Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
Anteria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nathan throws a lazy uppercut
and Anteria counters with a one-two to the body.
Anteria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nathan.
Nathan throws a lazy right hand but Anteria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Nathan forces Anteria back against the cage and clinches.
Anteria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nathan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anteria is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nathan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nathan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anteria backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nathan stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anteria wants to take the fight to the mat but Nathan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Anteria.
Anteria wants a takedown but no success here.
Anteria is trying to break the clinch but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Anteria has had enough of the clinch but Nathan keeps him there for the moment.
Nathan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nathan lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Anteria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nathan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nathan jabs Anteria right on the nose. Anteria blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Ramon Anteria has been cut.
Anteria tries to clinch there but Nathan circles away. #CL#
Nathan closes the distance and clinches.
Nathan stalling against the cage.
Nathan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Nathan.
Nathan lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nathan.
Nathan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anteria looks winded!
Nathan lands with a left to the head.
Nathan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nathan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Nathan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nathan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nathan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nathan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nathan lands with a short shot to the head.
Anteria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nathan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anteria lunges at Nathan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nathan's hand.
Anteria slips under a jab from Nathan.
A nice side step and Anteria releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nathan scores with a hook.#CL#
Nathan moves into the clinch.
Nathan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Nathan.
Anteria throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Nathan.
Nice body punch from Nathan - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Nathan.
Nathan gets through Anteria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nathan scores with a shot to the side of Anteria's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nathan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nathan.
Nathan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nathan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nathan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nathan cracks Anteria with a nice body shot.
Nathan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathan presses Anteria against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nathan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anteria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Nathan lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Anteria is rocked!
A short right from Nathan on the inside.
Anteria is still on wobbly legs! Can Nathan finish him?
Nathan is stalling here.
Nathan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nathan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Anteria! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nathan is unloading with more strikes now! Anteria drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Nathan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2020

#R1#
Wangler misses with a leg kick
letting Nathan counter with a right hand.
Nathan scores with a nice right hand.
Nathan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nathan as he jumps to the side.
Nathan cracks Wangler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wangler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Nathan lands.
Nathan sizes up Wangler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nathan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Wangler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nathan catches Wangler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nathan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wangler thows a leg kick but Nathan checks it #KD#
and Nathan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wangler! Nathan lets Wangler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Wangler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Luke Wangler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nathan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Wangler's jaw. Wangler's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Nathan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Nathan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019

#R1#
Nathan throws a head kick that misses.
Nathan dodges the punch combination from Toddler.
Toddler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toddler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toddler tries to close the distance and clinch but Nathan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toddler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nathan circles away.
Nathan looks to land a left hand but Toddler moved out of range nicely.
Toddler shoots in looking for a takedown but Nathan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toddler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toddler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nathan.
Nice jab there from Nathan.
Nathan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nathan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toddler on the side of the head.
Nathan avoids the head kick by Toddler. #T1#
Nathan is looking to land body kicks.
Nathan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toddler misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nathan. Toddler shrugs it off though.
Toddler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nathan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toddler moves away from the strike by Nathan.
Nathan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nathan scores with a hook.
Nathan throws a hook but Toddler blocks it.#KD#
Nathan sends Toddler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nathan is motioning to the referee to let Toddler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Toddler is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toddler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nathan as he avoids it easily.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stud Toddler.
Nathan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Toddler ducks right into an uppercut from Nathan.
Toddler is still on wobbly legs! Can Nathan finish him?
Toddler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nathan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nathan looks to land a left hand but Toddler moved out of range nicely.
Toddler seems to have recovered his senses.
Nathan loads up on a big right hand but Toddler slips the punch.
Toddler is trying to counter with his kicks.
Toddler misses with a two punch combination.
Toddler has his takedown stuffed
and Nathan counters with a nice uppercut.
Toddler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nathan.
Nathan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nathan lands a nice shot that snaps Toddler's head back.
Good work by Nathan as he checks the leg kick.
Toddler takes a swing at Nathan's ribcage but misses.
Ray Nathan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nathan scores with a hook to the body. Toddler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toddler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Nathan throws a hook but Toddler avoids it easily.#KD#
Nathan lands a big uppercut and Toddler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Toddler looks OK. Nathan waves Toddler back to his feet!
Nice defenses there by Toddler.
Nathan misses with a straight left.
Nathan connects with a body shot.
Toddler avoids a kick to the body.
Nathan throws a jab but it's blocked by Toddler.
Toddler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nathan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nathan connects with a right hand. Toddler shakes it off.
Nathan throws a hook to the side of Toddler's head but Toddler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nathan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toddler.#T4##KD#
Nathan cracks Toddler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nathan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Toddler to stand back up!
Nathan throws a jab when Toddler was well out of range.
Nathan scores with a hook.
A big right from Nathan misses.
Nathan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toddler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nathan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Toddler.
Nathan throws a hook to the side of Toddler's head but Toddler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toddler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toddler misses with a takedown attempt - Nathan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nathan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nathan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toddler tries to close the distance and clinch but Nathan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nathan throwing a counter right hand but Toddler manages to avoid it.
Nathan throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nathan misses with a looping right.
Stud Toddler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nathan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nathan stuffs the takedown.
Toddler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Nathan tenderised Toddler's leg. Toddler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nathan misses with a looping left.
Nathan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nathan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nathan throws a body punch but Toddler moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan takes a swing at Toddler's ribcage but misses.
Toddler moves out of range of the strikes.
Toddler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nathan but Nathan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Nathan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Nathan thows a body kick. Toddler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Toddler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nathan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toddler can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Toddler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toddler takes one to the side of the head.
Nathan missing with a left hand there. Toddler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nathan connects with a looping right hand.
Toddler walks straight into a right hand from Nathan - that's dropped him! Nathan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Toddler from any more punishment! Toddler complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ray Nathan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Nathan thuds his right hand into Obney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obney throws the left hand but Nathan avoids the punch easily.
Obney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nathan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obney throws an off balance right hand
and Nathan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nathan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obney.
Obney throws a lazy uppercut
and Nathan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Obney misses with a wild body shot.
Obney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nathan moves away.
Nathan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obney. Nathan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nathan slips under a jab.
Obney misses with a looping right.
Nathan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Nathan finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Obney misses with a looping right.
Obney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nathan counters with a straight right hand.
Obney thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nathan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Obney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nathan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obney's knee momentarily.#KD#
Nathan lands a big right hand that sends Obney crashing to the mat! Nathan stays standing though and waves Obney back to his feet!#ROC#
Obney is rocked!
Obney lands a jab to the nose.
Obney misses with a right hand
and Nathan counters with a left to the body.
Nathan connects with the punch.
Obney is still on wobbly legs! Can Nathan finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obney misses with an uppercut.
Obney seems to have recovered his senses.
Obney misses with an uppercut
and Nathan counters with a solid body kick.
Nathan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obney manages to avoid it.
Nathan misses with a straight left.
Obney has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nathan.
Nathan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nathan moves away from the strike by Obney.
Obney misses the body punch
and Nathan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nathan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nathan lands with a right hand. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nathan.
Nathan slips under a jab.
Nathan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Obney manages to circle out of the way.
Obney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nathan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nathan throwing a counter right hand but Obney manages to avoid it.
A jab from Obney misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nathan misses the target.
Nathan scores with a jab. Obney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nathan moves away from the strike by Obney.
Nathan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Nathan counters with a nice right hand that sends Obney toppling to the canvas! Obney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nathan finish him?!
Obney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nathan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nathan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nathan throws out a powerful jab.
Nathan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Obney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nathan.
Nathan keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Nathan cracks Obney with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nathan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obney to stand back up!
Obney misses with a hook
and Nathan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Nathan!
An out of breath Ray Nathan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Quinteros
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Nathan slips a jab and a cross from Boone.
A big right from Boone misses.
Nathan tries to counter with a clinch but Boone shakes him off and moves away.
Nathan tries to clinch up.
A jab from Boone misses.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Nathan moves into the clinch successfully.
Nathan tries to throw a body punch but Boone avoids it by throwing Nathan back against the cage.
Nathan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nathan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boone.
Boone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nathan tries a body shot but Boone blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boone up against the cage.
Boone cracks Nathan with a nice body shot.
Boone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Boone can't find room to land a body shot as Nathan controls the action.
Boone misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nathan as the two fighters clinch.
Boone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nathan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nathan blocking some punches.
Boone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nathan stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nathan prevents a body shot from Boone.
Nathan takes a shot to the head.
Nathan misses with the head strike.
Boone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Nathan is stalling here.
Boone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boone.
Boone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone throws a head punch that misses.
Nathan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boones head.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nathan.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action.
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boone blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Boone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nathan working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nathan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action. #T3#
Nathan lands a shot to the body.
Nathan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nathan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Nathan.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nathan.
Boone tries to throw a body punch but Nathan avoids it by throwing Boone back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boone.
Boone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nathan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nathan can turn it around.
Boone misses with some punches.
Boone tries a body shot but Nathan blocks it.
Nathan blocking some punches.
Boone struggles to land a body shot inside as Nathan controls his hands.
Nathan blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Boone.
Nathan throws a punch but it's blocked by Boone.
Nathan struggles to land a body shot inside as Boone controls his hands. #T4#
Boone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nathan as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nathan as the two fighters clinch.
Boone misses with some punches.
Nathan is working Boone over against the cage.
Boone misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boone's elbow.
Nathan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boone being controlled against the cage.
Boone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nathan taking a breather.
Boone lands a nice shot to the body.
Nathan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nathan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Boone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nathan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boone throws a series of punches but Nathan avoids them all with ease.
Nathan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Nathan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nathan lands a slapping body shot.
Nathan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nathan connects with a looping right hand.
