Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KOM LHW & WW Final
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Johns staying out of range there.
Johns throws a counter high kick but Sidious was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've been informed that Sidious 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.
Johns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Johns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sidious's corner calls for a 1-2. Sidious obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Sidious.
Sidious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sidious.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Johns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Sidious finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidious misses with a straight left.
Johns throwing a counter right hand but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johns throws out the jab.
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Johns scores with a counter punch that sends Sidious to the canvas! Johns smells blood - he's punishing Sidious with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sidious has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Johns!

Event: KOM Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Number showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sidious.
Number is looking to clinch. #CL#
Number has closed the distance and engaged Sidious in a clinch.
Sidious gets through Number's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Number's brow.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
Number tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Number shrugs off.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sidious.
Number takes an elbow to the temple.
Number definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Number has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Number.
Sidious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Number controls the action.
Number throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Number scores with a shot to the side of Sidious's head. #BC2#
Sidious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Number moves into range and clinches up with Sidious.#BC2#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Number rushes Sidious and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sidious is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Number piles on the pressure and Sidious crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Number made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Benn Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benn Jr throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Sidious with a series of wild strikes but Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benn Jr looks to land a right hand but Sidious moved out of range.
Sidious unleashes a big counter combination but Benn Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sidious circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Sidious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sidious counters with a nice body shot.
Sidious lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Sidious 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.
Benn Jr throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Sidious counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Sidious lands a body punch.
Benn Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benn Jr 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Sidious keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jr's efforts to push away.
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benn Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benn Jr's elbow.
Benn Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sidious has him pressed against the cage.
Benn Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sidious tries a body shot but Benn Jr blocks it. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Sidious on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benn Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Sidious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Sidious is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benn Jr cracks Sidious with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jr throws a hook to the side of Sidious's head but Sidious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
Benn Jr misses with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a series of strikes. Sidious will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Benn Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Benn Jr misses.
Benn Jr misses with an uppercut
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A jab lands there for Sidious.
Benn Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sidious throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benn Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sidious takes a swing at Benn Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Sidious.
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Sidious throws out a counter right but Benn Jr avoids it with no problem.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Sidious takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious defending well as Benn Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Benn Jr lands a jab to Sidious's midsection.
Benn Jr throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious thuds his right hand into Benn Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sidious circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nigel Benn Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sidious falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benn Jr throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Benn Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
Benn Jr misses with a hook #CL2#
and Sidious holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jr looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sidious follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Benn Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious walks into a left hand.
Benn Jr connects with a body shot.
Sidious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benn Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot.
Benn Jr throws a leg kick
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benn Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Benn Jr cracks Sidious with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Benn Jr misses the shot to the body.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Benn Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benn Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sidious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benn Jr thinking.
Benn Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benn Jr.
Sidious takes one to the side of the head.
Sidious lunges at Benn Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benn Jr's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.#T3#
Benn Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Benn Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sidious counters with a huge left! Benn Jr is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sidious isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Benn Jr from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sidious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
A victorious Darth Sidious thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Nigel Benn Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 6 (LHW)
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Jospin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Sidious slips under a jab.
Jospin walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Sidious avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jospin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
Jospin misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin connects with a right hand. Sidious shakes it off.
Jospin thuds a left hand into Sidious's body.
Sidious staying out of range there.#T1##CL2#
Jospin closes the distance and pushes Sidious back into the cage.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jospin.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Jospin looks winded!
Sidious lands a left hand.
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Jospin shrugs off.
Sidious tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Sidious. #BC2#
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Jospin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious's corner calls for a 1-2. Sidious obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Jospin manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sidious scores with a push kick.
Jospin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jospin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sidious takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jospin with a hook.
Jospin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jospin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sidious on the side of the head.
Jospin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sidious should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jospin.
Jospin throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range. #T3#
Jospin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sidious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jospin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
Jospin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Jospin moves into the clinch.
Sidious tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jospin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jospin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jospin takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Sidious letting Jospin take a breather here.
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henri Jospin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darth Sidious!
An out of breath Darth Sidious thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TC 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Sidious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sidious 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.#KD#
Johns drops Sidious with a beautiful combination! Sidious stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johns is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sidious is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Darth Sidious has been cut.
Sidious tries to clinch
and Johns counters with a left to the body.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Johns finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Johns.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Johns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious seems to have recovered his senses.
Sidious bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Johns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sidious with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johns takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Johns.
Sidious fakes the leg kick and cracks Johns in the body.
Johns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Don Johns has been cut.#T2#
Johns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johns sets himself, and Sidious steps forward looking for the clinch! Johns avoids it this time.#CL2#
Sidious takes the fight into the clinch.
Johns has Sidious pressed against the cage.
Sidious managing to block the knees to the body from Johns. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johns's brow.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious misses with a body punch. #BC#
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidious lands with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sidious, as that shot connected.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
A big left from Sidious misses. #T4#
Sidious connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Sidious rushes Johns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johns blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johns.#BC#
Johns manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Sidious misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Johns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Johns is looking to wear down Sidious with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Johns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses the body punch
and Johns counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johns.#T1#
Johns misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johns.
Sidious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sidious takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Johns.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johns digs a good body shot into Sidious's ribs.
Don Johns is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Johns takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Johns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johns misses with a hook to the body
and Sidious counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious. #T3##CL2#
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Johns in a clinch.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Johns in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johns's brow.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johns blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johns dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Johns dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious tries to work over Johns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnss head.
Sidious presses Johns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Johns.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sidious as Johns tries to tie him up.
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Johns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johns goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johns misses with a body shot
and Sidious counters with a crisp right that sends Johns to the canvas! Sidious follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
A relieved looking Darth Sidious 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: GAMMA#867 Hiro v Grabber
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious checks a low kick from Cooke.
Cooke's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cooke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooke.
Cooke 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.
Sidious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Sidious walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sidious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.
Cooke with a jab.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Sidious feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sidious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cooke.
Sidious throws a low kick, looking for Cooke's leg but Cooke calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Sidious.
Sidious connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sidious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cooke dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Cooke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sidious on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Sidious is avoiding it. #T2#
Sidious moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke lands a body shot.
Sidious throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke connects with a body shot.
Cooke tries a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Sidious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sidious thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sidious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sidious lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooke on the side of the head.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sidious takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Sidious. #T3#
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sidious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Cooke blocks the body kick.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Sidious's body. Sidious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Sidious sees coming a mile off.
Cooke blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
Sidious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke is looking to chop away at Sidious's legs.
Cooke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sidious's head.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick
and Sidious counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Sidious sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Sidious moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Sidious fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cooke just manages to avoid it.
Cooke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Sidious. Beautiful body shot.
Sidious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke misses with a body punch
and Sidious counters with a low kick, right behind Cooke 's knee.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Sidious is avoiding it.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke with a hook.
Sidious takes one to the chin there.
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 Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick from Sidious.
Cooke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
Cooke thumps Sidious with a low kick.
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
Sidious looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cooke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Cooke throws a low kick but Sidious moves out of range easily.
Sidious moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cooke!
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Cooke with a nice calf kick.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Sidious avoids it.
Sidious 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.
Cooke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sidious blocks it well.
Sidious checks a leg kick nicely.
And Sidious counters with a quick kick to the body but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooke misses with an uppercut
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Sidious looks to land a body kick but Cooke moved away.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious thinks about countering with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cooke in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Sidious avoids it.
Sidious feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sidious misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
Cooke works Sidious's body with a nice hook.
Cooke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sidious.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sidious.#T3#
Cooke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matt Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
Cooke takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Sidious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sidious throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious is looking to land body kicks.
Cooke throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Sidious takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Cooke takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Cooke misses.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious scores with a hook.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sidious looks for the body kick but Cooke saw that one coming.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Sidious lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
Cooke connects with a crisp jab.
Sidious throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sidious looks for the body kick but Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Sidious.
Sidious misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Sidious.
Sidious fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Cooke.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooke's head backwards.
Cooke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Sidious's head but Sidious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sidious tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke cracks Sidious with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Sidious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooke connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sidious.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sidious sizes up Cooke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sidious lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke moves out of range as Sidious strikes.#T2#
Cooke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sidious on the side of the head.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sidious slips under a jab from Cooke.
Sidious throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Sidious backing away here, and Cooke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Cooke does no damage.
Cooke just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSidious.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Sidious.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Sidious lands with a shot to the body.
Cooke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooke is looking to slow Sidious down with leg kicks.
Cooke tries to land a leg kick but Sidious saw it coming and moves away.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Cooke.
A combination from Cooke does no damage. #T3#
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sidious was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooke.
Sidious with a hook.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Sidious circles away.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Sidious swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sidious smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sidious is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Cooke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Sidious throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Cooke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Cooke is looking to chop away at Sidious's legs.
Sidious slips under a jab.
Sidious throws a big counter combination but Cooke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Sidious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious walks into a left hand.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke 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.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Sidious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sidious 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Sidious. #CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus 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.
Krampus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sidious.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sidious crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krampus - the referee stops the clock and Sidious gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krampus. Sidious manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Krampus.
Sidious throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krampus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Sidious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Krampus misses.
No luck for Krampus with that takedown attempt.
Krampus misses with a left hand
and Krampus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krampus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
Krampus 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. #T1#
Sidious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krampus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krampus blocks a head kick by Sidious.
Sidious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sidious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krampus lands a body shot.
Krampus throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Krampus throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
Krampus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Krampus misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Sidious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krampus throwing a counter right hand but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious 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.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Krampus.
Krampus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krampus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krampus swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a right hand to the body.
Krampus avoids the head kick by Sidious.
Krampus throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krampus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Sidious is rocked!
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Krampus finish him?
Krampus scores with a shot to the body.
Sidious gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Krampus gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Krampus!
Dexter Krampus 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: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the head.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
A countering left hand to the body from Sidious misses.#T1#
Phoenix throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sidious.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phoenix to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Phoenix cracks Sidious with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Sidious walks into a jab.
Sidious turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sidious's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sidious throws a combination that misses
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Phoenix scores with a punch to the head.
Sidious goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sidious scores with a nice strike.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidious misses with a hook.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sidious throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Sidious misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses.
Sidious throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.#T3#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
And Sidious responds with a good body kick, but Phoenix manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sidious.
Phoenix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Sidious moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sidious slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Good shot there by Sidious.
Sidious throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phoenix lunges at Sidious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sidious's hand.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Sidious misses. #T4#
Sidious slips under a jab.
Sidious throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix connects with a body shot.
Phoenix blocks the body kick.
Sidious uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phoenix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phoenix cracks Sidious with a good jab.
Sidious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sidious.
Sidious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Phoenix.
Sidious lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Sidious swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidious pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Sidious settles back down.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Sidious with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sidious might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phoenix has got the better of the exchanges.
Sidious takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidious counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Sidious misses with a kick to the body
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sidious. Phoenix shrugs it off though.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Sidious scores with a head kick. Phoenix tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sidious lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix misses with a body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sidiouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sidious's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidious scrambles back to his feet.
Sidious falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Sidious misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious scores with a push kick.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Sidious turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Sidious scores with a spinning back kick!
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
Sidious has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sidious misses with a low kick.
Sidious swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sidious under the eye.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Phoenix lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Sidious misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sidious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phoenix with a hook.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Sidious's ribs.
Sidious keeps Phoenix at a distance using the push kick.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Sidious's head but Sidious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidious can do to turn this around?
A low kick lands for Sidious.
Sidious darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sidious takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Sidious looks to throw a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sidious sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix jabs Sidious to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phoenix moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
Sidious swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sidious slips under a jab.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Sidious's ribs.
Phoenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Sidious looks to throw a body kick
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Sidious takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sidious. Phoenix shrugs it off though.
Phoenix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sidious misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sidious misses with a kick to the body
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Phoenix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sidious misses the jab.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sidious on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Sidious is rocked!
Phoenix throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Sidious throws a body kick that misses.
Sidious seems to have recovered his senses.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Sidious scores with a punch to the head.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.#T4#
Phoenix slips under a jab from Sidious.
Sidious throws a low kick, looking for Phoenix's leg but Phoenix calmly moves out of range.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Sidious connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sidious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix tests Sidious's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.

