Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Leak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmo.
Schmo misses with the combination.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leak was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Schmo connects with a body shot.
Schmo just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Leak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schmo.
Schmo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Kelly Leak has been cut.
Schmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leak.
Schmo misses with the combination.
Leak misses the body punch #TD2#
and Schmo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leak defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leak managing to control the position.
Leak wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmo postures up and lands a big shot to Leak's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leak is pulling down on Schmo's head to control his posture.
Leak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
Leak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmo preventing the sweep.
Leak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leak controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leak is on top in guard. #REVR#
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet.
Leak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schmo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet.
Leak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmo's head.
Leak slips nicely into half guard.
Schmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leak connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schmo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Leak is pushing down on Schmo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmo is fighting to maintain full guard but Leak has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leak lands a nice short elbow.
Leak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leak 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.
Schmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leak is in close to Schmo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leak trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Schmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Leak works over Schmo with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmo wants to sweep here but Leak controlling him for the moment.
Schmo keeping moving, preventing Leak from controlling successfully.
Leak stopping the sweep attempt from Schmo.
Schmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leak connects with a couple of short punches.
Leak stopping the sweep attempt from Schmo.
Leak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schmo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Schmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leak defends it easily.
Leak is in close to Schmo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leak is one step ahead there.
Leak scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Schmo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schmo keeping moving, preventing Leak from controlling successfully.
Leak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Schmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmo has momentary wrist control but Leak slips an elbow through the middle.
Leak cracks Schmo with a solid left hand.
Leak wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Schmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leak trying to control but Schmo is working from the bottom.
Leak won't allow Schmo to sweep him here.
Leak wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving.
Leak cracks Schmo with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Schmo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kelly Leak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Leak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schmo was covering up waiting for the punch and Leak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schmo trying to strike off his back.
Leak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schmo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Leak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leak chips away with some ground and pound.
Leak scoring with some ground and pound.
Leak wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet.
Leak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Leak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet.
Leak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmo's head.#ROC#
Schmo is rocked!
Leak works over Schmo with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmo is still in real trouble! Can Leak finish him?
Leak lands a couple of digs.
Leak postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Schmo covers up, he's hurt! Leak keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Leak and the ref steps in to end the fight! Leak can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelly Leak!
An out of breath Kelly Leak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Schmo misses with a jab to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a good, hard body kick but Schmo shrugs it off.
Schmo misses with an uppercut
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zimmerman with a hook.
Joe Schmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zimmerman. Schmo shrugs it off though.
Schmo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zimmerman.
Schmo looks winded!
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Zimmerman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zimmerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmo throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zimmerman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zimmerman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zimmerman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zimmerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Zimmerman lands a high kick!
A solid body kick from Zimmerman.
Schmo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.
Zimmerman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zimmerman fakes the leg kick and cracks Schmo in the body.
Schmo 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.
Zimmerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zimmerman cracks a nice hook into Schmo's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman lands an overhand right.
Zimmerman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schmo on the side of the head.
A jab from Zimmerman finds it's way through Schmo's defenses. #ROC#
Schmo is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Joe Schmo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zimmerman.
Schmo is still on wobbly legs! Can Zimmerman finish him?
Zimmerman throws an uppercut from hell that sends Schmo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Zimmerman stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Zimmerman!
A relieved looking Frankie Zimmerman 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: KAMIKAZE 49: Drug
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmo. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schmo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmo taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schmo is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Schmo is defending well.
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmo prevents Smith from improving position.
Schmo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Smith is pressing down on Schmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith controlling the position.
Schmo cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Schmo connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Smith 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet.
Smith distracts Schmo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schmo 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.
Schmo scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith 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.
Schmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Schmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmo manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Schmo's guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmo's head.
Schmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith works over Schmo with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Schmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Schmo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KAMIKAZE 40: Prison
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schmo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Swen Stefwan Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft has been cut.
