks it. #T3#
Speedman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irhin.
Speedman lands a left hand.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irhins head.
Irhin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin wants to stall.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tugg Speedman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Speedman lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Speedman.
Speedman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irhin or not.
Speedman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Speedman.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
A short left from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Speedman on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Speedman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Speedman misses with a kick to the body.
Irhin throws a lazy head kick
and Speedman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irhin lands a jab to the nose.
Speedman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irhin's calf.
Speedman throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Speedman has Irhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman misses with some punches.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Speedman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irhin can do to turn this around?
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Irhin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Speedman gets an underhook and turns Irhin into the cage.
Speedman lands a right hand. #T1#
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Irhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Speedman gets an underhook and turns Irhin into the cage.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman lands a body shot.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman pushes Irhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Speedman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Speedman pushes Irhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a left hand.
Irhin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Speedman as the two fighters clinch.
Speedman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irhin.
Irhin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a nice uppercut.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Speedman.
Speedman lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Speedman.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Speedman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman lands with a light punch inside.
Irhin tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Irhin back against the cage.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Speedman works on Irhin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Speedman.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speedman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Speedman works on Irhin's body with a couple of short punches.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irhin blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman. #ROC#
Irhin is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
Irhin is still on wobbly legs! Can Speedman finish him?
A short body shot lands from Speedman as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedman lands with a short shot to the head.
Speedman lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Speedman.
Speedman pushes Irhin against the cage. Speedman is working some dirty boxing. Speedman pushes off with a quick right hook! Irhin goes down! Irhin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Speedman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tugg Speedman!
An out of breath Tugg Speedman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GKNY 102 - Guk vs McGuire
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Speedman.
Speedman takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses.
Speedman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilsen counters with a left and a right that stings Speedman.
Nilsen throws a right hand that Speedman ducks under and follows up with a left that Speedman also avoids with ease.
Nilsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speedman manages to avoid it.
Nilsen throws a push kick but Speedman slaps the foot to one side.
Nilsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Speedman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Speedman lands a high kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nilsen!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman throws out a leg kick but Nilsen moves out of range and Speedman only half commits.
Speedman doesn't manage to clinch there - Nilsen circles away.
Nilsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speedman.
Speedman 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.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Speedman is looking to slow Nilsen down with leg kicks.
Speedman slips a jab and a cross from Nilsen.
Speedman throws a body shot but no joy.
Speedman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Speedman throws a head kick that misses.
Nilsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Speedman throws a body kick that misses.
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Speedman misses.
Speedman lands a right hook to the body.
Speedman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speedman looks to land a body kick but Nilsen moved away.
Speedman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Speedman misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nilsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman swings for the body but Nilsen moves out of range.
Nilsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Speedman throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedman throws a hook but Nilsen blocks it.
As Speedman looks to move away, Nilsen throws a big counter combo but Speedman just gets out of the way.
Speedman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nilsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilsen walks into a jab.
Nilsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speedman tries to clinch but Nilsen is having none of it.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. #T3#
Speedman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilsen.
Speedman closes the distance but Nilsen moves to the side
and Nilsen counters with a series of strikes. Speedman will be more careful next time no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Speedman.#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Speedman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speedman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nilsen rather than just go for the knockout.
Nilsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Speedman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speedman avoids the head kick by Nilsen.
Speedman throws a chopping leg kick but Nilsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Speedman dodges the punch combination from Nilsen.
Speedman checks a leg kick.
Speedman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Speedman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Speedman counters with a body kick.
Speedman looks to land a left hand but Nilsen moved out of range nicely.
Nilsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Speedman.
Nilsen is looking to counter punch.
Speedman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Speedman! But no joy.
Nilsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Nilsen throws a push kick but Speedman slaps the foot to one side.
Speedman wants to counter with a clinch but Nilsen pushes him away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Speedman.
Nilsen walks into a stiff left hand from Speedman.
Speedman lands a jab to Nilsen's midsection.
Speedman scores with a hook to the body. Nilsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nilsen takes a swing at Speedman's ribcage but misses.
Tugg Speedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Speedman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Speedman from controlling successfully.
Nilsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Speedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speedman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Nilsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Speedman stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Nilsen throws up his legs and catches Speedman in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Speedman tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Nilsen! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dennis Nilsen!
A very excited looking Dennis Nilsen 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: GKNY 93 Sodergren v Kropotkin
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Speedman takes one to the chin there.
Filipowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Speedman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Filipowicz 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.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Speedman.
Speedman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Speedman lands a jab to the nose.
Speedman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Speedman throws a solid leg kick but Filipowicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Speedman.
Speedman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filipowicz on the side of the head.
Speedman ducks right into an uppercut from Filipowicz.
Speedman throws a shot from downtown. Filipowicz moves away and avoids it.
Speedman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Filipowicz throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Speedman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speedman or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Filipowicz as Speedman tries to tie him up.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Filipowicz.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Filipowicz misses with some punches.
Speedman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz gets through Speedman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Filipowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz pushes Speedman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipowicz can't find room to land a body shot as Speedman controls the action.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Speedman.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filipowicz.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Filipowicz controls the action.
Nice body punch from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Filipowicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Filipowicz works on Speedman's body with a couple of short punches.
Speedman letting Filipowicz take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Speedman.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Filipowicz controlling the action here for a moment.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Filipowicz misses with a body punch.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Filipowicz tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Filipowicz back against the cage.
Filipowicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filipowicz.#CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
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 head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
Filipowicz lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipowicz is pushing Speedman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Filipowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filipowicz tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Filipowicz back against the cage.
Filipowicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Filipowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filipowicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Speedman.
Filipowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman pushes Filipowicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Filipowicz pushes Speedman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
Filipowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Speedman lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Speedman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipowicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Filipowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman lands a right hand.
Filipowicz lands a right hand.
Filipowicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filipowicz.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speedman.
Speedman scores with a shot to the side of Filipowicz's head.
Filipowicz blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Speedman throws a punch but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Filipowicz working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Filipowicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman'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#
Filipowicz misses with a straight left.
Speedman is looking to counter punch.
Speedman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side.
Speedman shoots in for a double leg but Filipowicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filipowicz lands a jab to Speedman's midsection.
Filipowicz tests Speedman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Filipowicz misses its intended target.
A left lands for Filipowicz.
Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Speedman.
Filipowicz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Speedman checks it well.
Filipowicz stuns Speedman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman walks into a jab.
Speedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedman's sensitive parts.
Filipowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipowicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Speedman counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Donk. Filipowicz catches Speedman right on the button with a cross.
Filipowicz misses with a looping right.
A big left from Speedman misses.
Filipowicz avoids a kick to the body.
Speedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedman.
Speedman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Speedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman tries to score with a low kick but Filipowicz moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
Filipowicz moves out of range as Speedman throws a body kick.
Filipowicz sizes up Speedman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Speedman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Speedman drives through and clinches with Filipowicz against the cage.
A short right from Filipowicz.
Speedman blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipowicz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman blocking some punches.
Filipowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Filipowicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filipowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filipowicz misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Filipowicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speedman or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Speedman.
Speedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Speedman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filipowicz or not.
Filipowicz working aggressively here.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Filipowicz controls his hands.
Filipowicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards.
Filipowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filipowicz prevents a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman is leaning against Filipowicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Filipowicz misses with the head strike. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
A right hand to the body from Speedman.
Filipowicz is breathing heavily.
Speedman tries a body shot but Filipowicz blocks it.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filipowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Filipowicz.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filipowicz's elbow.
Speedman misses with some punches.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz prevents a body shot from Speedman.
Filipowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Speedman.
Filipowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Speedman blocking some punches.
Speedman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Filipowicz.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz lands an uppercut.
Filipowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Speedman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speedman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filipowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman blocks a body shot from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Speedman on the inside.
Speedman tries a body shot but Filipowicz blocks it.
Filipowicz misses with the head strike.
Filipowicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipowicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Filipowicz lands with a right to the head.
Filipowicz stalling in the clinch but Speedman improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Filipowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Filipowicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speedman. Speedman obviously looking to wear him down.