Boone lands a really nice looking cross but Nathan seems unphased.
Nathan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
A punch lands to the side of Boone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Nathan.
Boone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nathan can do to turn this around?
Nathan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nathan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boone rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nathan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Nathan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nathan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nathan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Boone lands a really nice looking cross but Nathan seems unphased.
Donk. Boone catches Nathan right on the button with a cross.
Boone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nathan at a distance.
Nathan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boone.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nathan misses with a body shot.
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boone loads up on a big right hand but Nathan slips the punch.
Nathan moves out of range of the body kick from Boone.
And Nathan tries to counter it with a takedown but Boone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boone throws a sloppy head kick
and Nathan counters with a stiff right hand.
Boone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nathan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Boone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boone throws a jab when Nathan was well out of range.
Nathan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boone is looking to counter punch.
Nathan misses with a right hand
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nathan.
Nathan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boone throws a nice looking combination but Nathan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nathan lands with a shot to the body.
Boone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nathan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.
Nathan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boone missing with a left hand there. Nathan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nathan tries a quick counter leg kick but Boone is wise to it.
Boone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boone.
Boone connects with a single shot there.
Nathan blocks a jab.
Nathan lands with a good body shot.
Boone throws a series of strikes that have Nathan backpedaling.
Boone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Boone.
Nathan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boone with a body shot.
Boone misses with a hook. Nathan ducked under it nicely.
Nathan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boone throws a leg kick but Nathan checks it.
A nice side step and Nathan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boone tests Nathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone slips under a jab.
Nathan misses the shot to the body.
Boone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Boone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boone blocks a jab.
Nathan slips a straight right by Boone.
Boone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boone misses with a wild body shot.
Nathan ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Boone throws a good cross that connects.
Nathan misses with a body shot.
Nathan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone moves out of range of the body kick from Nathan.
Jackson Boone is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nathan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boone is out of range.
Boone lands a body shot.
Boone misses with a few strikes there.
Boone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nathan's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Boone dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nathan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nathan wants to clinch up but Boone keeps it at a distance.
Boone throws a body punch but Nathan moves out of range.
Boone misses with a hook
and Nathan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boone thinking.
Nathan avoids the body shot from Boone.
Boone lands a glancing blow to the side of Nathan's head.
Nathan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nathan counters with a leg kick.
Boone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nathan.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Nathan.
Boone lands a slapping body shot.
Boone cracks a nice hook into Nathan's ribs.#T1#
Nathan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nathan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boone lands a lovely overhand right.
Nathan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone cracks Nathan with a good jab.
Boone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boone misses with a looping left.
Nathan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Nathan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nathan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nathan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boone keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Boone both land. Nice combination.
Nathan misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nathan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nathan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nathan ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Nathan blocks a jab.
Nathan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nathan throws a body punch but Boone moves out of range.
Nathan swings for the body but Boone moves out of range.
Ray Nathan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Nathan.#CL2#
Nathan closes the distance and clinches.
Nathan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nathan - that landed with a thud.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nathan.
Nathan throws a punch but it's blocked by Boone.
Nathan lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Boone scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nathan.
Jackson Boone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boone misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Boone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nathan.
Boone gets through Nathan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nathan lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nathan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nathan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nathan.
Nathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boone's elbow.
Nathan tries to work over Boone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boone's elbow.
Nathan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nathan lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nathan.
Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone letting Nathan take a breather here.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action.
Nathan avoiding damage. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nathan.
Boone digs a right hand underneath Nathan's ribcage. Nathan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boone misses with the head strike.
Nathan blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Boone.
Nathan tries to stall but Boone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nathan tries to work over Boone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boone working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nathan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nathan tries to work over Boone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boone misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nathan - that landed with a thud.
Boone lands a hook that snaps the head of Nathan backwards.
Boone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nathan blocking some punches.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action.
Nathan lands a body punch in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFC Ramses vs Lopez
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Nathan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nathan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nathan wants to counter with a clinch but Wallace pushes him away.
Nathan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Nathan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Nathan closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.#BC#
Wallace breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Nathan darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.
Nathan stalls.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Nathan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Nathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nathan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nathan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Nathan looks to move away, Wallace throws a big counter combo but Nathan just gets out of the way.
Nathan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Nathan closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nathan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nathan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
Nathan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nathan throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Nathan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Nathan counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nathan.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nathan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wallace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nathan tries to clinch up.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nathan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nathan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nathan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Nathan tries to counter with a clinch but Wallace shakes him off and moves away.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nathan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nathan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nathan misses.
Wallace connects with a right that clearly hurt Nathan. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Wallace proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Nathan collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Wallace!
William Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Tea vs Menger
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##CL#
Nathan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nathan stops a takedown attempt from Augustus .
Nathan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Augustus misses with a punch on the inside.
Augustus fails to pull guard.
Nathan works on Augustus 's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Nathan.
A right handed body shot lands from Nathan. #TD2#
Augustus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nathan passes into half guard.
Augustus tries to roll over but Nathan keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nathan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Augustus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nathan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Augustus controls Nathan momentarily but Nathan frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Augustus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nathan has picked Augustus up and slammed him! Augustus can't keep hold of the triangle and Nathan manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Nathan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Augustus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nathan but great work by Augustus .
Nathan struggling a bit here.
Nathan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Augustus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Augustus wants to control but Nathan has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Nathan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augustus tries to pass to full mount but Nathan defends it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Augustus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Augustus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nathan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Augustus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nathan is looking for a sweep. Augustus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nathan wants to control but Augustus is keeping busy.
Augustus not doing much here.
Let's hope that Augustus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Augustus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Augustus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Augustus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nathan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nathan wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Nathan is defending against the submission attempts here by Augustus . #SUB2#
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura but Nathan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Augustus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nathan throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
A jab from Nathan misses.
Augustus feints the counter takedown.
Nathan tries to clinch up.
Augustus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nathan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Nathan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Augustus , pushing him back against the cage.
Nathan controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nathan tries to stall but Augustus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nathan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Augustus lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Nathan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nathan is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Nathan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Augustus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nathan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Augustus trying to control but Nathan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nathan wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
Augustus works over Nathan with some ground and pound from guard.
Augustus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nathan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Augustus stacks Nathan 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 Augustus !
Augustus is putting a hurting on Nathan here, landing some big shots from side control.
DJ Augustus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nathan stops Augustus from passing to mount. #T3#
Augustus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nathan some visible discomfort.
Augustus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Augustus scoring with punches and elbows.
Augustus working the ground and pound.
Augustus working the ground and pound.#ES#
Nathan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nathan scores with the left hand. Augustus knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustus blocks a jab.#T4#
Nathan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Augustus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Augustus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nathan misses with a wild body shot.
Augustus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nathan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus .
Nathan throws the left hand but Augustus avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Nathan.
Augustus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 Ray Nathan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nathan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Augustus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nathan looks to land a left hand but Augustus moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Nathan rushes Augustus and presses him up against the cage.
Nathan tries a body shot but Augustus blocks it.
Nathan presses Augustus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Augustus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nathan prevents it.
Nathan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nathan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nathan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Augustus 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Augustus wants to take the fight to the mat but Nathan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augustus .#TD2#
Augustus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nathan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Augustus looking for the RNC. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Nathan is in bad spot here.
Augustus throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nathan could be in trouble here!
Augustus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nathan is really stuck here.
Augustus is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Augustus gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Augustus gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Augustus apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nathan scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augustus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nathan throws a hook but Augustus blocks it.
Nathan sets himself, and Augustus steps forward looking for the clinch! Nathan avoids it this time.
Nathan tries to clinch up.
Nathan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray Nathan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nathan misses with a jab to the body
and Augustus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Augustus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augustus feints the counter takedown.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Nathan misses with a body shot.
Nathan sets himself, and Augustus steps forward looking for the clinch! Nathan avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Nathan misses the target. #CL#
Nathan has Augustus up against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augustus 's elbow.
Augustus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nathan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Augustus can't get the takedown.
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nathan tries to work over Augustus 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Augustus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4##TD2#
Augustus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Augustus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nathan advances position into side control!
Augustus manages to get back to half guard.
Augustus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nathan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Nathan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Augustus defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nathan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Augustus sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Augustus .
I think Augustus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Augustus !
DJ Augustus took some time post fight to say the following; 'Sleep zzzzzz'.

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1##CL#
Nathan clinches with his opponent.
Nathan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nathan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matazz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nathan's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.
Matazz tries to break free but Nathan pushes him back against the cage.
Nathan lands with a light punch inside.
Nathan tries a body shot but Matazz blocks it. #BC2#
Matazz breaks from the clinch.
Matazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nathan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matazz lands a jab to Nathan's midsection.
Matazz throws an off balance right hand
and Nathan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matazz thinking.
Matazz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nathan is out of range and Matazz settles back down.
Nathan throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matazz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nathan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matazz. Nathan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nathan is looking to counter punch.
Nathan scores with a body shot. #T1#
Matazz lunges at Nathan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nathan's hand. #CL2#
Matazz clinches.
Matazz slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nathan.
Matazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matazz is trying to break the clinch but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Matazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nathan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nathan.
Nathan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matazz is trying to maintain a safe position but Nathan gets an underhook and turns Matazz into the cage.
Nathan is trying to maintain a safe position but Matazz gets an underhook and turns Nathan into the cage.
Come on Nathan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nathan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Matazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nathan avoids the head kick by Matazz. #T2#
Matazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nathan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nathan throws a body punch but Matazz moves out of range.
Matazz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nathan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nathan misses the shot to the body.
Matazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nathan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matazz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Nathan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3##CL#
Nathan has managed to clinch.