Schmo misses with a hook. Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft ducked under it nicely.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft slips a straight right by Schmo.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft scores with a shot to the body.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Schmo.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft staying out of range there.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft scores with a jab to the body.
Schmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmo. Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft does a little dance to reset his feet.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmo misses with a wild body shot.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft tries to clinch up.
Schmo just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schmo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft is trying to improve his position.
Schmo working the ground and pound.#T1#
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schmo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft is trying to get back to half guard.
Schmo cracks Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft with a big elbow.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft is looking to reverse the position.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft tries to buck Schmo off but Schmo is having none of it.
Schmo lands some shots froms side control.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Schmo working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft is trying to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schmo connects with a decent elbow.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft dodges the ground and pound from Schmo.
Schmo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft down.
Schmo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft wants to control but Schmo postures up.
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schmo working away.
Check out the look on Schmo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schmo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft is rocked!
Schmo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Af Hierd Von Tagenkraft is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Schmo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
After winning the bout, Joe Schmo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KAMIKAZE 34: Chance
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Schmo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Schmo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Odori was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
Schmo with a nice head shot there.
Odori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Odori can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmo looks to land a strike but Odori avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmo wants to pass the guard but Odori is keeping the position.#T1#
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo postures up in Odori's guard and throws a big left but Odori blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Odori has wrist control.
Odori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odori pulls Schmo in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Odori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Odori has wrist control.
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Odori trying to keep a closed guard but Schmo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Schmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odori will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Odori's head.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Odori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Odori is controlling Schmo's posture.
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schmo being controlled here momentarily.
Schmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo looking to pass the guard.
Odori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Odori pulls Schmo in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Odori is retaining full guard.
Schmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo throwing strikes from guard but Odori blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Odori has wrist control.
Schmo postures up in Odori's guard and throws a big left but Odori blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Schmo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Odori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schmo throws an off balance right hand
and Odori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Odori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Odori fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Odori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schmo misses with a body shot
and Odori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Odori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odori works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Odori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmo.
Schmo misses with a hook.
Schmo throws a body shot but no joy.
Odori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmo throws a body punch but Odori moves out of range. #T1#
Odori scores with a sloppy right hand. Schmo should have avoided that one.
Schmo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schmo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Odori rather than just go for the knockout.
A left lands for Odori.
Schmo throws a hook to the side of Odori's head but Odori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schmo.
Bon Odori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Schmo misses.
Odori avoids the body shot from Schmo.
Odori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schmo. That did some damage!
Schmo throws a hook but Odori avoids it easily.
Schmo throws a body punch but Odori moves out of range.
Odori stuffs the takedown.
Odori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Odori ducks under a wild hook from Schmo.
Odori jabs at Schmo's body.
Odori slips a straight right by Schmo.
Odori thinks about countering with a body kick.
Odori with a jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Odori counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Schmo. Those never looked like landing.
Schmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odori moves away.
Odori with a nice cross.
Schmo blocks a head kick by Odori.
And Schmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Odori pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Odori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmo.
Schmo takes a swing at Odori's ribcage but misses.
Odori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick from Odori.
Schmo is breathing heavily.
Schmo misses with a body shot.
Schmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Odori is just out of range.
Nice cross by Odori.
Odori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Odori is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Schmo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Odori's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Odori duly obliges. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.
Odori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmo throws out the jab. #T3#
Odori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Odori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Odori is just out of range.
Schmo 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.
Odori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schmo if he has to take too many more of those.
Odori scores with a punch to the head.
Odori drops Schmo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Schmo! Odori dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bon Odori!
Bon Odori is the new heavyweight champion!
Bon Odori made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: KAMIKAZE 20: Big Bombs!
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Schmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Odori is just out of range.
Schmo throws a hook but Odori blocks it.
Odori lands a really nice looking cross but Schmo seems unphased.
Odori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Odori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmo.
Odori misses with a body shot.
Odori lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schmo takes a step back to recover.