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 Blake Phoenix.
Well Phoenix 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#849 Lohmus v Damagon
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Sidious 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.
Frame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Frame cracks Sidious with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frame slips under a jab from Sidious.
Frame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frame stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sidious takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frame wants to slow Sidious down by chopping away at his legs.
Frame has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidious finds it's way round the side to connect with Frame's head. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Frame. Those never looked like landing.
Frame throws a combination. Sidious tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sidious thumps Frame with a low kick.
Frame 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.
Frame is looking to slow Sidious down with leg kicks.
Frame doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frame fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sidious on the side of the head.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Frame.
Frame just misses with a punch to the body.
Frame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew Frame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whack! Sidious lands a heavy head kick that drops Frame. The ref tackles Sidious to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Frame was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Darth Sidious!
During a confident post fight interview, Darth Sidious thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#841 Benedetti v Rones
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious feints and then cracks Of Hand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Of Hand down.
Of Hand scores with a head kick.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Of Hand.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious scores with a body shot.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious scores with a jab to the body.
Of Hand 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.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious throws a leg kick which misses Of Hand's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Hand tries to avoid it.
Sidious lands with a kick to the temple. Of Hand shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Of Hand.#T1#
Of Hand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sidious. That snapped Of Hand's head back.
Of Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious connects with a body shot that sends Of Hand's belly button to the back.
Of Hand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sidious counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Of Hand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Of Hand lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Sidious catches Of Hand right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Of Hand. #T2#
Of Hand slips under a jab.
Sidious misses with a body punch
and Of Hand counters with a nice 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!
Of Hand throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Of Hand counters with a crisp one two that drops Sidious! Of Hand thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sidious to his feet! Sidious is in big trouble!#ROC#Sidious is rocked!
Of Hand lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sidious off his feet! Sidious tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sleight Of Hand!
In his post fight interview, Sleight Of Hand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#837 Spike v Horse
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Sidious counters with a body kick.
Cole misses with a combination
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sidious counters with a nice body shot.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Sidious.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sidious tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sidious to the ground. Sidious escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious lands a lovely overhand right.
Sidious defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A jab from Sidious misses.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Cole avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Nice uppercut there from Sidious.
Cole lands with a nice body punch.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Sidious keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidious finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious lands an overhand right.#T3#
Sidious throws a front kick that sends Cole stumbling back into the cage.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Sidious will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sidious.
Cole connects with the punch.
Sidious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Cole rushes Sidious and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
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!
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Sidious is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Sidious misses with some punches.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Sidious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sidious pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Sidious takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Cole rushes Sidious and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidiouss head.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious blocking some punches.
Cole works on Sidious's body with a couple of short punches.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole is looking for a takedown.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Sidious gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands a body punch.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Sidious gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole blocks a body shot from Sidious.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole working aggressively here.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidiouss head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sidious takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole working aggressively here.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sidious has knocked Cole down with a huge combo! Sidious steps away and waves a wobbly Cole back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidious closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cole! Sidious dives in looking to finish! Cole is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
A victorious Darth Sidious thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Sidious thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sidious to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Sidious saw that one coming.
Smith Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sidious is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.#T1#
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr scores with a head kick.
Sidious's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidious scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
Sidious swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good low kick that Sidious was not able to check.
Sidious lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Sidious lands with a shot to the body.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Sidious connects with a looping right hand.
Smith Jr scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidious throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidious delivers a nice body kick.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sidious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sidious.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Sidious.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sidious.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidious is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Sidious swinging wildly here.
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sidious throws a combination that misses
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and Sidious makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith Jr really felt that one!
Smith Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious cracks Smith Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sidious misses the body punch
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sidious is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
Smith Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith Jr blocks the leg kick.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.#T1#
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Sidious.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith Jr.
Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Smith Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sidious checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Sidious saw it coming and moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidious throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a leg kick.
Sidious tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidious lands with a straight right. Smith Jr didn't see that one coming.
Smith Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sidious connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious with a hook.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sidious.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSidious.
Good shot there by Sidious.
Sidious lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sidious avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Sidious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Smith Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Sidious off balance momentarily.
Sidious moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Sidious tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Sidious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sidious lands a jab to the head.
Sidious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sidious.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
Sidious lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.
Sidious lands with a straight right. Smith Jr didn't see that one coming.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD#
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Smith Jr tumbling to the mat! Sidious takes a step backwards and waves Smith Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Smith Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sidious counters with a nice leg kick.
Sidious lands with a good body shot.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sidious.#T1#
Sidious connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.
Sidious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sidious thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Sidious scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sidious takes a step back to recover.
Sidious fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sidious moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Sidious misses.
Sidious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith Jr momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sidious has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
Sidious throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?#T4#
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a low kick, right behind Smith Jr 's knee.
Sidious scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Sidious. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sidious counters with a thumping low kick.
Sidious scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sidious.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Sidious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sidious 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
A very excited looking Darth Sidious 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: GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Turillo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turillo motions for Sidious to come forward. Turillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sidious looks winded!
Turillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sidious on the side of the head.
Turillo scores with a kick to the body.
Turillo is looking to slow Sidious down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Sidious blocks the leg kick.
Turillo throws a low kick, looking for Sidious's leg but Sidious calmly moves out of range.
Turillo sizes up Sidious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sidious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Sidious is rocked!#T1#
Turillo drops Sidious with a straight right hand, right on the button! Turillo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
Song Turillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Page with a poor takedown
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sidious sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Page throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sidious looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Page.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sidious. #T1#
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidious presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page looking for a takedown.
Sidious cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
We've been informed that Sidious 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.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Page.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Page takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Page.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page can't get the takedown.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Page 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sidious tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Sidious lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Page throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Page tumbling to the mat! Sidious takes a step backwards and waves Page back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Page is rocked!#CUT2#
Franky Page's cut is getting worse.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Page tries to clinch up.
Sidious throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Page moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Sidious is quick to defend against it.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.#CL#
Page darts in and clinches Sidious up against the cage.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sidious is defending well.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Page has hold of one of Sidious's legs. Sidious is fighting the takedown attempt but Page gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page'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#
Page moves in looking to clinch but Sidious pushes him off.
Page with a jab.
Darth Sidious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sidiouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Page throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page lands a jab to the head. #KD2#
Sidious lands a left and a right that send Page crashing to the mat, dazed. Sidious thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt. #T1##KD2#
Sidious drops Page with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Page looks back up at him and smiles so Sidious waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
Franky Page's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Sidious takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sidious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Page stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious throws a low kick but Page avoids it.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious tries to score with a low kick but Page moves his leg out of the way.
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Sidious counters with a nice right hand that sends Page toppling to the canvas! Page scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sidious finish him?!#T2#
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Page switches off momentarily and Sidious cracks him with a monster right hand! Page topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sidious dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sidious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
A relieved looking Darth Sidious 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: GAMMA#815 Fungus v Kassim
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Brent tries to score with a low kick but Sidious moves his leg out of the way.
Brent throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses
and Brent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Brent misses.
Sidious is looking to land body kicks.
Sidious stuns Brent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brent sizes up Sidious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sidious works Brent's body with a nice hook.
Brent 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.
Brent throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious tries a quick counter leg kick but Brent is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brent throws a head kick but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses.
Brent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Brent staying out of range there.
Sidious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brent is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brent appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brent throws a combination that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Brent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
Sidious misses with an uppercut. Brent saw that one coming.
Sidious lands an overhand right.
Sidious punishes Brent's body with a nice straight punch.
Brent throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brent missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sidious.
Brent swinging wildly here. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brent missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Brent moves out of range easily.
Brent throwing a counter right hand but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Brent throws a leg kick but Sidious sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sidious let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Brent moved out of range nicely.
Brent tries to land a leg kick but Sidious saw it coming and moves away.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brent swings widly with a right hand
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Sidious throws a leg kick which misses Brent's front leg but catches the back leg as Brent tries to avoid it.
Brent misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Sidious moves into the clinch.
Brent fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Brent misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Sidious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sidious misses with a jab to the body
and Brent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brent rather than just go for the knockout.
Sidious fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Brent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious throws a series of punches but Brent moves out of range.
Brent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David Brent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brent half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sidious takes a swing at Brent's ribcage but misses.
Brent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sidious at a distance. #KD#
Brent lands a big uppercut and Sidious crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sidious looks OK. Brent waves Sidious back to his feet!#ROC#
Sidious is rocked!
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!
Brent throws a quick head kick that knocks Sidious silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Brent is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Brent!
After the fight, David Brent was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#811 Ricard v Spud
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
King is looking for the big counter here.
Sidious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
Sidious lands a jab to King's midsection.
King throws a right hand that Sidious ducks under and follows up with a left that Sidious also avoids with ease.
Sidious misses with a hook.
King misses the shot to the body.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious lands a two punch combo.
King lands with a hook. Sidious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Good leg kick by Sidious there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Sidious has knocked King down with a huge combo! Sidious steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sidious misses with a hook.
Sidious dodges the punch combination from King.
Sidious lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidious moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sidious getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Sidious drops King with a big left hand! King is injured, injured bad! Sidious jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#805 Ricard v Arendse
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Sidious uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Enchãrya has time to react.
Sidious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sidious takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Enchãrya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Sidious.
Enchãrya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enchãrya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchãrya loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya avoids the head kick by Sidious.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Sidious misses with a hook
and Enchãrya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enchãrya. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchãrya misses with a body shot.
Enchãrya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sidious was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Enchãrya is looking to land body kicks.
Sidious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Enchãrya throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
As Enchãrya backs away, Sidious returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sidious throws a wild body kick that Enchãrya sees coming a mile off.
Enchãrya 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.
Enchãrya ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Enchãrya wants to counter with a clinch but Sidious pushes him away.#T2#
Enchãrya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya misses with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a one-two to the body.
Sidious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchãrya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sidious 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.
Sidious throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchãrya thinks about the counter body kick.
Enchãrya loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Enchãrya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sidious, right into the meat.
Sidious misses with an uppercut. Enchãrya saw that one coming.
Enchãrya connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sidious misses
and Enchãrya counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enchãrya. Enchãrya obviously looking to wear him down.
Sidious moves out of range as Enchãrya throws a body kick.
Sidious scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Enchãrya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Enchãrya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sidious throws out a leg kick but Enchãrya moves out of range and Sidious only half commits.
Sidious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enchãrya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Enchãrya scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious throws a hook but Enchãrya avoids it easily.
Sidious has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Enchãrya finds it's way round the side to connect with Sidious's head.
Sidious avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sidious throws a series of punches but Enchãrya moves out of range.
It seemed like Enchãrya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Sidious misses.
Sidious connects with a solid leg kick.
Enchãrya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Enchãrya tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchãrya lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious lands a head shot.
Enchãrya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD2#
Enchãrya cracks Sidious with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Enchãrya has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sidious to stand back up!#ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!#T1#
Enchãrya moves in close and cracks Sidious with a massive right hand! Sidious, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Enchãrya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damagon Enchãrya!
Damagon Enchãrya spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GAMMA#802 Jernit v Alzheimer
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Salazar blocks the leg kick.
Sidious takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious throws a head kick but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Salazar slips the punch.
Sidious backing away here, and Salazar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salazar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Sidious moves out of range as Salazar throws a body kick.
Salazar looks to throw a body kick
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salazar misses with a kick to the body
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Salazar.
Salazar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sidious connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salazar scrambles back to his feet.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Salazar moves out of range easily.
Salazar works Sidious's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Salazar.
Sidious walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salazar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salazar throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Salazar.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salazar misses with a looping left.
Salazar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salazar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salazar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sidious if he has to take too many more of those.
Sidious misses with a leg kick.
Sidious throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
As Sidious backs off Salazar throws a huge counter combo but Sidious manages to avoid it all.
Salazar moves out of range of the leg kick from Sidious.
Salazar works Sidious's body with a nice hook.
Sidious defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
Salazar scores with the left hand. Sidious knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Sidious takes a swing at Salazar's ribcage but misses.
Salazar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Salazar clinches.
Sidious lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salazar misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sidious fails to land.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Sidious tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salazar tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Salazar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC#
Sidious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salazar.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Sidious backing away here, and Salazar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salazar misses with a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salazar throws a body kick that misses.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Salazar moved out of range.
Salazar unleashes a big counter combination but Sidious bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Salazar as he connects with a hook.
Salazar just misses with a punch to the body.
Salazar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sidious.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
Sidious slips a jab from Salazar.
Salazar throws a leg kick but Sidious moved away.
Sidious misses with a looping left.
Salazar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidious.
Sidious defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Sidious misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Sidious misses.
Salazar throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Sidious blocks a leg kick.
Sidious looks to land a body kick but Salazar moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar misses with a body kick.
It looked like Sidious wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salazar scores with a nice body kick.
Sidious throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Salazar.
Salazar avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sidious wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
Salazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sidious moves forwards but Salazar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sidious connects with a body shot.
Salazar is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Salazar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar'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#
Salazar motions for Sidious to come forward. Salazar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious is looking to counter the offense by Salazar and move into the clinch.
Salazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salazar throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Sidious. Beautiful body shot.
Sidious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salazar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salazar lands a slapping body shot.
Salazar throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious is looking to counter with head kicks.
Salazar moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious connects with a single shot there.
Sidious keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salazar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
Sidious wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Salazar misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Salazar misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salazar moves away.
Salazar connects with a body shot.
Salazar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sidious on the side of the head.
Salazar throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salazar, right into the meat.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Sidious on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salazar. Salazar obviously looking to wear him down.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salazar tries a quick counter leg kick but Sidious is wise to it.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Salazar throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Salazar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salazar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Salazar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sidious throws a low kick but Salazar moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious scores with a nice right hand.
Salazar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sidious.
Salazar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salazar can pounce on him.
Salazar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salazar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sidious avoids a kick to the body.
Crunch! Sidious slams his shin into Salazar's torso.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Salazar.
Salazar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sidious throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Sidious blocks the body kick.
Sidious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salazar.
Sidious misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Salazar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salazar.
Salazar misses with a low kick.
Sidious is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Salazar moved out of range.
Salazar digs a good body shot into Sidious's ribs.
Sidious moves out of range of the body kick from Salazar.
Sidious lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salazar.#T4#
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Salazar misses with a punch on the inside.
Salazar lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sidious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Salazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Salazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salazar pushes Sidious back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch.
Sidious punishes Salazar's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sidious. That's going to slow Salazar down.
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 Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sidious. Sidious obviously looking to wear him down.
Salazar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Salazar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salazar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSidious.
Salazar looks to land a body kick but Sidious moved away.
Salazar scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious digs a good hook to Salazar's body.
Salazar blocks a low kick nicely.
Sidious bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar misses with a body kick.
Sidious is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Salazar.
Sidious wants to slow Salazar down by chopping away at his legs.
Salazar thinks about the counter body kick.
Salazar misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Salazar.#T1#
Salazar misses with an uppercut. Sidious saw that one coming.
Salazar tries to land a front kick but Sidious steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sidious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidious scores with a nice right hand.
Salazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
A cross from Salazar lands.
Sidious avoids a kick to the body.
Salazar pushes Sidious away with a front kick.
Salazar throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salazar tries to score with a low kick but Sidious moves his leg out of the way.
Salazar misses with the body kick
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salazar misses with a right hand
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Salazar slips a jab from Sidious.
Salazar misses with a kick to the body.
Salazar thumps Sidious with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar with a nice cross.
Salazar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salazar throws a solid leg kick but Sidious takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salazar.
Sidious jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sidious is looking to slow Salazar down with leg kicks.
Salazar misses with a kick to the body
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Salazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salazar - that will leave a mark!
Salazar misses with a low kick.
Salazar slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar tries a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Salazar misses with a leg kick.
Salazar dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Sidious on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sidious will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Salazar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salazar misses with a body shot
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Salazar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salazar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sidious slips under a jab.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Salazar thuds his shin into the meat of Sidious's side.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sidious gets tackled into the cage by Salazar. Salazar maintains the clinch.
Salazar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salazar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salazar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sidious lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Salazar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salazar throws a big shot that misses.
Salazar catches Sidious with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salazar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sidious counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sidious throws a leg kick which misses Salazar's front leg but catches the back leg as Salazar tries to avoid it.

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 Darth Sidious.
Well Sidious 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darth Sidious!
During a confident post fight interview, Darth Sidious thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Michael Salazar stepped up to the mic, saying 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '.

Event: GAMMA#798 Fungus v Sidious
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Fungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Fungus throws a jab when Sidious was well out of range.
Sidious looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fungus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sidious.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fungus. Sidious shrugs it off though.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fungus.#KD#
Fungus lands a big head kick that sends Sidious tumbling to the mat! Fungus takes a step backwards and waves Sidious back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Sidious is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Fungus scores with a counter punch that sends Sidious to the canvas! Fungus smells blood - he's punishing Sidious with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sidious has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#794 Steel v Tua
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Sidious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicu. Nicu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicu moves away.
Nicu checks a leg kick.
Nicu wants to land a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nicu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicu counters with a nice body kick.
Nicu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
Sidious takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicu backing away here, and Sidious unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Nicu.
Sidious scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicu misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a solid body kick.
Nicu walks into a stiff left hand from Sidious.
Sidious throws a body kick that misses.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses.
Sidious buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicu is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sidious Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nicu is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darth Sidious!
Our winner, Darth Sidious, 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: GAMMA#790 Sidious v Fungus
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Sidious blocks a jab.
Fungus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sidious 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.
Fungus thinks about the counter body kick.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
Fungus misses with an uppercut
and Fungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
Fungus throws a shot from downtown. Sidious moves away and avoids it.
Fungus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fungus tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidious dodges the punch combination from Fungus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus throws a head kick but Sidious moves out of range.
Fungus misses with a body shot
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Foot Fungus has been cut.
Fungus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sidious's hands.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Sidious lands a leg kick that knocks Fungus off balance momentarily.#T1#
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Fungus is out of range.
Fungus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sidious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidious darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sidious takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sidious checks a low kick from Fungus.
We've been informed that Fungus 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.
Fungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
Sidious feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Fungus there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungus. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sidious was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fungus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidious throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fungus avoids it.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fungus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungus throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Fungus lands a nice looking body kick.
Sidious connects with a solid leg kick.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Fungus counters with a straight right hand.
Sidious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Sidious went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fungus misses with a looping left.
Sidious moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Fungus as he connects with a hook.
Fungus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fungus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Fungus missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fungus scores with a head kick. Sidious tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Fungus.
Oh Sidious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Fungus needs to keep his hands up - Sidious had a free shot at his head there.
Fungus misses with a two punch combination.
Sidious seems to have got his legs back now.
Sidious moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Sidious fakes the leg kick and cracks Fungus in the body.
Fungus misses with a few strikes there.
Fungus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Fungus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious throws a low kick but Fungus avoids it.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Sidious lands a big right hand that sends Fungus crashing to the mat! Sidious stays standing though and waves Fungus back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fungus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sidious throws a body punch but Fungus moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sidious. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Fungus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sidious's head backwards.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fungus slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Fungus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sidious circles away quickly and effectively.
Sidious defending well as Fungus loads up on a big left hand.
Fungus slips a jab from Sidious.
Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious misses the jab.
Sidious misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidious throws a head kick but Fungus moves out of range.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Fungus misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Fungus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Foot Fungus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Foot Fungus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious checks a low kick from Fungus.
Sidious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fungus. Fungus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fungus.#KD2#
Fungus lands a big head kick that sends Sidious tumbling to the mat! Fungus takes a step backwards and waves Sidious back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fungus looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
Sidious connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fungus fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fungus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fungus lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sidious falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fungus dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Foot Fungus thanked KATO for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#786 Curry v Pony
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Slider misses the target.
Sidious follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Slider misses with a shot to the body
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Slider misses with a hook.
Slider ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Slider tries to counter by clinching up but Sidious breaks away and moves out of range.
Slider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious thinks about the counter body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slider.
Slider throws a front kick aimed at Sidious's knee but Sidious avoids it well.
Slider misses with a lunging right hand
and Sidious counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slider moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider slips under a jab from Sidious.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slider.
Sidious throws a lazy body kick
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious cracks Slider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Slider lands with an uppercut that bounces Sidious off the cage and back into range.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Slider blocks a jab.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slider.
Sidious looks for the body kick but Slider saw that one coming.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slider misses the body punch
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Slider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sidious throws the left hand but Slider avoids the punch easily.
Slider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Slider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.#T2#
Sidious jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Lolipo Slider has been cut.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Slider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sidious blocks a leg kick.
Slider ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Sidious blocks the low kick.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sidious let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Sidious thows a body kick. Slider tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sidious scores with a spinning back kick!
Slider is breathing heavily.
Sidious misses with a straight left.
Sidious throws the kick towards the body but Slider avoids it.
Slider jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Slider in a clinch.
Slider avoids a wild elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious is working Slider over against the cage.
Sidious cracks Slider with a nice body shot.
Slider blocks a body shot from Sidious. #BC2#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Sidious finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Sidious.
Slider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious throws the kick towards the body but Slider avoids it.#T4#
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious 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.
A low kick from Slider misses
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Slider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slider thinking. #KD2#
Sidious feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Slider sprawling to the canvas! Slider rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sidious finish him?! #ROC2#
Slider is rocked!
Sidious lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Slider falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sidious dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious is the new light heavyweight champion!
Darth Sidious made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#783 Curry v Boagrius
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Marston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Marston.
Marston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sidious in his tracks.
Marston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a solid body kick.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Marston misses the jab.
Sidious follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marston swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Sidious scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious throws a body kick that misses
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Marston.
Sidious misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Sidious works Marston's body with a nice hook.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious looks for the body kick but Marston saw that one coming.
Marston jabs at Sidious's body.#T2#
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sidious's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston lands the left hand.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Marston gets tackled into the cage by Sidious. Sidious maintains the clinch.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Marston has been cut.#T3#
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Marston avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Marston 's eye.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marston misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Sidious closes the distance and clinches.
Marston is trying to maintain a safe position but Sidious gets an underhook and turns Marston into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marston.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious is working Marston over against the cage.
Sidious lands a body punch.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidious.
A short uppercut from Sidious. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marston misses with the head strike.
Marston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marston's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious. #BC2#
Sidious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sidious throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marston misses with a lunging right hand
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Marston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
Marston throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Sidious counters with a nice right hand that sends Marston toppling to the canvas! Marston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sidious finish him?!#KD2#
Sidious cracks Marston with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sidious has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marston to stand back up!#ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious throws a front kick that sends Marston stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Marston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious cracks Marston on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Marston falls backwards against the cage. Sidious follows up with more strikes that drop Marston to his knees. Sidious keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Marston! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#779 Curry v Steel
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sidious! #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sidious has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidious knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sidious is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidious knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler throwing strikes but Sidious manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Dassler is trying to work for a sweep but Sidious has mounted him!
Dassler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler. #T2#
Sidious keeping full guard, as Dassler tries to pass. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
Sidious is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sidious holds on and takes a little breather.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB#
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sidious seems keen to control Dassler's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sidious fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Dassler has Sidious up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Dassler jumps guard but Sidious turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sidious gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dassler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Dassler tries to pull guard but Sidious won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dassler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dassler 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Dassler dominated that round.
That's time! Dassler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sidious looks to land a combination but Dassler avoids it well.
Dassler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dassler shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Dassler is out of range.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidious fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. 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.
Dassler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sidious swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Sidious feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dassler sprawling to the canvas! Dassler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sidious finish him?! #ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!#T1#
Sidious keeps Dassler at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Dassler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Dassler to the canvas! Sidious follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#776 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Ericsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Ericsson manages to avoid it.
Ericsson has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ericsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Sidious sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a takedown
and Sidious makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ericsson really felt that one!
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ericsson manages to avoid it.
Sidious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ericsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ericsson shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ludvig Ericsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Ericsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2#
Sidious gets caught napping as Ericsson dives in and scores a takedown. Sidious manages to retain guard.
Sidious pulls Ericsson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ericsson lands a couple of digs.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Sidious wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sidious controls Ericsson momentarily but Ericsson frees himself.
Sidious is pulling down on Ericsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ericsson, at least for the moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sidious as he avoids it easily.
Sidious is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
Despite the aggression on Ericsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Ericsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sidious is fending him off so far but Ericsson persists. Nope, Sidious circles away and we're back to standing.
Sidious delivers a nice body kick.
Ericsson moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
Ericsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ericsson somewhat.#T3#
Good exchange - Sidious coming out on top.
Ericsson shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a nice body shot.
Ericsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Ericsson ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ericsson moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
Ericsson moves out of range as Sidious strikes.#CL#
Sidious moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Sidious. #BC#
Sidious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidious is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Ericsson shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ericsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sidious's waist but Sidious gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ericsson off to one side.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sidious throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Ericsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious struggling a bit here.
Sidious is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
Sidious tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sidious takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Ericsson's cut.
That's time! Sidious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but Sidious shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Ericsson looking to score a takedown here. Sidious is defending well but Ericsson drives through and ends up in Sidious's guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sidious pulls Ericsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ericsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Ludvig Ericsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ericsson postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sidious leaves Ericsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sidious is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sidious throws out a powerful jab.
Sidious throws the kick towards the body but Ericsson avoids it.
Ericsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Sidious is wise to it.
Ericsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ericsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Ericsson ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Sidious throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Ericsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch but Ericsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Ericsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ericsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Sidious regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ericsson.
Ericsson being controlled here momentarily.
Ericsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidious swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sidious wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ericsson is now in half guard.
Sidious keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ericsson drops an elbow to the side of Sidious's head.
Sidious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson trying to control the pace.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sidious is looking for a sweep. Ericsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sidious's head.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Ericsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious slaps away a takedown attempt from Ericsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sidious stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Sidious.
No luck for Ericsson with that takedown attempt.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Sidious circles away easily
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Ericsson dives in and scores a takedown into Sidious's guard.
Sidious trying to control the position here. #T1#
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ericsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sidious has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sidious trying to control the position.
Ericsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sidious is pulling down on Ericsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ericsson, at least for the moment.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ericsson. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ericsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sidious swivels and escapes.
Sidious stuffs the takedown.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sidious throws a body kick that misses.
Ericsson throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.
Sidious tries to clinch there but Ericsson circles away.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Ericsson.
It seemed like Ericsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Sidious misses.
Sidious works over Ericsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ericsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ericsson shoots in but Sidious avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Ericsson's head but Ericsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Ericsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sidious swivels and escapes.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ericsson can do to turn this around?
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Sidious circles away easily
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sidious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sidious throws a wild body kick that Ericsson sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ericsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sidious did well to prevent Ericsson getting side control.
Sidious is controlling Ericsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ericsson throwing shots but Sidious is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing 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: GAMMA#773 Marston v Dassler
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dolla.
Dolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolla thuds a left hand into Sidious's body.
Dolla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Dolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sidious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dolla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dolla lands a left hand.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Dolla swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolla.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dolla's elbow.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dolla lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dolla throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Dolla misses with some punches.
Dolla throws a head punch that misses.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolla misses with some punches.
Sidious takes a shot to the head.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Dolla.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dolla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious lands a body punch.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dolla misses with some punches.
Sidious blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dolla.
Sidious checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Dolla looks to move away, Sidious throws a big counter combo but Dolla just gets out of the way.
Dolla throws a sloppy head kick
and Dolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Sidious avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dolla is looking to land body kicks.
Dolla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dolla on the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Crenflow Dolla's cut even more.
Dolla connects with a jab.#CL2#
Dolla clinches up against the cage.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dolla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dolla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dolla or not. #T3#
Dolla blocks a body shot from Sidious.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Dolla looks winded!
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Dolla in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Dolla's head.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
Dolla throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious cracks Dolla with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Sidious. #ROC#
Dolla is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Crenflow Dolla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dolla is pressed against the cage. Sidious pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dolla! Two more big strikes from Sidious and Dolla crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darth Sidious waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
Crenflow Dolla was interviewed post fight and said 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.