Filipowicz scores with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Filipowicz looks to throw the jab but Speedman is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a right hand
and Speedman counters with a solid body kick.
Filipowicz throws out a loose jab but Speedman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Speedman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filipowicz misses with a looping left.
Filipowicz throws a looping overhand right but Speedman ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Speedman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Speedman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Speedman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Speedman connects with a leg kick. Filipowicz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipowicz misses with a combination
and Speedman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Filipowicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Speedman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipowicz.
Speedman scores with a punch to the head.
Speedman throws an overhand right that lands on Filipowicz's shoulder, as Filipowicz tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Speedman with that takedown attempt.
Filipowicz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Speedman is looking to land body kicks.
Filipowicz sizes up Speedman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Speedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipowicz blocks the body kick.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Filipowicz.
A little feinted left hand from Speedman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Filipowicz takes a swing at Speedman's ribcage but misses.
Speedman slips under a jab.
Tugg Speedman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speedman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speedman just misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman misses the shot to the body.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
Speedman misses with a hook to the body
and Speedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Speedman.
Filipowicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speedman is looking to counter the offense by Filipowicz and move into the clinch.
Speedman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Filipowicz lands with a cross.
Speedman tries to clinch up but Filipowicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipowicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Speedman misses with a body kick.
Speedman misses with a looping right.#T3#
Speedman looks to land a body kick but Filipowicz moved away.
Filipowicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Speedman moves to clinch but Filipowicz breaks away
and Filipowicz counters with a big head kick but Speedman shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Speedman.
Filipowicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speedman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Filipowicz takes a swing at Speedman's ribcage but misses.
Speedman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Speedman throws a body kick that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Speedman thinking.
Filipowicz digs a good hook to Speedman's body.
Nice shot lands for Filipowicz.
Speedman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipowicz checks it well.
Speedman takes one on the button.
Speedman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Speedman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman misses with a left hand
and Filipowicz counters with a big right hand! Oh Speedman is in trouble here! Filipowicz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Filipowicz!
After winning the bout, Michal Filipowicz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GKNY 87 - Gumption v Mencken 2
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Mason throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mason throws a hook but Speedman blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Speedman.
Speedman lands a jab to the head.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Speedman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Speedman.
Speedman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Mason.
Speedman 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.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Speedman is out of range.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Speedman throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Speedman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Speedman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speedman.
Speedman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speedman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Speedman misses
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Speedman swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mason throws a body punch but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Speedman lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Speedman lands a jab to the nose.
Mason scores with a jab.#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!
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Speedman ducks down to avoid it.
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Speedman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mason thuds a left hand into Speedman's body.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Speedman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Speedman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Mason lands.
Speedman scores with a shot to the body.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Mason tries to get set, Speedman tries to push him back and clinch up but Mason manages to avoid the attempt.
Speedman swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Speedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.#CL#
Speedman has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Speedman scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Speedman has Mason pressed against the cage, preventing Mason from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Speedman lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Speedman.
Mason pushes Speedman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speedman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Speedman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason moves out of range as Speedman throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Mason misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Speedman - that will leave a mark!
Mason stuns Speedman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mason throws a jab when Speedman was well out of range.
As Mason backs away, Speedman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Speedman connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Speedman's head back.
Speedman lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Speedman is out of range.
Speedman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Speedman scrambles back to his feet.
Mason throws a low kick but Speedman avoids it.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speedman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Speedman misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason with a nice cross.
Mason misses with a leg kick
and Speedman counters with a good low kick that Mason was not able to check.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Mason 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#
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speedman circles away quickly and effectively.
Dean Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Speedman.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Speedman is looking to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speedman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Speedman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Speedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Speedman.
Mason appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Speedman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
Speedman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Speedman throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Speedman is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speedman.
Speedman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Speedman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Speedman throws a shot to the body.
Speedman loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason throws out a counter right but Speedman avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Speedman.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Speedman is just out of range.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speedman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a nice low kick that buckles Speedman's knee momentarily.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Speedman moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Speedman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Mason!