Matazz blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Nathan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nathan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matazz blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Nathan has a couple of punches blocked by Matazz.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Matazz controls the action.
Nathan blocks an elbow strike.
Nathan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nathan tries to work over Matazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matazz blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Nathan gets through Matazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matazz tries to break the clinch but Nathan is controlling the position.
Matazz slowing the pace effectively.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##TD#
Nathan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Matazz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matazz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matazz tries to kick Nathan off but Nathan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matazz is looking to control Nathan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matazz avoid being mounted?
Matazz is refusing to be controlled, as Nathan sits in half guard. #SUB#
Nathan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matazz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nathan is trying to control the action in half guard but Matazz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matazz is controlling Nathan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Matazz trying to hold on to Nathan's head to control him but Nathan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nathan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matazz tries to bum rush Nathan with a series of wild strikes but Nathan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matazz throws a sloppy head kick and Nathan moves out of range easily.
Matazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Matazz pushes Nathan up against the cage in a clinch.
Nathan lands an uppercut.
Matazz looking to throw knees to the head but Nathan is blocking nicely.
Matazz lands an elbow just above Nathan 's eye.
Matazz trying to stall but Nathan improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matazz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nathan has a couple of punches blocked by Matazz. #BC2#
Matazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nathan clinches up against the cage.
Nathan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Matazz is trying to break free.#BC2#
Matazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nathan is looking to wear down Matazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matazz moves to clinch but Nathan breaks away
and Nathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Nathan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ray Nathan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matazz slowing the pace effectively.
Nathan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matazzs head.
Nathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matazz's elbow.
Nathan slows down the pace here.
Matazz prevents a body shot from Nathan. #BC2#
Matazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Matazz lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Nathan gets a clinch.
Nathan lands a body punch.
Matazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Matazz manages to break the clinch.
Nathan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nathan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matazz throws a sloppy head kick
and Nathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nathan jabs at Matazz's body.
Nathan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Matazz is rocked!#CL#
Nathan has Matazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Matazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Nathan finish him?
Matazz tries a knee to the head but Nathan blocks it.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Nathan.
Nathan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Nathan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matazz is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nathan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nathan.
Nathan trying to control the position but instead, Matazz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nathan into the cage.
Nathan digs a right hand into Matazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matazz's gas tank. #TD#
Nathan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matazz can't fight it off and eventually Nathan manages to take the fight to the floor. Matazz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Matazz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nathan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Matazz avoids the body shot from Nathan.
Nathan misses with a wild body shot.
Matazz lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Matazz tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Nathan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Razza Matazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nathan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matazz lands with a slapping head kick.
Razza Matazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matazz throws a leg kick which misses Nathan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nathan tries to avoid it.
Matazz looks to land a combination but Nathan avoids it well.
Nathan swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
Nathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matazz is looking for the big counter here.
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 Ray Nathan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matazz misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Nathan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nathan misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Nathan has Matazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Nathan blocks an elbow strike from Matazz.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Matazz controls the action.
Matazz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nathan misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Matazz manages to break the clinch.
Matazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nathan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL2#
Matazz has closed the distance and engaged Nathan in a clinch.
Nathan struggles to land a body shot inside as Matazz controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Matazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nathan moves out of range as Matazz strikes.
Nice shot lands for Matazz.
Razza Matazz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matazz takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Nathan darts in and clinches Matazz up against the cage.
Matazz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nathan blocks an elbow strike from Matazz.
Matazz has Nathan pushed against the cage.
Matazz is trying to push Nathan away but Nathan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nathan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Matazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matazz throws a combination that misses
and Matazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Razza Matazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Matazz.
Good leg kick by Nathan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matazz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nathan.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nathan takes a swing at Matazz's ribcage but misses.
Nathan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Matazz coming out on top.#T3#
Matazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matazz throws a sloppy head kick and Nathan moves out of range easily.
Matazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matazz misses the shot to the body.
Matazz misses with a series of wild punches.
Matazz sizes up Nathan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Nathan closes the distance and pushes Matazz back into the cage.
Nathan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matazz misses with some punches.
Matazz can't find room to land a body shot as Nathan controls the action.
Matazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Nathan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nathan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nathan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matazz's efforts to push away.
Matazz tries to circle away but Nathan has him pinned against the cage.
Matazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nathan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nathan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nathan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Nathan.
Nathan blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matazz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razza Matazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nathan 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Harris has Nathan up against the cage in a clinch.
Nathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nathan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well.
Nathan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Nathan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nathan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Nathan.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Nathan controls his hands.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Nathan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nathan blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nathan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nathan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Nathan digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris lands a right hand.
Nathan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Nathan avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Harris. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Harris.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Nathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nathan.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nathan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nathan is working Harris over against the cage.
Nathan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Nathan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nathan scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Nathan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Nathan.
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nathan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Nathan tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Nathan.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nathan blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Nathan controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nathan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Nathan avoids the damage to the body.
Nathan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nathan tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
I was talking to Nathan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nathan misses with a body punch.
Nathan looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Nathan blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nathan prevents a body shot from Harris.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harris throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Nathan avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Nathan throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Nathan wants the takedown. Harris is fighting it off but Nathan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harris's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nathan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Nathan throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Nathan throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nathan's guard. Nice move by Harris!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nathan lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Nathan lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Nathan moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Nathan controls his hands.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Nathan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nathan backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Nathan blocks it. #T1#
Nathan scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nathan.
Nathan blocks an uppercut.
Nathan working aggressively here.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Nathan.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nathan presses Harris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nathan backwards.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nathan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Nathan avoids the damage to the body.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nathan blocks it with crossed arms.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nathan.
Nathan blocking some punches.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris working aggressively here.
Nathan lands with a light punch inside.
Nathan blocks a body shot from Harris.
Nathan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Nathan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nathan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nathan stalls.
Nathan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nathan tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nathan.
Nathan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nathan clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Nathan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nathan tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nathan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris landing knees to the head.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Nathan avoids the damage to the body.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nathan blocks an uppercut.
Harris blocks a body shot from Nathan.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nathan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nathan prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Nathan has Harris pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nathan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harris tumbling to the mat - Nathan dives into Harris's guard.
Nathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Nathan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris pulls Nathan in close to prevent any damage.
Nathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nathan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nathan trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baby Boy Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nathan dodges the punch combination from Harris. #CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Nathan back into the cage.
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Nathan.
Nathan wants a takedown but no success here.
Nathan avoiding damage.
Nathan tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Nathan back against the cage.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nathan blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris landing knees to the head.
Nathan presses Harris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nathan lands a left hand.
Nathan is trying to maintain a safe position but Harris gets an underhook and turns Nathan into the cage.
Nathan stalling against the cage. #T1#
Nathan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Nathan avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Nathan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
Nathan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nathan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Nathan.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Nathan cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Harris blocks a body shot from Nathan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nathan. #T2#
Nathan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nathan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nathan lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Nathan.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Nathan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ray Nathan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Nathan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nathan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Nathan can't get the takedown.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nathan tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nathan pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris working aggressively here.
Nathan misses with a body punch.
Harris working aggressively here.
Nathan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nathan tried to counter with a leg kick but Harris avoided it.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baby Boy Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nathan.
Nathan tries to counter with a takedown but Harris is quick to defend against it.
Harris takes a swing at Nathan's ribcage but misses.
Nathan takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nathan counters with a left right combination that sends Harris crashing to the mat - Nathan wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Harris out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Nathan!
Ray Nathan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Nathan lands a lovely overhand right.
Child lands a glancing blow to the side of Nathan's head.
Nathan misses with a hook. Child ducked under it nicely.
Child is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nathan with a body shot.
Child misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Nathan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nathan throws the kick towards the body but Child avoids it.#CL#
Nathan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nathan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nathan tries to throw a body punch but Child avoids it by throwing Nathan back against the cage.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Child gets underhooks to prevent Nathan's takedown attempt.
Child missing with knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
Child breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcus Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Child loads up on a big right hand but Nathan slips the punch.
Child throws a hook but Nathan avoids it easily.
Child swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Child checks a low kick from Nathan.
Nathan moves in looking to clinch but Child pushes him off.
Nathan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Child feints a counter leg kick.
Nathan thumps Child with a low kick.
Child steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nathan.
Nathan has been working on his balance at mickeyharts the greatest , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Child.
Child buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Child looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Nathan misses its target.
Child lands a nice shot that snaps Nathan's head back. #T2#
Child moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Child.
Nathan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nathan.
Nathan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Child throws the left hand but Nathan avoids the punch easily.
Nathan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Child is out of range.
Nathan throws a shot from downtown. Child moves away and avoids it.
Nathan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Nathan closes the distance and clinches.
Nathan misses with a body punch.
Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nathan is defending well for now.
Child misses with a knee to the head.
Nathan avoiding damage. #T3#
Nathan digs a right hand underneath Child's ribcage. Child let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Child controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Nathan fails to land.
Child crunches a lovely knee into Nathan's ribcage.
Child drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nathan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Child tries to land knees in the clinch but Nathan avoids the damage to the body.
Nathan struggles to land a body shot inside as Child controls his hands.
Nathan stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Nathan.
Nathan digs a right hand into Child's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Child's gas tank.
Nathan goes for a takedown attempt but Child pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Child scores with a leg kick.
Nathan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Child.
As Child backs away, Nathan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Child is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Child misses with a low kick as Nathan jumps back.
Nathan slips a jab from Child.
Child connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Child turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nathan misses with a double jab.
A jab from Child does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nathan cracks a nice hook into Child's ribs.
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch but Child swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nathan is looking to clinch but Child is avoiding it.
