Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzpatrick sprawls well. Fitzpatrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pooh gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Pooh with a series of wild strikes but Pooh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pooh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Pooh tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzpatrick breaks away and moves out of range.
Pooh shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well. He's pushed Pooh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pooh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pooh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Pooh moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick gets underhooks to prevent Pooh's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pooh pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Pooh pulls guard. #SUB#
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzpatrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Pooh keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Pooh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitzpatrick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pooh, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pooh or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzpatrick, which made it look bad.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Pooh ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping left.
Pooh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pooh looks for a takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Pooh takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Pooh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pooh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
What's Fitzpatrick going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Fitzpatrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pooh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pooh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
Fitzpatrick tries to buck Pooh off but Pooh is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Pooh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Pooh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzpatrick sneaks back into half guard.
Fitzpatrick tries to roll over but Pooh keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzpatrick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Pooh has gone for a leg lock! Fitzpatrick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pooh's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pooh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Pooh is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pooh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick content to stall in guard here.
Fitzpatrick is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pooh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pooh tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzpatrick as he jumps to the side.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Pooh moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pooh wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pooh was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Pooh moves out of range.
Pooh moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Pooh wants to clinch up but Fitzpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Pooh's head but Pooh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pooh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Pooh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pooh tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position here.
Fitzpatrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pooh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pooh passes Fitzpatrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy. #SUB#
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitzpatrick is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Fitzpatrick desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pooh prevents Fitzpatrick from improving his position.
Pooh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Pooh is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but Pooh is controlling well.
Pooh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fitzpatrick!
Pooh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position but Pooh isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Fitzpatrick keeps trying to improve his position.
Pooh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pooh is looking to work his way around to Fitzpatrick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fitzpatrick tries to hold on but Pooh postures up.#SUB#
Pooh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzpatrick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pooh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitzpatrick is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnie Pooh dominated that second round.
That's time! Pooh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pooh is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Pooh's shoulder, as Pooh tries to avoid the shot.
Pooh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzpatrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pooh jabs Fitzpatrick right on the nose. Fitzpatrick blinks but takes it well.
Pooh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pooh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Pooh clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Pooh controls the action. #T1#
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pooh.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pooh.
Pooh is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Pooh wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Pooh working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Pooh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pooh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Pooh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Pooh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poohs head. #T2#
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Pooh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pooh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pooh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Pooh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Pooh ducks down to avoid it.
Pooh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pooh moves away.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Pooh saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Pooh's ribs.
Pooh with a poor takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pooh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pooh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzpatrick cracks Pooh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Pooh is rocked!#T3#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pooh! He's just covering up as Fitzpatrick starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Fitzpatrick!