Event: GAMMA#764 Sonnen v Wrexham
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious cracks Andersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andersson pushes Sidious away with a front kick.
Andersson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Sidious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson sets himself, and Sidious steps forward looking for the clinch! Andersson avoids it this time.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson sets himself, and Sidious steps forward looking for the clinch! Andersson avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson takes one to the chin there.
Andersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sidious scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson jabs at Sidious's body.#T1#
Andersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Andersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious lands a high kick!
Andersson throws a leg kick but Sidious moved away.
Andersson scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious avoids a kick to the body.
Andersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Andersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sidious doesn't seem bothered though.
Andersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
Sidious lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sidious swings widly with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a good low kick that Sidious was not able to check.
Sidious scores with a shot to the body.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Sidious on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andersson. Andersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson misses with an uppercut
and Sidious makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Andersson misses
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sidious drops his hands momentarily and Andersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sidious tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson lands a body shot.
Andersson takes one on the button.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Andersson throws a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped Sidious's head back. #T4#
Andersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidious moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sidious is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Sidious
and Andersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Sidious as he connects with a hook.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Andersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benny Andersson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Andersson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Andersson. Beautiful body shot.
Benny Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benny Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Sidious as he checks the leg kick.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andersson can pounce on him.
Andersson lands a really nice looking cross but Sidious seems unphased.
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.#T1#
Sidious lands with a right hand.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersson throws a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Andersson lands a big uppercut and Sidious crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sidious looks OK. Andersson waves Sidious back to his feet!#ROC#
Sidious is rocked!
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!
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sidious might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andersson has got the better of the exchanges.
Sidious is holding his hands too far apart here. Andersson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Sidious is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Andersson!

