Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1##TD#
Doyea gets a takedown into half guard.
Stipe wants to improve his position but Doyea is controlling well. #SUB#
Doyea has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stipe defend it? Doyea steps over the head and cranks it - Stipe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Doyea!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arod Doyea!
Arod Doyea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mini Stipe spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the fight. I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: CFN5: Lydon vs. Bailey
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figueroa sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Figueroa tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.#SUB#
Stipe is looking for a kimura but Figueroa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stipe to get the leverage. #SUB#
Stipe is working for a kimura but Figueroa is defending it quite comfortably.
Stipe is keen to just control but Figueroa is a slippery customer.
Stipe really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The fighters are battling for position here. Figueroa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stipe trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa is pulling down on Stipe's head to control his posture.
Figueroa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stipe has his foot on Figueroa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figueroa works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Figueroa trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Figueroa 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.
Figueroa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stipe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stipe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figueroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueroa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Stipe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figueroa pulls his head out easily.
Figueroa is looking to take a break and control but Stipe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stipe is looking for a sweep. Figueroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Figueroa seems to be working for a kimura but Stipe defends the submission attempt.
Figueroa thows a huge punch but Stipe dodges it nicely.
Stipe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stipe gets full guard.
Stipe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stipe trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa passes Stipe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stipe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figueroa.
Figueroa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stipe's head.
Figueroa is keen to just control but Stipe is a slippery customer.#T3#
Stipe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Stipe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figueroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figueroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Stipe looking for a guillotine here but Figueroa defends easily.
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Stipe keeps moving.
Figueroa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Figueroa moves into full mount!
Stipe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa throwing strikes here but Stipe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stipe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Figueroa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stipe is looking to escape.
Stipe tries to lock up and control but Figueroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Stipe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Figueroa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stipe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stipe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stipe tries to lock up and control but Figueroa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stipe is squirming around, avoiding Figueroa's attempts to control the action.
Stipe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Figueroa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stipe stops Figueroa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The referee warns Stipe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stipe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Figueroa looking to control but Stipe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sultan Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Figueroa throws a jab when Stipe was well out of range.
Stipe dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Stipe's head and hops out.
Donk. Figueroa catches Stipe right on the button with a cross.
Stipe dives in for a single leg takedown but Figueroa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Figueroa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stipe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stipe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stipe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figueroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figueroa sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Figueroa gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Figueroa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stipe looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Figueroa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stipe is aware though and is defending well.
Figueroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
Figueroa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueroa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stipe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figueroa wants to improve his position but Stipe is controlling well.
Figueroa gets full guard.#SUB2#
Figueroa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stipe trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
Figueroa keeping full guard, as Stipe tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Stipe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figueroa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stipe has managed to get both his arms back between Figueroa's legs - danger averted.
Stipe preventing the sweep.
Stipe looking to pass the guard.
Stipe won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here.
Stipe postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Figueroa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Stipe keeps moving.
Stipe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Figueroa passes into half guard.
Stipe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Figueroa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Figueroa's back!#SUB#
Stipe is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Figueroa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Figueroa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Stipe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Figueroa is really stuck here. #SUB#
Stipe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Stipe looking for the choke from the back.
Stipe is punishing Figueroa with some ground and pound. #T4#
Figueroa breaks Stipe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Figueroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Figueroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stipe is keeping the position for now.
Figueroa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura but Stipe is defending well.
Stipe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figueroa is working away from the top position though.
Figueroa content to control rather than advance.
Stipe tries to get to full guard but Figueroa has control of the leg.
Stipe punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sultan Figueroa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Figueroa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stipe wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stipe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Figueroa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stipe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Stipe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Figueroa 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.
Figueroa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Stipe seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt.
Figueroa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stipe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stipe's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Figueroa doesn't have the hooks in and Stipe manages to turn into his guard.
Stipe won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here.
Stipe postures up.
Figueroa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Figueroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Stipe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Figueroa has locked up a guillotine! Figueroa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stipe is holding on here and Figueroa must be using up a lot of energy. Stipe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Figueroa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sultan Figueroa!
Sultan Figueroa is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Sultan Figueroa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Mini Stipe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the fight. I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Stipe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salvacion struggling a bit here.
Salvacion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stipe on the ground.
Stipe controlling the position. #SUB2#
Stipe in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Salvacion is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mini Stipe!
A less than humble Mini Stipe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stipe moves out of range as Kompiainen strikes.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kompiainen misses with a body shot. #TD#
Stipe gets a takedown into half guard.
Stipe is taking a breather. Kompiainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kompiainen trying to hold on to Stipe's head to control him but Stipe postures up. #SUB#
Stipe seems to be looking for submissions.
Kompiainen tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg.
Kompiainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stipe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kompiainen is just riding it out for now. Stipe eventually gives up the hold.
Stipe wants to free his trapped foot but Kompiainen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Stipe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kompiainen! #SUB#
Kompiainen has left one of his arms exposed and Stipe doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kompiainen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertongen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Vertongen as Stipe shoots in.
Vertongen throws a hook but Stipe blocks it.
Stipe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vertongen pinned against the cage. Vertongen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vertongen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vertongen feints the counter takedown.
Vertongen throws a body kick that misses.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vertongen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Stipe with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vertongen. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vertongen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stipe if he has to take too many more of those.
Vertongen throws a hook but Stipe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vertongen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing that Stipe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vertongen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stipe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen wants to get back to his feet.
Vertongen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Stipe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stipe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stipe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vertongen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stipe trying to control the position but Vertongen is working away. #SUB#
Stipe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vertongen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vertongen is pushing Stipe's head away, looking to escape. Stipe manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Stipe is trying to get an arm triangle but Vertongen is defending well. #SUB#
Stipe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vertongen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Stipe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Vertongen is not content to let Stipe control the position.
Vertongen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stipe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stipe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Stipe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vertongen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stipe's guard! Nice work there by Vertongen! #SUB#
Vertongen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stipe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vertongen is looking to defend but Stipe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vertongen! Stipe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vertongen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 716
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stipe shoots in but no luck this time.
Stipe connects with a leg kick.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stipe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slater's sensitive parts.
Slater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a body kick.
Stipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Slater blocks a leg kick.
Stipe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stipe somewhat.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.#T1#
Stipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stipe darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Stipe into the cage.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Slater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stipe.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Stipe.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stipe.
Stipe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a one-two to the body.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stipe defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
Stipe misses with a double jab #KD#
and Slater counters with a left and a right that hurts Stipe! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Slater jumps into full mount! #ROC#Stipe is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Stipe is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
Stipe is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Slater looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stipe seems to have recovered his senses.
Stipe tries to hold on but Slater postures up.#SUB#
Slater goes for an armbar but Stipe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stipe. #SUB#
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stipe defends well.
Stipe trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Stipe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slater working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stipe passes into half guard.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Stipe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Slater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stipe scores with a one two! Slater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stipe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slater has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Slater is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
Slater jabs at Stipe's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Stipe. #T1#
Slater catches Stipe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tim Slater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stipe goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slater counters with a leg kick.
Stipe tried to score with a low kick but Slater checks it.
Stipe tries to land a leg kick but Slater saw it coming and moves away.
Stipe scores with a punch to the head.
Slater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Slater checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stipe throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Stipe.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Stipe throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Stipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stipe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slater with a nice calf kick.
Stipe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slater moves away from the strike by Stipe. #T3#
Stipe blocks a jab.
Stipe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stipe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slater is out of range.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Slater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slater misses with a hook.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Stipe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stipe moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Stipe misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Stipe.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Stipe misses with a wild combination.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Stipe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Stipe misses with a hook
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater slips under a jab.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stipe misses the jab.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Stipe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stipe checks a leg kick nicely.
Stipe throws a front kick aimed at Slater's knee but Slater avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stipe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
Stipe scoring well with a low kick there.
Stipe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stipe motions for Slater to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Stipe - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Stipe.
Stipe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Slater connects with a leg kick.
Stipe tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Stipe avoided it.#T1#
Stipe misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Slater. No joy for Stipe on that attempt.
Slater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stipe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Slater keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Stipe misses with a head kick.
Stipe scores with a nice head shot.
Stipe misses with a low kick as Slater jumps back.
Slater jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stipe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
Slater loads up on a big right hand but Stipe slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Stipe.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stipe thinking.
Mini Stipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Slater throws a right hand that Stipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Stipe also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Slater.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stipe tries to score with a low kick but Slater moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Stipe.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stipe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stipe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Slater blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stipe misses with a body shot.
Stipe throws a lazy head kick
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Stipe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slater. That did some damage!
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Slater off balance momentarily.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stipe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater lands a two punch combo. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stipe scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Stipe.
Stipe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stipe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
As Stipe backs away, Slater returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stipe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Slater counters with a huge left! Stipe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Slater isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stipe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Slater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Slater!
After the fight, Tim Slater 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.
Mini Stipe spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the fight. I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Syn The Gate
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stipe.
Rob connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Rob.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rob.
We've been hearing reports that Rob has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Stipe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stipe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rob trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stipe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rob wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe stopping the sweep attempt from Rob.
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Rob's brow.
Stipe with a nice head shot there.
Rob looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stipe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stipe looking to sit in guard and control but Rob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Stipe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rob passes into side control.
Rob working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Stipe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rob's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stipe trying to hold on to Rob's head to control him but Rob postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rob is looking for a kimura here.
Stipe controlling the position well.
Stipe is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Rob is trying to control the action in half guard but Stipe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Stipe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura but Stipe is defending well.
Rob is keen to just control but Stipe is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stipe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Stipe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stipe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rob has managed to get both his arms back between Stipe's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Stipe is keeping the position.
Stipe wants to control the position but Rob says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rob trying to control the action but Stipe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura but Stipe is defending well. #SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stipe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rob is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Rob wants to work for an arm triangle but Stipe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ace Rob will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rob 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.
Stipe throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Rob shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stipe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stipe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rob's best efforts.#SUB#
Rob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stipe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rob. #SUB#
Rob is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob wants to control but Stipe is keeping him busy. #T1#
Rob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stipe trying to hold on to Rob's head to control him but Rob postures up. #SUB#
Rob looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Rob wants to work for an arm triangle but Stipe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rob throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stipe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stipe controls Rob momentarily but Rob frees himself.
Rob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rob is looking to work some ground and pound but Stipe has wrist control.#SUB2#
Rob avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rob preventing the sweep.
Rob wants to pass the guard but Stipe is keeping the position.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob is really struggling to control Stipe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rob won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
Rob working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rob drops back looking for a leg! Stipe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stipe manages to kick Rob off! Rob jumps back into Stipe's guard.
Rob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rob is pushing down on Stipe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stipe is fighting to maintain full guard but Rob has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stipe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stipe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stipe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stipe throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4##SUB#
Rob drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rob jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe is trying to control the position but Rob postures up.
Rob content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Stipe has his foot on Rob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rob works his way back into a safe position though.
Stipe wants to sweep here but Rob controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe wants to sweep here but Rob controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Rob dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rob misses the shot to the body.
Stipe fails to land with a series of punches.
Stipe motions for Rob to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rob throws a hook but Stipe avoids it easily.
Stipe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rob. That did some damage!
Rob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stipe ducks right into an uppercut from Rob. #TD#
Rob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Stipe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Stipe lands.
Stipe connects with a solid leg kick.
Rob throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Rob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Stipe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rob takes a swing at Stipe's ribcage but misses.
Rob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
An attempted straight right counter from Rob misses the target.
Stipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rob.
It looked like Rob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stipe throws a nice looking combination but Rob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Rob looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Stipe is defending against the submission attempts here by Rob. #SUB#
Rob looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Stipe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stipe.
Stipe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rob passes to full mount! #T3#
Stipe is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action.
Rob throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stipe because Rob loaded up on that one.
Rob lands a big shot there that rocks Stipe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mini Stipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ace Rob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stipe tries to hold on but Rob pushes him away.
Stipe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stipe with a nice head shot there.
Stipe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stipe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rob is controlling Stipe's posture.#T4#
Stipe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rob's guard.
Rob has hold of Stipe's hands but Stipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rob moves into full guard. #SUB#
Rob had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stipe defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rob keeping full guard, as Stipe tries to pass.
Stipe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stipe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mini Stipe.
I think Rob 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ace Rob!
An out of breath Ace Rob thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mini Stipe had this to say: 'Thanks for the fight. I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Syn MONEY PRODUCTIONS
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stipe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Narz pushes Stipe up against the cage in a clinch.
Narz tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Stipe controls the action.
Narz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Narz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Stipe has picked Narz up - he's going for a ride! Stipe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Narz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe misses with a straight right.
Narz throws a low kick, looking for Stipe's leg but Stipe calmly moves out of range.
Stipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Stipe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Narz to score with a decent uppercut.
Stipe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
Stipe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Narz.
Nice shot lands for Narz.#T1#
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe looks to land a right hand but Narz moved out of range.
Stipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Narz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Stipe.
Narz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stipe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Narz jabs Stipe right on the nose. Stipe blinks but takes it well.
Narz misses with a head kick.
Stipe keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Stipe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Narz on his heels. He'll look to pass Narz's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz wants to hit a sweep here but Stipe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Narz there!
Stipe with good strikes from the mount here!
Narz 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Narz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stipe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Narz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Narz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Narz.
Stipe trying to control but Narz is working from the bottom.
Stipe stands up over Narz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Stipe stops Narz from standing up.
Narz 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.
Stipe lands a couple of elbows.
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stipe's guard.
Narz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stipe keeps working.
Stipe trying to control here. #T3#
Stipe moves into full guard.
Stipe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Narz wants to sweep here but Stipe controlling him for the moment.
Stipe connects with a couple of short punches.
Narz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe trying to control but Narz is working from the bottom.
Stipe postures up.
Stipe postures up in Narz's guard and throws a big left but Narz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Narz's brow.
Narz 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.
Stipe is in close to Narz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Stipe is in close to Narz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Narz 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##SUB2#
Stipe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Narz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Narz trying to control but Stipe is having none of it.
Narz prevents Stipe from getting the reversal.
Narz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stipe is looking to escape.
Stipe can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Narz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stipe. That did some damage!
Narz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stipe looks to land a left hand but Narz moved out of range nicely.
Stipe misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Narz.
Narz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Narz connects with the punch.
Narz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stipe's head backwards.
Stipe lands a jab to the head.
Narz lands with a kick to the temple. Stipe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Narz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipe fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Narz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narz moves away from the strike by Stipe.
Narz throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
Narz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Narz connects with a body shot.#T1#
Stipe with a nice cross.
Narz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stipe in his tracks.
Stipe needs to keep his hands up - Narz had a free shot at his head there.
Stipe motions for Narz to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, jab by Narz - just one landing.
Narz throws the left hand but Stipe avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stipe. That's going to slow Narz down.
Narz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Narz lands a nice shot that snaps Stipe's head back.
Stipe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe with the inside leg kick.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stipe throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Stipe slips under a jab.
Stipe needs to keep his hands up - Narz had a free shot at his head there.
Stipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Narz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stipe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Narz 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.
Stipe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Narz. That snapped Stipe's head back.