Schmo misses with a lunging right hand
and Odori counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Odori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Odori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Odori just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmo throws a jab when Odori was well out of range.
Odori moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmo throws a jab when Odori was well out of range.
Schmo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Odori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmo's hands.#T1#
Schmo throws a body punch but Odori moves out of range.
Odori misses with a head kick.
Odori digs a good body shot into Schmo's ribs.
Schmo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schmo throws a body punch but Odori moves out of range.
Odori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Odori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Odori finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schmo is breathing heavily.
Schmo misses with a combination #CL2#
and Odori counters by moving into the clinch.
Odori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odori lands with a right to the head.
Odori swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Odori.
Odori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmo tries a body shot but Odori blocks it.
Schmo blocking some punches.
Odori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Odori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odori.
Odori swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odori tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odori lands with a light punch inside.
Schmo wants to break free but Odori has control.
Odori pushes Schmo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmo.
Odori scores with a shoulder strike.
Schmo tries a body shot but Odori blocks it.
A short uppercut from Odori. #T3#
Odori keeps control of Schmo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Odori.
Odori misses with a punch on the inside.
Odori gets through Schmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odori has a couple of punches blocked by Schmo.
Odori scores with a hook to the body.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Odori's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Odori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Joe Schmo's cut is getting worse.
Odori misses with the head strike.
Schmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Odori.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odori.
Odori throws a big uppercut that drops Schmo! More strikes from Odori and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schmo lies dazed against the cage as Odori celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bon Odori!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bon Odori waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: KAMIKAZE 16: Dream Team
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Schmo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ottelee moves into range and clinches up with Schmo.
Ottelee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ottelee.
Ottelee misses with an elbow strike.
Schmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ottelee. #BC2#
Schmo breaks from the clinch.
Schmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ottelee.
Schmo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ottelee finds it's target.
Joe Schmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottelee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ottelee.
Ottelee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmo.
Schmo drops his hands momentarily and Ottelee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Ottelee.
Schmo unleashes a big counter combination but Ottelee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Ottelee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ottelee clinches up against the cage.
Schmo stalling the fight.
Ottelee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ottelee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo can't get the takedown.
Ottelee trying to land knees to the body.
Ottelee tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ottelee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ottelee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmo scores with a shot to the side of Ottelee's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kuha Ottelee has been cut.
Ottelee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ottelee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Schmo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ottelee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Schmo breaks the clinch.
Ottelee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmo.
Ottelee scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Ottelee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schmo misses with a hook to the body
and Ottelee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Schmo misses.
Schmo takes a swing at Ottelee's ribcage but misses.
Ottelee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schmo moves away from the strike by Ottelee.
Schmo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ottelee misses with a double jab
letting Schmo counter with a right hand.
Schmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ottelee misses with a looping right.
Schmo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.#T3#
A jab lands there for Ottelee.
Ottelee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schmo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ottelee circles away quickly and effectively.
Ottelee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ottelee wants to clinch#TD2#
and Schmo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ottelee looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottelee, not yet.
Schmo works over Ottelee with some ground and pound from guard.
Ottelee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmo connects with a couple of short punches.
Schmo works over Ottelee with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottelee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Ottelee is trying to control the position but Schmo postures up.
Schmo with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
Kuha Ottelee's cut is getting worse.
Schmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ottelee's head.
Schmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
Jeez, Kuha Ottelee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Schmo!
Joe Schmo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 6, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
Schmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
As Schmo tries to get set, Rodrigues tries to push him back and clinch up but Schmo manages to avoid the attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schmo 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.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmo.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Schmo throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Schmo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodrigues under the eye.
Schmo throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schmo manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Schmo misses
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Schmo misses.
Schmo misses with a hook.