Event: GAMMA#761 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Sidious throws a jab when BK was well out of range.
BK takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
BK throws a combination. Sidious tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
BK chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sidious throws the kick towards the body but BK avoids it.
BK throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
Sidious moves away from the strike by BK.
A cross from BK lands.
Jab from Sidious.
BK fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BK.
BK throws a right hand that misses
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BK shoots in and drives through. Sidious sprawls well.
BK lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
BK gets a double leg takedown into Sidious's guard.#T1#
Sidious keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully.
BK with a flurry of punches that miss.
BK 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.
BK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
BK postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious controlling BK's posture.
BK has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
BK looking to pass the guard.
BK wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
BK moves out of range of the body kick.
Sidious looks to land a body kick but BK moved away.
BK throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BK throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sidious stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for BK.
BK slips a straight right by Sidious.
A chopping leg kick lands by BK.
Benjamin BK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
BK scores with a nice right hand.
BK fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
BK avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sidious blocks the low kick.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but BK moved out of range nicely.
BK half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
BK swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sidious.
BK shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - BK coming out on top.
Sidious misses with a wild combination.
BK tries to counter with a takedown but Sidious is quick to defend against it.
BK pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sidious back to the cage. BK follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sidious scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BK throws a jab when Sidious was well out of range.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sidious.
BK shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sidious pinned against the cage. Sidious gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin BK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BK takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Sidious wants to clinch.
BK fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
BK swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sidious.
Sidious tests BK's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sidious rushes BK and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! BK is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Sidious piles on the pressure and BK crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
After the big win, Darth Sidious made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#758 Sin v Sonnen
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Gloom throws a series of punches but Sidious moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gloom.
Sidious throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sidious has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gloom finds it's way round the side to connect with Sidious's head.
Gloom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gloom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guido Gloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious lands with a hook. Gloom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Guido Gloom has been cut.#CL#
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Gloom in a clinch. #TD2#
Gloom pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Sidious from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gloom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sidious's guard. #REVB#
Sidious trying to control the position here.
Gloom is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Sidious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gloom is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.#SUB2#
Gloom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gloom looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gloom pushing down on Sidious's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gloom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sidious trying to control from the bottom.
Sidious avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gloom.
Gloom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sidious trying to control but Gloom postures up.
Gloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sidious keeps working.
Sidious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gloom.
Sidious is refusing to be controlled, as Gloom sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Sidious moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloom postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Gloom tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gloom.
Gloom trying to control but Sidious is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gloom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sidious at a distance.
Gloom lands a high kick! #TD2#
Gloom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Gloom trying to control from half guard but Sidious is working away.
Gloom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gloom with the ground and pound but Sidious uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gloom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sidious is keeping the position for now.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Sidious is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Gloom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guido Gloom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sidious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gloom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gloom lands with a slapping head kick.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Gloom.
Gloom slips a straight right by Sidious.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gloom.
Gloom scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gloom moves out of range of the body kick from Sidious. #T1##CL#
Sidious gets a clinch.
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sidious being controlled against the cage.
Gloom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sidious to keep the fight standing.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Gloom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Sidious lands a body punch.
Gloom is breathing heavily.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gloom takes an elbow to the temple.
Gloom jumps guard but Sidious stands there with Gloom around his waist. Gloom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sidious tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it. #T2##TD2#
Gloom pulls guard effortlessly.
Sidious controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sidious has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gloom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sidious has passed into half guard!
Gloom moves into full guard. #T3#
Sidious 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. #SUB2#
Sidious avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sidious trying to move into half guard but instead Gloom has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Gloom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gloom throws a big elbow that misses.
Gloom wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Gloom throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Sidious'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.#T4#
Gloom wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Gloom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gloom trying to control but Sidious is working from the bottom.
Gloom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloom stands and throws Sidious's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guido Gloom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Gloom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guido Gloom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gloom passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sidious makes his way to full guard, as Gloom worked for a kimura.
Sidious controlling Gloom's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gloom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Gloom lands a couple of elbows.
Gloom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gloom trying to control but Sidious is working from the bottom.
Gloom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gloom throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gloom advances to half guard.
Sidious is staying active underneath Gloom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gloom working Sidious over with strikes.
Gloom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sidious trying to hold on to Gloom's head to control him but Gloom postures up.
Sidious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gloom.
Sidious wants to control but Gloom is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Sidious bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gloom scores with a three punch combo!
Gloom wants to land a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from Gloom.
Sidious looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Gloom is predictable there
and Sidious counters with a nice body kick.
Sidious looks for the body kick but Gloom saw that one coming.
Sidious tries a head kick but it misses.
Gloom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sidious is fending him off so far but Gloom persists. Nope, Sidious circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sidious misses the target.#T4#
Sidious checks a low kick from Gloom.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Sidious moves into range and clinches up with Gloom.
Gloom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious misses with the head strike.
Sidious tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Sidious is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gloom's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sidious prevents the takedown attempt.
Gloom prevents a body shot from Sidious.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sidious clinches up with Gloom and pushes him back against the cage.
Darth Sidious has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloom lands with a light punch inside.
Gloom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sidious is defending well.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Gloom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guido Gloom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gloom 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: GAMMA#754 Imbula v Sin
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Dassler fails with the takedown.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Dassler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sidious was covering up waiting for the punch and Dassler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dassler postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it. #SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Dassler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sidious is keeping the position for now.
Dassler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dassler thows a huge punch but Sidious dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well. #SUB2#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well. #T3#
Sidious wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dassler is working for a kimura but Sidious is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dassler 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sidious is pressing down on Dassler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dassler 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Dassler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sidious misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dassler 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dassler 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.
Sidious trying to control but Dassler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dassler is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sidious to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dassler drops back looking for a leg! Sidious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sidious manages to kick Dassler off! Dassler jumps back into Sidious's guard. #T1#
Sidious managing to control the position.
Dassler postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Dassler postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Sidious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dassler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sidious trying to control the position.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.
Dassler with the ground and pound but Sidious uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sidious working a defensive guard here.
Dassler throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Rudi Dassler has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dassler drops back looking for a leg! Sidious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sidious manages to kick Dassler off! Dassler jumps back into Sidious's guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidious working a defensive guard here.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Dassler is fighting to break Sidious's control of his arms but Sidious is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Sidious rushes Dassler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious. #CUT#
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler goes for a takedown attempt but Sidious pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dassler dives in for a single leg takedown but Sidious sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dassler moves forwards but Sidious connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Sidious has Dassler up against the cage in a clinch.
Dassler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Dassler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sidious after a bit of a struggle.
Dassler wants to take the fight to the mat but Sidious manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Dassler's ribcage. Dassler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dassler's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Dassler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Sidious. That snapped Dassler's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Sidious. No joy for Dassler on that attempt.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Dassler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dassler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dassler tries to advance to mount but Sidious denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidious, who protects the arm well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sidious parries the strikes from Dassler easily there. Dassler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sidious to escape. #SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidious, who protects the arm well.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dassler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dassler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sidious manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sidious to regain full guard.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dassler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious can't keep his opponent in guard - Dassler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Sidious is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well. #SUB2#
Sidious is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sidious still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sidious has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sidious's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Dassler!
Rudi Dassler gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#750 Ricard v Kenway
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.
Montana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sidious lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Leon Montana has been cut.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montana.
Sidious throws a nice looking combination but Montana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Montana throws a leg kick
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Montana moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Montana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montana gets through Sidious's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Montana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montana scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Montana. #T1#
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Montana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sidious.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Sidious moves away and avoids it.
Sidious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Sidious's head coaches at Skulls house of pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Sidious clinches up against the cage.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it. #T2#
Sidious takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana blocks an elbow strike from Sidious.
Montana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sidious.
Montana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Sidious tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the cage.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Montana.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage. #BC#
Sidious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sidious tries to land a body kick
and Montana counters with a low kick, right behind Sidious 's knee.
Montana looks to clinch
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montana manages to circle out of the way.
Sidious takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana takes one to the chin there.
Leon Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Montana.
Sidious is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Sidious moves into the clinch successfully.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Sidious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Montana's defenses.
Montana's coach down at Damage Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Sidious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montana.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Sidious throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious scores with a kick to the body.
Sidious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Montana forces Sidious back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Nice body kick from Sidious.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana digs a right hand underneath Sidious's ribcage. Sidious let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
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 Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Montana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sidious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montana slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sidious as he connects with a hook.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Montana.
Montana misses with a hook to the body
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Montana takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Sidious lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sidious misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Sidious takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sidious takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Montana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sidious slips a jab from Montana.
Sidious looks to throw a body kick
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Montana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sidious rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from Montana.#ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
Sidious moves out of range of the leg kick from Montana.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana is looking to slow Sidious down with leg kicks.
Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montana takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Sidious takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana flicks out a counter leg kick but Sidious steps away.
Montana throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious jabs Montana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Good work by Sidious as he checks the leg kick.
Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
Sidious takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montana misses with a body punch
and Sidious counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Sidious catches Montana right on the button with a cross.
Montana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Sidious closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sidious manages to break the clinch.
Sidious 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.
Sidious checks a leg kick nicely.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sidious finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Sidious checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sidious bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious throws a body kick that misses.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Montana misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana throws a front kick that sends Sidious stumbling back into the cage.
Sidious jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Montana is rocked!
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Sidious finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Montana.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sidiouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Montana defending well as Sidious loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Montana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Montana counters with an inside leg kick.
Montana thuds a left hand into Sidious's body.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana blocks a jab.
Sidious sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Sidious avoids it this time.
Sidious is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montana cracks a nice hook into Sidious's ribs.
Sidious tries to move into range but Montana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sidious misses.
A little jabbing left from Montana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sidious on the side of the head.
Montana cracks the inside of Sidious's front leg. #CL#
Montana gets tackled into the cage by Sidious. Sidious maintains the clinch. #T1#
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Montana's head.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana is trying to stall.
Montana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana has had enough of the clinch but Sidious keeps him there for the moment.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montana avoids a wild elbow strike from Sidious.
Leon Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Good body shot from Sidious.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
Montana dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Good body shot from Montana.
Montana lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious prevents a body shot from Montana. #BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch.
Montana is looking to clinch but Sidious is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sidious misses the target.
Montana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sidious looks for the body kick but Montana saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Montana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious blocks a jab.
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Montana misses with a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Sidious.
A clash of legs there as Sidious blocks the low kick.
Sidious throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Montana blocks the body kick.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Montana scores with a sloppy right hand. Sidious should have avoided that one.
Montana missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montana throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Sidious misses with a straight left.
Montana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sidious under the eye.#CL2#
Montana has closed the distance and engaged Sidious in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
Montana lands a shot to the body.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montana presses Sidious against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sidious 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing 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: DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Noye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noye tests Sidious's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noye throws a head kick that misses.
Noye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noye tries to clinch up
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noye throws a big counter combination but Sidious scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Noye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
It looked like Noye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Noye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noye lands with a left to the head.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Noye controls his hands.
Sidious misses with a body punch. #T1#
Noye misses with the head strike.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noye.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Noye is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sidious cracks Noye with a nice body shot.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noyes head.
A head punch on the inside from Noye fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Noye fails to land.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noye pushes Sidious back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noye slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donal Noye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noye is looking to clinch.
Noye tries to clinch up.#T2#
Sidious lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Noye.
Sidious takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noye connects with a leg kick. Sidious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Noye moves into the clinch.
Noye scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noye is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Noye lands an elbow inside that Sidious shrugs off.
Noye has Sidious pressed against the cage.
Sidious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Noye's defenses.
Noye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Noye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noye's elbow. #T3#
Noye prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Noye on the inside.
Sidious misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious dodges an elbow strike from Noye.
Noye misses with an elbow strike.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Noye trying to stall but Sidious improves his position.
Noye prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Noye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noye avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
Noye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noye tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Noye back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Noye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Noye throws a leg kick but Sidious moved away.
Noye misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noye takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noye is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Sidious moves into range and clinches up with Noye.
Sidious is working Noye over against the cage.
Sidious lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Donal Noye's cut is getting worse.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Noye in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
Noye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Noye loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Sidious's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sidious thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noye if he has to take too many more of those.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Noye.
Sidious tries to land a front kick but Noye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donal Noye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious blocks a head kick by Noye.
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noye wants to clinch
and Sidious counters with a nice body kick.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sidious fakes the leg kick and cracks Noye in the body.
Sidious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noye is looking for a counter combo.
Sidious lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noye looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from Sidious.
Noye slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Noye moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Noye.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noye will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sidious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sidious digs a good hook to Noye's body. #CL2#
Sidious moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Noye's ribcage. Noye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Donal Noye's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidious digs a right hand into Noye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noye's gas tank. #BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch.
Darth Sidious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noye avoids the head kick by Sidious. #T2#
Sidious misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Sidious blocks the low kick.
Noye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noye misses with a body shot
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Donal Noye's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Noye lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sidious works Noye's body with a nice hook.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Noye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donal Noye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darth Sidious!
After the big win, Darth Sidious made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DUEL191 De Chandler v Stanky
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown. Sidious tries to sprawl out of it but Shifter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sidious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shifter shoots in but no luck this time.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sidious sprawls well. Sidious wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. 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.#TD#
Shifter gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Shifter wants to free his trapped foot but Sidious is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sidious is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sidious defends it well. #SUB#
Shifter 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#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sidious is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sidious is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shifter is trying for a kimura here. Sidious looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shifter wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Shifter!
A relieved looking Andy Shifter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#184 Andersson vs Sidious
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Sidious throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Andersson looks to land a body kick but Sidious moved away.
Sidious counters with a body kick.
Sidious is looking to clinch but Andersson is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Andersson misses its target.
Sidious jabs at Andersson's body.
Andersson lands with a nice body punch.
Sidious takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Andersson darts in and clinches Sidious up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidious.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Andersson. #T1#
Andersson lands with a left to the head.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Andersson shrugs off.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson is working Sidious over against the cage.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Andersson 's eye.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Andersson to work.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Sidious is working Andersson over against the cage.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land. #T2#
Sidious's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Sidious working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sidious as Andersson tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Sidious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.
Sidious has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A lazy left from Andersson finds it's target.
Sidious looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sidious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benny Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andersson 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 Sidious has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sidious and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Sidious lands a jab.
Andersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
Sidious scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Andersson misses with a hook
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Andersson is rocked!
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andersson misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.#KD2#
Sidious lands a big right hand that sends Andersson crashing to the mat! Sidious stays standing though and waves Andersson back to his feet!
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Sidious drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sidious checks a low kick from Andersson.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Sidious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sidious lands a jab.
Sidious with a jab.
Sidious takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious 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#
Sidious throws a combination that misses
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson clobbers Sidious with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson lands a nice hook to Sidious's body. Sidious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Andersson clinches up against the cage.
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
Andersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Andersson digs a right hand underneath Sidious's ribcage. Sidious let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sidious backwards. #ROC#
Sidious is rocked!
Andersson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?#T1#
Andersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andersson's brow.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Andersson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andersson lands a big right hand that drops Sidious! The killer instinct kicks in and Andersson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Andersson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: DUEL#178 Andersson vs Justice
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Barrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Sidious counters with a body kick.
Barrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrera throws out the jab.
Barrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrera fakes the leg kick and cracks Sidious in the body.
Barrera is looking to land body kicks.
Barrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
Barrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Sidious thuds a left hand into Barrera's body.
A big left from Barrera misses.
Sidious has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
A little jabbing left from Sidious on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Barrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sidious cracks Barrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera 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. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrera.
Sidious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barrera swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrera misses with a straight right.
Barrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidious doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barrera.
Barrera scores with a hook to the body. Sidious takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sidious has knocked Barrera down with a huge combo! Sidious steps away and waves a wobbly Barrera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Barrera is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Barrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrera misses with a body punch
and Sidious counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Barrera badly! He tries to strike back but Sidious puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Barrera out cold! Oh man, Barrera will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darth Sidious!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darth Sidious thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DUEL#172 Andersson vs Laiho
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Sidious misses with a hook. Noye ducked under it nicely.
Noye throws a leg kick which misses Sidious's front leg but catches the back leg as Sidious tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
Noye pushes Sidious away with a front kick.
Noye lands a high kick!
Sidious thuds a left hand into Noye's body.
Noye misses with a lunging right hand
and Noye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
Noye lands a jab to Sidious's midsection.
We've been informed that Noye 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.
Sidious scores with a jab. Noye acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Noye rushes Sidious and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Noye swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Noye.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noye backwards. #BC2#
Noye breaks the clinch.
Noye thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noye scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noye was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Sidious keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sidious keeps the fight on the outside.
Noye tries to clinch there but Sidious circles away.
Sidious misses with a kick to the body.
Sidious lands a two punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sidious.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
Sidious scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Donal Noye's cut even more.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Noye counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noye wants to clinch up but Sidious keeps it at a distance.
Sidious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Noye drives through and clinches with Sidious against the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Noye fails to land.
Sidious digs a right hand into Noye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noye's gas tank.
Noye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noye misses with a punch on the inside.
Noye misses with an elbow over the top.
Noye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noye tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noye misses with some punches.
Noye blocks a body shot from Sidious.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noye.
Noye prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Noye tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Noye back against the cage.
Noye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious cracks Noye with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noye.
A short uppercut from Noye.
Noye lands a body shot.
Sidious pushes Noye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noye trying to stall but Sidious improves his position.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Noye avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noye. #T3#
Noye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noye tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Noye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noye throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sidious tries a body shot but Noye blocks it.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Noye blocks an elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Noye 's eye.
Noye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Donal Noye's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Noye controls the action.
Sidious blocks the elbow strike.
Noye wants to stall.
Sidious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noye struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands. #T4#
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious works on Noye's body with a couple of short punches.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Noye controls his hands.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noye takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
Donal Noye's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Noye lands a left hand.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sidious.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Sidious tries to work over Noye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noye has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Noye.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious works on Noye's body with a couple of short punches.
Noye tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious dodges an elbow strike from Noye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donal Noye's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sidious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noye.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noye throws a wild body kick that Sidious sees coming a mile off.
Noye throws a head kick that misses
and Sidious makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noye really felt that one!
Noye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noye tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
Noye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
Noye tries to counter with a clinch but Sidious shakes him off and moves away.
Noye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sidious counters with a left and a right that stings Noye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donal Noye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#167 Vee vs Napolean
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Nicu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nicu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Nicu scores with a hook to the body. Sidious takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicu.
Nicu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Nicu throws a nice head kick!
A big left from Nicu misses.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Sidious moves out of range of the body kick from Nicu.
Decent striking displayed by Nicu there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nicu!
Nicu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Nicu.
Nicu misses with a kick to the body.
Sidious counters with a body kick.#T1#
Nicu blocks a jab.
Sidious 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicu - that will leave a mark!
Sidious looks for the body kick but Nicu saw that one coming.
Sidious lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nicu scores with a nice strike.
Sidious needs to keep his hands up - Nicu had a free shot at his head there.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Sidious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicu wants to slow Sidious down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicu scores with a body shot.
Nicu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sidious will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Nicu moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Sidious connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicu's hands.
No joy there for Sidious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicu. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Nicu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sidious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Nicu is predictable there
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nicu misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Nicu is rocked!
Sidious lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Nicu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iosue Nicu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicu seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicu throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious counters with a solid body kick.
Sidious takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Nicu lands with a right hand.
Nicu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sidious throws a body punch but Nicu moves out of range.
Nicu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidious throws out a counter right but Nicu avoids it with no problem.
Sidious throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sidious lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
Sidious lands a big uppercut and Nicu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nicu looks OK. Sidious waves Nicu back to his feet!#CUT2#
Iosue Nicu's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nicu avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Nicu slips a jab from Sidious.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sidious.#T4#
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Nicu to the canvas! Sidious follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#162 Hoffman vs Munson
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for Golem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Golem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Golem slips the punch.
Sidious has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sidious takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Golem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Golem.
Golem misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Golem thinking.
Golem cracks Sidious with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Golem catches Sidious with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golem.
Sidious throws the left hand but Golem avoids the punch easily.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golem.
Golem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidious.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A jab from Sidious finds it's way through Golem's defenses.
Golem throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Golem misses the body punch
and Golem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golem throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious misses with a two punch combination.
Golem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sidious uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golem.
Sidious lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem catches Sidious with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Golem misses with a shot to the body
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golem moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious walks into a stiff left hand from Golem.
Golem misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Golem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious throws a hook but Golem blocks it.#T2#
Golem looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Golem.
Golem looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Golem throws a nice looking combination but Sidious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golem throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Golem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golem misses the jab.
Sidious takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Golem lands a lovely overhand right.
Golem throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Golem misses.
Golem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Golem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Golem throws a series of punches but Sidious moves out of range.
Golem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.#T3#
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golem to score with a decent uppercut.
Golem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Golem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sidious's hands.
Golem misses with an uppercut
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golem cracks Sidious with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Golem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golem throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious throws out a counter right but Golem avoids it with no problem.
Golem misses with an uppercut.
Golem fails to land with a series of punches.
Golem misses with a combination
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
Golem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sidious scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golem in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golem throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golem scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
Golem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Golem misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
Sidious throws the left hand but Golem avoids the punch easily.
Golem misses with an uppercut
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Golem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Golem scores with a hook to the body. Sidious takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Golem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golem lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Golem misses.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Golem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Golem staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidious throws a series of punches but Golem moves out of range.
Golem misses with a body shot.
Golem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sidious to score with a decent uppercut.
Golem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Emet Golem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emet Golem's cut.
That's time! Golem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sidious moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Golem lands with an uppercut that bounces Sidious off the cage and back into range.
Emet Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golem misses with an uppercut.
Sidious needs to keep his hands up - Golem had a free shot at his head there.
Golem misses with a looping left.
Sidious clobbers Golem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emet Golem is winning the standup battle so far.
Golem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidious takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Golem is out of range.
Golem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidious moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golem tries to bum rush Sidious with a series of wild strikes but Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Golem missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Sidious on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sidious getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Golem throws a sloppy body shot
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Golem is rocked!
Golem gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sidious gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing 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: DUEL#157 Lafayette vs Halo
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from Kravac.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Sidious throws the left hand but Kravac avoids the punch easily.
Kravac lands with a nice body punch.
Kravac tries to clinch up
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Sidious moves forwards but Kravac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Sidious misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kravac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidious, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kravac.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sidious to keep the fight standing.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Sidious is leaning against Kravac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kravac tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravac controls his hands.
Kravac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Sidious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kravac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sidious avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Kravac shrugs off.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Sidious.
We've been informed that Sidious 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.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Kravac 's eye. #CUT2#
Samuel Kravac's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sidious smiles and moves away.
Kravac dodges the punch combination from Sidious. #T2#
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Kravac dives in and grabs Sidious's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sidious pushes down on Kravac's head and hops out.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kravac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sidious's half guard.
Sidious manages to get to full guard.
Kravac postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Sidious is keeping the position.#T3#
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sidious seems keen to control Kravac's posture.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Sidious pulls Kravac in close to his closed guard and prevents Kravac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sidious is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kravac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sidious to see if he's OK.
Kravac grinds an elbow into Sidious's temple. #SUB#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidious, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sidious rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kravac's guard! Nice work there by Sidious!
Sidious pushing down on Kravac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kravac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kravac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sidious escapes and throws Kravac's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kravac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious walks into a left hand. #TD#
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Sidious's guard.
Sidious is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Sidious is controlling Kravac's posture.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Sidious's brow.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kravac is working Sidious over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sidious is keeping the position for now.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.#T2#
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac 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.
Kravac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sidious keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Kravac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sidious looking to control.
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac forces his way into half guard.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sidious to regain full guard. #T4#
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Sidious trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kravac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kravac moves away from the strike by Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious misses with a few strikes there.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range.
Kravac slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious scores with a jab to the head.
Kravac has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac goes for a double leg but Sidious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidious continues to drive forward.
Sidious now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kravac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Kravac closes the distance and pushes Sidious back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sidious to keep the fight standing.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kravac.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Sidious pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kravac on the inside. #T2#
Kravac blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Kravac is rocked!
Sidious pushes Kravac against the cage. Sidious is working some dirty boxing. Sidious pushes off with a quick right hook! Kravac goes down! Kravac tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sidious moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darth Sidious waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DFN#44 Picker vs Fagaro
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.
Snow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sidious keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snow misses with a lunging right hand
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Snow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sidious to score with a decent uppercut.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sidious paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow moves away from the strike by Sidious.
We've been hearing reports that Snow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Snow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow looks to clinch
and Sidious counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sidious lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Snow is rocked!#T1#
Snow misses with a straight right.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snow misses with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Snow falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DFN#33 Wrexham vs Lafayette
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Sidious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marfaker.
A big right from Marfaker misses.
Marfaker throws a low kick, looking for Sidious's leg but Sidious calmly moves out of range.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sidious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marfaker. That one must have hurt.
Marfaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
It appears Marfaker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A leg kick checked by Sidious.
Sidious's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marfaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidious scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Marfaker.
Marfaker tries to land a body kick
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marfaker slips a jab from Sidious.
A little feinted left hand from Marfaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Marfaker lands.
Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Sidious checks it. #T1#
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Juan Marfaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious misses with a looping left.
Marfaker throws a shot to the body.
Marfaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marfaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sidious there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sidious takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marfaker throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Marfaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Sidious avoids the body shot from Marfaker.
Sidious takes a swing at Marfaker's ribcage but misses.
Marfaker throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Marfaker tests Sidious's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sidious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Marfaker coming out on top.
Sidious scores with a jab. Marfaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marfaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marfaker.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Marfaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marfaker throws a front kick aimed at Sidious's knee but Sidious avoids it well.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marfaker 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.
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious. #T3#
Marfaker throws a jab when Sidious was well out of range.
Marfaker throws a low kick but Sidious moves out of range easily.
Marfaker slips under a jab.
Sidious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marfaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Marfaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marfaker. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Marfaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sidious has time to react.
Crunch! Marfaker slams his shin into Sidious's torso.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Marfaker is just out of range.
Marfaker needs to keep his hands up - Sidious had a free shot at his head there.
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Marfaker counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious stuns Marfaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Marfaker throws a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Marfaker misses the body punch
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Marfaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marfaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sidious checks a leg kick.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marfaker tries to bum rush Sidious with a series of wild strikes but Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marfaker lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marfaker scores with the left hand. Sidious knows he should have avoided that one.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Sidious connects with a nice looking jab.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sidious throws a body punch but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker scores with a leg kick.
Sidious swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marfaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marfaker.
Sidious 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.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marfaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sidious doesn't seem bothered though.
Sidious on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sidious works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.
Marfaker avoids a lazy jab quite 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!
Marfaker slips a straight right by Sidious.
Marfaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious takes a swing at Marfaker's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sidious blocks a head kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker lands with a hook. Sidious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marfaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Marfaker.
Marfaker dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marfaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body punch
and Marfaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marfaker scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Sidious misses.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious moves out of range as Marfaker strikes.#T2#
Sidious takes one to the side of the head.
Marfaker staying out of range there.
Marfaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marfaker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sidious's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marfaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marfaker digs a good body shot into Sidious's ribs.
Marfaker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marfaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Decent striking displayed by Marfaker there.
Marfaker throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marfaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidious can do to turn this around?
Sidious misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
A combination from Sidious does no damage.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Marfaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Marfaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marfaker on the side of the head.
Marfaker scores with a kick to the body.
Marfaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marfaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marfaker swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
Marfaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marfaker.
Sidious has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious throws out a counter right but Marfaker avoids it with no problem.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Marfaker.
Marfaker connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker lands a jab to the head.
Marfaker lunges at Sidious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sidious's hand.
Marfaker misses with a right hand
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marfaker works the jab nicely.
Sidious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marfaker.
Marfaker misses with a straight left.
Marfaker lands a jab to the nose.
Sidious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marfaker. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Marfaker.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marfaker looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marfaker throws a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sidious might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marfaker has got the better of the exchanges.
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Marfaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marfaker jabs at Sidious's body.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marfaker.
A countering left hand to the body from Sidious misses.
Marfaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sidious scores with a hook.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Marfaker tried to counter with a leg kick but Sidious avoided it.
Marfaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marfaker with a body shot.
Marfaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sidious under the eye.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Marfaker moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marfaker lunges at Sidious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sidious's hand.
Sidious swings for the body but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sidious is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marfaker with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Marfaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Marfaker lands with a hook. Sidious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sidious has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marfaker.
A cross from Marfaker lands.
Marfaker digs a good hook to Sidious's body.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Marfaker.
Marfaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Marfaker.
Marfaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sidious doesn't seem bothered though.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marfaker tried to score with a low kick but Sidious checks it.
Marfaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Marfaker slips a jab from Sidious.
Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Nice shot by Sidious.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Marfaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marfaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marfaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marfaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious throws a series of punches but Marfaker avoids them all with ease.
Sidious takes one to the side of the head.
Marfaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sidious on the side of the head.
Marfaker thuds his shin into the meat of Sidious's side.
Marfaker lands with a shot to the body.
Sidious takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Marfaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marfaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marfaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
Marfaker throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Marfaker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marfaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Marfaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marfaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sidious's hands.
Marfaker misses with a hook to the body
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
Marfaker sizes up Sidious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marfaker blocks a jab.
Marfaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
Sidious drops his hands momentarily and Marfaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Marfaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marfaker cracks Sidious with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Marfaker.
Jab from Marfaker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.
Sidious walks into a jab.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marfaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Marfaker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sidious avoids it.
Marfaker lands a leg kick that knocks Sidious off balance momentarily.
Marfaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the head.
Sidious throws a sloppy body shot
and Marfaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marfaker connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Marfaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marfaker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marfaker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marfaker 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DUEL#142 Montezuma vs Vee
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Barrera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrera fakes the leg kick and cracks Sidious in the body.
Sidious digs a good body shot into Barrera's ribs.
We've been told by Barrera's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sidious misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Barrera counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sidious! Barrera lets Sidious back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Sidious is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrera.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrera finish him?
Barrera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sidious's sensitive parts.
Sidious seems to have recovered his senses.
Sidious throws the left hand but Barrera avoids the punch easily.
As Sidious tries to get set, Barrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Sidious manages to avoid the attempt.#T1##KD#
Barrera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sidious sprawling to the canvas! Sidious rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barrera finish him?!
Barrera thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrera counters with a good low kick that Sidious was not able to check.
Mario Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious lands with a straight right. Barrera didn't see that one coming.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrera.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Barrera ducks down to avoid it.
Barrera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barrera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Barrera moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Barrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Sidious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrera throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Sidious misses with the combination. #T3#
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Barrera closes the distance and pushes Sidious back into the cage.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Barrera blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Barrera.
Barrera blocks an elbow strike.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Barrera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious tries to work over Barrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrera pushes Sidious back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Barrera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sidious.
Sidious looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Sidious throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Barrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrera goes for a takedown attempt but Sidious pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barrera 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. #KD2#
Sidious drops Barrera with a beautiful combination! Barrera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sidious is looking for the KO!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
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 Mario Barrera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious misses with a straight left.
Barrera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Barrera has closed the distance and engaged Sidious in a clinch.
Barrera digs a right hand underneath Sidious's ribcage. Sidious let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious tries to work over Barrera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sidious lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Barrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mario Barrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Barrera controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Barrera.
Barrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrera wants to clinch but Sidious slips to the side
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sidious takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Barrera connects with a leg kick. Sidious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Barrera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sidious lands a right hook to the body.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Barrera finds it's way through Sidious's defenses.
Barrera lands a nice hook to Sidious's body. Sidious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Barrera! Sidious is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Barrera!