Event: CCR 86
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
Maciel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maciel wants to clinch.
Pooh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pooh dodges the punch combination from Maciel.
Maciel misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Maciel. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Pooh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pooh is pushing down on Maciel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maciel is fighting to maintain full guard but Pooh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pooh wants to pass the guard but Maciel is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pooh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pooh wants to free his trapped foot but Maciel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Pooh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pooh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maciel trying to control from the bottom.
Maciel is trying to stand up here but Pooh is controlling him well.
Pooh is pressing down on Maciel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maciel is holding on for now. #SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pooh is keen to just control but Maciel is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maciel is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Maciel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pooh wants to pass the guard but Maciel is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Still in half guard, Pooh seems content to control.#SUB#
Pooh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maciel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pooh.
Pooh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pooh trying to control the action but Maciel 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.
Maciel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pooh sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pooh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Pooh is working for a kimura but Maciel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Pooh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Pooh is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pooh tries to close the distance and clinch but Maciel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Pooh gets a double leg takedown into Maciel's guard.
Pooh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maciel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pooh trying to control the position from guard on top but Maciel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pooh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh tries to free his leg and advance position but Maciel is retaining full guard.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel is working from the bottom.
Maciel working a defensive guard here.
Maciel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Maciel keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pooh doesn't manage to clinch there - Maciel circles away.
Maciel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maciel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Maciel. Those never looked like landing.
Pooh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Luciano Maciel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pooh slips a jab and a cross from Maciel.
Pooh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maciel enables Pooh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maciel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maciel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pooh manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Pooh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Winnie Pooh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pooh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Pooh wants to finish this one by submission but Maciel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pooh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciel has given up his back here. Will Pooh look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Pooh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Maciel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pooh's arms. #SUB#
Pooh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB#
Pooh working for a choke but Maciel is defending well. #SUB#
Maciel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pooh gets his way! #SUB#
Pooh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Maciel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4##SUB#
Pooh sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Maciel taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 82
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Pooh is looking to clinch but Springfield is avoiding it.
No luck for Pooh with that takedown attempt.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Pooh misses with a body shot.
Springfield gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Pooh counters with a takedown into side control.
Springfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield controlling the position for now.
Springfield is looking to control Pooh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Springfield avoid being mounted?
Pooh is looking to advance position but Springfield won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Springfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Pooh. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but Springfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pooh seems to be looking for submissions.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pooh is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Springfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Springfield is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Springfield still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Springfield has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Springfield politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Springfield prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pooh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Springfield's best efforts.
Springfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pooh!
Pooh can't escape the position.
Pooh regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Springfield working over Pooh with some ground and pound. Pooh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Pooh is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Pooh is refusing to be controlled, as Springfield sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Springfield controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Pooh is staying active underneath Springfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Springfield is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Pooh looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Springfield pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
Springfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Springfield throws the kick towards the body but Pooh avoids it.
Pooh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Pooh feints and as Springfield raises his hands in defense, Pooh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pooh trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Springfield dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Springfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pooh's guard.
Pooh is pressing down on Springfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pooh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Springfield is pushing down on Pooh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pooh is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
Springfield is controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Springfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pooh has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pooh is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Springfield tries to pass to full mount but Pooh defends it. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Springfield is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Springfield uses his free foot to push down on Pooh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pooh.
Pooh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Springfield pulls Pooh in to control the position.
Pooh forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Springfield wants to sweep but Pooh has passed to side control!
Springfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pooh's best efforts.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Pooh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pooh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springfield keeps working. #SUB2#
Pooh seems to be working for a kimura but Springfield defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pooh is working away from the top position though.
Springfield is refusing to be controlled, as Pooh sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Springfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Springfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pooh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Pooh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Springfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Springfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Aspen Springfield 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. 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#
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Pooh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Springfield sprawls well initially but Pooh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Springfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pooh looking to sit in guard and control but Springfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Springfield trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Springfield defends well.
Springfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Springfield's guard. #REVB##T1#
Springfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pooh's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a triangle but Springfield pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pooh is keeping the position for now.
Springfield pushing down on Pooh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pooh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Springfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Springfield lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Springfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pooh defends it well.
Springfield works his way into full mount!
Pooh wants to control but Springfield is having none of it.
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Springfield tries to control but Pooh wriggling away.
Pooh tries to hold on but Springfield postures up.
Springfield tries to control but Pooh wriggling away.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pooh is trying to reverse the position but instead Springfield has taken his back - oops!
Pooh turns into Springfield and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pooh trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Springfield.#SUB#
Springfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Springfield pulls Pooh in close to his closed guard and prevents Pooh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pooh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Springfield has his foot on Pooh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pooh works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Springfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pooh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pooh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Springfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Pooh looking for subs from the bottom but Springfield mounts him!
Pooh regains half guard.
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Springfield has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Springfield lands a nice short elbow.
Aspen Springfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pooh is looking to control Springfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pooh avoid being mounted?
Springfield is pressing down on Pooh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pooh is holding on for now.
Pooh trying to control but Springfield postures up.
Springfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aspen Springfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Springfield 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aspen Springfield!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCR 78
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Odenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pooh is out of range.
Odenson throws a shot to the body.
Odenson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Odenson moves away from the strike by Pooh.
Pooh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odenson throws a one two combo. #TD2#
Pooh feints and as Odenson raises his hands in defense, Pooh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Odenson wants to get back to his feet but Pooh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odenson can't keep his opponent in guard - Pooh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pooh is looking to advance position but Odenson won't allow it. #T1##ES#
Odenson kicks Pooh off and gets back to his feet.
Odenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pooh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odenson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Odenson throws a nice head kick!
Odenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Odenson.
Pooh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Pooh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Odenson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pooh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pooh is trying to pull guard but Odenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pooh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Odenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pooh blocks an elbow strike.
Odenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Pooh tries to pull guard but Odenson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pooh drops back down to his feet.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Odenson won't allow it.
Pooh tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pooh.
Odenson tries to land a knee to the head but Pooh blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Odenson.
Pooh working aggressively here.
Odenson is leaning against Pooh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pooh looks winded!#BC#
Odenson breaks the clinch.
Pooh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Odenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Odenson scores with a jab. Pooh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pooh tries to close the distance and clinch but Odenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Odenson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thor Odenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odenson throws a hook but Pooh blocks it.
Pooh tries to counter with a clinch but Odenson shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Odenson tenderised Pooh's leg. Pooh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pooh.
Pooh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Pooh blocks the body kick.
Odenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Odenson darts in and clinches Pooh up against the cage.
Pooh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pooh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Pooh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pooh is trying to control the position but Odenson postures up. #SUB2#
Pooh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odenson is aware though and is defending well.
Odenson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Odenson passes into half guard.
Odenson is controlling the pace.
Odenson slips a nice elbow through Pooh's hands, connecting with Pooh's forehead.#T4#
Pooh is trying to control but can't.
Odenson drops an elbow to the side of Pooh's head.
Odenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Odenson is working away from the top position though.
Odenson trying to control the pace.
Pooh wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odenson 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#
Pooh closes the distance and clinches up with Odenson, looking for a takedown. Pooh pushes Odenson against the cage but Odenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pooh slips under a jab from Odenson.