Child throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Child will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nathan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Child cracks Nathan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Child misses its intended target.
Child lands with a straight right. Nathan didn't see that one coming.
Nathan slips a straight right by Child.
Child throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nathan misses with a head kick.
Child fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nathan.
Child moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nathan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Child.
Nathan defending well as Child loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Child keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Child keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nathan misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Nathan swings for the body but Child moves out of range.
Nathan looks to throw the jab but Child is out of range.
Nathan loads up on a big right hand but Child slips the punch.
Child will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nathan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Child manages to circle out of the way.
Child swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nathan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Child scores with a decent looking hook.
Nathan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nathan.
Nathan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Nathan rushes Child and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nathan leaning against his opponent.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Child controls the action.
A body shot lands from Nathan. #T2#
Child tries to work over Nathan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nathan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Child's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nathan tries to throw a body punch but Child avoids it by throwing Nathan back against the cage.
Child blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Nathan tries a body shot but Child blocks it.
Nathan controlling the action here for a moment.
Nathan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Child can't get the takedown.
Child misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Child controls the action.
Child's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nathan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Child up against the cage.#T3#
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nathan stalling.
Nathan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nathan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nathan blocking some punches.
Child unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Child blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nathan struggles to land a body shot inside as Child controls his hands.
Child tries for a takedown but Nathan manages to get underhooks.
Child misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nathan.
Child is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nathan is defending well for now.
Child fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nathan tries a body shot but Child blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nathan - that landed with a thud.
Child wants to get back to striking at distance but Nathan won't allow it.
Child softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nathan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nathan.
Child tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nathan's elbow.
Child lands a shot to the body.
Nathan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Child up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Child's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nathan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Child being controlled against the cage.
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 Ray Nathan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Child throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Child.
Child defending well as Nathan loads up on a big left hand.
Child lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Child tests Nathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Child both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Child misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nathan misses the target.
Nathan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.
Child thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Child fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nathan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Child has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Child just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Child misses the target. #CL#
Nathan rushes Child and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Child misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nathan working aggressively here.
Nathan tries to work over Child's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nathan blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Nathan.
Nathan blocking some punches.
Nathan wants a takedown.
Nathan working aggressively here.
Nathan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nathan tries to score a body lock takedown but Child shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Child blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Nathan misses with the head strike.
Nathan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Child with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.#BC2#
Child breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nathan. Child does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nathan blocks a jab.
Nathan motions for Child to come forward. Nathan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Child connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nathan wants to clinch up but Child keeps it at a distance.
Child connects with a leg kick. Nathan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Child fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nathan on the side of the head.
Nathan swats away the attempt to clinch by Child.#T3#
Child staying out of range there.
Nathan walks into a jab.
Nathan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.
Child uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nathan.
Marcus Child seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nathan defending well as Child loads up on a big left hand.
Nathan blocks a low kick nicely.
Child ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Child.
Child misses with a low kick.
Nathan avoids the body shot from Child.
Child tests Nathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nathan cracks a nice hook into Child's ribs.#T4#
Child throws a right hand that Nathan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nathan also avoids with ease.
Child lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child misses with a wild body shot.
Child throws a hook but Nathan avoids it easily.
Nathan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Child.
Child misses with a body shot.
Nathan checks a low kick from Child.
Child misses the body punch #CL#
and Nathan counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Child's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nathan lands with a right hand.
Child throws an overhand right that lands on Nathan's shoulder, as Nathan tries to avoid the shot.
Child swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nathan throwing a counter right hand but Child manages to avoid it.#CL#
Nathan clinches up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Child!
Marcus Child thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn Europe 99
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Lucan fails with the takedown
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nathan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucan scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Lucan misses
and Nathan counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucan throws a head kick that misses.
Nathan misses with a low kick as Lucan jumps back.
Nathan chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Nathan takes the fight into the clinch.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan is controlling him.
Lucan tries to break free but Nathan pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Nathan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Nathan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucan or not.
Lucan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nathan is stalling here. #T1#
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nathan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lucan misses with some punches.
Nathan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Nathan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lucan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nathan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lucan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nathan has him pressed against the cage.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucan being controlled against the cage.
Nathan scores with a shot to the side of Lucan's head.
Nathan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Nathan digs a right hand into Lucan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucan's gas tank.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nathan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nathan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lucan up against the cage.#TD2#
Lucan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nathan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Nathan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Nathan is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Nathan looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lucan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan is keen to just control but Nathan is a slippery customer.
Lucan prevents Nathan from improving his position.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Nathan defends it.
Lucan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nathan is looking to control Lucan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nathan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Nathan looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Lucan stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Lucan throws a sloppy head kick and Nathan moves out of range easily.
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucan throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.#CL2#
Lucan gets a clinch.
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucan lands a nice uppercut.
Nathan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nathan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Nathan digs a right hand into Lucan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lucan's gas tank.
Nathan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucans head.
Lucan tries to score a body lock takedown but Nathan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nathan can't find room to land a body shot as Lucan controls the action.
Nathan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucan's elbow.
Nathan taking a breather.
Nathan tries a body shot but Lucan blocks it.
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 Ray Nathan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lucan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nathan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Nathan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucan.
Lucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lucan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nathan counters with a leg kick.
Lucan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nathan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucan's knee momentarily.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nathan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucan cracks a nice hook into Nathan's ribs.
Edwin Lucan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucan fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nathan!
Lucan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lucan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Lucan looks to land a body kick but Nathan moved away.
Nathan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucan. Nathan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nathan.
Lucan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucan misses with a few strikes there.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucan.
Lucan tries to clinch but Nathan moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucan throws a poor cross that misses
and Nathan counters with a thumping low kick.
Nathan thumps Lucan with a low kick.
Ray Nathan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nathan swings for the body but Lucan moves out of range.
Nathan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucan throws a fast counter high kick but Nathan manages to duck under it in time.
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
A low kick from Lucan is predictable there
and Nathan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nathan moves out of range as Lucan strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nathan. Lucan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a body kick.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Nathan moves out of range.
Nathan throws a leg kick which misses Lucan's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucan tries to avoid it.
Lucan moves in looking to clinch but Nathan pushes him off.
Lucan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nathan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nathan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nathan.
Lucan throws a sloppy head kick and Nathan moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nathan moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nathan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Lucan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nathan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lucan is looking to control Nathan's arms but Nathan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lucan has his back to the cage.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nathan misses with a body punch.
Nathan is pressed up against the cage. Lucan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nathan down to the mat. Nathan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Lucan has his takedown stuffed
and Nathan counters with a good low kick that Lucan was not able to check.
Lucan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nathan counters with an inside leg kick.
Lucan throws a series of punches but Nathan moves out of range.
Nathan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nathan counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Lucan darts in looking for a takedown but Nathan gets double underhooks and turns Lucan into the cage.
Nathan is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Nathan moves into the clinch.
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Nathan is controlling him.
Nathan is leaning against Lucan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nathan stalling the fight.
Nathan stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nathan.
A head punch on the inside from Lucan fails to land.
Nathan has Lucan pressed against the cage.
Nathan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nathan pushes Lucan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nathan cracks Lucan with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Lucan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nathan moves into range and clinches up with Lucan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nathan.
Nice body punch from Nathan - that landed with a thud.
Lucan letting Nathan take a breather here.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nathan as the two fighters clinch.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Nathan has double underhooks.
Nathan stalls.
Lucan wants to get back to striking at distance but Nathan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan blocks a body shot from Nathan.
Lucan wants to take the fight to the mat but Nathan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A short uppercut from Nathan.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan scores with a shot to the side of Lucan's head.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan lands a body punch.
Lucan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nathan gets underhooks to prevent Lucan's takedown attempt.
Lucan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Lucan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nathan works Lucan's body with a nice hook.
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nathan tries to clinch up but Lucan circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Nathan tenderised Lucan's leg. Lucan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lucan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nathan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucan circles away.
Lucan misses with a right hand
and Nathan counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Lucan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lucan avoids a kick to the body.
Lucan feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Nathan closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan tries to break the clinch but Nathan is controlling the position.
A short left from Nathan.
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Lucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nathan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nathan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray Nathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Nathan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nathan lands a nice hook to Lucan's body. Lucan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucan throws a lazy uppercut
and Nathan counters with a leg kick.
Lucan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nathan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lucan misses with a two punch combination.
Lucan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nathan wants to clinch.
Nathan wants to clinch.
Nathan moves out of range as Lucan strikes.
Lucan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Nathan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nathan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nathan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Nathan misses its target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nathan.
Lucan tries for a takedown but Nathan circles away easily
and Nathan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Nathan slips under a jab from Lucan.
Nathan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lucan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Nathan.
Lucan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a leg kick.
Lucan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nathan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nathan - that will leave a mark!
Nice body punch from Nathan.
Lucan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwin Lucan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping body kick lands there for Nathan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Nathan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nathan, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Nathan!
A very excited looking Ray Nathan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFA 74 Lancaster vs Nixon
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Sixx misses the shot to the body.
Nathan takes one to the chin there.
Sixx takes a swing at Nathan's ribcage but misses.
Sixx misses with a left hand
and Nathan counters with a thumping low kick.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nathan as he jumps to the side.
Nathan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sixx.
Sixx takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sixx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nathan counters with a low kick, right behind Sixx 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sixx closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sixx is trying to control. Nathan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sixx is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nathan as he works his way to full guard.
Nathan is trying to keep Sixx in close. #T1##SUB2#
Nathan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixx stands and throws Nathan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sixx wants to control but Nathan is keeping him busy.
Nathan can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sixx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nathan, who protects the arm well.