Rodrigues seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schmo throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Rodrigues counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it. #T1#
Rodrigues tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Schmo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schmo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigues avoiding damage.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Schmo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Rodrigues. #T2#
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Schmo misses with the head strike.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues tries to throw a body punch but Schmo avoids it by throwing Rodrigues back against the cage.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Rodrigues lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schmo.
Schmo lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmo.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodrigues.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues lands a shot to the body.
Schmo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Schmo blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schmo looks winded!
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Schmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Schmo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodrigues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Schmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Schmo blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Rodrigues taking a breather.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmo wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues is pressed up against the cage. Schmo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodrigues down to the mat. Rodrigues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schmo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmo.
Rodrigues tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schmo manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmo.
Schmo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schmo.
Rodrigues tries to counter by clinching up but Schmo breaks away and moves out of range.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Rodrigues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmo. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isidoro Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Schmo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Schmo circles away.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Schmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Rodrigues counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Schmo misses with some punches.
Rodrigues lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Rodrigues.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmo.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmo. #T1#
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodrigues tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Schmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodrigues has Schmo pushed against the cage.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmo stalls.
Rodrigues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmo backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.
Rodrigues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Rodrigues tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Schmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Schmo back into the cage.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands. #T2#
Rodrigues digs a right hand into Schmo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schmo's gas tank.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmo tries a body shot but Rodrigues blocks it.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Rodrigues avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Rodrigues is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues works on Schmo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmos head.
Rodrigues lands with a light punch inside.
Schmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues is leaning against Schmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmo can do to turn this around?
Schmo is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues is working Schmo over against the cage.#T3#
Rodrigues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodrigues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Schmo prevents a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues digs a right hand underneath Schmo's ribcage. Schmo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodrigues lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Schmo is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Joe Schmo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rodrigues unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Schmo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rodrigues is unloading with more strikes now! Schmo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isidoro Rodrigues!
Isidoro Rodrigues was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: The Island Season 6, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Schmo misses the shot to the body.
Schmo tests Bunks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jami Bunks has been cut.
Bunks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Schmo clinches with his opponent.
Bunks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunks prevents a body shot from Schmo.
Schmo can't find room to land a body shot as Bunks controls the action.
Schmo cracks Bunks with a nice body shot.
Schmo scores with a shot to the side of Bunks's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bunks is trying to drag Schmo to the mat but Schmo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schmo cracks Bunks with a nice body shot.#T1#
Schmo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jami Bunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Schmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunks goes for a double leg but Schmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmo continues to drive forward.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schmo 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.
Schmo tests Bunks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Schmo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bunks quickly recovers to half guard.
Schmo throwing shots but Bunks is blocking nicely.
Schmo drops an elbow to the side of Bunks's head.
Bunks won't allow Schmo to pass to mount.
Schmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunks's head.
Schmo is nestled in close to Bunks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#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!
Schmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bunks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmo.
Schmo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bunks is hurt! He's hurt bad - Schmo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bunks from any more punishment! Congratulations to Schmo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
A relieved looking Joe Schmo 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: LH50: Out with a bang
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Quincy tests Schmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo ducks under a wild hook from Quincy.
Quincy misses with an uppercut
and Schmo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quincy thinking.
A swing and a miss from Quincy.
Schmo blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Quincy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quincy takes one on the button.
Quincy lands with a shot to the body.
Schmo looks to land a right hand but Quincy moved out of range.
Schmo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quincy misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmo slips under a jab.
Quincy missing with a left hand there. Schmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quincy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmo.
Quincy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmo.
Quincy misses the jab.#CL#
Quincy tries to keep at a distance but Schmo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Schmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quincy's elbow.
Schmo works on Quincy's body with a couple of short punches.
Schmo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schmo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quincy's efforts to push away.
I was talking to Schmo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quincy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Quincy.
Schmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmo is working Quincy over against the cage.
Quincy has had enough of the clinch but Schmo keeps him there for the moment.
Quincy is trying to break the clinch but Schmo is controlling him.
Schmo lands a shot to the body.
Quincy looks winded!