Thor Odenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pooh is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Odenson, as that shot connected. #CL#
Odenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pooh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odenson smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Odenson gets caught napping as Pooh dives in and scores a takedown. Odenson manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson striking off his back but it's not causing Pooh any problems.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Odenson.
Odenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pooh can do to turn this around?
Pooh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pooh has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Pooh wants to control from the top but Odenson keeps moving. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Odenson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Odenson.
Odenson works on Pooh's body with a couple of short punches.
Odenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pooh backwards.
Odenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odenson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pooh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odenson digs a right hand into Pooh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pooh's gas tank.
Pooh is breathing heavily.
Pooh is trying to pull guard but Odenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Odenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Pooh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odenson smiles and moves away.
Pooh takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odenson as he jumps to the side.
Pooh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pooh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odenson manages to avoid it.
Odenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pooh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Odenson lands a jab to the nose.
Odenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Odenson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Odenson forces Pooh back against the cage and clinches.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Odenson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Odenson blocks a body shot from Pooh.
Odenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pooh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odenson lands an elbow inside.
Odenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pooh's face. #TD2#
Pooh jumps guard and drags Odenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Odenson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Pooh working for a triangle but Odenson defends it easily.
Odenson controlling from the top position.
Thor Odenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pooh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odenson defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a triangle here but Odenson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pooh is being controlled here.
Odenson cracks Pooh with a big right hand but Pooh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pooh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Odenson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Odenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Odenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Odenson lands with a good body shot.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Odenson takes a swing at Pooh's ribcage but misses.
Odenson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pooh's head.
Pooh misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odenson throws a shot from downtown. Pooh moves away and avoids it.
Pooh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odenson circles away.
Pooh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pooh throws a body punch but Odenson moves out of range.
Odenson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pooh just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pooh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odenson.
Odenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pooh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thor Odenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pooh tries to clinch but Odenson is having none of it.
Pooh tries to clinch up but Odenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Odenson connects with a body shot.
Pooh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thor Odenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pooh.
Odenson tries to counter by clinching up but Pooh breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pooh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Odenson counters by clinching up.
Thor Odenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Odenson lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Odenson on the inside.
Odenson lands a shoulder strike.
Odenson lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Odenson drops Pooh with a big knee straight up the middle! Pooh is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Pooh is rocked!
Pooh tries to get into range but Odenson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Pooh! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Odenson scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Odenson!
Thor Odenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: CCR 75
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Pooh lands a jab.
Maciel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pooh moves away.
Maciel throws a right hand that Pooh ducks under and follows up with a left that Pooh also avoids with ease.
Pooh wants to counter the offense by Maciel and move into the clinch position.
Maciel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pooh circles away quickly and effectively.
Maciel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciel tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Pooh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maciel won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Pooh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maciel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pooh but great work by Maciel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maciel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pooh is refusing to be controlled, as Maciel sits in half guard.
Maciel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maciel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Maciel has control of the leg.
Maciel scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maciel pulls his head out easily.
Maciel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pooh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maciel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Pooh has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Maciel. Oh but Pooh has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maciel goes limp - he's gone! Pooh jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 73
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1##TD#
Pooh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Pooh being controlled here momentarily.
Maciel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Maciel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pooh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maciel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pooh wants to pass the guard but Maciel is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pooh scores with a body shot.
Maciel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maciel shoots in for a takedown but Pooh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pooh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.#CL2#
Maciel instigates a clinch. #TD#
Pooh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pooh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pooh looking to sit in guard and control but Maciel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pooh is trying to keep Maciel in close.
Maciel trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maciel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pooh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maciel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Maciel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Pooh'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.#SUB2#
Maciel is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Maciel 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.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Maciel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Maciel is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
Pooh trying to control but Maciel postures up.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Pooh is concentrating on defense, preventing Maciel from advancing position.
Maciel is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Winnie Pooh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pooh wants to clinch.
Maciel tries to clinch up but Pooh circles away and keeps his distance.
Maciel shoots and misses #TD#
and Pooh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but Maciel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pooh to get the leverage. #SUB#
Pooh seems to be working for a kimura but Maciel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maciel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel is refusing to be controlled, as Pooh sits in half guard. #SUB#
Pooh 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. #T1#
Pooh prevents Maciel from improving his position.#SU#
Pooh decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Pooh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maciel pushes Pooh off but Pooh dives into side control. #T2#
Maciel is not content to let Pooh control the position. #SUB#
Pooh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maciel struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Pooh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maciel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pooh but great work by Maciel.#T3#
Maciel wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Pooh prevents Maciel from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Pooh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maciel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pooh down.
Maciel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pooh some visible discomfort.
Pooh is looking for a sweep.
Maciel has control of an arm but Pooh manages to advance to Maciel's back!#SUB#
Pooh 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, Maciel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Pooh tightening his grip on Maciel, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Pooh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maciel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maciel for a finish. #T4#
Pooh has the hooks in. Maciel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Pooh looking to break Maciel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Maciel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pooh will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Pooh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Pooh is working for a rear naked choke. Maciel is not defending it well and Pooh has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Maciel refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Maciel's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 72
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Cruz misses with a head kick. #CL#
Cruz clinches. #TD2#
Pooh pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Pooh is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cruz frees his head nicely. Oh but Pooh has switched to an armbar! Cruz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 67
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Arnautovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Arnautovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Pooh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pooh stops Arnautovic from getting back to his feet.
Arnautovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pooh on the ground.
Pooh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Pooh throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Arnautovic has his hands clasped together but Pooh breaks the hold and Arnautovic is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pooh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Springfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Springfield scores with a spinning back kick!
Pooh is looking to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pooh's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pooh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pooh blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Pooh jumps guard.
Pooh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Springfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Springfield passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Springfield pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Pooh is not content to let Springfield control the position.#SUB#
Springfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pooh is just riding it out for now. Springfield eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Springfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Springfield pushes down on Pooh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pooh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Springfield manages to pass to mount!
Springfield has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Springfield controlling from mount.
Pooh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Springfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springfield landing punches.
Pooh tries to improve his position but instead Springfield has taken his back! #SUB#
Springfield working for the choke.
Pooh tries to break free. #SUB#
Springfield looking for the choke from the back.
Pooh trying to control but not successfully.
Springfield has the hooks in. Pooh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Pooh trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Springfield is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pooh knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pooh for a finish. #SUB#
Springfield goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Pooh escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB2#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Springfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Springfield moves into full guard.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet. #T4#
Pooh looking to pass the guard.
Springfield pulls Pooh in to control the position. #SUB#
Springfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pooh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Springfield is looking for a triangle but Pooh pushes his legs off easily.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Springfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pooh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pooh pushes down on Springfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aspen Springfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pooh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pooh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pooh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pooh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springfield can't find room to land a body shot as Pooh controls the action. #TD#
Springfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pooh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Springfield is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pooh rolls, trying to escape but Springfield keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Springfield looking for the RNC.
Springfield throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh wants to control his opponent's hands but Springfield gets his hands free.
Springfield has the hooks in. Pooh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Springfield avoiding Pooh 's attempts to control his hands.
Springfield landing with strikes. #T1#
Pooh is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Springfield wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy.#SUB#
Springfield is looking for the choke from the back position but Pooh is controlling his hands well.
Pooh is trying to break free.
Pooh trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Springfield is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pooh taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Springfield.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lenny Lukens Jr and Winnie Pooh. This should be a great matchup!