Nathan can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Sixx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sixx is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nathan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nathan is trying to control Sixx's posture but Sixx avoids it. #SUB#
Sixx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nathan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sixx but great work by Nathan.
Sixx gets back to half guard.
Sixx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixx.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nathan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sixx is trying to keep Nathan in close.
Sixx is really struggling to control Nathan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nathan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully.
Nathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sixx wants to sweep but no luck.
Nathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nathan postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nathan chips away with some ground and pound.
Sixx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sixx has his hands on Nathan's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Sixx looking for a guillotine here but Nathan defends easily. #SUB#
Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixx is trying to keep Nathan in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sixx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sixx has momentary wrist control but Nathan slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Nikki Sixx will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sixx feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nathans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sixx throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with an inside leg kick.
Sixx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nathan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sixx throws a sloppy body shot
and Nathan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nathan blocks a jab.
Sixx misses with a takedown
and Nathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sixx clobbers Nathan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sixx throws a series of punches but Nathan avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sixx's calf.#TD#
Sixx shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sixx showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Nathan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Sixx passes to full mount!
Nathan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sixx is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nathan is in real trouble.
Nikki Sixx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sixx gets his hands free as Nathan looks to control. #SUB#
Sixx looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Nathan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nathan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sixx has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nathan is defending well but eventually Sixx manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nathan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikki Sixx!
Our winner, Nikki Sixx, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFA 68 Trucks vs Sestius
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1##CL#
Donnelly closes the distance and clinches.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Nathan to work. #TD2#
Nathan manages to pull guard.
Donnelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donnelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nathan wants to sweep here but Donnelly controlling him for the moment.
Nathan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Donnelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nathan wants to sweep here but Donnelly controlling him for the moment.
Donnelly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nathan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nathan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donnelly is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Nathan 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.
Donnelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Donnelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nathan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donnelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donnelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Donnelly lands a couple of elbows.
Donnelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donnelly being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Nathan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donnelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donnelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Donnelly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nathan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nathan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nathan! #REVB#
Donnelly is looking for a sweep.
Donnelly wants to control but Nathan postures up.
Nathan is working Donnelly over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Donnelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donnelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Nathan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Donnelly tries to bench press Nathan off him but Nathan keeps the position.
Donnelly sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nathan lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donnelly trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nathan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donnelly is just riding it out for now. Nathan eventually gives up the hold.
Donnelly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nathan working Donnelly over with strikes. #T4#
Donnelly wants to get back to his feet.
Nathan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nathan thows a huge punch but Donnelly dodges it nicely.
Donnelly has hold of Nathan's hands but Nathan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Donnelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nathan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Donnelly looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donnelly trying to hold on to Nathan's head to control him but Nathan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan dominated that round.
That's time! Donnelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nathan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nathan counters with an outside leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Donnelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Donnelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Nathan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nathan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick
and Nathan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Donnelly throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Nathan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nathan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donnelly can't find room to land a body shot as Nathan controls the action.
Nathan lands a left hand. #TD2#
Nathan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Donnelly can't fight it off and eventually Nathan manages to take the fight to the floor. Donnelly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nathan with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB#
Donnelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nathan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nathan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nathan wants to control from the top but Donnelly keeps moving.
Nathan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nathan lands a couple of digs.
Nathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donnelly is pulling down on Nathan's head. It's preventing any offense from Nathan, at least for the moment.
Donnelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nathan is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donnelly keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully.
Nathan landing with the ground and pound.
Nathan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nathan wants to control from the top but Donnelly keeps moving.
Donnelly seems keen to control Nathan's posture.
Nathan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Donnelly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nathan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Nathan is working for a submission of some sort.
Donnelly wants to get back to full guard.
Donnelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nathan wants to control from the top but Donnelly keeps moving.
Nathan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nathan is looking to work some ground and pound but Donnelly has wrist control.
Nathan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Donnelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nathan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donnelly working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nathan is looking to work some ground and pound but Donnelly has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Donnelly has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nathan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dominic Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Donnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nathan feints a counter leg kick.
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donnelly slips a jab and a cross from Nathan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Nathan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a combination
and Nathan counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nathan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly connects with the punch.
Donnelly throws a hook but Nathan blocks it.
Nathan tries a quick counter leg kick but Donnelly is wise to it.
Donnelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dominic Donnelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nathan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donnelly misses with a hook
and Nathan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donnelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donnelly digs a good body shot into Nathan's ribs.
A head kick misses from Donnelly.
Nathan moves out of range of the leg kick from Donnelly.#CL2#
Donnelly tries to keep at a distance but Nathan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donnelly prevents a body shot from Nathan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donnelly.
Nathan wants a takedown.
Donnelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Nathan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dominic Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nathan is trying to pull guard but Donnelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nathan struggles to land a body shot inside as Donnelly controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nathan.
Nathan avoids a wild elbow strike from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly is pressed up against the cage. Nathan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Donnelly down to the mat. Donnelly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dominic Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan.
Donnelly misses with a body kick.
Nathan blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a low kick.
Nathan feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Nathan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donnelly's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nathan prevents Donnelly from improving his position.
Donnelly is doing well to control the position and prevent Nathan from advancing to side control.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB2#
Nathan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Donnelly actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nathan in particular looking to stall.
Donnelly is trying to maintain the position but Nathan is very close to passing his half guard.
Donnelly wants to improve his position but Nathan is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Donnelly is trying to control but can't.
Donnelly is looking for a sweep. Nathan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nathan wants to control but Donnelly is keeping him busy.
Nathan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Donnelly wants to control but Nathan is keeping busy.
Donnelly is staying active underneath Nathan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donnelly throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nathan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nathan.
Donnelly keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dominic Donnelly.
I think Nathan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EFA 57 Correira vs Randleman
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Ruiz misses the shot to the body.
Nathan ducks under a wild hook from Ruiz.
Nathan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ruiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nathan has time to react.
Ruiz misses with a hook
and Nathan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruiz lands a really nice looking cross but Nathan seems unphased.
Nathan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nathan flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruiz steps away.
Ruiz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nathan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ruiz really felt that one!
Nathan slips a straight right by Ruiz.
Nathan feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruiz to score with a decent uppercut.
Nathan moves away from the strike by Ruiz.
Nathan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ruiz misses the shot to the body.
Nathan staying out of range there.#T1#
Ruiz misses with a right hand
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruiz throws an off balance right hand
and Nathan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruiz's knee momentarily.
Ruiz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ruiz throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with a leg kick.
Nathan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiz.
Nathan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruiz backing away here, and Nathan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ruiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nathan.
Nathan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nathan cracks Ruiz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruiz lands a right hook to the body.
Ruiz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nathan counters with a three punch combo that has Ruiz backing up. Ruiz nods at Nathan to acknowledge the strikes.
Godofredo Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Ruiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiz throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Nathan counters by clinching up.
Nathan blocks an uppercut.
Nathan is struggling to control the position.
Ruiz misses with a body punch.
Nathan just leaning against Ruiz, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiz.
Nathan tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruiz lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nathan fails to land.
Ruiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nathan tries to work over Ruiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nathan misses with a body punch.
Ruiz lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Ruiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiz.
Nathan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nathan lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiz misses with the head strike.
Nathan misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruiz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nathan can turn it around.#BC#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Ruiz misses the shot to the body.
Nathan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ruiz instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ruiz - that landed with a thud.
Nathan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ruiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Nathan jumps guard and drags Ruiz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Nathan looking for a guillotine here but Ruiz defends easily. #T4#
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Nathan is keeping the position.
Ruiz trying to control but Nathan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nathan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!#SUB2#
Nathan looking for a triangle here. Ruiz is fighting it but it looks tight! Nathan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ruiz is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ray Nathan!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Nathan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFA 45 Murphy vs Harris
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nathan wants to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch position.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Nathan shakes it off.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Nathan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Kelly misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nathan manages to avoid it.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nathans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Nathan takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kelly.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kelly lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Nathan controls his hands.
Nathan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nathan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Nice body punch from Nathan - that landed with a thud.
Nathan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Nathan won't allow it.
Kelly can't break the clinch.
Nathan tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Nathan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Nathan gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nathan blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nathan'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.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Kelly's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kelly with a jab.#T3#
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nathan tries to counter with a clinch but Kelly shakes him off and moves away.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Nathan jumps back.
Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nathan's hands.
Kelly cracks Nathan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nathan in his tracks.
Nathan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nathan darts in trying to clinch
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly lands with a right hand.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nathan manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Nathan feints a counter leg kick.
Kelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nathan on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly tries to work over Nathan's front leg with a kick but Nathan checks it.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with a body kick.
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nathan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Nathan has closed the distance and engaged Kelly in a clinch.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Nathan controls the action.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Nathan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nathan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nathan can do to turn this around?
Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nathan.
Kelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kelly connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Kelly is predictable there
and Nathan counters with a nice leg kick.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nathan.
Nathan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelly but Kelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly lands a nice shot that snaps Nathan's head back.
A cross from Kelly lands.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Nathan.
Kelly cracks Nathan with an open hand slap.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nathan's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Nathan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nathan. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
And Nathan responds with a good body kick, but Kelly manages to step out the way in time.
Kelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nathan tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it.
A solid body kick from Nathan.
Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nathan.
Nathan dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Nathan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Nathan 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.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nathan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Nathan tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly wants to land a leg kick but Nathan is out of range. #CL2#
Kelly gets tackled into the cage by Nathan. Nathan maintains the clinch.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Nathan fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Nathan successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Nathan has his feet on Kelly's thighs here. He's pushed Kelly off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kelly screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Nathan!
A very excited looking Ray Nathan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFA 37 Gomi vs Nixon
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Steinheiser darts in looking for a takedown but Nathan gets double underhooks and turns Steinheiser into the cage.