Stipe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narz counters with a nice body shot.
Narz misses with a low kick as Stipe jumps back.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe takes one on the button.
Stipe 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.
Narz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peter Narz is winning the standup battle so far.
Narz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stipe's sensitive parts.
Stipe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Narz throws a front kick aimed at Stipe's knee but Stipe avoids it well.
Stipe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Stipe misses with a head kick.
Narz wants to clinch but Stipe slips to the side
and Stipe counters with a three punch combo that has Narz backing up. Narz nods at Stipe to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Narz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stipe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe checks a low kick from Narz.
Stipe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stipe checks the leg kick.#T3#
Narz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stipe.
Stipe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narz.
Stipe closes the distance and clinches up with Narz, looking for a takedown. Stipe pushes Narz against the cage but Narz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Narz checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Narz.
Stipe has a takedown stuffed.
Narz wants to slow Stipe down by chopping away at his legs.
Stipe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Narz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stipe misses with a few strikes there.
Narz lands with a straight right. Stipe didn't see that one coming.
Narz throws a jab when Stipe was well out of range.
Narz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stipe can do to turn this around?
Narz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Narz.
Narz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stipe counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
A telegraphed right hand from Narz misses the target.
Narz cracks Stipe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Stipe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stipe showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stipe is working away from the top position though.
Stipe is trying to control. Narz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Narz wants to get back to full guard.
Narz is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stipe connects with a nice short shot to Narz's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stipe lands a nice short elbow.
Narz taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
Stipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Narz tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stipe passes into side control, despite Narz's attempt to control the position.
Narz is looking to regain half guard here but Stipe keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stipe misses with a head kick.
Narz throws a chopping leg kick but Stipe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Narz.
Narz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stipe takes a step back to recover.
Narz throws a hook but Stipe avoids it easily.
Stipe lands a head kick!
Narz misses with a low kick.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Narz throws a leg kick but Stipe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Narz misses its intended target.
Narz misses with a low kick. #CL#
Narz clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe misses with some punches.
Narz lands with a left to the head.
Stipe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Narz prevents it.
Stipe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Narz tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Narz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stipe or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stipe.
Narz is leaning against Stipe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stipe wants to stall. #TD2#
Stipe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Narz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stipe missing with strikes from the back.
Narz breaks Stipe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Narz from controlling successfully.
Narz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB2#
Stipe is looking for a triangle but Narz pushes his legs off easily.
Narz preventing the sweep.
Narz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Narz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stipe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Narz manages to pass to mount!
Stipe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Narz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Narz working the ground and pound effectively.
Stipe is looking to improve his position but Narz isn't that keen on the idea.
Mini Stipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Narz working for a guillotine from mount but Stipe is in no mood to give up.
Stipe is trying desperately to improve position.
Narz wants to control the pace but Stipe is squirming around nicely.
Narz prevents Stipe from getting the reversal.#T4##SU#
Narz stands up from mount. Strange move.
Narz swings widly with a right hand
and Stipe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Narz.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Narz.
Nice body kick there by Narz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Narz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stipe.
Narz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Narz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narz scores with a nice strike.
Stipe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Narz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peter Narz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stipe motions for Narz to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narz misses with a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Stipe counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Sepulveda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stipe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda has momentary wrist control but Stipe slips an elbow through the middle.
Stipe throws a big elbow that misses.
Stipe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stipe distracts Sepulveda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Sepulveda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stipe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stipe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sepulveda is pressing down on Stipe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stipe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stipe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stipe stands up over Sepulveda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Sepulveda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stipe defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stipe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for a guillotine here but Stipe defends easily.
Stipe trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sepulveda is controlling Stipe's posture.#SUB#
Sepulveda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stipe escapes and throws Sepulveda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom here.
Stipe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stipe tries to move to mount but Sepulveda blocks the move with his legs.
Sepulveda is not content to let Stipe control the position.
Stipe lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sepulveda is trying to control Stipe's posture but Stipe avoids it.
Stipe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stipe is putting a hurting on Sepulveda here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stipe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stipe lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Sepulveda is rocked!
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom here.
Sepulveda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sepulveda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sepulveda is trying to maintain the position but Stipe is very close to passing his half guard.
Stipe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Sepulveda trying to control here.
Sepulveda wants to get back to full guard.
Stipe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sepulveda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sepulveda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stipe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stipe wants to pass to mount but Sepulveda is defending the position.
Stipe prevents Sepulveda from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stipe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stipe working Sepulveda over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Stipe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sepulveda, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Stipe.
Sepulveda jumps guard but Stipe stands there with Sepulveda around his waist. Sepulveda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepulveda.
Stipe blocks an uppercut.
Stipe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sepulvedas head.
Sepulveda is trying to pull guard but Stipe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sepulveda throws a punch but it's blocked by Stipe.
Sepulveda has a couple of punches blocked by Stipe.
Stipe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sepulveda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. 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.
Stipe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sepulveda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Sepulveda controls his hands. #T1#
A short left from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sepulveda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sepulveda gets through Stipe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stipe tries to work over Sepulveda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Sepulveda gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Stipe has his foot on Sepulveda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sepulveda works his way back into a safe position though.
Stipe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sepulveda controls the pace.
Sepulveda won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
Sepulveda postures up. #SUB2#
Stipe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sepulveda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stipe is tightening it up a little... Sepulveda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sepulveda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sepulveda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stipe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mini Stipe!
A victorious Mini Stipe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 684 Shamrock vs Point
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Stipe throws a jab when Poulsen was well out of range.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poulsen misses with a looping right.
Poulsen backing away here, and Stipe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Poulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stipe momentarily.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Poulsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stipe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stipe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poulsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Poulsen misses.
Stipe misses with a body shot.
Stipe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Stipe finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulsen misses with a shot to the body
and Stipe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poulsen scores with a hook to the body. Stipe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stipe avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Stipe tries for a takedown but Poulsen circles away easily
and Poulsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Stipe throws a jab when Poulsen was well out of range.
Poulsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poulsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poulsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Poulsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stipe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stipe avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Poulsen leaves Stipe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Poulsen misses.
Poulsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Stipe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Poulsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stipe catches Poulsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stipe fails with a takedown attempt.
Vang Poulsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.
Stipe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poulsen. #T2#
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stipe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poulsen throws a low kick but Stipe avoids it.
A slow jab from Stipe misses its intended target.
Stipe throws a leg kick which misses Poulsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Poulsen tries to avoid it.
Poulsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stipe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poulsen scrambles back to his feet.
Stipe cracks Poulsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Stipe.
Poulsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stipe circles away quickly and effectively.
Stipe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stipe 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.
Poulsen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stipe throws a series of punches but Poulsen avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Stipe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poulsen trying to control from the bottom.
Stipe working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Stipe stalling away here and it's allowed Poulsen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stipe working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Poulsen is looking for a triangle but Stipe pushes his legs off easily.
Stipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poulsen is trying to keep Stipe in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stipe is fighting to break Poulsen's control of his arms but Poulsen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Poulsen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Poulsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Poulsen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulsen trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer.
Stipe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stipe postures up in Poulsen's guard and throws a big left but Poulsen blocks it.
Poulsen has control of Stipe's left arm, preventing Stipe from doing any damage.
Stipe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poulsen is keeping the position for now.
Poulsen working a defensive guard here.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poulsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stipe misses with a straight left.
Stipe misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stipe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poulsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poulsen clobbers Stipe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stipe looks to throw the jab but Poulsen is out of range.
Poulsen throwing a counter right hand but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Mini Stipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stipe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poulsen is out of range.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stipe moves out of range as Poulsen strikes.
Poulsen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stipe shoots in but Poulsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stipe fails with the takedown
and Poulsen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Poulsen connects with a jab.
Stipe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poulsen has time to react.
Stipe tries to work over Poulsen's front leg with a kick but Poulsen checks it.
Poulsen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Stipe looks to land a right hand but Poulsen moved out of range.
It appears Poulsen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Poulsen is looking to slow Stipe down with leg kicks.
Poulsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stipe connects with a single shot there.
Stipe connects with an inside leg kick.
Stipe ducks right into an uppercut from Poulsen.
Poulsen looks to land a right hand but Stipe moved out of range.
Stipe thuds his right hand into Poulsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poulsen throws a body punch but Stipe moves out of range.
A left lands for Poulsen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poulsen.
Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Stipe misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poulsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poulsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stipe throws a hook to the side of Poulsen's head but Poulsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe tries to bum rush Poulsen with a series of wild strikes but Poulsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Stipe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stipe slips a straight right by Poulsen.
Stipe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vang Poulsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poulsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poulsen lands the left hand.
Poulsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poulsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stipe.
Stipe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stipe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poulsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
It looked like Poulsen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stipe.
Poulsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Stipe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vang Poulsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.
Jab from Stipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stipe only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Poulsen throws a leg kick but Stipe checks it.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
As Stipe looks to move away, Poulsen throws a big counter combo but Stipe just gets out of the way.
Stipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poulsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Poulsen finds it's way through Stipe's defenses.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poulsen manages to avoid it.
Poulsen scores with a nice right hand.
Stipe misses with a takedown attempt
and Poulsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poulsen jabs at Stipe's body.
Poulsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
Poulsen lunges at Stipe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stipe's hand.
Stipe is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Stipe.
Poulsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stipe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stipe takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Poulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stipe is looking to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poulsen.
Poulsen moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Stipe misses.
Poulsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poulsen throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Poulsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poulsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Poulsen misses.
Poulsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Stipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poulsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poulsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Stipe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
Poulsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Stipe.
Stipe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vang Poulsen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poulsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Poulsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poulsen connects with a solid leg kick.
Stipe throws a hook to the side of Poulsen's head but Poulsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Poulsen throwing a counter right hand but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Poulsen lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Poulsen misses the target.
Poulsen jabs at Stipe's body.#CL2#
Stipe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poulsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Poulsen controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe lands with a short shot to the head.
Poulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Stipe controls the action.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Stipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulsen backwards.
Stipe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poulsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poulsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stipe is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stipe.
Poulsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poulsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stipe looking for a takedown.
Poulsen trying to control the position but instead, Stipe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poulsen into the cage.
Stipe tries to throw a body punch but Poulsen avoids it by throwing Stipe back against the cage.
Poulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe can't find room to land a body shot as Poulsen controls the action. #T2#
Poulsen prevents a body shot from Stipe.
Poulsen is stalling here.
Stipe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Poulsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stipe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poulsen is looking to control Stipe's arms but Stipe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poulsen has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stipe.
Poulsen tries to throw a body punch but Stipe avoids it by throwing Poulsen back against the cage.
Stipe cracks Poulsen with a nice body shot.
Poulsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poulsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poulsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Poulsen tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it. #T3#
Poulsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poulsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poulsen avoiding damage.
Poulsen misses with some punches.
A short right from Poulsen on the inside.
Poulsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Stipe is looking for a takedown.
Vang Poulsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.
Poulsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stipe.
A left hand lands to the body for Poulsen. #T4#
The referee calls for Stipe to work. #TD2#
Stipe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Poulsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Poulsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Poulsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poulsen keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
Poulsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vang Poulsen!
A very excited looking Vang Poulsen 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: Syn 675 Valentine vs Piano
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Baigan moves in looking to clinch but Stipe pushes him off.
Stipe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baigan swings for the body but Stipe moves out of range.
Stipe scoring well with a low kick there.
Baigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Stipe swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Baigan misses.
Stipe swings for the body but Baigan moves out of range.
Baigan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stipe with a body shot.
Baigan blocks a low kick nicely.
Nusrat Baigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Stipe forces Baigan back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Baigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baigan scores with a jab. Stipe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Stipe.
Baigan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Baigan there.#T1#
Baigan checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Baigan.
A slow jab from Baigan misses its intended target.
Baigan connects with a body shot that sends Stipe's belly button to the back.
Baigan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baigan throws a leg kick which misses Stipe's front leg but catches the back leg as Stipe tries to avoid it.
Baigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stipe blocks a jab.
Baigan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stipe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baigan is fending him off so far but Stipe persists. Nope, Baigan circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Baigan has closed the distance and engaged Stipe in a clinch.
Baigan misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Baigan.
Stipe blocks a body shot from Baigan.
Baigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stipe backwards.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baigan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Stipe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Baigan breaks the clinch.
Baigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Stipe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stipe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stipe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baigan pinned against the cage. Baigan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Baigan throws the left hand but Stipe avoids the punch easily.
Baigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stipe.
Baigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nusrat Baigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baigan checks a low kick from Stipe.
Stipe throws a body punch but Baigan moves out of range.
Baigan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baigan thuds a left hand into Stipe's body.
Baigan lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baigan.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stipe avoids the head kick by Baigan.
Baigan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stipe.
Baigan tries to bum rush Stipe with a series of wild strikes but Stipe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stipe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stipe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Baigan.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Stipe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Stipe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Nusrat Baigan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stipe throws a hook but Baigan blocks it.
Stipe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baigan checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been told by Stipe's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Stipe cracks Baigan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stipe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baigan misses with a wild body shot.
Baigan throws a looping overhand right but Stipe ducks down to avoid it.
Baigan misses with a straight right.
Stipe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stipe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baigan.
Stipe misses with a straight right.
Baigan sizes up Stipe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Baigan blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Stipe with that takedown attempt.
Baigan defending well as Stipe loads up on a big left hand.
Baigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stipe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stipe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Stipe.
Baigan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stipe backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nusrat Baigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nusrat Baigan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baigan.
Baigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baigan throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baigan.
Stipe avoids the head kick by Baigan.
Nusrat Baigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stipe throws a jab but it's blocked by Baigan.
Nusrat Baigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baigan works Stipe's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Baigan.
Baigan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stipe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe looks to land a left hand but Baigan moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baigan misses with a looping left.
Stipe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baigan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baigan misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Baigan. No joy for Stipe on that attempt.
A big right from Baigan misses.
Baigan lands with a slapping head kick. #T1##TD#
Stipe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baigan!
You can see the frustration on Baigan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stipe throws an elbow but Baigan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stipe with the ground and pound but Baigan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Stipe is trying to control the action in half guard but Baigan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baigan trying to control from the bottom.
Stipe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stipe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe is trying to control. Baigan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Stipe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baigan's head.
Stipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baigan tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Stipe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baigan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stipe slips a nice elbow through Baigan's hands, connecting with Baigan's forehead.#SUB#
Stipe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baigan sees it coming and defends easily.
Stipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Stipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baigan keeps working.
Stipe 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.
Stipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stipe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baigan is doing well to control the position and prevent Stipe from advancing to side control.
Baigan is staying active underneath Stipe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stipe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baigan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Baigan has hold of Stipe's hands but Stipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Stipe controlling the action here.
Stipe wants to control but Baigan is keeping him busy.
Stipe working the head and body with strikes.
Stipe is thwarting Baigan's attempts to control the position.
Baigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Stipe is working for a kimura but Baigan is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Stipe looking for a submission but Baigan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mini Stipe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nusrat Baigan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stipe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baigan avoids it really well and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Baigan as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Stipe.
Baigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baigan connects with a jab.
Stipe keeps the fight on the outside.