Event: DFN#32 Napoleon vs Vee
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Cleon Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright cracks Sidious with an open hand slap.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Jab, jab by Sidious - just one landing.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sidious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a right hand that Sidious ducks under and follows up with a left that Sidious also avoids with ease.#T1#
A jab lands there for Sidious.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Sidious throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sidious is able to avoid easily.
Sidious lands a jab-cross combination.
Sidious connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
A big right from Wright misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.#T2#
Wright misses with an uppercut. Sidious saw that one coming.
Sidious throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Sidious moves away and avoids it.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sidious at a distance. #T3#
Wright missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sidious swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright thuds a left hand into Sidious's body.
Sidious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Sidious's knee but Sidious avoids it well.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sidious crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wright - the referee stops the clock and Sidious gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wright. Sidious manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Wright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Sidious's head back.
Sidious listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Sidious backs away looking to recover.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Sidious should have avoided that one.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright lands a nice hook to Sidious's body. Sidious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Sidious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sidious jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Sidious looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright clobbers Sidious with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wright moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Wright scores with a decent looking hook.
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sidious's sensitive parts.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. #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!
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Sidious throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Sidious throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
Sidious swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Sidious with a jab.#T3#
Wright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sidious eats them both and turns towards Wright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright throws a right hand that Sidious ducks under and follows up with a left that Sidious also avoids with ease.
Jab from Wright.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Sidious.
Wright only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright counters with a body kick.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Sidious misses its target.#T4#
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Sidious counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Wright cracks Sidious with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Sidious scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Sidious scores with a shot to the body.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
The cut above Cleon Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sidious.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sidious 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.#T1#
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Sidious checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sidious swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright lands with a cross.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a looping left.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Sidious seems unphased.
Sidious scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
Cleon Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wright lunges at Sidious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sidious's hand. #ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
Wright blocks a jab.
Oh Sidious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Sidious.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Wright.
Sidious walks straight into a right hand from Wright - that's dropped him! Wright jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sidious from any more punishment! Sidious 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 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cleon Wright!