Steinheiser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steinheiser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nathan connects with a right hand. Steinheiser shakes it off.
Steinheiser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nathan as he jumps to the side.
Steinheiser darts in looking for a takedown but Nathan gets double underhooks and turns Steinheiser into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynn Steinheiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nathan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steinheiser's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan scores with a jab. Steinheiser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steinheiser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nathan tries to avoid it but Steinheiser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nathan to the ground. Nathan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steinheiser misses with a takedown
and Nathan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nathan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steinheiser is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Crunch! Nathan slams his shin into Steinheiser's torso.
Steinheiser shoots for a takedown but Nathan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynn Steinheiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinheiser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nathan.
Nathan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Steinheiser decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nathan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nathan 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 Steinheiser. Oh but Nathan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Steinheiser goes limp - he's gone! Nathan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

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

Event: EFA 25 Carpenter vs Vermeluen
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kok. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.
Nathan misses the shot to the body.
Kok raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nathan walks into a straight right hand from Kok.
A head kick by Kok misses
and Nathan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nathan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kok. Kok obviously looking to wear him down.
Kok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nathan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kok lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kok throws a body kick that misses
and Nathan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nathan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kok.
A counter left hand to the body from Nathan misses its target.#T1#
Kok misses with a jab to the body
and Nathan counters with a good low kick that Kok was not able to check.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nathan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nathan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nathan is looking to counter punch.
Kok throws the kick towards the body but Nathan avoids it.
Kok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nathan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nathan slips a jab and a cross from Kok.
Nathan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Kok misses with a kick to the body
and Nathan counters with a thumping low kick.
Kok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Nathan misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kok swings for the body but Nathan moves out of range.
Nathan blocks a head kick by Kok.
A counter left hand to the body from Nathan misses its target.
Kok stuns Nathan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nathan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nathan is looking to wear down Kok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kok sizes up Nathan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kok misses with a hook. Nathan ducked under it nicely.
Nathan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Kok as he connects with a hook.
Kok cracks Nathan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nathan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nathan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nathan checks a leg kick nicely.
Kok lands a jab to Nathan's midsection.
Nathan moves away from the strike by Kok.
Nathan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kok throws a good cross that connects.
Nathan swings for the body but Kok moves out of range.
Nathan misses with an uppercut
and Kok counters with a right hand to the body.
Kok throws a head kick that misses.
Nathan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Kok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nathan.
Nathan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kok lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Kok.
Kok cracks Nathan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kok throws a sloppy head kick and Nathan moves out of range easily.
Nathan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kok lands with an overhand left.
Nathan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chew Kok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chew Kok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nathan throws a hook but Kok avoids it easily.
Kok tests Nathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nathan blocks a low kick nicely.
Kok fakes the leg kick and cracks Nathan in the body.
Kok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kok misses with a combination
and Nathan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Nathan goes down and covers up as Kok starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chew Kok!
After the fight, Chew Kok was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UVC 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Nathan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbosa.
Nathan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nathan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nathan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a combination
and Nathan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nathan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nathan looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Nathan counters with a body kick.
Nathan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Nathan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Nathan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nathan jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Nathan lands a slapping body shot.
Nathan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nathan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Nathan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barbosa! Nathan lets Barbosa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Nathan throws a shot to the body.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nathan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nathan.
It looked like Barbosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barbosa seems to have got his legs back now.
Davi Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbosa's calf.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Nathan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Nathan stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD2#
Nathan sends Barbosa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nathan is motioning to the referee to let Barbosa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Nathan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Barbosa out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Nathan!
A very excited looking Ray Nathan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UVC 2
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Gates misses with a double jab
and Nathan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gates throws a lazy uppercut
and Nathan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gates tries for a takedown but Nathan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nathan tried to counter with a leg kick but Gates avoided it.
Gates moves to clinch but Nathan breaks away
and Gates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Gates has been cut.
Nathan scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
Gates throws a hook to the side of Nathan's head but Nathan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gates misses with a hook
and Nathan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nathan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gates misses with a leg kick
letting Nathan counter with a right hand.
Gates gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nathan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Nathan!
An out of breath Ray Nathan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 41 Jones - Mcgruff
Date: Jul 06, 2017

#R1#
Valur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nathan pinned against the cage. Nathan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nathan lands with a hook. Valur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nathan tests Valur's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Valur dives in and scores a takedown into Nathan's guard.
Valur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nathan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur postures up. #T1#
Nathan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nathan, not yet.
Nathan controls Valur momentarily but Valur frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nathan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valur trying to control the position from guard on top but Nathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Nathan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Valur avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Valur stands up from Nathan's guard - Valur perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Valur. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Valur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nathan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valur shoots in looking for a takedown but Nathan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valur throws a head kick that misses.
Valur is breathing heavily.
Valur throws a body shot but no joy.
Valur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nathan is fending him off so far but Valur persists. Nope, Nathan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathan throws out a counter right but Valur avoids it with no problem.
Nathan scores with a nice strike.
Valur with a poor takedown
and Nathan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nathan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nathan cracks Valur with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Valur falls to his knees and Nathan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Nathan!
A relieved looking Ray Nathan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Angry Birds War 32
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Mcgruff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgruff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcgruff stalks Nathan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nathan's face. Nathan staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.
Nathan misses the body punch
and Mcgruff counters with a left and a right that stings Nathan.
Mcgruff looks to land a combination. Nathan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgruff works the jab nicely.
Mcgruff throws a series of punches but Nathan moves out of range.
Mcgruff lands a right hook to the body.
Mcgruff scores with a decent looking hook.
Mcgruff clobbers Nathan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mcgruff loads up on a big right hand but Nathan slips the punch.
Mcgruff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nathan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcgruff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Mcgruff throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mcgruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgruff pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nathan back to the cage. Mcgruff follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mcgruff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgruff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nathan.
Nathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgruff connects with a right hand. Nathan shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Nathan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
Nathan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that Nathan avoids nicely.
Nathan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgruff throws a series of punches but Nathan avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Mcgruff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nathan.
Mcgruff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgruff misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgruff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgruff is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mcgruff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nathan can pounce on him.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nathan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcgruff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nathan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mcgruff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nathan. #T3#
Mcgruff falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nathan to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgruff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nathan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgruff scores with a four punch combination!
Nathan lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcgruff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nathan counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgruff missing with a left hand there. Nathan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nathan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nathan misses with a looping right.
Nathan misses the jab.#T4#
Mcgruff throws a poor cross that misses
and Nathan counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgruff looks to land a combination but Nathan avoids it well.
Nathan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Mcgruff. Beautiful body shot.
Nathan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgruff ducks under a wild hook from Nathan.
Mcgruff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nathan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff throws a right hand that Nathan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nathan also avoids with ease.
Nathan tries to move into range but Mcgruff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab.
Nathan feints a counter leg kick.
Mcgruff lands with a cross.
Mcgruff lands with a nice combination. Nathan backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fist Mcgruff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff lands a jab.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff scores with the left hand. Nathan knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgruff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgruff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgruff blocks a jab.
Mcgruff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fist Mcgruff is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mcgruff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nathan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nathan slips a jab and a cross from Mcgruff.
It seemed like Nathan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nathan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mcgruff has got the better of the exchanges.
Mcgruff connects with a body shot.
Mcgruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nathan jabs at Mcgruff's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgruff tries to bum rush Nathan with a series of wild strikes but Nathan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nathan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgruff is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgruff misses the target.
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
Mcgruff misses with an uppercut.
Fist Mcgruff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgruff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nathan.
Nathan walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgruff.#T2#
Mcgruff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Mcgruff finds it's way through Nathan's defenses.
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!
Nathan digs a good hook to Mcgruff's body.
Fist Mcgruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nathan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nathan can do to turn this around?
Mcgruff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nathan momentarily.
Mcgruff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nathan throws out the jab.
Mcgruff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mcgruff throws a nice looking combination but Nathan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nathan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcgruff with a body shot.
Nathan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nathan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgruff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcgruff throws a body punch but Nathan moves out of range. #T3#
Nathan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgruff.
Nathan throws a right hand that Mcgruff ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgruff also avoids with ease.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgruff moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcgruff.
Nathan lands a leg kick that knocks Mcgruff off balance momentarily.
Mcgruff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgruff duly obliges.
Mcgruff scores with a three punch combo!
Mcgruff throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab
and Nathan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nathan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mcgruff, as that shot connected.
Nathan takes one to the chin there.
Mcgruff throws a combination. Nathan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nathan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgruff.
Mcgruff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nathan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nathan throws a hook but Mcgruff blocks it.
Nathan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nathan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgruff is just out of range.
Nathan missing with a left hand there. Mcgruff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Mcgruff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fist Mcgruff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Nathan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nathan misses with a wild body shot.
Nathan lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Mcgruff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
Nathan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgruff.
It looked like Mcgruff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgruff connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan avoids the body shot from Mcgruff.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgruff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Mcgruff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nathan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcgruff ducks under a wild hook from Nathan.
Mcgruff lands a nice shot that snaps Nathan's head back.
Mcgruff lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgruff tests Nathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcgruff misses with the combination.
Mcgruff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nathan throws a hook but Mcgruff blocks it.
Mcgruff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #KD2#
Nathan sends Mcgruff crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nathan is motioning to the referee to let Mcgruff up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Mcgruff is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nathan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mcgruff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nathan.
Nathan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mcgruff swings widly with a right hand
and Nathan counters with a right hand to the body.
Nathan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgruff is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mcgruff misses with a combination
and Nathan counters with a low kick, right behind Mcgruff 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nathan. Mcgruff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray Nathan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Mcgruff misses.