Event: GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Speedman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
Dall connects with the punch.
Speedman moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Speedman slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Speedman. #CL2#
Speedman drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage.
Speedman blocks a body shot from Dall.
Nice body punch from Speedman.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall scores with a shot to the side of Speedman's head.
Dall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Speedman prevents a body shot from Dall.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Speedman tries a body shot but Dall blocks it. #T1#
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speedman digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Speedman lands a right hand.
Speedman digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Speedman was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Speedman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Speedman is continuing to stall.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Speedman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Speedman is keeping the position for now.
Speedman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Speedman is controlling Dall's posture.
Speedman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Speedman wants to stand up but Dall is controlling him.
Speedman pulls Dall in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dall sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Speedman cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Speedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Speedman misses with a body kick.
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dall.#T3#
Speedman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speedman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Speedman has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch. #BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speedman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Speedman thumps Dall with a low kick.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Speedman is just out of range.
Speedman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Speedman's defenses.
Speedman scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Dall misses.
Dall with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedman throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Speedman 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. #T4#
Dall throws a head kick but Speedman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Speedman. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Speedman lands.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Speedman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dall tries to bum rush Speedman with a series of wild strikes but Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Speedman misses. #TD2#
Speedman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dall!
Speedman wants to stand but Dall is controlling his arm.#SU2#
Speedman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dall to his feet.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Speedman is out of range.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Speedman!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Speedman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Speedman looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Speedman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speedman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speedman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Speedman won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Speedman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Speedman can't do much from the bottom here.
Speedman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Speedman is looking to escape.#T1#
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Speedman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Speedman is holding on to half guard well.
Speedman is trying to control but can't.
Dall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Speedman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speedman is not content to let Dall control the position.
Speedman pushes Dall off looking to stand but Dall dives back in and keeps control.
Speedman tries to kick Dall off in order to stand up. Dall Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dall trying to control the action but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Dall taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Speedman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Speedman can't do much from the bottom here.
Dall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dall trying to control the position but Speedman is working away.
Dall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Speedman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Speedman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dall just content to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Speedman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Speedman is trying to buck Dall off.
Speedman is looking to regain half guard here but Dall keeps moving and retains side control.
Speedman is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.
Dall trying to control the action but Speedman is working from the bottom.
Speedman is trying to buck Dall off.
Speedman manages to get back to half guard.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Speedman defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Speedman wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Speedman tries to kick Dall off but Dall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dall is looking to advance position but Speedman won't allow it.
Speedman is trying to stand.
Dall stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Speedman is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Speedman is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speedman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wykyd Dall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Speedman thumps Dall with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Speedman.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedman.
Speedman throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman throws a body kick that misses.
Speedman is looking to clinch.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedman's sensitive parts.
Dall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Speedman.
Speedman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Speedman gets a clinch.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
Speedman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dall tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
Dall misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Speedman as the two fighters clinch.
Dall scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speedman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Speedman.
Dall prevents a body shot from Speedman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dalls head.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dalls head.
Speedman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Speedman lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Speedman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speedman.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Speedman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Speedman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Speedman rushes Dall and presses him up against the cage.
Tugg Speedman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Speedman.
Speedman lands with a left to the head.
Speedman misses with some punches.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Speedman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Speedman has him pressed against the cage.
Speedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Speedman lands a shoulder strike.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Speedman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a nice shot to the body.
Speedman lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Speedman.
A left hand lands to the body for Speedman.
Dall blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman lands a body shot.
Speedman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tugg Speedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Speedman 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Causing Havoc 60
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Speedman misses with a low kick.
Tatarinov avoids the body shot from Speedman.
Tatarinov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speedman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatarinov moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speedman.
Speedman looks to land a left hand but Tatarinov moved out of range nicely.
Speedman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tatarinov slips under a jab.
Speedman throws a jab when Tatarinov was well out of range.
Speedman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Speedman throws a chopping leg kick but Tatarinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman takes a swing at Tatarinov's ribcage but misses.