181 cm
26 yrs
168 lbs

175 cm
28 yrs
165 lbs

Lukens Jr

Pooh

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

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

Pooh has closed the distance and engaged Lukens Jr in a clinch.
Pooh fails to pull guard.
Pooh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lukens Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Pooh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lukens Jr forces Pooh back against the cage and clinches.

Lukens Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (0) Pooh
Lukens Jr passes into half guard.
Pooh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Lukens Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pooh sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lukens Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Pooh is defending well.

Lukens Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pooh defends it well.
Lukens Jr prevents Pooh from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lukens Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Pooh tries to get to full guard but Lukens Jr has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pooh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lukens Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lukens Jr's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lukens Jr (2) vs (4) Pooh

Pooh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lukens Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lukens Jr wants to escape the position.
Lukens Jr breaks Pooh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (4) vs (4) Pooh

Pooh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lukens Jr defends well.
Lukens Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lukens Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lukens Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lukens Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lukens Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pooh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lukens Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lukens Jr (4) vs (6) Pooh

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lukens Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pooh is aware though and is defending well.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.

Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Pooh defends easily.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.
Pooh stopping the sweep attempt from Lukens Jr.
Lukens Jr looking to control.
Lukens Jr keeping moving, preventing Pooh from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pooh looking to pass the guard.
Lukens Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Lukens Jr keeps moving.

Lukens Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pooh is defending well. Lukens Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pooh has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lukens Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens Jr!