Nathan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mcgruff is out of range and Nathan settles back down.
No joy there for Mcgruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Mcgruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nathan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcgruff misses the shot to the body.
Mcgruff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nathan's head.
Nathan misses with a hook.
Mcgruff with a jab.
Mcgruff swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Mcgruff both land. Nice combination.
Mcgruff avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Nathan misses with a leg kick.
Mcgruff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nathan swings for the body but Mcgruff moves out of range.
Mcgruff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nathan circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Mcgruff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgruff. Those never looked like landing.
Nathan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fist Mcgruff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgruff misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Nathan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mcgruff swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Nathan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcgruff sprawling to the canvas! Mcgruff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nathan finish him?!
Oh Mcgruff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nathan dodges the punch combination from Mcgruff.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fist Mcgruff.
Well Mcgruff 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fist Mcgruff!
Fist Mcgruff gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ABW Title Tournament SF 2
Date: May 22, 2017

#R1##CL#
Two rushes Nathan and presses him up against the cage.
Nathan taking a breather.
Two tries to pull guard but Nathan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Two gets control of Nathan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Two will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Two manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nathan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Nathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at mickeyharts the greatest inform us that Nathan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Two trying to control but Nathan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nathan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Nathan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nathan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Two. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Nathan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Two has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Two slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Two staying calm.#SUB#
Two is trying to get an arm triangle but Nathan is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nathan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Two is trying to get an arm triangle but Nathan is defending well.
Nathan prevents Two from improving position. #T2#
Two trying to control the action but Nathan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Two is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nathan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Two working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Two tries to move to mount but Nathan blocks the move with his legs.
Nathan wants to control but Two postures up.#T3##SUB#
Two tries for a kimura but Nathan is defending well.
Nathan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nathan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nathan trying to control but Two postures up.
Two is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nathan! #SUB#
Two has control of Nathan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nathan regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Two is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nathan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nathan is desperately trying to improve his position but Two has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Two avoids the attempt from Nathan to control.#SUB#
Two looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Two is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nathan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nathan shrugs it off.
Nathan is squirming around, avoiding Two's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Two is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nathan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nathan shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nathan tries to reverse the position but Two maintains control.
Two tries to control but Nathan wriggling away. #SUB#
Two has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Nathan is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Test Two!
An out of breath Test Two thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the body from Killa misses
and Nathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killa avoids the body shot from Nathan.
Nathan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killa's sensitive parts.
Nathan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nathan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killa.
Nathan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killa throws out the jab.
Killa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nathan can pounce on him.
Nathan punishes Killa's body with a nice straight punch.
Killa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nathan.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nathan blocks a jab.
Nathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nathan slips a straight right by Killa.
Nathan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Killa 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Killa cracks a nice hook into Nathan's ribs.
Nathan is looking to chop away at Killa's legs.
Killa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nathan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nathan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killa.
Nathan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killa throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with a left to the body.
Killa throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killa misses with a hook
enabling Nathan to counter with a crisp jab.
Killa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killa throws a body punch but Nathan moves out of range.
Killa tries to clinch up but Nathan circles away and keeps his distance.
Killa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Nathan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nathan lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Nathan throws a sloppy body shot
and Killa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nathan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Killa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nathan ducks under a wild hook from Killa.
Killa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killa scores with a jab to the head.
Ray Nathan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killa throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Nathan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Nathan.
A punch combination from Killa misses.
Nathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nathan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Killa throws a right and a left that Nathan avoids nicely.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killa swings for the body but Nathan moves out of range.
Killa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nathan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killa throws a body punch but Nathan moves out of range.
Nathan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nathan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killa's head.
Stone Cold Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killa throws a right hand that Nathan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nathan also avoids with ease.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killa is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killa looks to land a left hand but Nathan moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Nathan's corner calls for a 1-2. Nathan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killa throws out a loose jab but Nathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nathan avoids the body shot from Killa.
Nathan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killa.
Nathan digs a good hook to Killa's body.
Nathan scores with a body shot.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nathan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Nathan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Killa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nathan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nathan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killa scores with a nice right hand.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan 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#
Nice shot by Nathan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nathan. Killa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killa throwing a counter right hand but Nathan manages to avoid it.
Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nathan throws out a counter right but Killa avoids it with no problem.
Nathan avoids the body shot from Killa.
Nathan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nathan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nathan jabs at Killa's body.
Killa misses with a hook
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nathan works Killa's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa throws a hook but Nathan avoids it easily.
Killa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nathan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killa under the eye.
Nathan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Killa rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Nathan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nathan connects with a body shot.
Nathan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nathan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nathan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killa at a distance.
Nathan swings for the body but Killa moves out of range.
Nathan throws a hook but Killa avoids it easily.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nathan punishes Killa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nathan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nathan misses with a shot to the body
and Killa counters with a stiff right hand.
Killa lands with a straight right. Nathan didn't see that one coming.
Nathan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nathan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nathan misses with a body shot.
Killa throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killa throws a shot from downtown. Nathan moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Nathan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nathan.
Killa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nathan swats away the attempt to clinch by Killa.#T3#
Nathan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nathan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ray Nathan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Nathan finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nathan.
The fighters circling - Killa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nathan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nathan is looking to slow Killa down with leg kicks.
Killa scores with a sloppy right hand. Nathan should have avoided that one.
Nathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
A good leg kick by Nathan.
Nathan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Killa in his tracks.
Nathan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nathan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nathan throws a shot to the body.
Killa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nathan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nathan connects with a body shot.
Nathan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Nathan catches Killa right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nathan.
Killa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nathan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Killa walks into a straight right hand from Nathan.
The fighters circling - Nathan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nathan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killa swings widly with a right hand
and Nathan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nathan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nathan connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nathan scores with a hook to the body. Killa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Nathan.
Nathan looks to land a right hand but Killa moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Nathan catches Killa right on the button with a cross.
Killa misses with a right hand
and Nathan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nathan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Killa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nathan in his tracks.
Nathan scores with a leg kick.
Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Nathan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nathan scores with a body shot.
Nathan cracks a nice hook into Killa's ribs.
Nathan lands with a nice body punch.
Killa throws a jab when Nathan was well out of range.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nathan scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nathan throws a body punch but Killa moves out of range.
Killa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Killa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Killa misses with a hook. Nathan ducked under it nicely.
Nathan lands with a good body shot.
Nathan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killa doesn't seem bothered though.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Nathan.
Nathan jabs Killa right on the nose. Killa blinks but takes it well.
Nathan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nathan punishes Killa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Nathan.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Nathan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nathan lands a nice shot that snaps Killa's head back. #TD2#
Nathan gets the takedown into side control.
Nathan takes a little break here. Killa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Nathan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Killa is trying to escape the position but Nathan is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Killa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killa tries to get out of the position.
Killa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nathan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killa down.
Stone Cold Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Killa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

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

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

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

Event: Angry Birds War 5 - Punishment
Date: Apr 18, 2017

#R1#
A jab lands there for Nathan.
Nathan looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Nathan connects with the punch.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nathan to score with a decent uppercut.
Nathan stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nathan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Nathan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nathan lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Valentine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nathan lands a brutal uppercut that launches Valentine off his feet! Valentine tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Nathan!
A very excited looking Ray Nathan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Total War 3
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Two with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Nathan counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Two looking for submissions off his back.
Nathan trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Two on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two manages to get to full guard.
Two 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.
Nathan trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Nathan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Two bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nathan's guard. #REVR##T1##SUB#
Two is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Two advances to half guard.
Nathan is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nathan defends it well. #SUB#
Two maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nathan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Two has cracked it and Nathan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Two!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Test Two!
During a confident post fight interview, Test Two thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Total War 1 - The Beginning
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nathan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ludwig swivels and escapes.
Nathan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ludwig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ray Nathan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan lands a nice shot that snaps Ludwig's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nathan is defended easily by Ludwig.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig stuffs the takedown.
Nathan sets himself, and Ludwig steps forward looking for the clinch! Nathan avoids it this time.
Nathan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nathan misses with a straight right.
Ludwig tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ludwig.
Ludwig tries to counter with a clinch but Nathan shakes him off and moves away.
Nathan blocks the body kick.
Nathan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Nathan fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ludwig throws a leg kick which misses Nathan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nathan tries to avoid it.
Ludwig avoids the body shot from Nathan.
Nathan misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ludwig. #TD#
Nathan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nathan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Nathan taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Nathan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nathan is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Ludwig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nathan's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig working over Nathan with some ground and pound. Nathan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nathan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nathan tries to get out of the position.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nathan trying to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ludwig wants to take a breather but Nathan is having none of it.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nathan is trying to control but can't.
Ludwig working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nathan keeps working.
Ludwig prevents Nathan from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nathan trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nathan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nathan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Nathan wants to improve his position but Ludwig is controlling well.
Ludwig uses his free foot to push down on Nathan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nathan.
Ludwig raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ludwig lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ludwig working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ludwig throws a hook but Nathan avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ludwig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ludwig.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig throws a leg kick #TD#
so Nathan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nathan cracks Ludwig with a solid left hand.
Nathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ludwig holds on and takes a little breather.
Nathan cracks Ludwig with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ludwig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nathan is in close to Ludwig's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Nathan postures up. #T1#
Nathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ludwig pulls Nathan in close to prevent any damage.
Ludwig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ludwig trying to control but Nathan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nathan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nathan, not yet.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Nathan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nathan 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#
Nathan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ludwig's head.
Ludwig is looking for a sweep. Nathan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nathan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Nathan is working for a kimura but Ludwig is defending it quite comfortably.
Ludwig has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nathan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ludwig on the ground.