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Tatarinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Speedman. Speedman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tatarinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Speedman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatarinov tries to clinch but Speedman moves out of range.
Speedman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speedman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Speedman takes a swing at Tatarinov's ribcage but misses.
Speedman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Speedman takes one to the chin there.
Speedman misses with a head kick.
Speedman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speedman feints and then cracks Tatarinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatarinov down.
Speedman is looking to wear down Tatarinov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatarinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatarinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Speedman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatarinov counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Speedman slips under a jab from Tatarinov.
Speedman takes a swing at Tatarinov's ribcage but misses.
Speedman scoring well with a low kick there.
Speedman takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speedman throws a hook but Tatarinov blocks it.
A big right from Speedman misses.
Tatarinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatarinov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tatarinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speedman.
Tatarinov throws a counter combo.
Speedman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatarinov.
A countering left hand to the body from Tatarinov misses.
Tatarinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatarinov defending well as Speedman loads up on a big left hand.
Tatarinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tatarinov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Speedman checks it well. #T3#
Speedman wants to land a leg kick but Tatarinov is out of range.
Speedman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speedman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatarinov 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.
Speedman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatarinov on the side of the head.
Tatarinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speedman misses with a shot to the body
and Tatarinov counters with a straight right hand.
Speedman throws a wild body kick that Tatarinov sees coming a mile off.
Speedman delivers a nice body kick.
Tatarinov throws a big shot that misses.
Tatarinov needs to keep his hands up - Speedman had a free shot at his head there.
Tatarinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tatarinov throws a leg kick but Speedman checks it. #T4#
Tatarinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speedman.
Speedman throws a shot from downtown. Tatarinov moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tatarinov clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatarinov.
Speedman gets through Tatarinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Speedman slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Speedman manages to break the clinch.
Tatarinov avoids the body shot from Speedman.
Speedman throws a leg kick that misses.
Tatarinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speedman.
Speedman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Speedman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tatarinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that round.
That's time! Speedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tatarinov throws a leg kick but Speedman moved away.
Tatarinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speedman.
Speedman throws a hook to the side of Tatarinov's head but Tatarinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speedman backing away here, and Tatarinov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tatarinov lands with a nice body kick.
Tatarinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Tatarinov blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Speedman.
Tatarinov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Speedman cracks Tatarinov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Speedman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tatarinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Speedman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Speedman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Speedman scores with a leg kick.
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tatarinov.
Tatarinov avoids the body shot from Speedman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Speedman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatarinov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Speedman looks to throw the jab but Tatarinov is out of range.
Speedman throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatarinov counters with a body kick that stops Speedman in his tracks momentarily.
Speedman connects with a body shot that sends Tatarinov's belly button to the back.
Tatarinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speedman throws a hook but Tatarinov blocks it.
Speedman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speedman throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Speedman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Speedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatarinov is just out of range.
Speedman is looking to score with low kicks.
Speedman misses with a jab to the body
and Tatarinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speedman missing with a left hand there. Tatarinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Speedman misses with a right hand
and Tatarinov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tatarinov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speedman misses the body punch
and Tatarinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatarinov moves out of range as Speedman strikes.
Jab, jab by Tatarinov - just one landing.
Speedman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Speedman swings widly with a right hand
and Tatarinov counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Tatarinov moves out of range of the body kick from Speedman.
Tatarinov is looking for the big counter here.
Speedman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatarinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tatarinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speedman misses with a body shot.
Tatarinov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Speedman scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Speedman instigates a clinch.
Tatarinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatarinov misses with the head strike.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Tatarinov pushes off an throws an elbow but Speedman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatarinov's elbow.
Speedman lands with a left to the head.
Tatarinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatarinov blocking some punches.
Speedman keeps control of Tatarinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatarinov misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatarinov blocks a body shot from Speedman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Speedman works on Tatarinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tatarinov can't find room to land a body shot as Speedman controls the action.
Speedman prevents a body shot from Tatarinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatarinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speedman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Speedman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tatarinovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Speedman throws a hook but Tatarinov blocks it.
Tatarinov avoids the body shot from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a straight right.