Baigan misses with a leg kick.
Stipe is looking to counter punch.
Baigan misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baigan misses with a low kick.
Stipe misses with a series of wild punches.
Baigan lands a leg kick that knocks Stipe off balance momentarily.
Baigan misses with a shot to the body
and Stipe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baigan's knee momentarily.#T1##TD#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stipe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stipe 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.
Baigan dodges the ground and pound from Stipe.
The strikes coming from Stipe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stipe trying to control the action but Baigan is working from the bottom.
Stipe working the strikes but Baigan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stipe is nestled in close to Baigan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Stipe seems to be working for a kimura but Baigan defends the submission attempt.
Stipe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Stipe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stipe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stipe is trying to control the action in half guard but Baigan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stipe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baigan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stipe is taking a breather. Baigan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stipe slips a nice elbow through Baigan's hands, connecting with Baigan's forehead.
Stipe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Stipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stipe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stipe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stipe trying to control from half guard but Baigan is working away.
Stipe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mini Stipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baigan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baigan is looking to improve his position but Stipe isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Stipe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baigan turns into him and now he's in Stipe's guard. #T4##SUB#
Stipe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baigan has passed into half guard!
Stipe tries to get to full guard but Baigan has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stipe is refusing to be controlled, as Baigan sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mini Stipe.
I think Stipe 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020

#R1#
Stipe throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stipe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stipe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Stone throws a low kick but Stipe avoids it.
Stone lands with a right hand.
Stone slips under a jab from Stipe.
Stipe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stipe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stone.
Stipe throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Stipe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Jab from Stipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Stipe.
Stone connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Stone throws a leg kick but Stipe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stipe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stipe throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Stone blocks the low kick.
Stone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stipe's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mini Stipe has been cut.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stipe.
Stipe missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe wants to land a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stone stuffs the takedown attempt from Stipe. Stipe gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Stipe lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe blocks a head kick by Stone.
As Stone backs off Stipe throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Stone throws a push kick but Stipe slaps the foot to one side.
Stone slips a jab from Stipe.
Stipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Stipe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Stipe blocks the leg kick.
Stipe throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Nice uppercut lands for Stipe. That snapped Stone's head back.
Stipe throws a combination that misses
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stipe misses with a series of wild punches.
Stipe 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.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Stipe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stone's guard.#SUB#
Stone working for a triangle but Stipe defends it easily. #T3#
Stipe preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer.
Stipe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stipe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stipe. #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.
Stipe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stipe trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stipe throws a big elbow that misses.
Stipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Stipe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stipe has Stone in his guard.#REVR#
Stone won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
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 Kidney Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mini Stipe'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#
Stipe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stipe moves away.
Stipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipe has his takedown stuffed
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Stipe misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stipe lands with an overhand left.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.
Stipe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Stipe persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Stipe is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stipe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Kidney Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stipe throws a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone leaves Stipe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kidney Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.#T1#
Stipe slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Stipe is rocked!
Stipe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stipe is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone scores with a body shot.
and Stone counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stipe! He's just covering up as Stone starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kidney Stone!
A very excited looking Kidney Stone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1#
Charles shoots and misses
and Stipe counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charles misses with a takedown
and Stipe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stipe thuds a left hand into Charles's body.
Stipe thuds a left hand into Charles's body.
Stipe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charles momentarily.
Charles darts in looking for a takedown but Stipe gets double underhooks and turns Charles into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubens Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stipe scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Stipe tenderised Charles's leg. Charles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Stipe shows good takedown defense.
Stipe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubens Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Stipe moves into the clinch.
Charles is trying to drag Stipe to the mat but Stipe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Stipe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charless head.
Charles tries to pull guard but Stipe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stipe stops a takedown attempt from Charles.
Stipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Stipe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Charles or not. #BC2#
Stipe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stipe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Charles off balance momentarily.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Stipe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice cross by Stipe.
Nice sprawl there from Stipe as Charles shoots in.
Stipe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stipe.
Charles with a poor takedown
and Stipe counters with a nice leg kick.
Mini Stipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#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!
Stipe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charles shoots in but Stipe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Stipe tenderised Charles's leg. Charles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stipe scores with a leg kick.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Stipe.
Stipe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charles on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Stipe as Charles shoots in.
Charles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stipe. Stipe obviously looking to wear him down.
Stipe connects with a high kick.
Stipe connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Stipe scores with a jab to the body.
Stipe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Charles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Charles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stipe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Charles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stipe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stipe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charles. That did some damage!
Stipe stuns Charles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stipe scores with a nice body kick.
Stipe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charles's head.
Stipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stipe catches Charles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Charles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Stipe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stipe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charles's sensitive parts.
Charles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4##TD#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Stipe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stipe 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.
Stipe looking to control.
Charles is stalling in the full guard.
Stipe can't keep his opponent in guard - Charles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Charles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stipe tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charles thows a huge punch but Stipe dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stipe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charles's sensitive parts.
Charles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Stipe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Charles backs off Stipe throws a huge counter combo but Charles manages to avoid it all.
Stipe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Charles's head.#TD#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Stipe's guard.
Charles won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
Stipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe wants to hit a switch here but Charles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stipe there!
Charles lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stipe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Stipe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Stipe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stipe trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Charles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stipe defends it easily.
Stipe works over Charles with some ground and pound from guard.
Stipe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Charles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stipe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charles's guard.
Charles 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.
Charles gets full guard.
Stipe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stipe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Stipe postures up in Charles's guard and throws a big left but Charles blocks it.
Charles keeping full guard, as Stipe tries to pass.
Stipe with a nice head shot there.
Stipe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stipe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stipe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stipe lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stipe defends well.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a triangle but Stipe pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Stipe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stipe tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Stipe is still trying to improve position.
Stipe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Charles's head.
Stipe slips nicely into half guard.
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.
Stipe is keen to just control but Charles is a slippery customer.
Stipe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stipe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Charles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stipe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stipe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stipe trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
Stipe lands with a punch from half guard.
Stipe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Charles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stipe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stipe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Charles tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Stipe wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Charles shoots and misses
and Stipe counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stipe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick from Stipe lands but Charles takes it in his stride.
Stipe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charles's head backwards.
Stipe throws a leg kick which misses Charles's front leg but catches the back leg as Charles tries to avoid it.
Stipe tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stipe.
Stipe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stipe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Stipe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charles doesn't seem phased though.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubens Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stipe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##TD#
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stipe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Stipe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stipe sneaks back into half guard.
Stipe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Stipe looking to control.
Rubens Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Stipe is retaining full guard.
Charles trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charles throws an elbow that misses. Stipe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Charles's guard. Nice move by Stipe!#REVB##SUB2#
Stipe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stipe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stipe is in close to Charles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Stipe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Charles dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stipe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Stipe's legs - danger averted.
Stipe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stipe wants to sweep but no luck.
Stipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Stipe.#SUB2#
Stipe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Syn 609
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Stipe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larusso tests Stipe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Stipe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larusso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larusso replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stipe blocks it well.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larusso manages to avoid it.
Stipe moves out of range of the body kick.
Larusso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stipe's head backwards.
Stipe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larusso to score with a decent uppercut.
Larusso moves out of range of the leg kick from Stipe.
Larusso punishes Stipe's body with a nice straight punch.
Stipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larusso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Stipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larusso.
Stipe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larusso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso lands with a slapping head kick.
Larusso 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.
Larusso slips a straight right by Stipe.
Despite the aggression on Larusso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stipe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stipe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larusso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stipe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stipe attempts a counter takedown but Larusso avoids it well and moves away.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stipe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stipe looks to land a left hand but Larusso moved out of range nicely.#T1##CL#
Stipe has Larusso up against the cage in a clinch.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larusso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Larusso manages to break the clinch.
Stipe throws a shot from downtown. Larusso moves away and avoids it.
Daniel Larusso 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 Larusso.
Larusso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larusso works Stipe's body with a nice hook.
Larusso is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Larusso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stipe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larusso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larusso misses with a leg kick
and Stipe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larusso.
Larusso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larusso thows a leg kick but Stipe checks it
and Stipe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Larusso misses #TD#
and Stipe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larusso is keeping the position for now.
Larusso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Stipe throws a big elbow that misses.
Stipe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Larusso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larusso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stipe lands a couple of digs.
Larusso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Stipe 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.
Stipe is looking to work some ground and pound but Larusso has wrist control.#T3#
Stipe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larusso has momentary wrist control but Stipe slips an elbow through the middle.
Larusso is pulling down on Stipe's head to control his posture.
Stipe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larusso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stipe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larusso wants to sweep here but Stipe controlling him for the moment.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Larusso keeps moving.
Stipe is looking to work some ground and pound but Larusso has wrist control.#T4#
Stipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stipe looking to sit in guard and control but Larusso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Larusso stands up from Stipe's guard - Larusso perhaps looking for a knockout.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Stipe ducks down to avoid it.
Larusso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Larusso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larusso throws a looping overhand right but Stipe ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Stipe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larusso misses with a left hand #TD#
and Stipe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larusso is controlling Stipe's posture.
Stipe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Larusso drops his hands momentarily and Stipe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larusso misses with a straight left.
Stipe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stipe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stipe throws a lazy right hand but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stipe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stipe checks a low kick from Larusso.
Larusso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stipe.
Stipe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stipe looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Larusso looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larusso.
Stipe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larusso wants to land a leg kick but Stipe is out of range.
Larusso connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe misses with a body kick.
Larusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stipe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larusso - the referee stops the clock and Stipe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larusso. Stipe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larusso 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 Stipe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stipe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stipe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Stipe has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Larusso breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Larusso throws a right hand that Stipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Stipe also avoids with ease.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Stipe moved away.
Larusso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stipe.
A good leg kick by Stipe.
Larusso looks to land a combination but Stipe avoids it well.
Stipe walks into a stiff left hand from Larusso.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stipe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larusso misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larusso.
Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stipe shoots in and drives through. Larusso sprawls well.
Larusso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Larusso throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larusso.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses.
Stipe tries a head kick but it 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!
Stipe throws a hook but Larusso blocks it.#T2#
A big right from Larusso misses.
Larusso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stipe.
Larusso feints a counter leg kick.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stipe moves away.
Larusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Stipe.
Stipe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stipe misses with a hook. Larusso ducked under it nicely.
Larusso looks to land a left hand but Stipe moved out of range nicely.
Larusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Stipe is just out of range.
Stipe misses with a hook. Larusso ducked under it nicely.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stipe moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stipe 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 Larusso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larusso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larusso misses the body punch
and Stipe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larusso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stipe is out of range and Larusso settles back down.
Larusso fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stipe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stipe throws out the jab.
Daniel Larusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stipe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stipe blocks a head kick by Larusso.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Stipe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Larusso throws a leg kick
and Stipe counters with a straight right hand.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Stipe.
Larusso follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Larusso throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Stipe.
Larusso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stipe misses with a straight right.
Larusso 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.
Stipe looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Larusso works Stipe's body with a nice hook.
Larusso defending well as Stipe loads up on a big left hand.
Larusso swings widly with a right hand
and Stipe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stipe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stipe lands with a shot to the body.
Larusso lands with a right hand.
Daniel Larusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larusso checks a leg kick nicely.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Stipe moves away and avoids it.
Larusso throws a wild body kick that Stipe sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Larusso misses with a low kick as Stipe jumps back.
Larusso misses with an uppercut.
Larusso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stipe. That did some damage!
Larusso throws a jab but it's blocked by Stipe.
Nice cross by Larusso.
Larusso throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Stipe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Larusso's guard.
Larusso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mini Stipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stipe stands and throws Larusso's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Larusso wants to control but Stipe postures up.
Stipe trying to control the action but Larusso is working from the bottom.
Larusso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stipe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Larusso moves forwards but Stipe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larusso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stipe.
Larusso lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Larusso blocks the leg kick.
Larusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick and Larusso moves out of range easily.
Larusso throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Stipe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stipe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larusso is keeping the position for now.
Larusso keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Larusso is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stipe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stipe lands a couple of digs.
Stipe trying to control but Larusso is working from the bottom.
Stipe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larusso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stipe.
Stipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mini Stipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larusso wants to stand but Stipe is controlling the position.
Stipe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stipe throws a big right hand that misses.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Larusso keeps moving.
Stipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Larusso takes one on the button.
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.
Larusso misses with a body shot.
Larusso tries to move into range but Stipe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larusso missing with a left hand there. Stipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stipe throwing a counter right hand but Larusso manages to avoid it.#T3#
Stipe cracks Larusso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Larusso throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larusso scores with a nice right hand.
Stipe throws a shot from downtown. Larusso moves away and avoids it.
Larusso misses with a body shot.
Stipe is looking to counter punch.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Larusso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larusso - that will leave a mark!
Larusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larusso throws a sloppy head kick
and Stipe counters with a nice body kick.
Larusso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Stipe as he checks the leg kick.
Stipe tries to clinch but Larusso moves out of range.
Larusso slips under a jab from Stipe.
Larusso tries to work over Stipe's front leg with a kick but Stipe checks it.
Larusso lands with a hook. Stipe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Larusso walks into a stiff left hand from Stipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larusso throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Stipe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Larusso.#T4#
Stipe wants to clinch up but Larusso keeps it at a distance.
Stipe lunges at Larusso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larusso's hand.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
That kick from Larusso tenderised Stipe's leg. Stipe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larusso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larusso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larusso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stipe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe. #CL#
Stipe instigates a clinch.
Larusso misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stipe has a couple of punches blocked by Larusso.
Daniel Larusso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Larusso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stipe throws out the jab.
Larusso lands a leg kick that knocks Stipe off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Stipe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larusso 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Syn 604
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Stipe throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Benderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stipe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stipe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benderson at a distance.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Stipe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Stipe circles away.
Stipe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe takes a swing at Benderson's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Stipe misses
and Benderson counters with a two punch combo.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Stipe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stipe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stipe misses the jab.
A big right from Benderson misses. #T1#
Stipe connects with an inside leg kick.
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stipe checks the leg kick.
Stipe swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Stipe coming out on top.
Stipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Stipe cracks the inside of Benderson's front leg.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Jab from Benderson.
Benderson walks into a stiff left hand from Stipe.
Good exchange - Stipe coming out on top.
Benderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Stipe misses.
Benderson misses with a left hand
enabling Stipe to counter with a crisp 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!
Stipe throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Stipe moved out of range.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Benderson 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.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Benderson 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.
Stipe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
Stipe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Benderson blocks the low kick.
Benderson defending well as Stipe loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Stipe.
Benderson misses with a low kick. #T3#
Stipe misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Stipe wants to clinch.#CL#
Stipe clinches up with Benderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stipe letting Benderson take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson blocking some punches.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stipe.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stipe blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Stipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe lands with a right to the head.
Stipe lands a body shot.
Stipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.#TD#
Stipe successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benderson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Stipe is looking for a triangle but Benderson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Benderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stipe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stipe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stipe scores with a shot to the body.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Stipe moved out of range nicely.
Stipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mini Stipe is winning the standup battle so far.
Benderson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Stipe counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Benderson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stipe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stipe misses with a looping right.