Event: DUEL#130 Bushiri vs Saibot
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golem.
Golem is looking to counter punch.
Golem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Golem forces Sidious back against the cage and clinches.
Golem prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious cracks Golem with a nice body shot.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Golem or not.
Golem struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
Sidious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sidious lands a body punch.
Sidious tries a body shot but Golem blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Sidious tries a body shot but Golem blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidious.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golem's elbow.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious blocking some punches.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Golem in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Golem's ribcage. Golem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Golem lands a left hand.
Golem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Golem presses Sidious against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sidious tries to work over Golem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
Golem struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Golem controls the action.
Golem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sidious has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Golem seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sidious can turn it around.
Golem misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
Sidious lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Golem's head.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Sidious is working Golem over against the cage.
Golem is breathing heavily.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious cracks Golem with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Sidious on the inside.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sidious cracks Golem with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Golem controls his hands.
Golem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Golem controls the action.
Sidious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Golem or not.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Sidious cracks Golem with a nice body shot.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Golem's ribcage. Golem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sidious is leaning against Golem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Sidious.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Sidious pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Golem in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious lands a right hand.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious cracks Golem with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
A short uppercut from Sidious.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short left from Sidious. #ROC2#
Golem is rocked!
Sidious lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Golem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Golem 's eye.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sidious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Golem in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious has Golem pressed against the cage. He pushes Golem back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Sidious throws a beautiful elbow that sends Golem crashing to the floor! Sidious piles on the pressure with more strikes! Golem is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
After the big win, Darth Sidious made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DUEL#124 Chigg vs Wrexham
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Sidious lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Sidious as Jitsu shoots in.
Jitsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Sidious sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sidious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jitsu. Jitsu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sidious lands with a hook. Jitsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sidious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Jitsu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jitsu staying out of range there.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.#T1#
Sidious slaps away a takedown attempt from Jitsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Jitsu manages to avoid it.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Jitsu ducks down to avoid it.
Jitsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Sidious circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jitsu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sidious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jitsu slips a jab from Sidious.
And Jitsu tries to counter it with a takedown but Sidious pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Jitsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sidious!
Jitsu with the ground and pound but Sidious regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Sidious tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu is pressing down on Sidious's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sidious is holding on for now.
Jitsu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jitsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jitsu is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Sidious is defending against the submission attempts here by Jitsu. #SUB2#
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jitsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sidious wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sidious is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jitsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jitsu's back!
Sidious controlling well, preventing Jitsu from escaping the position.
Good control from Sidious.
Sidious has the hooks in. Jitsu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jitsu is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Jitsu right now.
Jitsu breaks Sidious's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Sidious is keeping the position.
Jitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Jitsu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sidious's knee momentarily.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Jitsu's head but Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jitsu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sidious defends it well.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jitsu manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jitsu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidious, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jitsu stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jitsus head.
Jitsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jitsu's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sidious gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Jitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidious lands with a nice body punch.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Sidious. Beautiful body shot.
Sidious lands a jab to the nose.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitsu can do to turn this around?
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jitsu wants to counter the offense by Sidious and move into the clinch position.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Jitsu.
Sidious throws a jab when Jitsu was well out of range.
Sidious lands with a nice combination. Jitsu backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Jitsu slips the punch.
Jitsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jitsu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Sidious's head coaches at Skulls house of pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Sidious misses with a looping left.
Jitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Sidious gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jitsu tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jitsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sidious.
Jitsu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Jitsu is looking to clinch but Sidious is avoiding it.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious thuds a left hand into Jitsu's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Sidious tries to sprawl out of it but Jitsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sidious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jitsu has an Americana. Sidious didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jitsu is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jitsu hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jiu Jitsu!
A very excited looking Jiu Jitsu 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: DUEL#119 Vee vs Hauser
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.#TD2#
Bang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sidious on his heels. He'll look to pass Sidious's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bang seems to be looking for submissions.
Sidious is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sidious's coaches at Skulls house of pain have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sidious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang working Sidious over with strikes.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Sidious is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Bang is working for a kimura but Sidious is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura but Sidious is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bang is working for an americana but Sidious has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bang was thinking about the submission.
Bang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sidious keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sidious has his hands on Bang's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bang working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bang is working for a kimura but Sidious is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sidious is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Sidious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Sidious is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bang 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidious regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Bang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bang.
Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Bang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
Bang tries to clinch but Sidious moves out of range.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang blocks a jab.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Sidious shows good takedown defense.
Sidious is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bang avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sidious as he avoids it easily.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.#T1#
Sidious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bang moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Sidious as Bang shoots in.
Sidious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Sidious.
Sidious is looking to land body kicks.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang with the counter takedown but Sidious avoids it easily.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sidious was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Bang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sidious thuds a left hand into Bang's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang blocks a head kick by Sidious.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidious circles away.
Sidious thinks about countering with a body kick.
Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.#T3#
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sidious but Sidious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang flicks out a counter leg kick but Sidious steps away.
A head kick by Bang misses
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidious throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Bang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bang throws a big elbow that misses.
Bang with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bang chips away with some ground and pound.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sidious wants it to stay on the feet.
Sidious throws a push kick but Bang slaps the foot to one side.
Bang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Sidious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Sidious.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang slips under a jab from Sidious.#T1#
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Bang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sidious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sidious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang lands with a punch from half guard.
Sidious moves into full guard.
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Sidious is keeping the position.
Sidious trying to control the position.
Bang slips nicely into half guard.
Sidious avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sidious still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sidious has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang tries to buck Sidious off but Sidious is having none of it.#T3#
Bang gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sidious is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Sidious has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sidious's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sidious's back!#SUB2#
Bang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sidious has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sidious has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bang.#SUB2#
Sidious preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bang.
Bang misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bang looking to break Sidious's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sidious remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Miro Bang has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bang looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Bang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Bang!
Miro Bang made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Sidious gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Jitsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Jitsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sidious rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jitsu's guard! Nice work there by Sidious!
Sidious is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Sidious pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sidious can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jitsu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Jitsu has his feet on Sidious's thighs here. He's pushed Sidious off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sidious screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
Our winner, Jiu Jitsu, 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: Aspire 90: Lee v Susi
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Mu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Sidious counters with a quick kick to the body but Mu blocks it.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mu.
Mu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sidious jabs at Mu's body.
Mu blocks the body kick.
Mu tries a quick counter leg kick but Sidious is wise to it.
Sidious avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sidious is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Mu 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.
Mu scores with a jab to the head.
He Mu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious cracks Mu with a good jab.
Mu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Mu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidious.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
Sidious tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mu throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Mu takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mu clinches with his opponent.
Sidious lands a left hand. #T1#
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Mu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mu manages to break the clinch.
Mu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
Sidious checks a low kick from Mu.
Mu misses with a low kick.
It appears Sidious was looking to counter with a kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Sidious has Mu up against the cage in a clinch.
Mu stalling in the clinch.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious tries a body shot but Mu blocks it.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Mu controls his hands.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Mu. #T2#
Sidious works on Mu's body with a couple of short punches.
Mu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands. #BC2#
Mu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.#CL#
Mu tries to keep at a distance but Sidious has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mu fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Mu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sidious or not.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Mu's ribcage. Mu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious blocking some punches.
Mu prevents a body shot from Sidious. #T3#
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious tries to work over Mu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Mu controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidious.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Mu in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious lands a right hand.
Mu can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Mu.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mu's elbow.
Mu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mu prevents a body shot from Sidious.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Mu throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mu blocks a body shot from Sidious. #T4#
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mu tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mu prevents a body shot from Sidious.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mu's brow.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up He Mu's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mu has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mu wants to break free but Sidious has control. #BC2#
Mu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
A big left from Sidious misses.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on He Mu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mu misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Mu manages to avoid it.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious tries to clinch up.
Sidious misses the body punch
and Mu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mu.
Sidious has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mu.
Sidious with a nice cross.#CL2#
Mu moves into the clinch.
Mu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidiouss head.
Sidious is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Mu is trying to push Sidious away but Sidious has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mu backwards.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Mu avoids a wild elbow strike from Sidious.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mu's brow.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Mu avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mu backwards.
Mu takes a shot to the head.
Mu misses with a body punch.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Mu manages to break the clinch.
Sidious moves out of range as Mu throws a body kick.
Sidious on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sidious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mu scores with a shot to the body.
Mu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sidiouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mu throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Sidious misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mu throws a right hand that misses
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Sidious as he connects with a hook.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Mu is just out of range.
Mu swinging wildly here.
Sidious throws a jab when Mu was well out of range.
Mu drops his hands momentarily and Sidious takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sidious keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Sidious misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sidious jabs Mu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
He Mu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mu.
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Mu moves away and avoids it.
Mu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sidious scores with a jab.
Sidious connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Mu is rocked!
Mu moves forwards but Sidious connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mu is still on wobbly legs! Can Sidious finish him?
Sidious tries to clinch there but Mu circles away.
Mu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sidious circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mu tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sidious wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darth Sidious waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Aspire 86: Yew v Jones
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Mayhem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mayhem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Mayhem appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sidious enables Mayhem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sidious manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayhem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayhem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mayhem content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Sidious 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.
Mayhem has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Sidious lands with a straight right. Mayhem didn't see that one coming.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mayhem gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Sidious tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Sidious tries to work over Mayhem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayhem avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayhem's elbow.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Mayhem has hold of one of Sidious's legs. Sidious is fighting the takedown attempt but Mayhem gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sidious is pulling down on Mayhem's head. It's preventing any offense from Mayhem, at least for the moment.
Mayhem stays in close to Sidious's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Mayhem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Sidious clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sidious.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Mayhem dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the side of Sidious's head.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayhem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sidious or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayhem tries to counter by clinching up but Sidious breaks away and moves out of range.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious cracks Mayhem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayhem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sidious tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayhem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem attempts a counter takedown but Sidious avoids it well and moves away.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Sidious walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayhem shoots in for a double leg but Sidious sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sidious tries to clinch but Mayhem moves away
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Mayhem thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Mayhem lands a right hook to the body.
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
Sidious shapes to counter with a head kick.
Darth Sidious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayhem tries to land a leg kick but Sidious saw it coming and moves away.
Mayhem sizes up Sidious with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious with a hook.
Sidious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sidious misses with a body kick.
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches up with Sidious, looking for a takedown. Mayhem pushes Sidious against the cage but Sidious circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sidious as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Sidious. No joy for Mayhem on that attempt.
Sidious wants to counter the offense by Mayhem and move into the clinch position.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Mayhem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sidious. Mayhem shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sidious scores with a kick to the body.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayhem.
As Sidious backs away, Mayhem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sidious goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mayhem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayhem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sidious counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Sidious clinches with his opponent.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage. #TD#
Mayhem has Sidious pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mayhem pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sidious tumbling to the mat - Mayhem dives into Sidious's guard.
Sidious managing to control the position. #T4#
Mayhem postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious 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##TD#
Mayhem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sidious is staying active underneath Mayhem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem misses with a head shot. Sidious uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sidious is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem controlling from the top position.
Mayhem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Mayhem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mayhem working the ground and pound.
Mayhem tries to score with some ground and pound. Sidious controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mayhem scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Mayhem politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mayhem prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Mayhem landing a few strikes.
Mayhem lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mayhem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mayhem tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mayhem in side control, throwing shots but Sidious defends.
Mayhem postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Mayhem crashes against the mat.
Mayhem scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sidious to see if he's OK.
Sidious is looking for a sweep.
Mayhem wants to control but Sidious is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mayhem takes a little break here. Sidious wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sidious takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mayhem misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bryan Mayhem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayhem controlling the position from side mount.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mayhem misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayhem is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sidious's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Mayhem are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mayhem fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidious can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sidious taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Aspire 81: Susi v Skovgaard
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Sidious moves into the clinch successfully.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Date.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Date 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.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
Date stalling in the clinch but Sidious improves position.
Date prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Date misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious lands a body punch.
Date blocks the elbow strike.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Date or not.
Date is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with some punches.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidious.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious pushes Date back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sidious pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Sidious presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Sidious works on Date's body with a couple of short punches.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Date misses with the head strike.
Sidious's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Sidious.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lee Date has been cut.
Sidious lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Sidious lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow. #T4#
A hook to the body from Sidious.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidious.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Date shrugs off.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Date'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#
Date on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Date on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sidious lands a jab to Date's midsection.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
Sidious cracks Date with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Date manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Sidious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sidious.
Date misses with a straight left.
Sidious scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Date is rocked!#T1#
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Date is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire 75: Brophy v Susi
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidious, pushing him back against the cage.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Sidious's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
Sidious working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sidious.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sidious manages to break the clinch.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sidious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Sidious lands with a shot to the body.
Sidious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sidious connects with a looping right hand.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidious has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Sidious's head.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sidious paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sidious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Sidious.
Sidious cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Sidious is working Peterson over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch. #T2#
Sidious keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidious appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sidious throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sidious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sidious lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Sidious was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Peterson has Sidious up against the cage in a clinch.
Sidious lands a left hand. #T3##BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sidious tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Peterson presses Sidious against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Sidious manages to break the clinch.
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Sidious circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Sidious swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Sidious circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
Peterson 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.
Sidious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sidious takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
It looked like Sidious was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peterson.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sidious digs a good hook to Peterson's body. #CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Sidious counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Sidious.
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sidious backwards. #BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidious, pushing him back against the cage.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Sidious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sidious lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sidious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Sidious.
Sidious closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Peterson out cold! Peterson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Aspire 71: McGee v Ibu
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious blocks a leg kick.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Garibaldi fakes the leg kick and cracks Sidious in the body.
Sidious scores with a decent looking hook.
Garibaldi moves away from the strike by Sidious.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Garibaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garibaldi misses with a looping left.
Garibaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sidious's head.
Sidious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious is looking to wear down Garibaldi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sidious misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Garibaldi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi lands with a shot to the body.
Sidious swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Sidious lands a nice looking body kick.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but Sidious moves out of range easily.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garibaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garibaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sidious's sensitive parts. #T2#
Sidious misses the jab.
Garibaldi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sidious.
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
Sidious scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious connects with a right hand. Garibaldi shakes it off.
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sidious checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sidious as he connects with a hook.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Garibaldi 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.
Garibaldi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garibaldi defending well as Sidious loads up on a big left hand.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garibaldi. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Sidious stuns Garibaldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sidious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garibaldi avoids a kick to the body.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Garibaldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidious counters with a one-two to the body.
Sidious swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
A big right from Sidious misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garibaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Sidious shakes him off and moves away.
Sidious takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sidious thuds a left hand into Garibaldi's body.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garibaldi misses with a head kick.
Garibaldi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sidious connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi. #CL2#
Garibaldi moves into range and clinches up with Sidious.
Garibaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
That's time! Sidious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious lands a right hook to the body.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Garibaldi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Garibaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sidious. Sidious circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garibaldi, right into the meat.
Sidious takes a swing at Garibaldi's ribcage but misses.
Sidious checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi misses with a right hand
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head but Garibaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sidious lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garibaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Garibaldi is looking to clinch.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Sidious.
A telegraphed right hand from Garibaldi misses the target.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Garibaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious lands a jab.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious punishes Garibaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Sidious lands a really nice looking cross but Garibaldi seems unphased.
Sidious takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Garibaldi counters by clinching up.
A short right from Sidious on the inside.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Sidious forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garibaldi is trying to pull guard but Sidious turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sidious lands a hook that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garibaldi fails to land.
Garibaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garibaldi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sidious seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garibaldi can turn it around.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garibaldi or not.
A short left from Sidious.
Sidious swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Sidious manages to break the clinch.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garibaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidious.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sidious is looking to land body kicks.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Garibaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Garibaldi misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Garibaldi moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious throws a sloppy body shot
and Garibaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garibaldi! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Sidious.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garibaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious misses with a hook to the body
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sidious closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garibaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Sidious's head back. #ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious 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#
Sidious slips a jab from Garibaldi.
Sidious scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious misses with a wild combination.
Garibaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Sidious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garibaldi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sidious to the canvas! Sidious doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Garibaldi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Garibaldi!
A relieved looking Michael Garibaldi 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: Aspire 66: Casper vs Mazzini
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Sidious misses the body punch
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Sidious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Sidious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sidious.
Crank misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank slips a jab from Sidious.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crank throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crank with a body shot.
Crank throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Crank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Crank lands with an overhand left.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crank.
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Sidious.
Crank misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.#T2#
Sidious takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidious.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crank goes for a double leg but Sidious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidious continues to drive forward.
Crank moves away from the strike by Sidious.
Decent striking displayed by Sidious there.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crank.
Crank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crank throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Crank defending well as Sidious loads up on a big left hand.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crank.
Crank shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
Spank Crank's cut is getting worse.
Crank lands with an overhand left.
Crank fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Crank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crank makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sidious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Crank.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Crank moved out of range nicely.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Crank 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Sidious throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Crank counters with a shoot takedown. Sidious fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Crank missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crank throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.
Sidious throws out a powerful jab.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious throws a body punch but Crank moves out of range.
Crank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.#T1#
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crank to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Crank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Nice shot lands for Sidious.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Spank Crank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sidious, as that shot connected.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious moves out of range as Crank strikes.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Crank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Sidious throws a right hand that misses
and Crank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Sidious cracks Crank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crank.
Sidious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crank misses with an uppercut.
Crank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sidious swings for the body but Crank moves out of range. #T3#
Sidious looks to land a combination but Crank avoids it well.
Sidious throws the left hand but Crank avoids the punch easily.
Crank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Crank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sidious looks to land a combination but Crank avoids it well. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crank.
Crank trying to control the position but Sidious is working away.
Sidious can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Crank wants to control but Sidious is keeping him busy.
Crank is really struggling to control Sidious but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crank lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sidious is looking to reverse the position.
Crank misses with the ground and pound.
Crank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sidious keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crank dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crank moves away.
Crank half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Sidious misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Crank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crank looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Sidious releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sidious does no damage.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Crank moved out of range.
Crank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab. #T1#
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Crank misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Crank misses with a looping left.
Crank takes one to the side of the head.
Crank throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Crank fails with the takedown
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Crank avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Crank slips a straight right by Sidious.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Sidious on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Crank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crank throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Crank throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Crank attempts a counter takedown but Sidious avoids it well and moves away.
Crank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Crank throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Crank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Sidious 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sidious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
Crank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidious finds it's way round the side to connect with Crank's head.
Spank Crank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sidious throws a hook but Crank avoids it easily.
A big left from Sidious misses.
Crank swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a jab to Crank's midsection.
Crank scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Sidious scores with a nice right hand.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Crank is just out of range.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Crank slips under a jab from Sidious.
Crank is looking to counter punch.
Sidious throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious scores with the left hand. Crank knows he should have avoided that one.
Sidious moves away from the strike by Crank.
Sidious doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire 61: Lewandowski vs Yew
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Sidious closes the distance and clinches.
Sidious works on Skovgaard's body with a couple of short punches.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skovgaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Skovgaard 's eye.
I was talking to Sidious's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard is looking to break free of the clinch but Sidious has double underhooks.
Sidious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skovgaard.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skovgaard prevents a body shot from Sidious. #BC2#
Skovgaard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skovgaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Skovgaard throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sidious misses with a right hand
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidious slips a straight right by Skovgaard.
Skovgaard misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skovgaard.#T1#
Skovgaard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skovgaard manages to avoid it.
Skovgaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sidious swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skovgaard lands a head kick. Sidious smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skovgaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skovgaard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sidious will feel that in the morning.
Skovgaard thows a body kick. Sidious tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Skovgaard finds it's target.
Skovgaard lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious misses with a hook.
Sidious throws a poor cross that misses
and Skovgaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Skovgaard throws a head kick but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skovgaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sidious on the side of the head.
Skovgaard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skovgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Skovgaard lands a nice hook to Sidious's body. Sidious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skovgaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious wants to clinch.
Skovgaard punishes Sidious's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Skovgaard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Sidious steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skovgaard avoids the head kick by Sidious.
And Skovgaard responds with a good body kick, but Sidious manages to step out the way in time.
Skovgaard keeps the fight on the outside.
Skovgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious throws a front kick that sends Skovgaard stumbling back into the cage.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Skovgaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sidious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skovgaard takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Sidious checks a leg kick.
Sidious tries to counter by clinching up but Skovgaard breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Skovgaard connects with a body shot that sends Sidious's belly button to the back.
Sidious scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skovgaard doesn't seem bothered though.
Skovgaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skovgaard is looking to land body kicks.
Skovgaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sidious 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skovgaard tries to land a front kick but Sidious steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skovgaard misses with an uppercut.
Skovgaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Skovgaard looks to land a body kick but Sidious moved away.
Skovgaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Sidious.
Skovgaard scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Skovgaard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sidious.
Skovgaard walks into a left hand.
Valentin Skovgaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Skovgaard counter with a right hand.
Skovgaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skovgaard misses with a looping left.
Skovgaard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.#CL#
Sidious moves into the clinch.
Skovgaard misses with a body punch.
Skovgaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skovgaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skovgaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skovgaard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Skovgaard controls his hands.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious tries a body shot but Skovgaard blocks it.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidious.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skovgaard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Skovgaard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skovgaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Skovgaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sidious takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!#KD2#
Skovgaard drops Sidious with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sidious looks back up at him and smiles so Skovgaard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Sidious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skovgaard lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sidious tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Skovgaard!
Valentin Skovgaard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Aspire 48: James vs Moura
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
Guschin moves into the clinch.
Guschin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Stanislav Guschin has been cut.
Guschin tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
Guschin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Guschin.
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!
Guschin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guschin misses with a body punch.
Guschin lands an uppercut.
Guschin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sidious is defending well.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guschin's defenses.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Guschin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sidious has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Guschin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sidious can turn it around.
Guschin misses with a body punch. #T1#
Guschin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Guschin dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Guschin controls the action.
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guschin scores with a hook to the body.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guschin's elbow.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Guschin.
Guschin is looking for a takedown.
Guschin throws a head punch that misses.
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
Sidious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guschin or not.
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!
Sidious lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Guschin avoids a wild elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious blocking some punches.
Guschin can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Guschin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guschin is trying to break free.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Guschin in his tracks for a moment.
Guschin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Guschin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guschin misses with a body punch.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Guschin in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
Sidious digs a right hand into Guschin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guschin's gas tank.
Guschin is breathing heavily.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#
Guschin is rocked!
Guschin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sidious gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Guschin prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
Guschin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guschins head.
Sidious digs a right hand into Guschin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guschin's gas tank.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guschin backwards.
Oh Guschin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guschin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious lands a right hand.
Sidious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Guschin in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Guschin misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious has Guschin pressed against the cage. He pushes Guschin back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Sidious throws a beautiful elbow that sends Guschin crashing to the floor! Sidious piles on the pressure with more strikes! Guschin is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Aspire 44: Gerrald vs Brophy
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
AssKicken throws a shot from downtown. Sidious moves away and avoids it.
Sidious tries to counter by clinching up but AssKicken breaks away and moves out of range.
Good work by Sidious as he checks the leg kick.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
AssKicken tries to land a front kick but Sidious steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and AssKicken moves out of range easily.
Thoreaux AssKicken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
AssKicken looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AssKicken wants to pass the guard but Sidious is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken passes Sidious's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Sidious is looking for a sweep. AssKicken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sidious won't allow AssKicken to pass to mount.
Sidious is in trouble now - AssKicken has advanced to mount!
Sidious tries to reverse the position but AssKicken maintains control.
Sidious stops AssKicken from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sidious tries to hold on but AssKicken pushes him away. #T2#
AssKicken wants to take Sidious's back but he can't do it this time.
AssKicken wants to take his opponent's back but instead Sidious manages to regain half guard.
Sidious trying to hold on to AssKicken's head to control him but AssKicken postures up.
AssKicken trying to pass the guard but Sidious defending well.
Sidious wants to control but AssKicken is keeping busy.
AssKicken trying to control from half guard but Sidious is working away. #T3#
AssKicken wants to pass the guard but Sidious is defending well.
Sidious is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
AssKicken is trying to work for a kimura but Sidious is defending well.
AssKicken tries to pass to full mount but Sidious defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
AssKicken throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Sidious.
AssKicken lands a slapping body shot.
AssKicken throws a big shot that misses.
AssKicken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
AssKicken misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a leg kick.
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from AssKicken.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and AssKicken counters with a low kick, right behind Sidious 's knee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidious swings widly with a right hand
and AssKicken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
AssKicken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sidious checks it well.
AssKicken throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
AssKicken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
AssKicken just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by AssKicken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
AssKicken scores with a hook to the body. Sidious takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
AssKicken loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
Sidious checks a leg kick.
Sidious thinks about countering with a body kick.
AssKicken slips under a jab from Sidious.
AssKicken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body shot
and AssKicken counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
AssKicken unleashes a big counter combination but Sidious bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
AssKicken looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Sidious connects with a body shot that sends AssKicken's belly button to the back.
Thoreaux AssKicken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
AssKicken clobbers Sidious with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from AssKicken.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
AssKicken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and AssKicken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
AssKicken throws a right hand that misses
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious moves out of range of the body kick from AssKicken.
AssKicken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but AssKicken moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from AssKicken finds it's target.
AssKicken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious lands a front kick.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from AssKicken.
AssKicken blocks a head kick by Sidious.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but AssKicken ducks down to avoid it.
AssKicken lands a nice looking body shot.
AssKicken misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by AssKicken.
Sidious tries a head kick but it misses.
AssKicken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sidious but Sidious pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sidious moves out of range as AssKicken strikes.#T3#
AssKicken misses with a jab to the body
and AssKicken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AssKicken misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.
As AssKicken tries to get set, Sidious tries to push him back and clinch up but AssKicken manages to avoid the attempt.
Good leg kick by Sidious there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
AssKicken blocks a head kick by Sidious.
A cross from AssKicken lands.
AssKicken throws the kick towards the body but Sidious avoids it.
AssKicken looks to land a left hand but Sidious moved out of range nicely.
AssKicken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
AssKicken slips under a jab from Sidious.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from AssKicken.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract AssKicken.
Sidious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
AssKicken throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Sidious fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Sidious as he checks the leg kick.
AssKicken just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSidious.
AssKicken lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
AssKicken throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. AssKicken does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for AssKicken.
AssKicken circles away from the clinch attempt
and AssKicken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
AssKicken 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thoreaux AssKicken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sidious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sidious will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
AssKicken scores with a jab to the head.
AssKicken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but AssKicken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from AssKicken misses.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
AssKicken tried to score with a low kick but Sidious checks it.
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sidious takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AssKicken.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that AssKicken shrugs off.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of AssKicken backwards.
AssKicken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AssKicken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
AssKicken lands a nice uppercut.
AssKicken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious lands an elbow just above AssKicken 's eye.
Sidious takes a shot to the head.
AssKicken misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but AssKicken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
AssKicken misses with some punches.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
AssKicken throws a head punch that misses.
AssKicken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sidious lands an uppercut.
Sidious tries to work over AssKicken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as AssKicken controls the action.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AssKicken is working for takedown but Sidious is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of AssKickens head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AssKicken misses with a hook from the clinch.
AssKicken throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
AssKicken has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sidious after a bit of a struggle.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
AssKicken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
AssKicken misses with a body punch.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards AssKicken's brow.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped AssKicken in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Thoreaux AssKicken has been cut.
Sidious works on AssKicken's body with a couple of short punches.
AssKicken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sidious lands a nice elbow. #T3#
AssKicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
A short right from Sidious on the inside.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
AssKicken has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AssKicken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
AssKicken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AssKicken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
AssKicken misses with some punches.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AssKicken's elbow.
Sidious lands a left hand.
AssKicken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thoreaux AssKicken.
Sidious tries to work over AssKicken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of AssKicken backwards. #ROC#
AssKicken is rocked!#T4#
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but AssKicken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
AssKicken is still on wobbly legs! Can Sidious finish him?
Sidious misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
AssKicken has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sidious seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if AssKicken can turn it around.
Sidious swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Sidious engages and cracks AssKicken with a massive lead left hook - AssKicken tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Sidious is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 37
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
Kansleri throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sidious takes a step back to recover.
Jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidious.
Sidious takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Sidious sees coming a mile off.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Sidious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
Kansleri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Kansleri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kansleri - that will leave a mark!
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Sidious has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansleri.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.
Kansleri scores with a sloppy right hand. Sidious should have avoided that one.
Kansleri throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri misses with a body kick.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Sidious.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansleri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Sidious takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sidious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansleri.#T2#
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Sidious gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sidious takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kansleri slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Kansleri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansleri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansleri counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Sidious.
Kansleri feints a counter leg kick.
Kansleri throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidious will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kansleri scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri. #T3#
Sidious has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kansleri lands a leg kick that knocks Sidious off balance momentarily.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansleri keeps Sidious at a distance using the push kick.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Sidious.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kansleri.
Kansleri feints and then cracks Sidious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sidious down.
Sidious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansleri. Kansleri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansleri on the side of the head.
Kansleri lands with a hook. Sidious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Kansleri.
A head kick misses from Kansleri.
Sidious takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Sidious rushes Kansleri and presses him up against the cage.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious wants to break free but Kansleri has control.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansleri controls his hands.
Kansleri prevents a body shot from Sidious.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sidious throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kansleri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sidious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kansleri. That one must have hurt.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Sidious's leg. Sidious is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kansleri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sidious takes a step back to recover.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansleri lands with a slapping head kick.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious's corner calls for a 1-2. Sidious obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sidious throws the left hand but Kansleri avoids the punch easily.
Kansleri misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sidious checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Sidious misses its target.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Sidious's leg. Sidious is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sidious lunges at Kansleri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansleri's hand.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Sidious moved away.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kansleri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.#T2#
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansleri, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansleri.
Sidious is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kansleri.
Sidious fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kansleri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansleri connects with a crisp jab.
Kansleri looks to land a body kick but Sidious moved away.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Sidious avoids the head kick by Kansleri.
Sidious lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansleri off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Sidious checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri throws a wild body kick that Sidious sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Sidious.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidious.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Kansleri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sidious.
Sidious tries to clinch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sidious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Kansleri staying out of range there.#T4#
A good leg kick by Kansleri.
Sidious wants to clinch.
Kansleri missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Sidious is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Sidious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansleri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kansleri throws a body kick that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Sidious checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauta Kansleri 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#
Sidious on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansleri feints and then cracks Sidious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sidious down.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kansleri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Sidious seems unphased.
An inside leg kick from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansleri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Kansleri throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.
Sidious throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.#T1#
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Kansleri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sidious moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri scores with a leg kick.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Sidious has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sidious there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Sidious.
Kansleri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansleri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansleri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansleri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid body kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansleri! But no joy.
Kansleri misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kansleri connects with a jab.
Sidious has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Sidious moves out of range as Kansleri throws a body kick.
Sidious closes the distance but Kansleri moves to the side
and Kansleri counters with a head kick. That will keep Sidious thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansleri. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Kansleri cracks the inside of Sidious's front leg.
Kansleri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kansleri scores with a head kick. Sidious tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Sidious moves out of range easily.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Sidious.
Sidious ducks right into an uppercut from Kansleri.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range. #T4#
Sidious swings for the body but Kansleri moves out of range.
Sidious takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.
Kansleri misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Sidious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