Tatarinov tries a quick counter leg kick but Speedman is wise to it.
A low kick from Tatarinov is predictable there #CL#
and Speedman counters by clinching up.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatarinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Tatarinov.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Tatarinov.
Tatarinov misses with a body punch.
Speedman prevents a body shot from Tatarinov.
Speedman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tatarinov prevents a body shot from Speedman. #T1#
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Tatarinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatarinov controls his hands.
Tatarinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatarinov's elbow.
Speedman working aggressively here.
Tatarinov prevents a body shot from Speedman.
Tatarinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Speedman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatarinov lands with a right to the head.
Tugg Speedman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Tatarinov controls the action.
Tatarinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sergei Tatarinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tugg Speedman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Speedman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Speedman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatarinov can do to turn this around?
Speedman misses with some punches.
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Tatarinov.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speedman trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tatarinov - that landed with a thud.
Speedman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Speedman gets through Tatarinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedman has a couple of punches blocked by Tatarinov.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Speedman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatarinov slips a jab from Speedman.
Speedman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatarinov counters with a low kick, right behind Speedman 's knee. #T3#
Speedman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tatarinov throws out a leg kick but Speedman moves out of range and Tatarinov only half commits.
Speedman throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatarinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Speedman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatarinov doesn't seem phased though.
Tatarinov avoids the head kick by Speedman.
Tatarinov throws a series of punches but Speedman moves out of range.
Tatarinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedman.
Tatarinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedman's sensitive parts.
Speedman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speedman throws a shot from downtown. Tatarinov moves away and avoids it.
Tatarinov wants to counter with a clinch but Speedman pushes him away.
Tatarinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Speedman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Speedman works the jab nicely.
Speedman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman throws a right hand that misses
and Tatarinov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Tatarinov throws a wild body kick that Speedman sees coming a mile off.
Speedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatarinov is just out of range.
Tatarinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Speedman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tatarinov's calf.
Tatarinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speedman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tatarinov manages to circle out of the way.
Speedman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Speedman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Speedman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tatarinov lands a jab to Speedman's midsection.
Tugg Speedman is winning the standup battle so far.
Speedman throws a lazy body kick
and Tatarinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tugg Speedman!
A very excited looking Tugg Speedman 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: Causing Havoc 57
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
Speedman wants to clinch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Speedman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Speedman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.#CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Speedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Speedman moves out of range of the strikes.
Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Speedman drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Anderson stalling.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Speedman as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Speedman misses with some punches.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Speedman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speedman doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away. #T2#
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Speedman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speedman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Speedman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson 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.
Speedman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Speedman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Speedman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Speedman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Speedman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Speedman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speedman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Speedman.
Anderson checks a low kick from Speedman.
Speedman throws a lazy body kick
and Speedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speedman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Speedman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Speedman misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Speedman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Speedman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Speedman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Speedman's shoulder, as Speedman tries to avoid the shot.
Tugg Speedman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Speedman. #T4#
Speedman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a body kick.
Anderson throws a hook but Speedman avoids it easily.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Speedman finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Speedman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Speedman misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson moves out of range as Speedman strikes.#CL#
Speedman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
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 Tugg Speedman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman'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#
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Speedman's head backwards.
Speedman tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Speedman clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Speedman throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Speedman moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Speedman.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Speedman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speedman tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Speedman is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speedman throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1##CL#
Speedman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Speedman pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Speedman throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Speedman pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speedman jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Speedman around his waist. Speedman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson wants to break free but Speedman has control.
Anderson is stalling here. #T2##BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speedman throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Speedman.
Speedman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Speedman throws a lazy body kick
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Speedman scores with a hook.
Speedman keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Speedman misses with a looping left.
Speedman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Speedman tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Speedman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Decent striking displayed by Speedman there.
Speedman ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Speedman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson slips a straight right by Speedman.
Speedman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, jab by Speedman - just one landing.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Speedman.
Arn Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speedman throws out a powerful jab.
Speedman thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Speedman throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Speedman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Speedman head around and knocks him out cold! Anderson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arn Anderson!
Arn Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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