Event: CCR 61
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pooh.
Pooh connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Pooh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnold, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pooh.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Pooh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arnold wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arnold is looking for a takedown.
Winnie Pooh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Arnold.
Pooh scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Arnold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pooh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pooh avoids the elbow strike from Arnold, against the cage.
Pooh scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is trying to drag Pooh to the mat but Pooh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pooh works on Arnold's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnold blocks a body shot from Pooh.
Arnold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pooh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.#T1#
Pooh prevents the takedown attempt.
Pooh pushes Arnold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pooh.
Arnold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pooh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Pooh.
Still in the clinch, Pooh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pooh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold looks winded!
Pooh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
Pooh misses with a punch to the body.
Pooh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Pooh.
A short left from Pooh.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pooh gets through Arnold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pooh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pooh as the two fighters clinch.
Pooh digs a right hand into Arnold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arnold's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pooh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Pooh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pooh lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Pooh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pooh looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pooh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pooh has managed to get both his arms back between Arnold's legs - danger averted.
Pooh passes into half guard.
Arnold trying to control from the bottom.
Pooh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Pooh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnold is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold.
Pooh tries to pass to full mount but Arnold defends it.
Arnold is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnold keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pooh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arnold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pooh wants to take a breather but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Pooh has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Pooh is keen to just control but Arnold is a slippery customer.
Pooh wants to free his trapped foot but Arnold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arnold wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Pooh has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Pooh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Pooh successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Pooh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnold is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in AXIS - Rio Gym inform me that Arnold has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold looking to pass the guard.
Arnold trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pooh trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
Arnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pooh has momentary wrist control but Arnold slips an elbow through the middle.
Pooh is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
Pooh wants to stand up but Arnold is controlling him. #SUB#
Pooh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pooh controls Arnold momentarily but Arnold frees himself. #SUB#
Pooh working for a triangle but Arnold defends it easily. #T2#
Pooh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pooh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Pooh's legs - danger averted.
Arnold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pooh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnold can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pooh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Pooh's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pooh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pooh has an active guard here but Arnold has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold. #T3##SUB2#
Arnold is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
Pooh trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up.
Pooh is staying active underneath Arnold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arnold throwing shots but Pooh is blocking nicely.
Pooh is looking to improve his position.
Pooh is pressing down on Arnold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Pooh is looking for a triangle but Arnold pushes his legs off easily.
Pooh looking for a sweep. Not yet Pooh, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Arnold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pooh has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Arnold is looking to defend but Pooh has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Arnold! Pooh pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Arnold taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 58
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Sarkisyan as Pooh shoots in.
Pooh throws a body punch but Sarkisyan moves out of range.
Pooh takes one on the button.
Sarkisyan cracks Pooh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pooh tries to clinch but Sarkisyan moves out of range.
Sarkisyan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarkisyan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winnie Pooh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pooh moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sarkisyan manages to break the clinch.
Sarkisyan jabs at Pooh's body.#CL#
Pooh drives through and clinches with Sarkisyan against the cage.
Sarkisyan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pooh backwards.
Pooh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pooh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarkisyan lands a shot to the body.
Sarkisyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pooh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws the left hand but Pooh avoids the punch easily.
Pooh shoots in but Sarkisyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Pooh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan catches Pooh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sarkisyan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sarkisyan lands a leg kick that knocks Pooh off balance momentarily.
Pooh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sarkisyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Pooh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarkisyan to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Pooh is rocked!
A good leg kick by Sarkisyan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarkisyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pooh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pooh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarkisyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sarkisyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pooh 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.
Sarkisyan connects with a body shot.#T2#
Sarkisyan misses with a low kick. #CL#
Pooh clinches.
Pooh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sarkisyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sarkisyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarkisyan misses the shot to the body.
Sarkisyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Aharon Sarkisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarkisyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Pooh drives through and clinches with Sarkisyan against the cage.
Pooh tries to pull guard but Sarkisyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sarkisyan is leaning against Pooh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Sarkisyan.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarkisyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pooh backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarkisyan.
Pooh is breathing heavily.
Sarkisyan lands with a short shot to the head.
Pooh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sarkisyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Pooh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pooh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sarkisyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarkisyan as he avoids it easily.
Sarkisyan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pooh.
Pooh seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
A good leg kick by Sarkisyan. #KD2#
Sarkisyan lands a big uppercut and Pooh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pooh looks OK. Sarkisyan waves Pooh back to his feet!
Pooh wants to clinch.
Pooh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sarkisyan throws a monster overhand right that drops Pooh! Sarkisyan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aharon Sarkisyan! Aharon Sarkisyan retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Aharon Sarkisyan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCR 56
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Pooh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen blocking some punches.
Pooh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pooh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winnie Pooh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pooh clinches.
Allen looking for a takedown.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen prevents a body shot from Pooh.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen is trying to drag Pooh to the mat but Pooh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Pooh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pooh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Pooh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Allen looking for a takedown.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Pooh has him pressed against the cage.
Pooh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pooh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pooh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen wants a takedown.
Pooh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pooh - that landed with a thud.
Pooh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pooh presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Pooh.
Pooh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Allen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pooh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pooh cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Pooh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pooh lands a nice uppercut.
Allen fails to pull guard.
Pooh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pooh.
A shot in the inside from Pooh.
Pooh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pooh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pooh cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Pooh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pooh.
Pooh lands a nice uppercut.
Pooh gets underhooks to prevent Allen's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Pooh.
Pooh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Pooh lands an uppercut.
Pooh lands a shoulder strike.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pooh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pooh.
A short body shot lands from Pooh as the two fighters clinch.
Pooh lands with a light punch inside.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pooh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pooh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Allen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Pooh finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
Allen has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Pooh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pooh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Pooh trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Allen is working an open guard so Pooh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pooh rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.
Pooh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Allen has hold of one of Pooh's legs. Pooh is fighting the takedown attempt but Allen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pooh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pooh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pooh lands a body shot.
Pooh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pooh presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pooh lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Pooh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pooh misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pooh misses the body punch #CL#
and Allen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Allen.
Winnie Pooh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Pooh.
Pooh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Pooh.
Allen is looking for a takedown.
Pooh misses with a punch on the inside.
Pooh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pooh just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pooh smiles and moves away.
Pooh throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand. #TD#
Allen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pooh to the mat! Pooh manages to get full guard. #T1##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pooh controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Pooh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pooh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pooh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winnie Pooh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allen controlling the position.
Pooh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Pooh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pooh has gone for a leg lock! Allen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pooh's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Pooh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for a triangle here. Allen is fighting it but it looks tight! Pooh pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Allen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 53
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Pooh catches JaHaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
JaHaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pooh to score with a decent uppercut.
JaHaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from JaHaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that JaHaa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
JaHaa feints and as Pooh raises his hands in defense, JaHaa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pooh keeping moving, preventing JaHaa from controlling successfully.
Pooh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
JaHaa wants to control from the top but Pooh keeps moving.
JaHaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pooh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. JaHaa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JaHaa is working Pooh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
JaHaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pooh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
JaHaa landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
JaHaa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pooh to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! JaHaa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pooh pulls down on the head and he's put JaHaa to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winnie Pooh!
The defeated Bololo JaHaa had this to say: 'Aint nothing but a G thing baby...'.