Ludwig is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nathan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ludwig is not content to let Nathan control the position.
Ludwig is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ludwig trying to hold on to Nathan's head to control him but Nathan postures up.
Nathan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nathan working Ludwig over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ludwig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nathan wants to control from the top but Ludwig keeps moving.
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan dominated that second round.
That's time! Nathan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Nathan misses.
Nathan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ludwig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nathan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ludwig sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludwig tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Nathan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ludwig's guard.
Nathan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nathan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig trying to keep a closed guard but Nathan is proving a slippery customer.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig controls Nathan momentarily but Nathan frees himself.
Nathan throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nathan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ludwig ducks under a wild hook from Nathan.
Ludwig tries to counter with a clinch but Nathan shakes him off and moves away.
Ludwig throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nathan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nathan avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Ludwig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Nathan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ludwig manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nathan landing some decent shots from guard.
Nathan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Ludwig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ludwig is trying to control the position but Nathan postures up.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully.
Nathan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nathan won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Nathan misses.
Ludwig scores with a spinning back kick!
Ludwig feints and then cracks Nathan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nathan down.
Ludwig throws out a leg kick but Nathan moves out of range and Ludwig only half commits.
A jab from Ludwig misses.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nathan.
Ludwig blocks a jab.
Nathan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Nathan tries to counter with a takedown but Ludwig is quick to defend against it.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Nathan.
Nathan throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ludwig changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nathan throws a body punch but Ludwig moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Alliance Wars R5: Group A
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Nathan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nathan showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nathan lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Nathan is looking for a kimura but Hard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nathan to get the leverage.
Nathan working over Hard with some ground and pound. Hard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nathan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nathan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nathan working over Hard with some ground and pound. Hard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nathan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan lands strikes from half guard.
Hard is looking for a sweep. Nathan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hard wants to control but Nathan is keeping busy.
Nathan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hard tries to get to full guard but Nathan has control of the leg.
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. Nathan connects with a nice short shot to Hard's temple.
Nathan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hard is refusing to be controlled, as Nathan sits in half guard.
Hard wants to get back to full guard.
Nathan controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nathan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Nathan winds up and cracks Hard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nathan distracts Hard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hard wants to sweep but no luck.
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nathan is fighting to break Hard's control of his arms but Hard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nathan postures up.
Nathan looking to sit in guard and control but Hard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nathan seems keen to control Hard's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Nathan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nathan.
Nathan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nathan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Nathan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Nathan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nathan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Nathan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hard pulls his head out easily.
Hard working the head and body with strikes.
Nathan is concentrating on defense, preventing Hard from advancing position.
Hard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nathan keeps working.
Nathan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hard wants to control but Nathan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan 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#
Nathan misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nathan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nathan is trying to keep an underhook but Hard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hard throws a strike but Nathan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nathan is pulling down on Hard's head. It's preventing any offense from Hard, at least for the moment.
Hard throws a big elbow that misses.
Nathan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan has momentary wrist control but Hard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nathan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Hard wants to control from the top but Nathan keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nathan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nathan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hard passes Nathan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hard throwing shots but Nathan is blocking nicely.
Hard looks to land a strike but Nathan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hard throws a strike but Nathan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hard wants to sweep but no luck.
Hard has momentary wrist control but Nathan slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Hard trying to control the position.
Nathan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nathan postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.
Nathan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nathan wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Nathan preventing the sweep.
Nathan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nathan postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.
Nathan stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Hard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Hard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nathan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Nathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nathan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nathan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nathan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nathan trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nathan throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Hard counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Hard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nathan prevents it.
Nathan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Nathan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hard slaps away a takedown attempt from Nathan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lars Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nathan misses with an uppercut. Hard saw that one coming.
Hard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hard fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Nathan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nathan misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hard moves into the clinch.
Hard wants a takedown.
Nathan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nathan wants a takedown.
Hard blocks the elbow strike.
Nathan is trying to drag Hard to the mat but Hard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lars Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan.
Nathan wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nathan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nathan shoots in looking for a takedown. Hard tries to sprawl out of it but Nathan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Nathan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hard sprawls well. Hard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nathan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nathan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Hard moves into the clinch.
Nathan is pressed up against the cage. Hard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nathan down to the mat. Nathan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nathan throws a hook but Hard avoids it easily.
Hard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Hard closes the distance and clinches.
Nathan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Hard has picked Nathan up - he's going for a ride! Hard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lars Hard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hard.
Nathan has hold of Hard's hands but Hard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nathan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nathan to regain full guard.
Hard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nathan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nathan controlling the position.
Nathan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hard throwing strikes but missing.
Hard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nathan has his hands on Hard's head, controlling the position.
Hard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nathan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hard, which made it look bad. #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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nathan is defended easily by Hard.
Hard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nathan.
Hard walks into a jab.#TD2#
Nathan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nathan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Hard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nathan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: Alliance Wars R4: Group A
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis cracks Nathan with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Curtis.#TD2#
Nathan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Curtis sprawls well initially but Nathan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nathan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Curtis's head.
Nathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Curtis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nathan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nathan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Curtis is pressing down on Nathan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nathan trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nathan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nathan is sitting in close to Curtis's body. Curtis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nathan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nathan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Curtis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tree Curtis!
Tree Curtis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Alliance Wars R3: Group A
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Nathan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
McDonald takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald is working for takedown but Nathan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nathan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nathan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nathan keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Nathan, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Nathan against the cage but Nathan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nathan closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Nathan pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Nathan. Nathan gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ronald McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
McDonald turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Nathan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nathan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald trying to control the position but Nathan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nathan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Nathan keeps moving.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.#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.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Nathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nathan is controlling McDonald's posture.#SUB2#
Nathan working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald to get to half guard.
Nathan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but Nathan is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Nathan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nathan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Nathan is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nathan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McDonald is looking to defend but Nathan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McDonald! Nathan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McDonald taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ray Nathan!
A relieved looking Ray Nathan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Alliance Wars R2: Group A
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Nathan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panzram.
Nathan moves out of range as Panzram strikes.
Nathan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panzram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panzram misses with a combination #TD#
and Nathan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Panzram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Panzram manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nathan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Panzram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nathan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nathan distracts Panzram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nathan is working Panzram over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nathan postures up in Panzram's guard and throws a big left but Panzram blocks it.
Nathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nathan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nathan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nathan wants to control from the top but Panzram keeps moving.
Panzram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nathan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Nathan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nathan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panzram has momentary wrist control but Nathan slips an elbow through the middle.
Nathan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nathan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Panzram looking to control.
Nathan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panzram can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Panzram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nathan stands up over Panzram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Panzram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nathan defends it easily.
Panzram is trying to control the position but Nathan postures up. #SUB2#
Panzram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nathan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Panzram is trying to keep Nathan in close.
Panzram keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nathan postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Panzram has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nathan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nathan landing some decent shots from guard.
Nathan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nathan stands up over Panzram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Nathan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nathan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panzram pinned against the cage. Panzram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Panzram.
Panzram throws a hook but Nathan blocks it.
Nathan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panzram sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Panzram. No joy for Nathan on that attempt.
Nathan tries for a takedown but Panzram circles away easily
and Panzram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nathan misses with a takedown attempt
and Nathan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nathan misses with a hook
and Panzram counters with a nice uppercut.
Panzram throws a lazy right hand but Nathan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panzram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Nathan counters with a shoot takedown. Panzram fights it but they end up in guard.
Nathan being controlled here momentarily.
Nathan looking to sit in guard and control but Panzram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nathan is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Panzram would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Nathan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nathan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Nathan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panzram passes into side control.
Nathan tries to buck Panzram off but Panzram is having none of it.
Nathan can't do much from the bottom here.
Panzram tries to stand but Nathan is controlling his head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nathan keeping his opponent close.
Nathan wants to control but Panzram postures up.
Nathan is looking to regain half guard here but Panzram keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nathan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panzram throws out the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panzram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nathan.
Panzram tests Nathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Panzram as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Panzram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panzram cracks Nathan with a good jab.
Panzram might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Panzram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Panzram misses.
Carl Panzram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nathan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panzram has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nathan keeps the fight on the outside.
Panzram thuds his right hand into Nathan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nathan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nathan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan swings widly with a right hand
and Panzram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nathan misses with a takedown
and Panzram counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nathan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panzram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panzram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nathan attempts a counter takedown but Panzram avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Nathan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Panzram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nathan shoots in and drives through. Panzram sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Nathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panzram throws a looping overhand right but Nathan ducks down to avoid it.
Panzram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nathan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nathan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panzram counters with a straight right hand.
Nathan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panzram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Panzram misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Panzram.
Nathan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panzram throws out the jab.
Nathan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carl Panzram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nathan misses with an uppercut
enabling Panzram to counter with a crisp jab.
Panzram works Nathan's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nathan throws a poor cross that misses
and Panzram counters with a straight right hand.
Panzram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panzram misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Panzram misses the target.
Panzram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Nathan dives in for a single leg takedown but Panzram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Panzram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panzram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nathan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panzram throws a big shot that misses.
Nathan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Panzram's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nathan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panzram throws out a loose jab but Nathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nathan tries to move into range but Panzram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nathan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panzram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panzram.#T4#
Nathan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panzram.#TD#
Nathan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nathan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panzram is trying to get back to half guard.
Panzram tries to escape but Nathan is in control. #SUB#
Nathan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nathan grinds an elbow into Panzram's temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Panzram!

Event: Alliance Wars R1: Wildcard
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Knutsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nathan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nathan takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Nathan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nathan lands in his opponent's guard.
Knutsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knutsson trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Knutsson pushes a forearm under Nathan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nathan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Knutsson !
A victorious Bjorn Knutsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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