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

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

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

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 33
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
James misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sidious counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Sidious wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Sidious gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sidious drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from James.
James throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Sidious 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.#T1#
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Sidious makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sidious avoids the body shot from James.
Sidious uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James misses with a hook.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sidious connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Sidious blocks a leg kick.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James connects with the punch.
Sidious misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious misses the jab.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sidious is out of range and James settles back down.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sidious in his tracks.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.#T3#
James feints and then cracks Sidious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sidious down.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious digs a good hook to James's body.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
James throws a hook to the side of Sidious's head but Sidious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
James ducks right into an uppercut from Sidious.
James swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
James misses the shot to the body.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Sidious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
James cracks the inside of Sidious's front leg.
Sidious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sidious is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
James slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sidious walks into a jab.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sidious checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerrald James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James'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#
James lands a right hook to the body.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Sidious.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Sidious tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a hook.
Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far.
James avoids the body shot from Sidious.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James tries to score with a low kick but Sidious moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sidious checks it well.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sidious takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a body shot.
James misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Sidious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Sidious blocks the leg kick.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sidious.#T2#
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
James lands with a good body shot.
Sidious wants to clinch.
James is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sidious with a body shot.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Sidious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands with a shot to the body.
Sidious cracks James with a good jab.#T3#
A good leg kick by James.
Sidious takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
Sidious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James misses with a low kick.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
A head kick misses from James. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Sidious.#CUT#
That has opened up Gerrald James's cut even more.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from James.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Sidious is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sidious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sidious.
Oh Sidious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrald James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious 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.
James connects with a jab.
Sidious misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James misses with an uppercut. Sidious saw that one coming.
Sidious moves out of range as James strikes.
James swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
James connects with a leg kick. Sidious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sidious seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sidious lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Sidious finds it's way through James's defenses. #T1#
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James throws a lazy right hand but Sidious sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidious lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
James slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerrald James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sidious keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious misses with a hook
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
James scores with a jab. Sidious acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
James connects with a leg kick. Sidious looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sidious walks into a jab.
Sidious scores with a body shot.
Sidious misses with a straight left.
James wants to land a leg kick but Sidious is out of range. #T3#
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from James misses.
Sidious looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
James cracks Sidious with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James is looking to slow Sidious down with leg kicks.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious misses with a right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrald James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrald James!
Our winner, Gerrald James, 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: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 28
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious lands a nice shot that snaps Peterson's head back.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sidious cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Peterson clinches with his opponent.
Sidious is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
A short left from Sidious.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Sidious breaks from the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sidious wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sidious scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peterson defending well as Sidious loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Peterson pushes Sidious up against the cage in a clinch.
Sidious misses with some punches.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Sidious lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Sidious lands a nice uppercut.
Sidious is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands a shot to the body.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Peterson has been cut.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
Peterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson blocks the elbow strike.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Peterson blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sidious seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peterson can turn it around.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Jab by Sidious.
Peterson throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
Sidious throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Sidious smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peterson tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
Sidious with a hook.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Sidious circles away and keeps his distance.
Sidious avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Peterson instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
A short right from Sidious on the inside.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidious tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Peterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sidious tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peterson manages to circle out of the way.
Peterson closes the distance but Sidious moves to the side
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sidious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Peterson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sidious working aggressively here.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage. #T1#
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Sidious lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
Darth Sidious has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious. #T2#
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
Sidious is working Peterson over against the cage.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye. #ROC#
Peterson is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sidious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peterson's brow.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Peterson shrugs off.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sidious finish him?
Peterson blocks a body shot from Sidious.
A shot in the inside from Sidious.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Peterson in his tracks for a moment.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peterson's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
A hook to the body from Sidious. #T3#
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sidious pushes off an throws an elbow but Peterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sidious lands an uppercut.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sidious blocking some punches.
Sidious lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
Peterson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson takes one to the side of the head.
Sidious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sidious darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Peterson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Sidious before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
Our winner, Darth Sidious, 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: Just Bleed 23
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Sidious checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sidious takes a kick to the side of the head.
Scott throws a leg kick but Sidious sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sidious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Scott. That one must have hurt.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidious, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sidious's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott blocks an elbow strike from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Scott.
Sidious creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scott's defenses.
A short uppercut from Scott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott is trying to pull guard but Sidious has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Scott pulls Sidious into guard. #SUB#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sidious doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sidious manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Sidious pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Sidious slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sidious really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sidious preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Scott has an active guard here but Sidious has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sidious is working away from the top position though.
Sidious trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sidious gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott looking to control but Sidious passes into half guard.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sidious seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Sidious is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Sidious preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Sidious is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
Scott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sidious takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sidious swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sidious slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Scott dominated that round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sidious takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scott lands a high kick!
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Scott misses with a hook.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott tries to work over Sidious's front leg with a kick but Sidious checks it.
Sidious moves away from the strike by Scott.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Sidious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sidious's calf.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alejandro Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Sidious lands an overhand right.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott.
Sidious swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott blocking some punches.
Sidious swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scott blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Sidious blocking some punches.
Sidious has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott. #TD#
Scott pulls guard.
Scott wants to sweep here but Sidious controlling him for the moment.
Sidious must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott is trying to control the position but Sidious postures up. #T3#
Scott keeping full guard, as Sidious tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scott keeping full guard, as Sidious tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Scott there.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Scott tries to clinch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
Sidious misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Sidious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scott feints and then cracks Sidious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sidious down.
Sidious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Sidious off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Sidious.
Sidious presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott is looking to slow Sidious down with leg kicks.
Sidious takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Alejandro Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Sidious scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Sidious has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Scott.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scott avoids a wild elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sidious fails to land.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike. #T1##BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch.
Sidious 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.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Sidious connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott connects with a nice looking jab.
Scott wants to clinch up but Sidious keeps it at a distance.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Scott throws a series of punches but Sidious avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Sidious has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sidious takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Sidious lands a slapping body shot.
Scott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
Alejandro Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott scores with a kick to the body.
Scott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Scott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sidious slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sidious walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott scores with a hook.
Scott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sidious. That did some damage!
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott 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.
Scott lands with a kick to the temple. Sidious shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Sidious darts in and clinches Scott up against the cage.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scott blocks the elbow strike.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Sidious fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darth Sidious just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Sidious lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Sidious is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scott lands with a nice body punch.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Scott thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scott dodges an elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Sidious's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scott tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Sidious throws a head punch that misses.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott misses with the body kick
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Scott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
Sidious misses with a body punch
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious misses with some punches.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sidious walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Sidious checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Scott clinches.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sidious looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sidious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sidious fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Sidious blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Scott lands with a right to the head.
Sidious's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Sidious lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #BC2#
Sidious breaks from the clinch.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Scott makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sidious really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Darth Sidious will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
The crowd cheers as Scott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sidious doesn't seem phased though.
Scott throws a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Scott avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
Scott prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious working aggressively here.
A short right from Sidious on the inside.
Sidious swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Sidious blocking some punches.
Scott avoids a wild elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious misses with some punches.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Sidious lands an elbow that stopped Scott in his tracks for a moment.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #TD#
Scott successfully pulls guard.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidious is aware though and is defending well.
Scott pulls Sidious in to control the position.
Sidious stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.#SUB#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sidious is aware though and is defending well.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch. #T3#
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Scott. #TD#
Scott successfully pulls guard.
Sidious is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Sidious from controlling successfully.
Scott trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Scott is looking for a triangle but Sidious pushes his legs off easily.
Scott trying to control the position.
Sidious pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sidious is posturing up here but Scott has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sidious tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sidious has to tap! Slick submission there by Scott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alejandro Scott!
A victorious Alejandro Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Just Bleed 17
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Beddo with a jab.
Sidious defending well as Beddo loads up on a big left hand.
Beddo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beddo misses with a low kick.
Jab by Beddo.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beddo manages to avoid it.
Beddo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beddo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beddo misses with a looping left.
Beddo throws a series of punches but Sidious moves out of range.
Beddo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sidious avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Beddo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beddo throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious tests Beddo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beddo.#T1#
A head kick misses from Beddo.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Beddo manages to avoid it.
Sidious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beddo.
Beddo throws a head kick but Sidious moves out of range.
Beddo misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Beddo misses with a left hand
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious lands with a straight right. Beddo didn't see that one coming.
Beddo scores with a jab.
Beddo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sidious checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beddo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidious.
Sidious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sidious takes a swing at Beddo's ribcage but misses.
Beddo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beddo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
Beddo ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Beddo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Beddo.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beddo tests Sidious's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sidious throws the left hand but Beddo avoids the punch easily.
Beddo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beddo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Beddo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sidious staying out of range there.
It looked like Sidious wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beddo throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beddo.
Sidious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beddo misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Sidious as he connects with a hook.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beddo.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Beddo lands a really nice looking cross but Sidious seems unphased.
Beddo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beddo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Beddo throws a good cross that connects.
Beddo lands a body shot.
Sidious lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beddo at a distance.
Beddo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beddo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sidious's head backwards.
Beddo looks to land a combination but Sidious avoids it well.
Beddo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beddo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Beddo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beddo throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious slips a jab from Beddo.#T4#
Beddo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Beddo slips a straight right by Sidious.
Beddo misses with an uppercut. Sidious saw that one coming.
Sidious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Beddo misses.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Beddo misses with a wild body shot.
Beddo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sidious had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Beddo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sidious.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Beddo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddo misses with a wild combination.
Sidious slips a straight right by Beddo.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philo Beddo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beddo misses with a straight left.
Philo Beddo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beddo throws a head kick but Sidious moves out of range.
Beddo misses with a looping left.
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Beddo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beddo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beddo misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Beddo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beddo misses with a hook.
Beddo tries to score with a low kick but Sidious moves his leg out of the way.
Beddo misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sidious dodges the punch combination from Beddo.
An attempted straight right counter from Sidious misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beddo blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Sidious misses. #T1#
Sidious blocks a jab.
Beddo throws a leg kick that misses.
Sidious seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beddo moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Beddo misses with a wild combination.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Beddo scores with a decent looking hook.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sidious.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddo.
Beddo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
Beddo drops his hands momentarily and Sidious takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beddo. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddo is looking to chop away at Sidious's legs.
Beddo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Beddo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Beddo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sidious.
Beddo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Beddo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beddo misses with a straight right.
Beddo misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sidious looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sidious moves out of range of the leg kick from Beddo.
Sidious defending well as Beddo loads up on a big left hand.
Sidious tries to counter by clinching up but Beddo breaks away and moves out of range.
Sidious connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beddo's hands.
Beddo throws a leg kick but Sidious sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beddo takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Beddo.#T3#
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beddo.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Beddo ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Sidious moves into range and clinches up with Beddo.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Sidious lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beddo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sidious.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Philo Beddo has been cut.
Beddo is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch.
Sidious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sidious lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beddo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
A nice left hand lands by Sidious. #T4#
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beddo takes a shot to the head.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Beddo's ribcage. Beddo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands a left hand.
Sidious is leaning against Beddo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sidious digs a right hand into Beddo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beddo's gas tank.
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Beddo's head.
Sidious lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice uppercut.
Sidious presses Beddo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darth Sidious has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philo Beddo's cut.
That's time! Sidious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Sidious scores with a jab to the head.
Beddo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Sidious moves into the clinch.
Beddo tries to break the clinch but Sidious is controlling the position.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Sidious. That snapped Beddo's head back.
Beddo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beddo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beddo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Sidious sends Beddo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sidious is motioning to the referee to let Beddo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Beddo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious throws a pinpoint strike between Beddo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Beddo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sidious scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
A victorious Darth Sidious thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 4
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Sidious does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Sidious misses
and AssKicken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
AssKicken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sidious looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and AssKicken counters with a left to the body.
Sidious swings for the body but AssKicken moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sidious 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
AssKicken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
AssKicken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sidiouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
AssKicken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious throws a hook but AssKicken avoids it easily.
AssKicken with a nice cross.#T1#
AssKicken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Sidious is rocked!
Sidious blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Sidious lands a lovely overhand right.
AssKicken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from AssKicken.
A big right from AssKicken misses.
Sidious is clearly trying to counter these attacks from AssKicken with a body shot.
AssKicken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
AssKicken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidious finds it's way round the side to connect with AssKicken's head.
AssKicken throws a body punch but Sidious moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AssKicken, as that shot connected. #T2#
AssKicken misses with a few strikes there.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
AssKicken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
AssKicken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and AssKicken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
AssKicken takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
AssKicken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
AssKicken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by AssKicken. Beautiful body shot.
AssKicken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AssKicken is looking for a counter combo.
AssKicken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sidious, as that shot connected. #T3#
Sidious wants to clinch up but AssKicken keeps it at a distance.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and AssKicken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by AssKicken.
AssKicken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
AssKicken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious avoids the body shot from AssKicken.
Sidious lands a jab.
A jab from AssKicken misses.
AssKicken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sidious is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! AssKicken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sidious misses with an uppercut. AssKicken saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from AssKicken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
AssKicken lands a really nice looking cross but Sidious seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AssKicken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AssKicken cracks Sidious with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
AssKicken dips to his left and cracks Sidious with an uppercut!
Sidious misses with an uppercut. AssKicken saw that one coming.
Sidious misses with a body shot
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AssKicken misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
AssKicken cracks Sidious with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious is still on wobbly legs! Can AssKicken finish him?
AssKicken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sidious.
Sidious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious slips a jab and a cross from AssKicken.
AssKicken lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sidious falls backwards - clearly groggy! AssKicken dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thoreaux AssKicken!
Thoreaux AssKicken retains his light heavyweight title!
Thoreaux AssKicken decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 2
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayer .
Mayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.#TD2#
Mayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayer lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Mayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sidious on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sidious tries to get out of the position.
Mayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayer postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sidious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Adlet Mayer has been cut.
Sidious works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer connects with a single shot there.
Sidious keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayer fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sidious as Mayer shoots in.
Sidious lands a lovely overhand right.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Sidious gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sidious as he connects with a hook.
Sidious with a nice cross.
Mayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayer somewhat.#TD2#
Mayer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sidious was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayer throwing strikes but missing.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidious pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious trying to control the position.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidious moves in looking to clinch but Mayer pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adlet Mayer 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sidious's guard.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious controls Mayer momentarily but Mayer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidious is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mayer .
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Nice shot by Sidious.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Mayer misses with a takedown
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Sidious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Adlet Mayer 's cut even more.
Sidious swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range. #T2##TD2#
Mayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sidious on his heels. He'll look to pass Sidious's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayer being controlled here momentarily.
Mayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Mayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mayer 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.
Sidious is controlling Mayer 's posture.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Sidious sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.#TD2#
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer is breathing heavily.
Sidious tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayer 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adlet Mayer 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Mayer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayer showed some decent athleticism there.
Sidious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayer .
Mayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sidious trying to control from the bottom.
Mayer 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.
Mayer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Mayer throwing shots but Sidious is blocking nicely.
Mayer thows a huge punch but Sidious dodges it nicely.
Mayer is trying to control. Sidious wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayer trying to control from Sidious's half guard. Sidious has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidious looking to control.
Mayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sidious has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sidious's waist but Sidious gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayer off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sidious, which made it look bad.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sidious fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adlet Mayer .
Sidious scores with a jab.
Sidious fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sidious misses with a two punch combination.
Mayer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sidious lands a two punch combo.
Mayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sidious jabs at Mayer 's body.
Sidious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidious defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayer .#CL#
Sidious gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sidious creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Mayer avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
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!
Mayer looking for a takedown.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Mayer .
Mayer is looking for a takedown.
Sidious throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sidious is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sidious down to the mat. Sidious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sidious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adlet Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Sidious - just one landing.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Mayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sidious keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but Sidious defends the submission attempt.