Stipe slips under a jab from Benderson.#T1#
Stipe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Stipe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Benderson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheers as Stipe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stipe.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benderson throws a jab when Stipe was well out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benderson but Benderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stipe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benderson.
Stipe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stipe looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Benderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Stipe steps away.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Stipe's shoulder, as Stipe tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Stipe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Stipe tries to pass.
Benderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stipe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stipe trying to keep a closed guard but Benderson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Stipe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benderson defends it easily.#T3#
Stipe being controlled here, momentarily.
Stipe keeping full guard, as Benderson tries to pass.
Benderson won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
Mini Stipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Benderson from controlling successfully.
Benderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#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.
Stipe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe trying to control the position.
Benderson won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stipe being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Stipe ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Stipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Stipe.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Stipe moved out of range nicely.
Benderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stipe.
Stipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stipe lands with a good body shot.
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stipe throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Stipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Nice defenses there by Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stipe.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stipe connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Benderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stipe.
Stipe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benderson just manages to avoid it.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson scores with a leg kick.
Stipe connects with a jab.
Benderson takes a swing at Stipe's ribcage but misses.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Stipe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benderson sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stipe manages to mount him!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stipe lands a heavy elbow.
Benderson is looking to improve his position but Stipe isn't that keen on the idea.
Stipe breaks from Benderson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Benderson tries to hold on but Stipe pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stipe throws some wild stikes that Benderson manages to avoid easily.
Stipe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stipe landing strikes from the mount and Benderson is in trouble!
Benderson working to try and regain half guard.
Benderson tries to hold on but Stipe postures up.
Stipe 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.
Benderson is in a horrible position here. Stipe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Stipe with shots to the head and body - Benderson looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Benderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stipe.
Benderson avoids a strike by Stipe and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Stipe's guard! Fantastic escape!
Benderson 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.
Benderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stipe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Benderson throws an elbow that misses. Stipe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benderson's guard. Nice move by Stipe!#REVR#
Stipe being controlled here momentarily.
Stipe postures up in Benderson's guard and throws a big left but Benderson blocks it.
Stipe preventing the sweep.
Benderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stipe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benderson 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.
Stipe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Stipe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stipe 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mini Stipe!
After winning the bout, Mini Stipe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

Event: Syn 598
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Stipe 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.
Stipe checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Darrow misses its intended target.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stipe just manages to avoid it.
Darrow tries to clinch up but Stipe circles away and keeps his distance.
Blair Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Darrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stipes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Darrow.
Darrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stipe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Darrow with a nice cross.
Darrow wants to clinch up but Stipe keeps it at a distance.
Darrow tries to clinch but Stipe moves out of range.
Darrow misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darrow defends well and Stipe ends up having to push Darrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stipe lands the left hand.
Stipe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell House MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Darrow clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow tries to work over Stipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stipe blocks an uppercut.
Stipe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stipe blocking some punches.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darrow's elbow.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stipe digs a right hand into Darrow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darrow's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stipe.
Stipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Darrow tries to work over Stipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stipe tries to work over Darrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stipe misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Stipe drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Stipe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Darrow has his hands clasped together but Stipe extends and breaks Darrow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stipe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 591
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Curran slips under a jab.
Stipe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Curran 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.
Stipe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stipe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Curran sprawls and moves away.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stipe's corner calls for a 1-2. Stipe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Stipe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stipe throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Stipe throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Curran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stipe is looking to slow Curran down with leg kicks.
Curran scores with a jab to the head.
Curran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stipe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stipe throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Stipe throws a low kick but Curran moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stipe, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stipe, right into the meat.
Curran missing with a left hand there. Stipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Stipe throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Stipe - just one landing.
Stipe with a hook.
Stipe throws a leg kick that misses.
Stipe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.
Stipe looks to land a left hand but Curran moved out of range nicely.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Curran moves out of range as Stipe strikes.
Curran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curran, right into the meat.
Curran moves out of range as Stipe strikes.
Stipe throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
Curran throws a jab when Stipe was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Stipe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Stipe misses its intended target. #T2#
Stipe checks a leg kick nicely.
Stipe throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
Curran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stipe.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stipe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curran avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Stipe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Curran stuns Stipe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stipe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curran is able to avoid easily.
Stipe thows a leg kick but Curran checks it
and Curran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curran slips a jab from Stipe.
Curran is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Stipe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curran!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curran sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Stipe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Curran has managed to free his arm - good work.
Curran trying to control but Stipe postures up.
Curran desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Curran trying to control but Stipe postures up.
Curran taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
Curran is pressing down on Stipe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stipe working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curran is on top in guard. #REVB#
Stipe looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curran.
Curran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Curran with a nice head shot there.
Stipe being controlled here, momentarily.
Curran stopping the sweep attempt from Stipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Curran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stipe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stipe tries a low kick but Curran avoids it.
Stipe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stipe lands a jab to Curran's midsection.
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.
A countering left hand to the body from Curran misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe misses with a takedown attempt - Curran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curran only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Curran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stipe is out of range.
Stipe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Stipe throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Curran misses. #T1#
Stipe tries to land a leg kick but Curran saw it coming and moves away.
Curran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curran throws a low kick but Stipe moves out of range easily.
Stipe cracks Curran with a good jab.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Stipe lands a body shot.
Stipe throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stipe takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Stipe misses.
Stipe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stipe connects with the punch.
Curran tests Stipe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stipe throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Stipe walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stipe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curran checks a leg kick.
Curran lands a nice hook to Stipe's body. Stipe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Curran 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.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Curran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stipe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran lands with a nice body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stipe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stipe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stipe tries to work over Curran's front leg with a kick but Curran checks it.
Curran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Curran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Nice jab there from Curran.
Curran connects with a crisp jab.
Stipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curran.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Curran lands an overhand right.
Stipe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stipe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Curran tries to score with a low kick but Stipe moves his leg out of the way.
Curran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stipe misses with the combination.
Stipe throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stipe throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Stipe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Curran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stipe doesn't seem phased though.
Mini Stipe is winning the standup battle so far.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Stipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Stipe.
Stipe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Curran connects with a body shot.
Curran blocks a jab.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Stipe cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Curran missing with a left hand there. Stipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stipe throws a big shot that misses.
Curran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stipe checks a low kick from Curran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Curran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stipe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Curran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stipe avoids a kick to the body.
Stipe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stipe missing with a left hand there. Curran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stipe cracks a nice hook into Curran's ribs.
Curran lands a glancing blow to the side of Stipe's head.
Curran misses with a head kick.
Curran tests Stipe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stipe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Stipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran flicks out a counter leg kick but Stipe steps away.
Curran blocks a leg kick.
Curran connects with the punch.
Stipe shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stipe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Stipe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Stipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Stipe misses
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Stipe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Curran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Curran.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Curran counters with a head kick. That will keep Stipe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stipe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stipe throws a big shot that misses.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Stipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran misses with a hook. Stipe ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Stipe.
Stipe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stipe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Curran if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stipe.
Stipe misses with a leg kick.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Curran throws a hook but Stipe blocks it.
Stipe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Stipe.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stipe moves away.
Stipe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran scores with a jab. Stipe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stipe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Stipe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Stipe blocks a head kick by Curran.
Curran throws a low kick but Stipe moves out of range easily.
Curran jabs Stipe right on the nose. Stipe blinks but takes it well.
Stipe looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Curran throws a lazy uppercut
and Stipe counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe is looking to land body kicks.
Curran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stipe blocks it well.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Stipe.
Stipe feinted with a counter takedown.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Stipe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stipe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curran tries to score with a low kick but Stipe moves his leg out of the way.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Stipe misses.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran avoids the head kick by Stipe.
A countering left hand to the body from Curran misses.
Mario Curran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Curran finds it's way through Stipe's defenses.
Nice takedown defense from Curran. No joy for Stipe on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran moves out of range as Stipe strikes.
Curran misses the jab.
Curran tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stipe doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Curran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Curran 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mini Stipe!
A relieved looking Mini Stipe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 579
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Dillashaw Junior works Stipe's body with a nice hook.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Stipe drives through with a takedown into Dillashaw Junior's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stipe stays in close to Dillashaw Junior's body and controls the position.
Dillashaw Junior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stipe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillashaw Junior defends well.
Stipe being controlled here, momentarily.
Dillashaw Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior is stalling in the full guard.
Dillashaw Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stipe wants to control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping busy.
Dillashaw Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillashaw Junior 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. #SUB2#
Stipe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillashaw Junior controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stipe holds on and takes a little breather.
Dillashaw Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stipe is able to avoid easily.
Stipe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Stipe misses.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Dillashaw Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Stipe throws a right hand that misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with an outside leg kick.
Stipe scores with a body shot.
Dillashaw Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stipe has time to react.
Stipe tries to clinch there but Dillashaw Junior circles away.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillashaw Junior.
Stipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillashaw Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stipe.
Dillashaw Junior throws a quick counter head kick but Stipe was just out of range.#T4#
Dillashaw Junior scores with a body shot.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Stipe moves out of range.
Stipe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stipe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Stipe is just out of range.
Stipe tries to counter with a clinch but Dillashaw Junior shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe looks for the body kick but Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming.
Crunch! Dillashaw Junior slams his shin into Stipe's torso.
Stipe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillashaw Junior misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to wear down Stipe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stipe slips under a jab.
Dillashaw Junior slips a jab from Stipe.
Dillashaw Junior tried to counter with a leg kick but Stipe avoided it.
Dillashaw Junior steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stipe. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dillashaw Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe avoids the head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stipe can do to turn this around?
Stipe lands a nice hook to Dillashaw Junior's body. Dillashaw Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe with the counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior avoids it easily.
Dillashaw Junior throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stipe. Dillashaw Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Dillashaw Junior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body shot.
Stipe throws a low kick, looking for Dillashaw Junior's leg but Dillashaw Junior calmly moves out of range.
Stipe misses with a hook. Dillashaw Junior ducked under it nicely.
Dillashaw Junior slips a jab from Stipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dillashaw Junior.
Stipe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stipe moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe with the counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior avoids it easily.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range as Stipe strikes.
Stipe throws a body punch but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
It looked like Dillashaw Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Stipe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Stipe moves out of range easily.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe misses with a low kick as Dillashaw Junior jumps back.
A slow jab from Stipe misses its intended target.
Dillashaw Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Stipe tries to work over Dillashaw Junior's front leg with a kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it.
Stipe blocks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillashaw Junior.
Stipe fails with the takedown.#T2#
Stipe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Stipe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillashaw Junior to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping left.
Stipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior punishes Stipe's body with a nice straight punch.
Stipe throws the kick towards the body but Dillashaw Junior avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior looks to land a left hand but Stipe moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Stipe throws a lazy body kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Stipe slips a straight right by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands a right hook to the body.
Stipe looks for a takedown but Dillashaw Junior sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Dillashaw Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Stipe throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Stipe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dillashaw Junior tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stipe is in Dillashaw Junior's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillashaw Junior controls Stipe momentarily but Stipe frees himself.
Stipe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Stipe trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillashaw Junior is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe has his hands on Dillashaw Junior's head, controlling the position.
Dillashaw Junior won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Dillashaw Junior feints and then cracks Stipe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stipe down.
Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Stipe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stipe.
Stipe trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stipe forces his way into half guard.
Stipe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dillashaw Junior is holding on to half guard well.
Dillashaw Junior manages to get to full guard.
Dillashaw Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stipe sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Dillashaw Junior catches Stipe right on the button with a cross.
Dillashaw Junior throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Stipe blocks the low kick.
Dillashaw Junior lands a jab to the nose.
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.
An attempted straight right counter from Dillashaw Junior misses the target.
Stipe swings for the body but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Stipe scores with a jab to the head.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dillashaw Junior 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.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stipe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Dillashaw Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Stipe throws a wild body kick that Dillashaw Junior sees coming a mile off.
Stipe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Dillashaw Junior off balance momentarily.
Stipe moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
Stipe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stipe tries to land a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior saw it coming and moves away.
Stipe blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Stipe is looking to land body kicks.
Stipe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it well.
Dillashaw Junior misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stipe tries to clinch but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stipe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillashaw Junior. That did some damage!
Dillashaw Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dillashaw Junior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stipe takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Stipe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stipe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior blocks an uppercut.
Stipe blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Stipe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stipe.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Stipe blocks it.
Stipe can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Stipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stipe throws a solid leg kick but Dillashaw Junior takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stipe.
Stipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior lands an overhand right.
Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillashaw Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillashaw Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillashaw Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Stipe thows a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Stipe backs away, Dillashaw Junior returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior checks a leg kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior throws a counter high kick but Stipe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillashaw Junior as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Stipe slips a jab from Dillashaw Junior.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior misses the shot to the body.
Stipe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillashaw Junior fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stipe is out of range.
Stipe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dillashaw Junior defends it well.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Stipe counters with a nice leg kick.
Stipe lands a slapping body shot.
Dillashaw Junior walks into a left hand.
Dillashaw Junior thows a leg kick but Stipe checks it
and Stipe counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillashaw Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stipe's head.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook to the body
and Stipe counters with a nice body shot.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Stipe is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stipe checks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook but Stipe avoids it easily.
Stipe wants to counter with a clinch but Dillashaw Junior pushes him away.
A cross from Dillashaw Junior lands.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with low kicks.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick which misses Stipe's front leg but catches the back leg as Stipe tries to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a leg kick but Stipe saw it coming and moves away.
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.
Stipe scores with a body shot.
Stipe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Stipe backs away, Dillashaw Junior returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
Stipe throws a leg kick which misses Dillashaw Junior's front leg but catches the back leg as Dillashaw Junior tries to avoid it.
Stipe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a right hand
and Stipe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Stipe closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior working aggressively here.
Stipe tries to pull guard but Dillashaw Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Stipe drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Dillashaw Junior working aggressively here. #TD2#
Stipe pulls guard effortlessly.
Stipe 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.
Stipe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dillashaw Junior trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Dillashaw Junior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stipe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillashaw Junior has managed to get both his arms back between Stipe's legs - danger averted.
Dillashaw Junior controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillashaw Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Dillashaw Junior slips a jab from Stipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stipe 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 Dillashaw Junior has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dillashaw Junior and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mini Stipe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dillashaw Junior is looking to slow Stipe down with leg kicks.
Dillashaw Junior checks a low kick from Stipe.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior moved away.
Stipe 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.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a leg kick.
Stipe throws out a counter right but Dillashaw Junior avoids it with no problem.
Dillashaw Junior misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a really nice looking cross but Stipe seems unphased.
Stipe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dillashaw Junior connects with a leg kick. Stipe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw Junior tried to score with a low kick but Stipe checks it.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stipe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dillashaw Junior pushes Stipe up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Stipe jumps guard and drags Dillashaw Junior to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Stipe.#SUB2#
Stipe looking for a guillotine here but Dillashaw Junior defends easily.
Dillashaw Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stipe is keeping the position for now.