Event: CCR 48
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Pooh has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
Pooh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arnold trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Pooh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Arnold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arnold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Pooh wants to work for an arm triangle but Arnold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pooh wants to stand up but Arnold is controlling the position.
Arnold is looking for a sweep. Pooh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pooh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Pooh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is looking for a sweep. Pooh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arnold is working hard here to advance position.
Pooh stalling away here and it's allowed Arnold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Arnold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pooh is one step ahead there.
Pooh passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pooh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arnold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pooh trying to control the action but Arnold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pooh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arnold tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Arnold wants to control but Pooh postures up.
Pooh advances to full mount.
Pooh looking to control but Arnold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnold working to try and regain half guard.
Pooh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arnold is looking to escape.
Arnold manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Pooh seems to be working for a kimura but Arnold defends the submission attempt.
Arnold gets full guard.#T3#
Pooh wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Pooh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pooh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arnold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arnold has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a triangle but Arnold pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pooh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arnold trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Pooh has control of Arnold's left arm, preventing Arnold from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Pooh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arnold stacks Pooh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Arnold!
Pooh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arnold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arnold wants to sweep here but Pooh controlling him for the moment.
Pooh works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Arnold is defending against the submission attempts here by Pooh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arnold defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pooh throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arnold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pooh keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pooh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Pooh's legs - danger averted.
Arnold connects with a couple of short punches.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Pooh keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pooh wants to control but Arnold postures up.
Pooh seems a little lost for a moment, as Arnold dominates the positioning.#T1#
Arnold postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pooh tries to buck Arnold off but Arnold is having none of it.
Winnie Pooh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pooh regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Arnold is keen to just control but Pooh is a slippery customer.
Arnold prevents Pooh from improving his position.
Arnold wants to take a breather but Pooh is having none of it.
Arnold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pooh defending well though. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back.
Pooh tries to roll over but Arnold keeps him under control.
Pooh is not content to let Arnold control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Arnold missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Pooh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arnold. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Pooh wants to control but Arnold is keeping busy.
Arnold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arnold is thwarting Pooh's attempts to control the position.
Pooh wants to get back to full guard but Arnold has mounted him!#T3#
Arnold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pooh is looking to escape.
Pooh taking shots to the head.
Pooh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pooh wants to get back to full guard but Arnold has passed into side control.
Arnold tries to move to mount but Pooh blocks the move with his legs.
Pooh struggling a bit here.
Pooh gets back to half guard.
Arnold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Arnold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pooh is refusing to be controlled, as Arnold sits in half guard.
Pooh is trying to stand back up but Arnold is controlling him
Pooh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arnold. #SUB#
Arnold is looking for a kimura but Pooh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arnold to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pooh is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Arnold dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Arnold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arnold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arnold trying to control the position but Pooh is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pooh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pooh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arnold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh trying to advance position but Arnold counters by regaining guard.
Arnold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Arnold looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pooh is looking to get back to full guard here but Arnold has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pooh trying his best to control but Arnold has mounted him.
Pooh working to try and regain half guard.
Pooh tries to hold on but Arnold pushes him away.
Pooh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arnold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pooh is looking to control Arnold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pooh avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pooh is refusing to be controlled, as Arnold sits in half guard.
Pooh is trying to get back to full guard.
Pooh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Arnold manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Arnold working for a submission but Pooh is keeping him at bay.
Arnold tries to control but Pooh wriggling away.
Arnold cracks Pooh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pooh wants to hold on but Arnold pushes him away.#T3#
Arnold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pooh is looking to escape.
Pooh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pooh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pooh trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Pooh working for a triangle but Arnold defends it easily.
Arnold trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom. #T4#
Pooh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arnold.
Arnold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pooh keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
Pooh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for subs off his back but Arnold has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arnold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pooh's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold wants to free his trapped foot but Pooh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arnold stalling. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arnold 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Arnold!

Event: WFB: First Blood
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Cuida looks to land a left hand but Pooh moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Pooh drives through and clinches with Cuida against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pooh.
Cuida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pooh's face.
Cuida connects with a knee to the head.
Pooh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pooh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cuida lands an elbow inside that Pooh shrugs off.
Pooh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pooh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cuida stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Pooh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Pooh pushes a forearm under Cuida's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cuida is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winnie Pooh!
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: CCR 42
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Schmidt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pooh's head.
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pooh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body kick there by Schmidt.
Pooh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Schmidt's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pooh shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmidt tries to sprawl out of it but Pooh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmidt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pooh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Pooh's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pooh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schmidt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schmidt lands a front kick.
Pooh shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmidt sprawls well. He's pushed Pooh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dieter Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Pooh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schmidt throws a leg kick which misses Pooh's front leg but catches the back leg as Pooh tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pooh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.#T1#
Schmidt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pooh's sensitive parts.
Schmidt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pooh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pooh fails with a takedown attempt.
Pooh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schmidt finds it's way round the side to connect with Pooh's head.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
Schmidt thuds his right hand into Pooh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schmidt with a nice cross.
Pooh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schmidt circles away.
Schmidt is looking to counter punch.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winnie Pooh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pooh rushes Schmidt and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
Schmidt lands a slapping body shot.
Pooh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schmidt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pooh really felt that one!
Pooh looks winded!#KD#
Schmidt catches Pooh napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pooh to the canvas! #ROC#
Pooh is rocked!
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pooh is still in real trouble! Can Schmidt finish him?
Schmidt wants to get up but he can't break Pooh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pooh trying to control the position.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Pooh is retaining full guard.
Pooh seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Schmidt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pooh's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pooh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Schmidt trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a triangle but Schmidt pushes his legs off easily.
Schmidt won't allow Pooh to sweep him here.
Schmidt is looking to stand up but Pooh won't let him.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Pooh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pooh's guard.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Schmidt as Pooh shoots in.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schmidt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
Pooh is looking to clinch.
Schmidt stuns Pooh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pooh throws a lazy uppercut
and Schmidt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pooh's knee momentarily.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pooh.
Pooh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Pooh rushes Schmidt and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Schmidt as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Schmidt breaks from the clinch.
Pooh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmidt as he avoids it easily.
Schmidt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pooh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schmidt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schmidt 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#
Good leg kick by Schmidt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmidt scores with the left hand. Pooh knows he should have avoided that one.
Pooh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pooh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmidt tries to avoid it but Pooh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmidt to the ground. Schmidt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pooh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pooh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Schmidt tenderised Pooh's leg. Pooh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pooh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Pooh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Schmidt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Schmidt sends Pooh down but not out. Schmidt dives into side control looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Schmidt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pooh to his feet.
Schmidt pounces like a tiger and cracks Pooh with a vicious hook! Pooh is down but not out! Schmidt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dieter Schmidt!
Dieter Schmidt retains his lightweight title!