Schmo tries to score a body lock takedown but Quincy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schmo keeps control of Quincy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schmo lands a left hand.
Schmo misses with the head strike. #T2#
Quincy blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Schmo - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmo.
Schmo'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.
Quincy is trying to push Schmo away but Schmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schmo has Quincy pressed against the cage, preventing Quincy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schmo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schmo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quincy tries to break the clinch but Schmo is controlling the position.
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quincy is trying to push Schmo away but Schmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quincy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmo lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Schmo.
Quincy can't break the clinch.
Schmo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Quincy takes a shot to the head.
Quincy stops a takedown attempt from Schmo.
Quincy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quincy or not.
Schmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quincy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Schmo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schmo misses with the head strike.
Schmo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quincy has had enough of the clinch but Schmo keeps him there for the moment.
Quincy working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schmo has Quincy pressed against the cage, preventing Quincy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Schmo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Schmo cracks Quincy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quincy down. #T4#
Schmo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Schmo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schmo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quincy some visible discomfort.
Quincy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Quincy wants to get back to his feet.
Schmo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Schmo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Schmo working the ground and pound.#ROC#
Quincy is rocked!
Schmo lands a strong strike to the head of Quincy. That's dazed him! Schmo looking to finish here. Quincy is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Schmo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
Joe Schmo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LH47: Out vs Schmo
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Schmo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Out doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Out to score with a decent uppercut.
Out on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schmo slips a jab from Out.
Schmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Out clinches up against the cage.
Out lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Out.
Out tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Out misses with a body punch.
Schmo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schmo'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.
Schmo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Schmo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Schmo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Out backwards.
Out working aggressively here.
Schmo lands a shot to the body.
Schmo has Out pushed against the cage.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Out avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo misses with the head strike.
Schmo can't find room to land a body shot as Out controls the action.
Schmo working aggressively here.
Schmo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Out just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Out up against the cage.
Schmo tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Out fails to land.
Schmo tries a body shot but Out blocks it.
Schmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Out is defending well.
Knock Out has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Schmo.
Schmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Out.
Schmo stalling.
Out misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmo misses with some punches.
Schmo is trying to maintain a safe position but Out gets an underhook and turns Schmo into the cage.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Out seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schmo can turn it around.
Out misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Out gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Out lands a body punch. #T3#
Out blocking some punches.
Schmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmo stalling in the clinch.
Schmo lands a body punch.
Schmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Out's elbow.
Out fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo misses with the head strike.
Out doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Out tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo can't find room to land a body shot as Out controls the action.
Out blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Out as Schmo tries to tie him up.
Out blocks a body shot from Schmo. #T4#
Out blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Out lands a body shot.
Out lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schmo.
Schmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo tries a body shot but Out blocks it.
Schmo working aggressively here. #BC2#
Schmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmo throws out the jab.
Out throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knock Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmo looks winded!
Out jabs Schmo right on the nose. Schmo blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Out. Schmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Out lands a glancing blow to the side of Schmo's head.
Out connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Schmo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Out cracks Schmo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Schmo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Out finish him? #ROC#
Schmo is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Out connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Schmo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
Knock Out retains his heavyweight title!
Knock Out thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LH40: Sarducci vs Denderson
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Ottelee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ottelee throws a right and a left that Schmo avoids nicely.
Schmo swings for the body but Ottelee moves out of range.
Ottelee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Ottelee lands a jab to the nose.
Ottelee is looking to clinch.
Schmo looks to land a right hand but Ottelee moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Ottelee - just one landing. #TD#
Ottelee gets caught flat footed, as Schmo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmo is working Ottelee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schmo is in close to Ottelee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmo cracks Ottelee with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ottelee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmo 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.
Schmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schmo works over Ottelee with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmo stands up over Ottelee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ottelee has momentary wrist control but Schmo slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Schmo stands up over Ottelee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ottelee has momentary wrist control but Schmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Ottelee wants to sweep but no luck.
Schmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmo is in close to Ottelee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ottelee trying to keep a closed guard but Schmo is proving a slippery customer.
Schmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Kuha Ottelee has been cut.
Schmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schmo with a nice head shot there.
Schmo landing with the ground and pound.
Schmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ottelee's head.
Schmo working some strikes from top position.#CUT#
That has opened up Kuha Ottelee's cut even more.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Ottelee is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Kuha Ottelee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Schmo!
Joe Schmo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LH35: Hackett vs Rockwell
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Imperial dives in and scores a takedown into Schmo's guard.
Schmo has momentary wrist control but Imperial slips an elbow through the middle.
Imperial throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmo wants to sweep here but Imperial controlling him for the moment.
Schmo is working hard here to advance position.
Schmo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmo keeping moving, preventing Imperial from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Schmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imperial.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Imperial accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Imperial's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Imperial's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schmo swings for the body but Imperial moves out of range.
Imperial defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmo.
Imperial slips under a jab from Schmo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schmo! #CUT#
It looks like The Imperial has been cut.#CL2#
Imperial has taken the fight to the clinch.
Imperial looking for a takedown.
Imperial looking for a takedown. #T2#
Schmo misses with some punches.
Schmo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imperial backwards.
Imperial wants a takedown but no success here.
Joe Schmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Imperial.
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Imperial is trying to drag Schmo to the mat but Schmo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmo can't find room to land a body shot as Imperial controls the action.
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Imperial.
Imperial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imperial blocks a body shot from Schmo.
Schmo misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imperial is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmo stops a takedown attempt from Imperial. #T3#
Imperial has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schmo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schmo misses with some punches.
Schmo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Schmo has Imperial pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schmo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Imperial tumbling to the mat - Schmo dives into Imperial's guard.
Schmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Imperial is looking to stand up but Schmo isn't so interested in that idea.
Schmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schmo works over Imperial with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Imperial is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imperial wants to stand but Schmo is controlling the position. #T4#
Schmo postures up in Imperial's guard and throws a big left but Imperial blocks it.
Imperial is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmo is controlling him.
Schmo 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.
Schmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schmo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmo connects with a couple of short punches.
Schmo stops Imperial from standing up.
Schmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Imperial's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Imperial changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmo tries to avoid it but Imperial manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmo to the ground. Schmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imperial moves away.
Schmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imperial can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Imperial clinches up against the cage.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Schmo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schmo is leaning against Imperial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schmo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imperial blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Schmo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imperial is breathing heavily.
Schmo working aggressively here.
Imperial goes for a takedown attempt but Schmo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #KD#
Schmo waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Imperial. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Imperial to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Imperial is rocked!#T1#
Schmo stands up over Imperial, holding on to his feet. Schmo throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Imperial is out cold! Schmo lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
A very excited looking Joe Schmo 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: LH31: Strife vs Deluxe II
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
Schmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Schmo sets himself, and Daniels steps forward looking for the clinch! Schmo avoids it this time.
Schmo leaves Daniels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmo swivels and escapes.
Joe Schmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Daniels.
Schmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Schmo scores with a jab.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schmo sprawls well. Schmo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels dives in and grabs Schmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schmo pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Schmo. #T1#
Schmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
As Daniels tries to get set, Schmo tries to push him back and clinch up but Daniels manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniels 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.
Schmo dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!
A jab from Schmo misses.
Schmo cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels slips under a jab.
Daniels wants to counter the offense by Schmo and move into the clinch position.
Schmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Decent striking displayed by Schmo there.
Schmo throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range. #T2##TD2#
Daniels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schmo sprawls well initially but Daniels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schmo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!
Schmo scores with punches from the back. #ROC#
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels looks winded!
Schmo lands a big shot to the side of the head and Daniels goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
A very excited looking Joe Schmo 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: LH27: Strife vs Hunt
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmo. Xyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xyd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmo.