Dillashaw Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Stipe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Stipe has closed the distance and engaged Dillashaw Junior in a clinch.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stipe blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Dillashaw Junior. #T3#
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stipe blocks it with crossed arms.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Stipe as the two fighters clinch.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Stipe blocks it.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Mini Stipe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stipe tries to throw a body punch but Dillashaw Junior avoids it by throwing Stipe back against the cage.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillashaw Junior's elbow.
Dillashaw Junior lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior crunches a lovely knee into Stipe's ribcage.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stipe is defending well for now.
Dillashaw Junior tries to throw a body punch but Stipe avoids it by throwing Dillashaw Junior back against the cage. #T4#
Dillashaw Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Stipe.
Stipe has a couple of punches blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Still in the clinch, Stipe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stipe's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Dillashaw Junior as the two fighters clinch.
Stipe lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Stipe. #TD2#
Stipe jumps guard and drags Dillashaw Junior to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stipe wants to sweep here but Dillashaw Junior controlling him for the moment.
Stipe being controlled here, momentarily.
Dillashaw Junior trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Underestimated Dillashaw Junior.
I think Dillashaw Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 572
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Yabaisama scores with a shot to the body.
Yabaisama misses with a body kick.
Yabaisama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stipe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stipe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yabaisama takes a swing at Stipe's ribcage but misses.
Stipe shoots for a takedown but Yabaisama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stipe throws a head kick but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Yabaisama throws a leg kick but Stipe checks it.
Stipe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yabaisama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
Stipe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yabaisama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stipe misses with a hook. Yabaisama ducked under it nicely.
Yabaisama ducks under a wild hook from Stipe.#T1#
Yabaisama tries to land a leg kick but Stipe saw it coming and moves away.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stipe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yabaisama is out of range.
Crunch! Yabaisama slams his shin into Stipe's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stipe.
Nice uppercut there from Stipe.
Yabaisama 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.
Stipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Stipe misses with a shot to the body
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yabaisama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yabaisama misses the shot to the body.
Stipe feints and then cracks Yabaisama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yabaisama down.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe shoots for a takedown but Yabaisama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mini Stipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Yabaisama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yabaisama moves forwards but Stipe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yabaisama missing with a left hand there. Stipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Yabaisama - just one landing.
Yabaisama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yabaisama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yabaisama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stipe throws out the jab.
Jab by Yabaisama.#TD#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yabaisama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Yabaisama is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yabaisama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stipe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stipe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stipe is trying to control the action in half guard but Yabaisama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stipe trying to mount his opponent but Yabaisama defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yabaisama wants to control but Stipe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stipe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yabaisama wants to get back to full guard.
Stipe trying to control the pace.
Yabaisama is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stipe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yabaisama is not content to let Stipe control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mini Stipe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stipe throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yabaisama is looking to chop away at Stipe's legs.
Stipe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yabaisama on the side of the head.
Yabaisama misses with a straight left.
Stipe checks a leg kick.
Stipe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yabaisama just manages to avoid it.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Stipe slips a straight right by Yabaisama.
Stipe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yabaisama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe tries to clinch up.
Yabaisama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stipe cracks the inside of Yabaisama's front leg.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stipe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Yabaisama counter with a right hand. #T1#
Stipe throws an overhand right that lands on Yabaisama's shoulder, as Yabaisama tries to avoid the shot.
Stipe just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Yabaisama misses.
Yabaisama thumps Stipe with a low kick.
Stipe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yabaisama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stipe scores with a jab to the body.
Stipe tries for a takedown but Yabaisama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yabaisama slips under a jab.
Yabaisama tries to work over Stipe's front leg with a kick but Stipe checks it.
Stipe misses with an uppercut
and Yabaisama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yabaisama. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Stipe walks into a jab.#CL#
Stipe moves into the clinch.
Yabaisama misses with some punches.
Yabaisama blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Yabaisama.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
Yabaisama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yabaisama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Stipe.
Yabaisama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Yabaisama on the inside.
Stipe working aggressively here.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Stipe.
Stipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yabaisama. #T3#
Yabaisama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yabaisama tries to land a knee to the head but Stipe blocks with his arms.
Yabaisama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yabaisama blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yabaisama obliges.
Stipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yabaisama stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Yabaisama.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabaisama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yabaisama lands with a light punch inside.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stipe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yabaisama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yabaisama throws a punch but it's blocked by Stipe.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Stipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Yabaisama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yabaisama misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe tries a body shot but Yabaisama blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Yabaisama.
Stipe misses with the head strike.
Yabaisama tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stipe pushes Yabaisama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yabaisama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabaisama tries to work over Stipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yabaisama lands a shoulder strike.
Stipe misses with a body punch.
Stipe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Yabaisama throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yabaisama.
Stipe blocks a body shot from Yabaisama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diagoro Yabaisama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Yabaisama blocks a leg kick.
Yabaisama blocks a low kick nicely.
Stipe connects with a leg kick. Yabaisama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stipe lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yabaisama, as that shot connected.
Yabaisama throws the left hand but Stipe avoids the punch easily.
Yabaisama misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Stipe counters with a takedown into side control.
Yabaisama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stipe working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Yabaisama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stipe advances to mount.
Stipe lands a big shot there that rocks Yabaisama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yabaisama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stipe looking to control but Yabaisama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yabaisama taking shots to the head. #T2#
Stipe controlling from the full mount.
Yabaisama is looking to get to half guard.
Mini Stipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yabaisama is still trying to improve position.
Yabaisama tries to hold on but Stipe pushes him away.
Yabaisama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stipe lands a big elbow. #T3#
Yabaisama can't escape the position.
Stipe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stipe dominating with strikes here.
Stipe content just to control the position here.
Stipe avoids the attempt from Yabaisama to control.#T4#
Stipe wants to control the pace but Yabaisama is squirming around nicely.
Yabaisama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stipe controlling his opponent.
Yabaisama tries to reverse the position but Stipe maintains control.
Stipe raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yabaisama is trying desperately to improve position.
Yabaisama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Yabaisama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yabaisama blocks a low kick nicely.
Stipe scores with a jab.
Stipe throws a body punch but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yabaisama lands a nice shot to the body.
Yabaisama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Stipe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Yabaisama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stipe digs a good body shot into Yabaisama's ribs.
Yabaisama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yabaisama was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.#T1#
Yabaisama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stipe. Stipe obviously looking to wear him down.
Stipe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yabaisama cracks the inside of Stipe's front leg.
Stipe throws a body punch but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Stipe thumps Yabaisama with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Stipe - just one landing.
Yabaisama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stipe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stipe thows a body kick. Yabaisama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabaisama is just out of range.#T2#
Yabaisama just misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Stipe misses its target.#TD#
Yabaisama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stipe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe is looking to work some ground and pound but Yabaisama has wrist control.
Yabaisama keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
Yabaisama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stipe stopping the sweep attempt from Yabaisama.#T3##SUB2#
Yabaisama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stipe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yabaisama to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stipe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yabaisama pulls down on the head and he's put Stipe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diagoro Yabaisama!
An out of breath Diagoro Yabaisama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 564
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Newcastle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stipe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Stipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Newcastle misses its intended target.
Stipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newcastle missing with a left hand there. Stipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newcastle with a jab.
Stipe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Newcastle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stipe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newcastle manages to circle out of the way.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stipe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newcastle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Stipe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stipe won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here. #T1#
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newcastle wants to sweep here but Stipe controlling him for the moment.
Stipe works over Newcastle with some ground and pound from guard.
Newcastle trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer.
Stipe trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Stipe stopping the sweep attempt from Newcastle.
Newcastle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stipe trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Newcastle 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.
Newcastle is trying to hold Stipe in close to prevent damage but Stipe has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newcastle keeps working. #SUB2#
Newcastle looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Stipe.
Newcastle trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stipe manages to pass to mount!
Newcastle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ground and pound from Stipe.
Newcastle has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Newcastle is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Newcastle is still trying to improve position.
Stipe wants to control but Newcastle is keeping him busy.
Newcastle moves into full guard.
Newcastle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stipe's guard. #REVB#
Stipe keeping full guard, as Newcastle tries to pass.
Newcastle trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Newcastle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stipe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stipe pulls Newcastle in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Newcastle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stipe is keeping the position for now.
Stipe working a defensive guard here.
Stipe 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.
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Stipe is retaining full guard.
Newcastle trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Newcastle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stipe is looking for a sweep.
Stipe can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Newcastle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stipe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newcastle but great work by Stipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alton Newcastle dominated that round.
That's time! Stipe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Newcastle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Stipe.
Newcastle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stipe. Stipe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newcastle throws a lazy uppercut
and Stipe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alton Newcastle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newcastle throws a series of punches but Stipe moves out of range.
Newcastle connects with a nice looking jab.
Stipe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newcastle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stipe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newcastle moves away from the strike by Stipe.
Newcastle misses with a hook. Stipe ducked under it nicely.
Stipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe takes a swing at Newcastle's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Stipe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stipe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stipe misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Stipe.
Newcastle throws a series of strikes that have Stipe backpedaling. #T1#
Stipe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newcastle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stipe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stipe moves forwards but Newcastle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stipe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newcastle 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.
Newcastle throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Stipe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newcastle's guard.
Newcastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Newcastle has his foot on Stipe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stipe works his way back into a safe position though.
Stipe distracts Newcastle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mini Stipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stipe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stipe is working Newcastle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stipe passes into half guard. #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!
Newcastle is pressing down on Stipe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stipe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stipe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stipe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newcastle is on top in guard. #REVB#
Newcastle being controlled here momentarily.
Newcastle won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
Stipe controlling Newcastle's posture.
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Stipe is retaining full guard. #T3#
Newcastle preventing the sweep.
Newcastle looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stipe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Newcastle looking to improve position, pressing down on Stipe's thigh with his hand. Stipe seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Newcastle paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Newcastle's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Stipe picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mini Stipe!
A very excited looking Mini Stipe 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: CEC 560
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edge tries to score with a low kick but Stipe moves his leg out of the way.
Edge tries a head kick but it misses.
Edge is looking to chop away at Stipe's legs.
Edge throws a head kick that Stipe semi-blocks.
Nice body kick there by Edge.
Stipe throws a front kick that sends Edge stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Edge gets caught napping as Stipe dives in and scores a takedown. Edge manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Edge trying to control the position. #SUB#
Edge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
It looks like Stipe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Edge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edge being controlled here, momentarily.
Edge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stipe has his foot on Edge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edge works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Edge lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe pulls Edge in close to his closed guard and prevents Edge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stipe wants to control but Edge passes easily into half guard.
Stipe is looking for a sweep. Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stipe is trying to maintain the position but Edge is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Edge misses with a head shot. Stipe uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stipe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edge's guard. #REVB#
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Edge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edge keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully. #T4#
Stipe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Edge has an active guard here but Stipe has managed to pass into half guard.
Edge wants to get back to full guard.
Stipe working the head and body with strikes.
Stipe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stipe drops an elbow to the side of Edge's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edge wants to improve his position but Stipe is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stipe in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mini Stipe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Edge throws a low kick but Stipe moves out of range easily.
Stipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edge.
Edge throws a big counter combination but Stipe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edge lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edge cracks Stipe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stipe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stipe checks a low kick from Edge.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edge 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 Stipe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stipe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edge dives in and grabs Stipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stipe pushes down on Edge's head and hops out.
Stipe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edge blocks it well.
Edge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stipe circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stipe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Edge. No joy for Stipe on that attempt.
Edge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stipe has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edge checks a leg kick.
Edge ducks under a wild hook from Stipe.
Stipe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Edge throws a jab but it's blocked by Stipe.
Stipe jabs Edge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stipe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edge tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Stipe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Edge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Edge looking for submissions off his back.
Edge tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Stipe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Edge is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 556
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Stipe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramos is out of range.
Ramos cracks Stipe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Stipe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Ramos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stipe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stipe slips a straight right by Ramos .
Stipe tries a head kick but it misses.
Stipe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stipe misses the jab.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stipe circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramos .
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe throws a chopping leg kick but Ramos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramos lands a jab to the head. #T1#
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos throws a sloppy body shot
and Stipe counters with a left to the body.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
Stipe avoids the body shot from Ramos .
Stipe motions for Ramos to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stipe can pounce on him.
Stipe needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Stipe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stipe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramos 's sensitive parts.
Ramos takes a swing at Stipe's ribcage but misses.
Stipe swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
A low kick from Stipe is predictable there #TD#
and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stipe won't be happy with that. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ramos is putting a hurting on Stipe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stipe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ramos .
Ramos lands a few punches from side control.
Ramos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ramos lands some shots froms side control.
Ramos 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.
Ramos scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Ramos is trying to get an arm triangle but Stipe is defending well.
Stipe is not content to let Ramos control the position. #T3#
An elbow from Ramos crashes against the mat.
Stipe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stipe struggling a bit here.
Ramos lands a nice forearm strike.
An elbow from Ramos crashes against the mat.
Ramos cracks Stipe with a big right hand but Stipe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ramos working the head with strikes.
Ramos scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Ramos throws a strike aimed at the side of Stipe's head but Stipe avoids it well.
Stipe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stipe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramos is thwarting Stipe's attempts to control the position.
Stipe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramos prevents Stipe from improving his position.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stipe to regain full guard.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos 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#
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Stipe tries a quick counter leg kick but Ramos is wise to it.#CL#
Ramos moves into range and clinches up with Stipe.
Ramos tries to score a body lock takedown but Stipe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stipe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramos s head.
Stipe lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Ramos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Stipe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramos trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos won't allow Stipe to sweep him here.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB2#
Stipe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramos trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Stipe is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramos is working Stipe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Stipe blocks nicely.
Ramos trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramos trying to control but Stipe is working from the bottom.
Ramos is in close to Stipe's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Stipe looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Ramos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Ramos wants to control from the top but Stipe keeps moving.
Ramos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Stipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stipe is trying to keep Ramos in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Stipe throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Stipe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramos throws a hook but Stipe avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stipe lands a right hook to the body.
Stipe throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Stipe throws a solid leg kick but Ramos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
Stipe misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ramos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramos .
Stipe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tony Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe controlling Ramos 's posture.
Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ramos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stipe is pulling down on Ramos 's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramos , at least for the moment.
Ramos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stipe's head.
Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stipe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Stipe's brow.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses. Stipe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramos 's guard. Nice move by Stipe!#REVB#
Stipe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stipe stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos .
Mini Stipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stipe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stipe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stipe with a nice head shot there.
Ramos wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ramos is looking for a triangle but Stipe pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stipe has passed into side control.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramos keeps working.
Ramos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stipe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Stipe prevents Ramos from getting the reversal.
Ramos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stipe can do to turn this around?
Stipe looking to control but Ramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramos is trying desperately to improve position.
Stipe with shots to the head and body - Ramos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stipe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ramos is trying to escape the mount.
Stipe landing punches.
Ramos is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Ramos wants to hold on but Stipe pushes him away.
Ramos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Ramos is working hard here to advance position.
Stipe landing with the ground and pound.
Tony Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos is trying to control the position but Stipe postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mini Stipe.
I think Ramos 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ramos !

Event: CEC 551
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Coxall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stipe at a distance.
Coxall lands a jab to the nose.