Event: CCR 39
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Arnold closes the distance but Pooh moves to the side #TD2#
and Pooh counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arnold tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arnold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arnold is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Arnold tries to buck Pooh off but Pooh is having none of it.#SUB2#
Pooh is trying to get an arm triangle but Arnold is defending well. #SUB2#
Pooh is trying to get an arm triangle but Arnold is defending well. #T1#
Pooh tries to advance to mount but Arnold denies him.
Arnold is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pooh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arnold, who protects the arm well.
Pooh trying to control the action but Arnold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arnold, who protects the arm well.
Arnold tries to bench press Pooh off him but Pooh keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pooh trying to control the position but Arnold is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnold struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pooh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arnold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arnold is trying to get back to half guard.
Pooh has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pooh tries to control but Arnold wriggling away.
Arnold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Pooh is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Arnold has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Arnold!
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pooh is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arnold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arnold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arnold forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Arnold wants to free his trapped foot but Pooh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pooh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Pooh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arnold missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Arnold is looking for a kimura but Pooh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arnold to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arnold tries to pass to full mount but Pooh defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pooh!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winnie Pooh 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#
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Pooh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pooh shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnold sprawls well. He's pushed Pooh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arnold wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pooh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Pooh misses its intended target.
Arnold moves away from the strike by Pooh.
Pooh misses with a straight left.
A big left from Pooh misses.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arnold is fending him off so far but Pooh persists. Nope, Arnold circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.
Arnold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pooh.
Pooh fails to land the takedown.
Arnold tries to counter with a takedown but Pooh is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Pooh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arnold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Arnold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arnold tries to advance to mount but Pooh instead regains half guard.
Pooh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Arnold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pooh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arnold tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pooh. #T2##SUB#
Arnold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winnie Pooh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pooh regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pooh is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pooh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arnold defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arnold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arnold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Pooh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pooh looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arnold has picked Pooh up and slammed him! Pooh can't keep hold of the triangle and Arnold manages to pass to side control!
Arnold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pooh keeps working.
Pooh wants to control but Arnold postures up.
Pooh is not content to let Arnold control the position.
Pooh tries to bench press Arnold off him but Arnold keeps 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.
Pooh struggling a bit here.
Arnold misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pooh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arnold.
Pooh struggling a bit here.
Pooh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arnold tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pooh controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is thwarting Pooh's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back.
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 Frank Arnold 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pooh darts in looking for a takedown but Arnold gets double underhooks and turns Pooh into the cage.
Pooh jabs Arnold right on the nose. Arnold blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Arnold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pooh quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Pooh manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Arnold keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Pooh's takedown attempt.
Pooh tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winnie Pooh.#TD2#
Pooh jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Pooh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arnold passes into half guard.
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Arnold not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Arnold seems to be looking for submissions.
Pooh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Arnold is looking to advance position but Pooh won't allow it.
Pooh trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Pooh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arnold wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Arnold is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pooh is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
Pooh is in trouble now - Arnold has advanced to mount!
Arnold looking to control but Pooh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Arnold throwing strikes here but Pooh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pooh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pooh regains half guard.
Pooh wants to control but Arnold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arnold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pooh taking some punishment here, with Arnold in his half guard.
Arnold slips a nice elbow through Pooh's hands, connecting with Pooh's forehead.
Pooh trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up.
Arnold trying to control from half guard but Pooh is working away.
Pooh wants to improve his position but Arnold is controlling well. #T4#
Arnold working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
Arnold wants to take a breather but Pooh is having none of it.
Arnold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pooh tries to roll over but Arnold keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for subs from the bottom but Arnold mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arnold controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arnold 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Arnold!

Event: CCR 35
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Pooh fails with a takedown attempt.
Pooh looks to land a left hand but Santos Leite moved out of range nicely.
Santos Leite is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pooh with a body shot.
Pooh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Santos Leite on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winnie Pooh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pooh dives in and grabs Santos Leite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos Leite pushes down on Pooh's head and hops out.
Santos Leite let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winnie Pooh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pooh shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Santos Leite misses.
Nice takedown defense from Santos Leite. No joy for Pooh on that attempt.
Pooh throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos Leite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Santos Leite counter with a right hand.
Santos Leite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pooh throws out a loose jab but Santos Leite uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Santos Leite shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pooh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos Leite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pooh shoots for a takedown but Santos Leite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santos Leite staying out of range there.
Santos Leite slips under a jab.
Pooh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos Leite sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos Leite now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Pooh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Santos Leite was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Santos Leite.
Pooh sets himself, and Santos Leite steps forward looking for the clinch! Pooh avoids it this time.
Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos Leite blocks a jab.
Santos Leite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pooh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pooh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pooh.
Pooh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pooh is breathing heavily.
Pooh shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos Leite tries to sprawl out of it but Pooh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos Leite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos Leite tries to clinch up.
Santos Leite slaps away a takedown attempt from Pooh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos Leite swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Pooh misses with a straight right.
Santos Leite lands a nice hook to Pooh's body. Pooh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos Leite doesn't manage to clinch there - Pooh circles away.
Pooh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos Leite counters with a left to the body.
Pooh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Santos Leite holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Santos Leite.
Santos Leite is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Santos Leite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos Leite tries to clinch up.
Santos Leite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4##CL2#
Santos Leite gets a clinch.
Pooh is trying to pull guard but Santos Leite turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos Leite lands with a light punch inside.
Santos Leite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pooh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pooh wants a takedown.
Santos Leite manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pooh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos Leite smiles and moves away.
Pooh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Santos Leite has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos Leite there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pooh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos Leite avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos Leite! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pooh looks for a takedown but Santos Leite sprawls well.
Santos Leite is looking for the big counter here.
Pooh misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos Leite counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pooh swings widly with a right hand
and Santos Leite counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santos Leite ducks under a wild hook from Pooh.
Santos Leite throws out a counter right but Pooh avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Pooh drives through and clinches with Santos Leite against the cage. #TD#
Pooh pulls guard effortlessly.
Santos Leite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pooh is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Santos Leite has his hands clasped together but Pooh extends and breaks Santos Leite's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pooh.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winnie Pooh!
Ricardo Izecson Dos Santos Leite spoke after the fight, saying 'Vou voltar mais forte. Acredite em mim!'.