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

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

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

Event: LKO20 Frenzy
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Valesces lands with an overhand left.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Valesces tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sidious manages to circle out of the way.
Valesces tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Valesces. Beautiful body shot.
Valesces slips under a jab.
Valesces avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valesces tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sidious manages to circle out of the way.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Valesces uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valesces connects with a single shot there.
Valesces misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Valesces 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.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Valesces.
Sidious throws a body punch but Valesces moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious connects with a body shot.
Valesces fails to land with a series of punches.
Sidious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valesces.
Valesces throws an off balance right hand
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious misses the jab.#T1#
Valesces on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valesces was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a hook. Valesces ducked under it nicely.
Valesces wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Valesces.
Valesces blocks a jab.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valesces was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Valesces looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valesces misses with the combination.
Valesces tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Valesces wants to clinch up but Sidious keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Sidious.#T2#
Valesces pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valesces tries to clinch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valesces lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valesces misses with a right hand
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Zucta Valesces has been cut.
Zucta Valesces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valesces takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sidious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valesces just misses with a punch to the body.
Valesces takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sidious connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Valesces is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
Oh Valesces is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Valesces seems to have got his legs back now.
Sidious catches Valesces with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Sidious cracks Valesces with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Valesces looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sidious finish him?
A shot to the body from Valesces misses
and Sidious counters with a huge left! Valesces is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sidious isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Valesces from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sidious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Darth Sidious, 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: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Sidious had a free shot at his head there.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Sidious defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Mercy Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Sidious's front leg but catches the back leg as Sidious tries to avoid it.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Sidious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myers misses with a low kick as Sidious jumps back.
Sidious moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Myers pushes Sidious up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.#T1#
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious misses with an elbow strike.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Myers misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Myers takes a shot to the head.
Myers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myers lands a left hand.
Myers tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sidious backwards.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious takes a shot to the head.
Myers avoids the elbow strike from Sidious, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidious.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers trying to control the position but instead, Sidious has worked for underhooks and has pushed Myers into the cage.#T2#
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Sidious.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Myers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious misses with some punches.
Sidious lands a right hand.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Myers pushes Sidious back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land. #T3#
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Myers tries to work over Sidious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Sidious controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Myers.
Myers's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myers scores with a jab to the head.
Sidious misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers throws out a leg kick but Sidious moves out of range and Myers only half commits.
Myers lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Myers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious throws an off balance right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sidious digs a good body shot into Myers's ribs.#T4#
Myers defending well as Sidious loads up on a big left hand.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Myers.
Sidious throws a combination that misses
and Myers counters with a one-two to the body.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Myers moves away from the strike by Sidious.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Sidious. Those never looked like landing.
Myers is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Myers lands but Sidious takes it in his stride.
Sidious lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Sidious coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sidious doesn't seem bothered though.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Myers throws a low kick, looking for Sidious's leg but Sidious calmly moves out of range.
Myers misses with a hook to the body
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sidious's head backwards.
Myers tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sidious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers misses the shot to the body.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Myers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Sidious swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Sidious throws a sloppy body shot
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Sidious. #T1#
Myers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercy Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Sidious misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a head kick. That will keep Sidious thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Sidious misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a body kick that stops Sidious in his tracks momentarily.
Myers tries to clinch but Sidious moves out of range.
Myers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Sidious thuds a left hand into Myers's body.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers tried to score with a low kick but Sidious checks it.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious misses the jab.
Myers lands with a nice combination. Sidious backs away looking to recover.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers throws a leg kick but Sidious checks it.
Myers throws the left hand but Sidious avoids the punch easily.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Myers misses with a head kick.
Sidious misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Myers with a hook.
Myers misses the jab.
Myers misses the body punch
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Myers thuds his shin into the meat of Sidious's side.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myers misses with a wild combination.
Myers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sidious blocks the body kick.
Myers throws a right and a left that Sidious avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Sidious cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers 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.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious slips a jab from Myers.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myers tries a low kick but Sidious avoids it.
Sidious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sidious works the jab nicely.
Myers avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Myers wants to counter with a clinch but Sidious pushes him away.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers throws a solid leg kick but Sidious takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Myers.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Myers. That's going to slow Sidious down.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Sidious's head but Sidious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myers tries to clinch
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers avoids the body shot from Sidious.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sidious. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Myers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Myers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myers cracks Sidious with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Myers misses.
Myers just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Sidious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Myers staying out of range there.
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
Myers staying out of range there.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myers misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Sidious moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Darth Sidious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercy Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Sidious's shoulder, as Sidious tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers wants to counter the offense by Sidious and move into the clinch position.
Sidious lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myers.
The fighters circling - Sidious throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myers slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious 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.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Myers lands a front kick.
Myers cracks Sidious with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Myers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Myers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Well,Sidious is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T3#
Myers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
Myers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Sidious misses.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers scores with a decent looking hook.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sidious throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Sidious throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sidious's head backwards.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Sidious scores with a shot to the body.
Myers cracks the inside of Sidious's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sidious misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Myers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidious.
Sidious throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sidious has time to react.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Sidious throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mercy Myers.
Well Myers 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Mercy Myers!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Mercy Myers!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Mercy Myers!

Mercy Myers wins by unanimous decision!
Mercy Myers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustav lands a nice shot that snaps Sidious's head back.
Gustav shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustav swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious tries to clinch there but Gustav circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustav! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Sidious there.
Gustav misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav scores with a jab to the head.
Gustav's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gustav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sidious cracks Gustav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sidious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustav.
Gustav with a poor takedown
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sidious swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Gustav throws a looping overhand right but Sidious ducks down to avoid it.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sidious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustav moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustav throws out the jab.
Sidious is looking to counter punch.
Sidious defending well as Gustav loads up on a big left hand.
Sidious defending well as Gustav loads up on a big left hand.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gustav to score with a decent uppercut.
Gustav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sidious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Sidious.#ROC#
Gustav is rocked!
Gustav throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Gustav looks winded!
Sidious digs a good body shot into Gustav's ribs.#T2#
Sidious fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gustav out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Carl Gustav stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just wanna dance'.

Event: Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Sidious fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Ford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
Sidious is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford walks into a left hand.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sidious throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sidious has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ford is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidious circles away.
It seemed like Sidious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sidious lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased. #T1#
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sidious avoids it really well and circles away.
Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but Sidious manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ford moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Ford ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Sidious had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Sidious lands with a cross.
Sidious throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ford crashing down! Ford tries to stagger back to his feet but Sidious just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ford asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
An out of breath Darth Sidious thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HI 69 - This is OUR Turf
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Sidious does it's job there.
Jones with a poor takedown
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Sidious counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sidious.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
Sidious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sidious gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
Sidious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious lands an uppercut.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #KD2#
Sidious drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Sidious tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sidious creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Sidious pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HI 66 - Efficient Business
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Sidious throws a series of punches but Efficient moves out of range.
Efficient getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Polite Efficient seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Efficient connects with a body shot.
Efficient ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Efficient rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Efficient.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Efficient drives through and clinches with Sidious against the cage.
Efficient tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Efficient blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious dodges an elbow strike from Efficient.
Efficient lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sidious.
Efficient lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sidious.
Efficient digs a right hand underneath Sidious's ribcage. Sidious let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sidious looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Efficient.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Efficient throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Efficient controls his hands.
Efficient lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Efficient.
Sidious avoids the elbow strike from Efficient, against the cage.
Sidious told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Efficient presses Sidious against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Sidious.
Nice elbow from Efficient.
Efficient gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Darth Sidious has been cut.
Sidious misses with a short punch on the inside.
Efficient lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Efficient scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Efficient. #ROC#
Sidious is rocked!
Efficient unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sidious! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Efficient is unloading with more strikes now! Sidious drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polite Efficient!
Polite Efficient retains his light heavyweight title!
Polite Efficient decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HI 55: Land of the Giants
Date: May 20, 2016

#R1#
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Sidious coming out on top.
Sidious tests White Iv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White Iv walks into a stiff left hand from Sidious.#CL2#
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged White Iv in a clinch.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Iv backwards.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White Iv backwards.
Sidious lands a nice uppercut.
White Iv wants a takedown but no success here.
White Iv fails to pull guard.
White Iv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sidious just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White Iv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Sidious.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Iv fails to pull guard.
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sidious lands a left hand.
White Iv jumps guard but Sidious turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White Iv tries to pull guard but Sidious holds him up against the cage and eventually White Iv drops back down to his feet.
Sidious lands a body shot.
White Iv is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sidious works on White Iv's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Sidious.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.
Sidious lands with a light punch inside.
Sidious lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
White Iv is rocked!
Sidious lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh White Iv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Sidious drops White Iv onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! White Iv is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious lands a big right hand that drops White Iv! The killer instinct kicks in and Sidious finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sidious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
Taran shoots in but no luck this time.
Taran tries for a takedown but Sidious circles away easily
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious works Taran's body with a nice hook.
Taran seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidious circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taran.
Taran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sidious defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Taran ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taran fails to land the takedown.
Sidious has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Taran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taran is breathing heavily.
Sidious feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Sidious.
Sidious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taran momentarily. #T2#
Taran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sidious swivels and escapes.
Sidious misses with a double jab.
Taran fails to land the takedown.
Sidious lands with a shot 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!
Sidious bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Taran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Sidious tries to roll over but Taran keeps him under control.
Taran is looking to take a break and control but Sidious is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taran is stalling here. Sidious is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Taran seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sidious has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Taran tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Taran tries to improve his position but instead Sidious has taken his back! #T4#
Sidious not allowing Taran to control his hands.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
Sidious doesn't have the hooks in and Taran manages to turn into his guard.
Sidious looking to control.
Taran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander Taran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taran throws a head kick that misses
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Taran just misses with a punch to the body.
Taran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious tries to counter with a clinch but Taran shakes him off and moves away.
Taran throws a head kick that misses.
Taran misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Sidious holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidious.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sidious lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Taran's head.
Sidious pushes Taran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sidious pushes Taran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sidious lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sidious lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Sidious.
Nice body punch from Sidious - that landed with a thud.
Sidious working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Sidious scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Taran takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Sidious lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taran or not.
Sidious digs a right hand into Taran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taran's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Sidious.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sidious.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
Taran takes a shot to the head.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Taran is rocked!
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Taran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Sidious works on Taran's body with a couple of short punches.
Taran seems to have got his legs back now.
Sidious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taran fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Sidious.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sidious scores with a shot to the side of Taran's head.
Taran takes a shot to the head.
Sidious lands an uppercut.
Sidious lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
Sidious lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Sidious lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidious.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious cracks Taran with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sidious.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Sidious lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taran tries to pull guard but Sidious forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious lands a nice looking body shot.
Taran shoots in looking for a takedown. Sidious tries to sprawl out of it but Taran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sidious manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taran wants to clinch.
Sidious connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taran.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taran.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Taran's head but Taran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sidious with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sidious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taran's corner calls for a 1-2. Taran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Sidious rushes Taran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Sidious.
Sidious lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sidious is working Taran over against the cage.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taran is trying to pull guard but Sidious has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sidious.
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Taran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sidious fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sidious connects with a single shot there.#T3#
A jab from Sidious does it's job there.
Sidious is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sidious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidious lands a body shot.
Taran fails with a takedown attempt.
Sidious digs a good body shot into Taran's ribs.
Alexander Taran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Taran in a clinch.
Taran tries to score a body lock takedown but Sidious shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Taran.
A short uppercut from Sidious.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Sidious lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taran.
A short left from Sidious.
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!
Sidious gets through Taran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taran backwards.
Sidious unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Taran! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sidious is unloading with more strikes now! Taran drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Our winner, Darth Sidious, 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: ISLAND KOMBAT 4
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Hojackin throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Sidious tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious slips a straight right by Hojackin.
A jab from Hojackin misses.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Hojackin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Sidious.
Sidious seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hojackin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hojackin slips a jab from Sidious.
Sidious throws a body punch but Hojackin moves out of range. #CL2#
Sidious gets tackled into the cage by Hojackin. Hojackin maintains the clinch.
Hojackin is trying to break the clinch but Sidious is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hojackin.
Sidious working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious working aggressively here.
Sidious misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Hojackin.
Sidious lands with a short shot to the head.
Hojackin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sidious throws a punch but it's blocked by Hojackin.
Sidious scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sidious.
Hojackin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious is pressed up against the cage. Hojackin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sidious down to the mat. Sidious avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darth Sidious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious throws a hook but Hojackin avoids it easily.
Hojackin walks into a straight right hand from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious throws a jab when Hojackin was well out of range.
And Hojackin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sidious pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidious lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hojackin.
Sidious was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sidious is looking to wear down Hojackin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Hojackin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hojackin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin moves in looking to clinch but Sidious pushes him off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sidious enables Hojackin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sidious manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sidious has control of Hojackin's left arm, preventing Hojackin from doing any damage.
Sidious trying to keep a closed guard but Hojackin is proving a slippery customer.
Hojackin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hojackin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hojackin postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it. #T3#
Hojackin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sidious on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sidious tries to get out of the position.
Hojackin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sidious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hojackin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sidious working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Sidious throws a looping overhand right but Hojackin ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Sidious misses
and Hojackin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Sidious.
Sidious cracks a nice hook into Hojackin's ribs.#TD2#
Sidious gets caught flat footed, as Hojackin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sidious controlling Hojackin's posture.
Hojackin 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. #T4#
Sidious working a defensive guard here.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Hojackin from controlling successfully.
Hojackin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hojackin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sidious is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hojackin misses with a looping right.
Sidious takes a swing at Hojackin's ribcage but misses.
Sidious's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hojackin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidious scrambles back to his feet.
Hojackin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Hojackin.
Nice uppercut lands for Sidious. That snapped Hojackin's head back.
Hojackin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Hojackin's shoulder, as Hojackin tries to avoid the shot.
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hojackin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Sidious swings for the body but Hojackin moves out of range.
Hojackin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Sidious misses with a straight left.
Sidious tests Hojackin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Hojackin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hojackin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sidious slips under a jab.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Hojackin.
Sidious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hojackin.
Hojackin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hojackin missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sidious throws a right and a left that Hojackin avoids nicely.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Hojackin with a nice cross.
Sidious jabs Hojackin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sidious takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Hojackin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hojackin shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Hojackin throws a shot to the body.
Hojackin avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Hojackin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hojackin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sidious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hojackin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Hojackin loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sidious misses its target.
Hojackin 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.
Sidious smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Hojackin.
Hojackin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hojackin with the counter takedown but Sidious avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hojackin.
Hojackin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hojackin.
Hojackin swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range. #T3#
Sidious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Hojackin with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sidious misses the target.
Sidious catches Hojackin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sidious swings for the body but Hojackin moves out of range.
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Sidious misses the jab.
Sidious on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Hojackin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hojackin throws a series of punches but Sidious avoids them all with ease.
Sidious connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hojackin's hands.
Hojackin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sidious sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Sidious. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sidious.#T4#
Sidious stuns Hojackin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Hojackin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin being controlled here momentarily.
Sidious trying to keep a closed guard but Hojackin is proving a slippery customer.
Hojackin works over Sidious with some ground and pound from guard.
Hojackin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Hojackin controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Hojackin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hojackin misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a nice body shot.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Hojackin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sidious defends it well.
A big left from Sidious misses.
And Hojackin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sidious pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hojackin throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sidious misses its intended target.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Hojackin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Hojackin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hojackin momentarily.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Hojackin shoots in and bounces Sidious off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hojackin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hojackin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious looking to control.
Hojackin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Hojackin from controlling successfully.
Hojackin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hojackin looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Sidious finds it's target.#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.
Sidious throws an overhand right that lands on Hojackin's shoulder, as Hojackin tries to avoid the shot.
Hojackin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Sidious as Hojackin shoots in.
Hojackin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Hojackin misses with a wild body shot.
Hojackin slips a straight right by Sidious.
Hojackin throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Hojackin is just out of range.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Hojackin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sidious jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hojackin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Sidious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sidious takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Hojackin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sidious looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sidious wants to control but Hojackin postures up.
Hojackin with the ground and pound but Sidious regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hojackin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sidious slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
David Hojackin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sidious is trying to keep Hojackin in close.
Hojackin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hojackin stays in close to Sidious's body and controls the position.
Hojackin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sidious working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hojackin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sidious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Hojackin.
I think Hojackin 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hojackin!

Event: ISLAND FC 19
Date: Apr 05, 2016

#R1#
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sidious's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo fails to land the takedown.
Sidious lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sidious works the jab nicely.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a right hand 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!
Sidious keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.#T1#
Sidious connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Sidious cracks Bravo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bravo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sidious finish him? #ROC#
Bravo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
Crack! Sidious connects with the perfect overhand right and Bravo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Sidious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
During a confident post fight interview, Darth Sidious thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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