Coxall ducks under a wild hook from Stipe.
Coxall slips a jab from Stipe.
Coxall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stipe throws a big shot that misses.
Coxall checks a leg kick.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Stipe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coxall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coxall tries to work over Stipe's front leg with a kick but Stipe checks it.
A head kick misses from Stipe.
Stipe connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Stipe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coxall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coxall blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stipe.
Coxall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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!
Stipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Coxall controls his hands. #T1#
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Coxall.
Stipe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coxall blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Coxall presses Stipe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coxall prevents a body shot from Stipe.
Coxall blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Coxall lands with a light punch inside.
Coxall misses with a punch to the body.
Coxall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coxall tries to throw a body punch but Stipe avoids it by throwing Coxall back against the cage.
Stipe prevents a body shot from Coxall.
Stipe pushes Coxall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stipe pushes Coxall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stipe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe blocks an uppercut.
Stipe can't find room to land a body shot as Coxall controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Stipe.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coxall can't find room to land a body shot as Stipe controls the action. #T2#
Good body shot from Coxall.
Stipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
A short right from Stipe.
Stipe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coxall swings wildly with an uppercut but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Coxall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stipe as the two fighters clinch.
Stipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe lands an uppercut.
Stipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coxall throws a head punch that misses.
Stipe tries a body shot but Coxall blocks it.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe blocking some punches.
Stipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Stipe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stipe blocks a body shot from Coxall.
Coxall can't find room to land a body shot as Stipe controls the action.
Stipe presses Coxall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coxall is working for takedown but Stipe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coxall works on Stipe's body with a couple of short punches.
Coxall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stipe tries to throw a body punch but Coxall avoids it by throwing Stipe back against the cage.
Coxall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coxall misses with a body punch.
Coxall throws a punch but it's blocked by Stipe.
Coxall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stipe lands a right hand.
Coxall pushes Stipe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stipe lands with a light punch inside.
Coxall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coxall.
Stipe avoids the elbow strike from Coxall, against the cage.
Stipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coxall.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Stipe.
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
Stipe tries to throw a body punch but Coxall avoids it by throwing Stipe back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stipe.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe gets underhooks to prevent Coxall's takedown attempt.
Coxall misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coxall.
Coxall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stipe lands with a light punch inside.
Stipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coxall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coxall throws a punch but it's blocked by Stipe.
Stipe throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Stipe.
Coxall tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coxall's elbow.
Coxall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coxall presses Stipe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Coxall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stipe to score with a decent uppercut.
Stipe misses with a leg kick.
Coxall throws a head kick that misses.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Coxall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stipe scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Stipe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stipe trying to control the action but Coxall is working from the bottom.
Stipe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coxall some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Coxall down.
Stipe wants to control but Coxall is keeping him busy.
Coxall felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stipe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coxall some visible discomfort. #T1#
Coxall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stipe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coxall wants to control but Stipe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stipe trying to control the action but Coxall is working from the bottom.
Stipe is thwarting Coxall's attempts to control the position.
Coxall taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
Stipe slips a nice elbow through Coxall's hands, connecting with Coxall's forehead.
Stipe is keen to just control but Coxall is a slippery customer.
Stipe sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Stipe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coxall is trying to maintain the position but Stipe is very close to passing his half guard.
Stipe lands strikes from half guard.
Coxall has hold of Stipe's hands but Stipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Coxall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stipe connects with a nice short shot to Coxall's temple. #T3#
Coxall is looking to control Stipe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coxall avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Coxall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coxall is refusing to be controlled, as Stipe sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Stipe there.
Stipe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stipe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stipe uses his free foot to push down on Coxall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coxall. #T4#
Stipe with the ground and pound from mount.
Stipe lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Stipe.#ROC#
Coxall is rocked!
Coxall wants to hold on but Stipe pushes him away.
Coxall is still in real trouble! Can Stipe finish him?
Stipe wants to control the pace but Coxall is squirming around nicely.
Coxall tries to lock up and control but Stipe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coxall seems to have recovered his senses.
Stipe landing strikes from the mount and Coxall is in trouble!
Stipe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coxall hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coxall is looking to improve his position but Stipe isn't that keen on the idea.
Coxall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coxall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coxall can do to turn this around?
Stipe swings for the body but Coxall moves out of range.
Stipe swings for the body but Coxall moves out of range.
Stipe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coxall.
Stipe moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Coxall has been cut.
Coxall catches Stipe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some bone on bone action there as Stipe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mini Stipe is winning the standup battle so far.
Coxall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stipe slips a straight right by Coxall.
Stipe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coxall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Coxall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stipe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coxall. #T1#
Stipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coxall was well out of range. Poor timing from Stipe.
Coxall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
Stipe has his takedown stuffed
and Coxall counters with a straight right hand.
Coxall tried to score with a low kick but Stipe checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coxall.
Stipe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coxall.
Coxall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stipe.
Coxall moves out of range of the body kick from Stipe.
Coxall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stipe moves away.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coxall manages to avoid it.
Coxall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coxall throws a low kick but Stipe moves out of range easily.
Alex Coxall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coxall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coxall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stipe swings for the body but Coxall moves out of range.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coxall manages to avoid it.
Alex Coxall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mini Stipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stipe has a takedown stuffed.
Coxall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stipe checks the leg kick.
Coxall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stipe moves away.
Stipe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Coxall blocks the low kick.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Coxall connects with a crisp jab.
Stipe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stipe connects with a leg kick. Coxall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stipe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coxall has time to react.#T3#
Coxall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
Coxall unleashes a big counter combination but Stipe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stipe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stipe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipe lands a nice looking body shot.
Stipe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coxall doesn't seem bothered though.
Stipe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stipe thumps Coxall with a low kick.
Stipe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coxall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coxall lands a right hook to the body.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Coxall.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stipe. That's going to slow Coxall down.
A jab from Coxall finds it's way through Stipe's defenses.
Stipe checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coxall tries to clinch up but Stipe circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
A left and a right from Coxall both land. Nice combination.
Coxall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stipe.#TD#
Stipe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stipe lands strikes from half guard.
Stipe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stipe prevents Coxall from improving his position.
Stipe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Stipe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stipe 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: CEC 549
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Scissorhands.
Stipe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scissorhands checks it well.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lands with a straight right. Stipe didn't see that one coming.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Scissorhands lands with a nice body kick.
Stipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe doesn't manage to clinch there - Scissorhands circles away.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stipe defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Stipe connects with an inside leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stipe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stipe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands thuds a left hand into Stipe's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stipe checks it well.
Stipe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scissorhands manages to circle out of the way.
Stipe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stipe lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Stipe walks into a left hand.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Scissorhands as he connects with a hook.
Scissorhands lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scissorhands blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot that snaps Stipe's head back.
Scissorhands cracks Stipe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scissorhands slips a jab from Stipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Stipe misses the target.
Stipe works the jab nicely.
Scissorhands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stipe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stipe blocks a jab.
A cross from Scissorhands lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe lands a nice hook to Scissorhands's body. Scissorhands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stipe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Scissorhands tries to get set, Stipe tries to push him back and clinch up but Scissorhands manages to avoid the attempt.
Stipe lands with an uppercut that bounces Scissorhands off the cage and back into range.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Stipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stipe misses with a low kick as Scissorhands jumps back.
Stipe misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stipe moves out of range of the leg kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scissorhands looks to land a right hand but Stipe moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
Stipe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Nice body kick there by Scissorhands.
Stipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Stipe checks the leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Stipe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stipe checks a leg kick nicely.
Stipe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Stipe's defenses.
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
Stipe connects with an inside leg kick.
Scissorhands lands a jab to the head.
Stipe tries to score with a low kick but Scissorhands moves his leg out of the way.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Stipe tries to counter by clinching up but Scissorhands breaks away and moves out of range.
Stipe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stipe stuns Scissorhands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Stipe is just out of range.#TD#
Stipe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Scissorhands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stipe lands a couple of elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Scissorhands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scissorhands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe stopping the sweep attempt from Scissorhands.
Stipe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Stipe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stipe scores with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands throws a punch but it's blocked by Stipe.
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scissorhands gets through Stipe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scissorhands stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stipe fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Scissorhands.
Stipe misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scissorhands takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scissorhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Stipe.
Nice body punch from Stipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scissorhands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scissorhands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Scissorhands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scissorhands clobbers Stipe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
A good leg kick by Stipe.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut.
Stipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Stipe slips a jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot.#CL#
Stipe clinches.
Scissorhands is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scissorhands misses with a body punch.
Stipe misses with a body punch.
Scissorhands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scissorhands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stipes head.
Stipe tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands misses with the head strike.
Scissorhands scores with a shot to the side of Stipe's head.
Scissorhands lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Stipe.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scissorhands. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stipe misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scissorhands.
A short right from Stipe.
Scissorhands lands with a right to the head.
Stipe lands a shot to the body.
Stipe tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stipe.
Scissorhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scissorhands lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stipe backwards.
Scissorhands misses with some punches.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scissorhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a body punch.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scissorhands lands a shoulder strike.
Stipe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scissorhands misses with a punch on the inside.
Scissorhands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stipe backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
Stipe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stipe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scissorhands.
Stipe lands with a short shot to the head.
Stipe throws a head punch that misses.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Stipe.
Stipe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scissorhands misses with a punch on the inside.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipe misses with a body punch.
Stipe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stipe scores with a shot to the side of Scissorhands's head. #T4#
Scissorhands slows down the pace here.
Stipe tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
Stipe misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stipe tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Scissorhands breaks the clinch.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Good shot there by Scissorhands.
A big right from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Stipe moves away and avoids it.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Stipe throws a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stipe moves away.
Scissorhands slips a jab from Stipe.
Stipe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stipe lands a jab to Scissorhands's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scissorhands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Stipe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scissorhands to the mat! Scissorhands manages to get full guard.
Stipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stipe is in close to Scissorhands's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Scissorhands working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Scissorhands is looking for a triangle but Stipe pushes his legs off easily.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving.
Stipe 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.#SUB2#
Scissorhands working for a triangle but Stipe defends it easily.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving.
Mini Stipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stipe chips away with some ground and pound.
Stipe trying to control but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
Scissorhands looking for a sweep. Not yet Scissorhands, not yet.
Stipe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Stipe scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Stipe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
Stipe throws an elbow that misses. Scissorhands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stipe's guard. Nice move by Scissorhands!#REVB#
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scissorhands postures up. #SUB#
Scissorhands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stipe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scissorhands has managed to get both his arms back between Stipe's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Scissorhands is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stipe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Scissorhands is looking to defend but Stipe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Scissorhands! Stipe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Scissorhands taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mini Stipe!
During a confident post fight interview, Mini Stipe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 539
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Stipe 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.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sayonara checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Sayonara gets caught flat footed, as Stipe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sayonara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Stipe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Sayonara keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a triangle but Stipe pushes his legs off easily.
Stipe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stipe lands a couple of elbows.
Stipe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sayonara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for subs off his back but Stipe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stipe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sayonara to regain full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sayonara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sayonara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stipe controls the pace.#SUB#
Sayonara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stipe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sayonara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Sayonara is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe stays in close to Sayonara's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Sayonara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sayonara has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stipe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sayonara.
Stipe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stipe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stipe working the ground and pound.
Stipe landing strikes.
Stipe is chipping away with strikes.
Stipe working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Sayonara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sayonara on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sayonara tries to buck Stipe off but Stipe is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayonara takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stipe is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stipe working away.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sayonara keeps working.
Stipe grinds an elbow into Sayonara's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stipe lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sayonara tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stipe misses with a takedown attempt
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stipe checks the leg kick.
Stipe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stipe wants to slow Sayonara down by chopping away at his legs.
Stipe throws a looping overhand right but Sayonara ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe slips a jab from Sayonara.
Stipe misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot.
Stipe slips a straight right by Sayonara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara lands with a straight right. Stipe didn't see that one coming.
Stipe swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Jab from Sayonara.
Stipe tries to clinch but Sayonara is having none of it. #T1#
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stipe on the side of the head.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sayonara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a low kick, right behind Stipe 's knee.
Stipe thuds his right hand into Sayonara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sayonara tries to land a front kick but Stipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A good leg kick by Sayonara.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Stipe moves out of range. #T2#
Stipe scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sayonara avoids it really well and circles away.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Sayonara throws a body punch but Stipe moves out of range.
Stipe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sayonara.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stipe misses the shot to the body.
Sayonara connects with a jab.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara swings for the body but Stipe moves out of range.
Stipe tries a quick counter leg kick but Sayonara is wise to it.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Stipe.
Sayonara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stipe to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stipe.
Stipe shoots in but Sayonara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.
Stipe swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Stipe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sayonara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sayonara avoids a kick to the body.
Stipe fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4##TD2#
Stipe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sayonara did well to prevent Stipe getting side control.
Sayonara won't allow Stipe to pass to mount.
Stipe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Sayonara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stipe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stipe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sayonara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stipe.
Stipe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sayonara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sayonara loads up on a big right hand but Stipe slips the punch.
Sayonara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stipe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sayonara sets himself, and Stipe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sayonara avoids it this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stipe 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 Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sayonara counters with a quick kick to the body but Stipe blocks it.
Sayonara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stipe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stipe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sayonara counters with a low kick, right behind Stipe 's knee.
Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stipe throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well. #T1#
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara tests Stipe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Stipe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sayonara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sayonara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stipe - the referee stops the clock and Sayonara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stipe. Sayonara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Stipe ducks down to avoid it.
Stipe throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Sayonara stuffs the takedown.
Stipe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Sayonara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Sayonara.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sayonara. That snapped Stipe's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Stipe gets a double leg takedown into Sayonara's guard.#SUB#
Sayonara is looking for a triangle here but Stipe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stipe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stipe cracks Sayonara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sayonara is trying to control Stipe's posture but Stipe avoids it.
Stipe taking a break here but Sayonara is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Stipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sayonara taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sayonara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sayonara is controlling Stipe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sayonara is trying to get back to full guard.
Sayonara regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Sayonara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stipe is in close to Sayonara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stipe cracks Sayonara with a solid left hand.
Stipe is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sayonara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sayonara 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEC 528
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Pratchett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pratchett scores with a leg kick.
Stipe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stipe is looking to clinch but Pratchett is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stipe.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Pratchett.
Stipe swings for the body but Pratchett moves out of range.
Stipe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Stipe.
Pratchett scores with a hook.
Stipe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Stipe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stipe lands with a good body shot.
Pratchett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Stipe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pratchett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pratchett gets back to half guard.
Pratchett wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pratchett actively working from the bottom here.
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stipe.
Pratchett trying to hold on to Stipe's head to control him but Stipe postures up.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Stipe wants to control but Pratchett is keeping him busy.
Stipe trying to control the pace.
Pratchett tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg.
Stipe winds up and cracks Pratchett with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pratchett is looking to control Stipe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pratchett avoid being mounted?
Pratchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stipe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Pratchett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stipe is thwarting Pratchett's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Pratchett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Stipe working Pratchett over with strikes.
Stipe prevents Pratchett from improving his position.