Event: CCR 32
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1##TD#
Pooh gets caught napping as Allen dives in and scores a takedown. Pooh manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Pooh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
Allen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pooh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Allen has passed into side control. #SUB#
Allen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Allen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pooh tries to buck Allen off but Allen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pooh is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Allen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pooh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Allen but great work by Pooh.
Allen manages to get back to half guard.
Allen trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a kimura here.
Pooh is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
Pooh is thwarting Allen's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Pooh is working for a kimura but Allen is defending it quite comfortably.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pooh is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Allen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allen is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold.
Pooh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Allen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pooh.
Pooh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allen sees it coming and defends easily.
Allen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pooh manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pooh prevents Allen from getting the reversal.
Pooh wants to get back to his feet but Allen is holding on tight.
Allen tries to hold on but Pooh postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pooh goes for an armbar but Allen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Allen.
Allen pushing down on Pooh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Allen is trying for a kimura here. Pooh looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Allen wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Earl Allen!

Event: CCR 29
Date: May 20, 2016

#R1##TD#
Fererria shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pooh is trying to defend but Fererria finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pooh gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pooh has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fererria doesn't defend quickly enough and Pooh has managed to lock this one up! Can Fererria escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pooh on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 23
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Pooh misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Drogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Pooh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drogo defends it easily.
Pooh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drogo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drogo passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Drogo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Pooh has a hand on Drogo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Drogo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pooh is working to get back to half guard.
Drogo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pooh is trying to escape the mount.
Pooh tries to lock up and control but Drogo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drogo scoring with strikes but Pooh is staying in there.
Pooh is bucking up trying to escape but Drogo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drogo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pooh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drogo raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Drogo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drogo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pooh looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drogo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pooh is looking to get to half guard.
Drogo working the ground and pound effectively.
Drogo landing punches.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drogo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drogo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pooh on the ground.
Pooh is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Pooh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pooh wants to improve his position but Drogo is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drogo wants to control but Pooh is keeping him busy.
Drogo trying to mount his opponent but Pooh defends it.
Drogo prevents Pooh from standing back up.
Drogo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily.
Drogo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drogo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Drogo trying to control the action but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Drogo lands with a punch from half guard.
Drogo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pooh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Drogo.
Pooh gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Drogo there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drogo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pooh misses with a hook #TD#
and Drogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily.
Pooh wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for a kimura from the bottom but Drogo passes into side control!
Pooh sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pooh actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pooh tries to roll over but Drogo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pooh is breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drogo lands a nice short elbow.
Pooh has hold of Drogo's hands but Drogo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pooh can do to turn this around?
Drogo is controlling the pace.
Drogo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Drogo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drogo wants to pass to mount but Pooh is defending the position.
Drogo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pooh is trying to control but Drogo passes into side control!
Drogo trying to control the action but Pooh is working from the bottom.
Drogo controlling from side mount. #T3#
Drogo working away.
Pooh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back.
Drogo moves into full mount! Pooh won't be happy about that!
Drogo is landing with some decent strikes but Pooh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pooh is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Drogo lands a couple of good shots and Pooh has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Drogo wants to control but Pooh is keeping busy.
Drogo is trying to stick to Pooh's back but Pooh is turning into Drogo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drogo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pooh.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Drogo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pooh is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drogo connects with a nice short shot to Pooh's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pooh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drogo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drogo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drogo misses with a takedown attempt - Pooh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pooh defends it nicely.
Drogo staying out of range there.
Drogo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pooh closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Drogo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pooh's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pooh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drogo distracts Pooh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB2#
Pooh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Drogo uses it to pass to side control.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but Pooh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khal Drogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pooh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drogo wants to take a breather but Pooh is having none of it.
Drogo drops an elbow to the side of Pooh's head. #T2#
Drogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pooh is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Pooh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drogo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pooh looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Drogo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pooh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pooh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drogo landing punches.
Pooh tries to hold on but Drogo postures up.
BOOM! Drogo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Drogo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Drogo lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Pooh is trying to escape the mount.
Drogo landing punches.
Pooh is looking to get to half guard.
Drogo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drogo landing shots from mount.
Pooh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Drogo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drogo passes to side control.
Drogo is working Pooh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Drogo working away.#T4#
Drogo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pooh to see if he's OK.
Drogo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Drogo controlling the position from side mount.
Drogo trying to control the position but Pooh is working away.
Pooh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drogo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pooh is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Winnie Pooh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pooh is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khal Drogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drogo, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Pooh darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Pooh into the cage.
Pooh misses with a right hand
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Pooh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pooh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pooh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pooh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Pooh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Pooh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Pooh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1##SUB#
Pooh in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alves tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pooh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winnie Pooh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Pooh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pooh wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pooh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pooh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pooh is controlling him. #SU2#
Pooh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Mason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pooh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pooh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pooh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pooh is tightening it up a little... Mason has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mason reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mason taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pooh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Winnie Pooh!

Event: CCR 18
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1#
Jobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pooh.#TD2#
Pooh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jobs's guard.
Pooh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pooh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jobs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pooh has Jobs in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pooh is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jobs frees his head nicely. Oh but Pooh has switched to an armbar! Jobs is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Winnie Pooh!

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