Pratchett trying to hold on to Stipe's head to control him but Stipe postures up.
Stipe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Pratchett actively working from the bottom here.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pratchett keeps working.
Well, if Stipe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Pratchett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stipe lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Pratchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pratchett is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pratchett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pratchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pratchett wants to control but Stipe is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Pratchett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pratchett fakes the leg kick and cracks Stipe in the body.
Stipe swings for the body but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett moves out of range of the body kick from Stipe.
Stipe moves out of range of the body kick from Pratchett.
Pratchett feints and then cracks Stipe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stipe down.
Pratchett throws an overhand right that lands on Stipe's shoulder, as Stipe tries to avoid the shot.
Pratchett shoots in for a double leg but Stipe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Stipe moves into the clinch.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pratchett tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Pratchett misses with a body punch.
Stipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pratchett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Stipe. #T1#
Pratchett stalling the fight.
Pratchett looking for a takedown.
Stipe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pratchett can do to turn this around?
Stipe tries a body shot but Pratchett blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Stipe.
Pratchett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stipe tries to throw a body punch but Pratchett avoids it by throwing Stipe back against the cage.
Stipe lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Pratchett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pratchett throws a low kick but Stipe avoids it.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
Stipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratchett is just out of range.
Stipe throws an overhand right that lands on Pratchett's shoulder, as Pratchett tries to avoid the shot.
Stipe lunges at Pratchett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pratchett's hand.
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Pratchett off balance momentarily.
Pratchett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Stipe lands a jab to Pratchett's midsection.#T2#
Pratchett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pratchett is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stipe.
Pratchett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Stipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Pratchett blocks the leg kick.
Stipe is looking to wear down Pratchett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pratchett shoots in and drives through. Stipe sprawls well.
Mini Stipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pratchett.
Stipe connects with a body shot that sends Pratchett's belly button to the back.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Stipe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pratchett misses with a body kick.
Pratchett checks a leg kick nicely.
Stipe misses with the body kick
and Pratchett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stipe, right into the meat.
Stipe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Stipe clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Stipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pratchett throws a head punch that misses.
Stipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Stipe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pratchett looking to stall.
Pratchett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stipe.
Pratchett is trying to drag Stipe to the mat but Stipe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe cracks Pratchett with a nice body shot.
Pratchett prevents a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe lands with a short shot to the head.
Stipe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stipe.
A short right from Stipe on the inside.
Pratchett has a couple of punches blocked by Stipe. #T4#
Stipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Pratchett is rocked!
Pratchett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pratchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Stipe finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pratchett's elbow.
Pratchett can't get the takedown.
Pratchett blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe scores with a shot to the side of Pratchett's head.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pratchett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stipe's elbow.
Pratchett can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that second round.
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#
Stipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pratchett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stipe's head.
Pratchett misses with a straight right.
Stipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pratchett avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Stipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Pratchett misses with a looping right.
Pratchett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stipe throws a body shot but no joy.
Pratchett seems to have recovered his senses.
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratchett 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.
Stipe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stipe wants to clinch up but Pratchett keeps it at a distance.
Stipe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pratchett throws out the jab.
Stipe throws a head kick but Pratchett moves out of range.
Pratchett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stipe's head backwards.#T1#
Stipe avoids a kick to the body.
Stipe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Stipe closes the distance and pushes Pratchett back into the cage.
Stipe digs a right hand into Pratchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pratchett's gas tank.
Pratchett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stipe is leaning against Pratchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Stipe.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Stipe.
Pratchett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stipe blocks a body shot from Pratchett.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pratchett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe.
Stipe lands with a right to the head.
Luke Pratchett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mini Stipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Pratchett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe can't find room to land a body shot as Pratchett controls the action.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stipe is leaning against Pratchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Stipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe scores with a shoulder strike.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stipe has a couple of punches blocked by Pratchett.
Stipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stipe works on Pratchett's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pratchett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stipe tries to work over Pratchett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pratchett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pratchett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pratchett.
Stipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pratchett.
Stipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pratchett blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Stipe lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stipe.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pratchett's elbow.
Stipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pratchett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stipe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pratchett prevents a body shot from Stipe.
A nice left hand lands by Stipe. #T4#
Stipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pratchett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pratchett goes for a takedown attempt but Stipe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pratchett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stipe lands a glancing blow to the side of Pratchett's head.
Pratchett moves forwards but Stipe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pratchett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pratchett throws a big shot that misses.
Pratchett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pratchett throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pratchett misses with a hook. Stipe ducked under it nicely.
Pratchett throws out a loose jab but Stipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stipe scores with a jab.
Pratchett drops his hands momentarily. Stipe doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Pratchett staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Pratchett doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

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

Event: EVO 298:
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banner.
A head kick misses from Banner.
Stipe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Banner.
Banner lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stipe fails to land.
A short right from Stipe on the inside.
Banner looking to stall.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Stipe avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
Banner taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses.
Banner trying to stall but Stipe improves his position. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stipe.
Stipe misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Banner to work.
A body shot lands from Stipe.
Stipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Stipe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that Stipe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banner is trying to stall.
Stipe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stipe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stipe thuds his right hand into Banner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stipe misses with an uppercut. #T2##CL#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Stipe jumps guard but Banner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner leaning against his opponent.
Stipe prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Stipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
Banner tries to throw a body punch but Stipe avoids it by throwing Banner back against the cage.
Stipe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Stipe misses with a looping left.
Banner wants to clinch but Stipe slips to the side
and Stipe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Banner misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Stipe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Stipe from controlling successfully.
Stipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banner is trying to control the position but Stipe postures up.
Stipe passes into half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but Stipe is controlling well.
Stipe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Banner won't allow Stipe to pass to mount.
Stipe prevents Banner from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Stipe lands a couple of digs.
Banner wants to stand but Stipe is controlling the position.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mini Stipe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stipe connects with a crisp jab.
Stipe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banner tries to clinch but Stipe moves away
and Stipe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Stipe moves out of range easily.
Mini Stipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Stipe - just one landing. #ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stipe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banner avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Stipe throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner has Stipe pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Stipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Our sources have told us that Banner has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stipe cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Stipe wants a takedown but no success here.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Stipe wants the takedown. Banner is fighting it off but Stipe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banner's guard against the cage.
Stipe trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Stipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner looking to control.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stipe lands a couple of elbows.
Stipe landing with the ground and pound.
Banner looking to control.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stipe defends it easily.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #T2#
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner 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.
Stipe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.
Banner wants to sweep here but Stipe controlling him for the moment.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Stipe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe is working Banner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Stipe is proving a slippery customer.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banner pulls Stipe in close to prevent any damage.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stipe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Stipe controlling him for the moment.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
Stipe pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stipe is working away from the top position though.
Stipe slips a nice elbow through Banner's hands, connecting with Banner's forehead.
Stipe wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stipe lands strikes from half guard.
Stipe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stipe scores with a big shot! Banner's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Banner! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Stipe misses with a hook
and Krakowiak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stipe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krakowiak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stipe.
Stipe sizes up Krakowiak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Stipe dives in and scores a takedown into Krakowiak's guard.
Krakowiak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stipe trying to control but Krakowiak is working from the bottom.
Krakowiak pulls Stipe in close to prevent any damage.
Krakowiak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krakowiak is trying to control the position but Stipe postures up. #T1#
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowiak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe throws a strike but Krakowiak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Krakowiak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Krakowiak stands up and waves to Stipe to follow him.
Krakowiak misses with a hook. Stipe ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Stipe lands.
Stipe with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Stipe misses its intended target.
Krakowiak throws an off balance right hand
and Stipe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krakowiak lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Krakowiak looks to land a right hand but Stipe moved out of range.
Krakowiak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Krakowiak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stipe.
Stipe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowiak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stipe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krakowiak counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Mini Stipe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krakowiak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Decent striking displayed by Stipe there.
Stipe throws a lazy uppercut
and Krakowiak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Krakowiak does it's job there.
Stipe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stipe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krakowiak throws a poor cross that misses
and Stipe counters with a right hand to the body.
Stipe misses with a straight left.
Krakowiak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Stipe throws a lazy right hand but Krakowiak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Krakowiak.
Nice defenses there by Stipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Stipe misses the target.
Jacek Krakowiak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakowiak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krakowiak manages to avoid it.
Stipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krakowiak.
Krakowiak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krakowiak throws a hook to the side of Stipe's head but Stipe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stipe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stipe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krakowiak under the eye.
Krakowiak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowiak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krakowiak moves out of range as Stipe strikes.
Krakowiak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Stipe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakowiak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Krakowiak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stipe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stipe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowiak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stipe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krakowiak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stipe counters with a left to the body.
Krakowiak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stipe.
Stipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Stipe misses the jab.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krakowiak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krakowiak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
It looked like Krakowiak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krakowiak moves away from the strike by Stipe.
It looked like Krakowiak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mini Stipe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Krakowiak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stipe.#TD2#
Stipe feints and as Krakowiak raises his hands in defense, Stipe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Krakowiak pushes Stipe off and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Krakowiak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Stipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krakowiak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krakowiak slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Krakowiak misses the target.#TD2#
Stipe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krakowiak!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Stipe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krakowiak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krakowiak taking a bit of punishment here - Stipe scoring with strikes. #T1#
Krakowiak is looking to regain half guard here but Stipe keeps moving and retains side control.
Krakowiak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stipe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krakowiak down.
Stipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krakowiak keeps working.
Stipe working away.
Stipe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krakowiak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stipe cracks Krakowiak with a big elbow.
Krakowiak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stipe. #T2#
Check out the look on Stipe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Krakowiak regains half guard.
Krakowiak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stipe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stipe working the head and body with strikes.
Krakowiak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stipe is keen to just control but Krakowiak is a slippery customer.
Krakowiak is concentrating on defense, preventing Stipe from advancing position.
Stipe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Krakowiak is trying to get back to full guard.
Krakowiak is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Stipe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stipe prevents Krakowiak from improving his position.
Stipe slows the pace down in half guard.
Stipe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Krakowiak!
Stipe working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Krakowiak is rocked!
Stipe wants to control the pace but Krakowiak is squirming around nicely.
Krakowiak is bucking up trying to escape but Stipe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Krakowiak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Stipe lands a big elbow.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krakowiak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stipe throws some wild stikes that Krakowiak manages to avoid easily.
Stipe looking to finish Krakowiak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Krakowiak!
Krakowiak sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stipe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Krakowiak to regain full guard.
Stipe throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mini Stipe's cut.
That's time! Krakowiak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stipe throws a shot from downtown. Krakowiak moves away and avoids it.
Krakowiak seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Stipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krakowiak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Krakowiak tries to sprawl but Stipe drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Krakowiak pushes Stipe off and gets back to his feet.#KD#
Krakowiak lands a big head kick that sends Stipe tumbling to the mat! Krakowiak takes a step backwards and waves Stipe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Stipe is rocked!
Stipe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krakowiak lands a jab to the head.
Stipe is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowiak finish him?
Stipe misses with a hook to the body
and Krakowiak scores with a counter punch that sends Stipe to the canvas! Krakowiak smells blood - he's punishing Stipe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stipe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Krakowiak!
A very excited looking Jacek Krakowiak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EVO 284: Napoleon vs Heimendah
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stipe throws a right hand that misses
and Ng counters with a straight right hand.
Ng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stipe slips a straight right by Ng.
Ng misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Stipe.
Stipe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from Ng misses.
Stipe checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Stipe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stipe lands a really nice looking cross but Ng seems unphased.
Stipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stipe misses with a looping right.
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stipe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng scores with a nice right hand.
Ng throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Stipe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ng's guard.#ES#
Ng manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Stipe throws a big shot that misses.
Stipe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Stipe drives through with a takedown into Ng's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Ng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stipe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Stipe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Stipe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stipe throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Stipe with a nice head shot there.
Stipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ng working a defensive guard here.
Stipe passes into half guard.
Stipe thows a huge punch but Ng dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Ng looking for submissions off his back.
Ng has hold of Stipe's hands but Stipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Ng trying to control from the bottom.
Ng has hold of Stipe's hands but Stipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Stipe.
Stipe working Ng over with strikes.
Stipe throws a strike but Ng avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stipe.
Stipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Stipe postures up in Ng's guard and throws a big left but Ng blocks it.
Stipe trying to control but Ng is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ng looking for a guillotine here but Stipe defends easily.
Stipe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Ng's brow. #SUB#
Ng has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stipe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ng.
Stipe lands a nice forearm strike.
Stipe working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
Ng throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ng throws a leg kick but Stipe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stipe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Ng.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Ng rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stipe.
Stipe ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stipe! But no joy.
Ng is looking to slow Stipe down with leg kicks.
Ng lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Stipe's shoulder, as Stipe tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Stipe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ng sprawls well initially but Stipe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stipe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stipe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stipe scoring with strikes but Ng is staying in there. #T1#
Stipe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stipe landing shots from mount.
Stipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ng wants to hold on but Stipe pushes him away.
Stipe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stipe with shots to the head and body - Ng looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mini Stipe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stipe looking to control but Ng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stipe landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ng taking shots to the head.
Ng's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ng tries to hold on but Stipe postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe looking to finish Ng with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ng!
A nice elbow there by Stipe.#ROC2#
Ng is rocked!
Stipe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Ng is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ng is bucking up trying to escape but Stipe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe loads up with a big shot that hurts Ng! He's pulled Stipe in close but Stipe has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ng survive? More strikes from Stipe and Ng is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: G 45: Trilogy Time!
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Stipe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stipe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Stipe takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Stipe's ribcage. Stipe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Stipe is blocking nicely.
Stipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Stipe.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries a body shot but Stipe blocks it.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris working aggressively here.
Stipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stipe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harris is trying to keep an underhook but Stipe manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Harris kicks Stipe off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Stipe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stipe throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Stipe passes into half guard.
Harris is looking to control Stipe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Stipe 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.
Stipe is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stipe wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris tries to roll over but Stipe keeps him under control.
Harris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've been hearing that Stipe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Stipe throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stipe's guard. #REVB#
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris passes Stipe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stipe trying to control but Harris postures up. #T3#
Stipe is looking to improve his position.
Stipe is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris wants to pass to mount but Stipe is defending the position.
Stipe controlling the position well.
Stipe is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
Harris controlling the pace.
Harris wants to free his trapped foot but Stipe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stipe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Stipe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stipe keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Stipe is keeping the position.
Stipe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Harris has gone for a leg lock! Stipe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harris's guard.#REVR#
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 Mini Stipe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris counters with a left and a right that stings Stipe.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Stipe off balance momentarily.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stipe.
Derek Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipe lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stipe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harris enables Stipe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Stipe trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stipe has passed into side control. #T1#
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Stipe dominates the positioning.
Stipe cracks Harris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris looking for a sweep but Stipe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Stipe controlling from the full mount.
Stipe dominating with strikes here.
Harris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stipe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mini Stipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris wants to hold on but Stipe pushes him away.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stipe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Stipe lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Harris can't escape the position.
Stipe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stipe lands a nice short elbow.
Stipe lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Stipe postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stipe trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #T4#
Stipe prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stipe working some strikes from top position.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stipe with a nice head shot there.
Stipe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stipe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stipe won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Stipe connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mini Stipe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stipe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a nice body shot.
Stipe blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris 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.
Harris feints and then cracks Stipe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stipe down.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Stipe closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stipe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stipe blocks it with crossed arms.
Stipe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Stipe is blocking nicely. #T1##BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris avoids the body shot from Stipe.
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Stipe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Stipe is now in Harris's guard.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Stipe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris is trying to control the position but Stipe postures up.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stipe is working Harris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Stipe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stipe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Stipe won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris is trying to keep Stipe in close.
Stipe stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stipe wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T3#
Stipe connects with a couple of short punches.
Stipe distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stipe being controlled here momentarily.
Stipe lands a couple of digs.
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stipe is one step ahead there.
Derek Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris pulls Stipe in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Stipe moved out of range.#CL2#
Harris pushes Stipe up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris blocks a body shot from Stipe.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris pushes Stipe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Stipe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stipe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Stipe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Harris.
I think Stipe 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mini Stipe!
Mini Stipe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Derek Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatever, im gonna win next fight!'.

Event: G #37 - 4 Titles!! 4 x Hype!!
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Puimakone throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Ng is looking to counter punch.
Ng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puimakone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puimakone misses the jab.
Ng looks to land a left hand but Puimakone moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Ng there.
Ng connects with the punch.
Puimakone tries to clinch but Ng moves out of range.
Puimakone fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puimakone.#TD2#
Puimakone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ng sprawls well initially but Puimakone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ng is trying to control but can't.
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!
Puimakone not doing much here. #T1#
Ng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puimakone is working away from the top position though.
Puimakone throwing shots but Ng is blocking nicely.
Ng is trying to stand.
Ng is holding on to half guard well.
Puimakone trying to control the pace.
Ng is trying to control but can't.
Puimakone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puimakone. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puimakone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puimakone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ng gets full guard.
Puimakone is looking to work some ground and pound but Ng has wrist control.#SUB#
Ng looking for subs off his back but Puimakone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puimakone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Ng wants to control but Puimakone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ng is not content to let Puimakone control the position.
Ng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Puimakone trying to control from half guard but Ng is working away.
Ng trying to control but Puimakone postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puimakone pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ng looking for subs from the bottom but Puimakone mounts him!
Puimakone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ng is working to get back to half guard.
Puimakone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Puimakone with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Puimakone has hold of Ng's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ng manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ng trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ng taking shots to the head.
Puimakone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ng tries to hold on but Puimakone pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naksuttava Puimakone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ng misses with a jab to the body
and Puimakone counters with a nice uppercut.
Ng falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puimakone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Ng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puimakone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puimakone throws out a loose jab but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ng throws a looping overhand right but Puimakone ducks down to avoid it.
Puimakone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ng to score with a decent uppercut.
Ng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puimakone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puimakone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
Ng looks to land a combination but Puimakone avoids it well.
Ng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ng is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Puimakone swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ng counter with a right hand.
Puimakone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puimakone missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charles Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puimakone.
Ng is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Ng misses.
Nice sprawl there from Ng as Puimakone shoots in.
Ng leaves Puimakone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puimakone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ng throws a jab but it's blocked by Puimakone.
Puimakone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puimakone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ng looks to throw the jab but Puimakone is out of range.
Puimakone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Puimakone darts in trying to clinch
and Ng counters with a left and a right that stings Puimakone.
Left hook, right uppercut from Puimakone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng throws a jab when Puimakone was well out of range.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Puimakone moves away and avoids it.
Puimakone misses with an uppercut
letting Ng counter with a right hand.
Puimakone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ng.
Puimakone misses with a right hand
and Puimakone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puimakone misses with an uppercut
and Ng counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Puimakone is rocked!#KD#
Ng lands a big uppercut and Puimakone crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Puimakone looks OK. Ng waves Puimakone back to his feet!
Puimakone is still on wobbly legs! Can Ng finish him?
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Ng lands a beautiful left hook that drops Puimakone. Puimakone tries to recover but Ng is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Puimakone lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Ng!
Charles Ng retains his bantamweight title!
Charles Ng took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Naksuttava Puimakone was interviewed post fight and said 'Can you spell F-L-U-K-E?'.

Event: G #32 BOAGRIUS vs SISSYPANTS
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Costel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Costel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Costel.
Puimakone throws a shot from downtown. Costel moves away and avoids it.
Costel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costel connects with an inside leg kick.
Costel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puimakone throws a lazy right hand but Costel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puimakone throws a shot from downtown. Costel moves away and avoids it.
Costel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Costel misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costel scores with a head kick.
Costel with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puimakone takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Costel throws a head kick that misses.
Neculai Costel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costel throws a body kick that misses
and Puimakone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Costel walks into a stiff left hand from Puimakone.
Puimakone moves out of range of the strikes.
Costel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Costel throws a leg kick that misses.
Costel scores with a shot to the body.
Puimakone throws a jab but it's blocked by Costel.
Puimakone 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.
Costel throws a front kick aimed at Puimakone's knee but Puimakone avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Puimakone blocks the low kick.#T2#
Puimakone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Costel avoids the body shot from Puimakone.
Costel moves out of range as Puimakone strikes.
Costel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puimakone moves out of range of the strikes.
Costel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puimakone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Puimakone moves out of range as Costel throws a body kick.
Puimakone blocks a head kick by Costel. #TD2#
Costel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Puimakone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Costel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Puimakone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Puimakone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Costel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Costel trying to control the position from guard on top but Puimakone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puimakone is controlling Costel's posture.
Costel won't allow Puimakone to sweep him here.
Costel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puimakone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puimakone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puimakone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Costel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puimakone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neculai Costel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Costel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costel slips under a jab.
Puimakone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costel was well out of range. Poor timing from Puimakone.
Nice shot lands for Puimakone.
Costel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Costel misses the shot to the body.
Puimakone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Costel misses.
A little feinted left hand from Puimakone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puimakone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costel.
Costel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Neculai Costel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costel swings for the body but Puimakone moves out of range.
Puimakone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puimakone swivels and escapes.#T1#
Puimakone throws a shot from downtown. Costel moves away and avoids it.
Costel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puimakone sprawls well. Puimakone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costel gets slowly back to his feet.
Costel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puimakone.
Costel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puimakone throws a looping overhand right but Costel ducks down to avoid it.
Costel misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Puimakone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puimakone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Costel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Puimakone works the jab nicely.
Puimakone throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Costel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puimakone throws out the jab.
Costel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costel lands a jab to the head.
Costel throws a leg kick but Puimakone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puimakone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costel sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Puimakone has knocked Costel down with a huge combo! Puimakone steps away and waves a wobbly Costel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Costel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costel is still on wobbly legs! Can Puimakone finish him?
A clash of legs there as Puimakone blocks the low kick.
Puimakone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Costel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puimakone.
It looked like Puimakone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puimakone just misses with a punch to the body.
Costel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puimakone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costel.
Puimakone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Costel scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Puimakone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puimakone loads up on a big right hand but Costel slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Puimakone blocks the leg kick.
Costel seems to have recovered his senses.
Puimakone misses with a looping right.#T3#
Costel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Costel.
Puimakone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puimakone ducks under a wild hook from Costel.
Costel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puimakone.
Costel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costel misses with the body kick
and Puimakone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puimakone checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Costel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costel. Puimakone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puimakone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costel has his takedown stuffed
and Puimakone counters with a right hand to the body.
Naksuttava Puimakone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neculai Costel.#T4#
Puimakone throws a jab but it's blocked by Costel.
Costel swings for the body but Puimakone moves out of range.
Costel throws a solid leg kick but Puimakone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Costel.
A punch lands to the side of Puimakone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puimakone misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puimakone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Puimakone - just one landing.
Costel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puimakone. Costel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costel throws a leg kick
and Puimakone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naksuttava Puimakone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Costel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Puimakone sends Costel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Puimakone is motioning to the referee to let Costel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Costel shoots and misses
and Puimakone counters with a crisp right that sends Costel to the canvas! Puimakone follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naksuttava Puimakone!
A very excited looking Naksuttava Puimakone 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.
The defeated Neculai Costel had this to say: 'You win some, you lose some. I have to give it to Hess, he was sneakyer tonight.'.

Event: ITFL 5.2
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puimakone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puimakone throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Ho throws a head kick but Puimakone moves out of range.
Ho throws a body punch but Puimakone moves out of range.
Puimakone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McDojo in the buildup to the fight.
Puimakone scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Puimakone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puimakone.
Puimakone takes one on the button.
Puimakone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ho.
Ho slips a straight right by Puimakone.
Puimakone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Puimakone moves away and avoids it.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puimakone.
Nice body punch from Puimakone.
Puimakone slips under a jab from Ho.#T1#
Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Puimakone moves out of range easily.
Ho misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Puimakone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ho's guard.
Ho is trying to control the position but Puimakone postures up.
Puimakone pushes down on Ho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ho wants to control but Puimakone is keeping busy.
Ho keeping hold of Puimakone's head, controlling as best he can.
Puimakone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puimakone is working away from the top position though.
Puimakone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Ho trying to control here.
Puimakone trying to control the pace.
Puimakone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho's head.
Puimakone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Puimakone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Puimakone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puimakone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puimakone is one step ahead there.
Puimakone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puimakone throws a big right hand that misses.
Puimakone landing some decent shots from guard.
Puimakone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Puimakone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ho pulls Puimakone in to control the position.
Puimakone cracks Ho with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ho is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ho trying to control but Puimakone is working from the bottom.
Ho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Puimakone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Puimakone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naksuttava Puimakone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Puimakone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Puimakone there.
Puimakone scores with a nice strike.
Li Kong Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puimakone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puimakone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puimakone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puimakone to score with a decent uppercut.
Puimakone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ho pinned against the cage. Ho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puimakone throws a shot to the body.
Ho misses with a looping right.
Ho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Ho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puimakone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Li Kong Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puimakone throwing a counter right hand but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho moves forwards but Puimakone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho connects with the punch.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Puimakone.
Puimakone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puimakone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Puimakone swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Puimakone scores with a nice right hand.
Puimakone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puimakone with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puimakone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puimakone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ho counters with a straight right hand.
Puimakone moves away from the strike by Ho. #T2#
Puimakone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Puimakone as he connects with a hook.
Puimakone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Puimakone thuds a left hand into Ho's body.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puimakone.
Ho swings for the body but Puimakone moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Puimakone.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Puimakone moves away and avoids it.
Puimakone staying out of range there.
Ho throws a body punch but Puimakone moves out of range.
Puimakone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ho misses with a hook.
Puimakone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Puimakone ducks down to avoid it.
Ho walks into a jab.
Puimakone throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Ho scores with a jab to the body.
Puimakone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho cracks Puimakone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Puimakone.
Ho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puimakone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puimakone misses with an uppercut.
Ho misses with a low kick.
Puimakone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puimakone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Puimakone connects with the punch.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Puimakone's head but Puimakone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Puimakone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puimakone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puimakone throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Puimakone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puimakone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puimakone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puimakone throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puimakone.
Ho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Puimakone is looking for a counter combo.
Ho throws a lazy head kick
and Puimakone counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Puimakone misses.
Ho tests Puimakone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puimakone swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puimakone.
Puimakone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puimakone lands a two punch combo.
Ho staying out of range there.
Ho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naksuttava Puimakone dominated that second round.
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#
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Puimakone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Puimakone's shoulder, as Puimakone tries to avoid the shot.
Puimakone jabs at Ho's body.
Ho walks into a jab.
Ho misses the jab.
Puimakone tries to counter with a takedown but Ho is quick to defend against it.
Ho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puimakone swinging wildly here.
Puimakone throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
Puimakone connects with a body shot.
Ho misses with a kick to the body
and Puimakone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puimakone tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puimakone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Ho is rocked!#T1#
Puimakone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho is still on wobbly legs! Can Puimakone finish him?
Nice shot by Puimakone.
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho walks straight into a right hand from Puimakone - that's dropped him! Puimakone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ho from any more punishment! Ho complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Naksuttava Puimakone!
Our winner, Naksuttava Puimakone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ITFL 3.2
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1##TD#
Ford gets caught napping as Puimakone dives in and scores a takedown. Ford manages to retain guard.
Puimakone working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Puimakone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puimakone.
Puimakone controlling from the top position.
Puimakone 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.
Ford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puimakone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Puimakone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puimakone advances position into side control!
Ford is trying to get back to half guard.
Ford being controlled for a moment.
Puimakone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ford to see if he's OK.
Ford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puimakone connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Puimakone controlling the position from side mount.
Puimakone misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Puimakone is trying to get an arm triangle but Ford is defending well.
Puimakone taking a breather here.
Ford is looking for a sweep.
Puimakone wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy. #T3#
Puimakone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Puimakone in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Puimakone wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Puimakone controlling the position.
Ford wants to control but Puimakone postures up.
Ford is looking to regain half guard here but Puimakone keeps moving and retains side control.
Puimakone working the ground and pound but Ford is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Puimakone scores with punches from side control.
Puimakone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Puimakone is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Puimakone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Puimakone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Puimakone working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#
Ford is rocked!#SUB#
Puimakone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ford, who protects the arm well.
Ford is still in real trouble! Can Puimakone finish him?
Ford looking for a sweep but Puimakone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puimakone loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ford scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Puimakone land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Puimakone stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naksuttava Puimakone!
A victorious Naksuttava Puimakone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Whitey Ford spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back!!'.

Event: ITFL 2.2
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Puimakone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kahn on the side of the head.
Kahn walks into a left hand.
Kahn wants to clinch
and Puimakone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Kahn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kahn showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Puimakone is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kahn is tapping! Great win for Puimakone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Naksuttava Puimakone!
Our winner, Naksuttava Puimakone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GENERATION #16
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Puimakone walks into a stiff left hand from Ng.
Ng fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ng connects with a single shot there.
Puimakone lands an overhand right.
Puimakone with a nice cross.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Puimakone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ng.
Ng 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.
Puimakone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ng.
Ng slips under a jab from Puimakone.
Puimakone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ng.
Ng misses with a hook to the body
and Puimakone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puimakone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Puimakone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puimakone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Puimakone lands a nice shot that snaps Ng's head back.
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puimakone slips under a jab from Ng.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ng as he connects with a hook.
A nice combination there by Ng.
Ng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puimakone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ng works Puimakone's body with a nice hook.
Ng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puimakone.
Puimakone shoots in and drives through. Ng sprawls well.
Ng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puimakone has time to react.
Ng looks to land a left hand but Puimakone moved out of range nicely.
Ng clobbers Puimakone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puimakone cracks a nice hook into Ng's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Ng.
Ng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puimakone takes one to the chin there.
Puimakone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ng to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Puimakone is rocked!
and Ng counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Puimakone! He's just covering up as Ng starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Ng!
A very excited looking Charles Ng 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.
The defeated Naksuttava Puimakone had this to say: 'Can you spell F-L-U-K-E?'.

Event: PFC 32: Parker vs. Vontavious
Date: Mar 26, 2016

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