Schmo looks to throw the jab but Xyd is out of range.
Zyd Xyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xyd misses with a body kick.
Xyd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xyd throws a head kick but Schmo moves out of range.
It seemed like Schmo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xyd misses with a body kick.
Xyd throws the kick towards the body but Schmo avoids it.
Schmo with the counter takedown but Xyd avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Xyd misses its intended target.
Xyd throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schmo is defended easily by Xyd.
Xyd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xyd scores with a spinning back kick!
Xyd clobbers Schmo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Xyd throws a head kick but Schmo moves out of range.
Xyd misses with a body kick.
Zyd Xyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmo misses the shot to the body.
Xyd lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Schmo blocks the body kick.
Schmo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xyd lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schmo.
Schmo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Schmo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Xyd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
An elbow from Schmo crashes against the mat.
Schmo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Xyd taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xyd taking a bit of punishment here - Schmo scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Schmo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schmo is chipping away with strikes.
Xyd is trying to improve his position.
Xyd is trying to control Schmo's posture but Schmo avoids it.
Schmo working the ground and pound but Xyd is defending the strikes.
Xyd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xyd tries to get out of the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Schmo.
Sloppy strikes there by Schmo.
Schmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Schmo lands some shots froms side control.
Schmo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Schmo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Xyd can't do much from the bottom here.
Schmo landing a few strikes.
Schmo cracks Xyd with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xyd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schmo connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Xyd is rocked!
Schmo cracks Xyd with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Schmo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Xyd is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Schmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
A relieved looking Joe Schmo 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: LH23: Strife vs Schmo II
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Schmo ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
And Schmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Strife pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schmo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strife throws out the jab.
Strife ducks under a wild hook from Schmo.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmo misses the target.
Strife scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schmo misses with a takedown attempt
and Strife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmo there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Strife throws an off balance right hand
and Schmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Strife scores with a nice strike.
Schmo throws a good cross that connects.
Strife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmo with a poor takedown
and Strife counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.
Strife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Strife.
And Schmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Strife pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strife lands with a right hand.
Strife throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmo misses with an uppercut. Strife saw that one coming.#T2#
Schmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strife definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Strife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strife cracks Schmo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Schmo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Strife pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Schmo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LH18: Souza vs Higuchi
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Stoimenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoimenov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schmo backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Schmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoimenov.
Stoimenov throws out a counter right but Schmo avoids it with no problem.
Schmo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Harambe Remembrance Hall in the buildup to the fight.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Schmo moves out of range.
Good exchange - Stoimenov coming out on top.
Schmo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoimenov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schmo scrambles back to his feet.
Schmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmo has time to react.
Schmo throws out a loose jab but Stoimenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmo dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoimenov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Stoimenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Stoimenov catches Schmo right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoimenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schmo.
Stoimenov jabs at Schmo's body.
Stoimenov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoimenov misses with an uppercut
and Schmo counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Stoimenov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schmo's head backwards.
Stoimenov lands a two punch combo.
Stoimenov throws a body punch but Schmo moves out of range.
Ivaylo Stoimenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Stoimenov. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schmo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stoimenov counter with a right hand.
Stoimenov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schmo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoimenov jabs Schmo right on the nose. Schmo blinks but takes it well.
Stoimenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoimenov lands a really nice looking cross but Schmo seems unphased.
Stoimenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoimenov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Schmo avoids the body shot from Stoimenov.
Schmo takes a swing at Stoimenov's ribcage but misses.
Stoimenov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoimenov scores with the left hand. Schmo knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schmo or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoimenov, which made it look bad.
Stoimenov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoimenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoimenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmo loads up on a big right hand but Stoimenov slips the punch.
Stoimenov lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Schmo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stoimenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schmos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stoimenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmo shoots and misses
and Stoimenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Schmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoimenov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schmo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Schmo slips under a jab.
Schmo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoimenov connects with the punch.
Schmo walks into a jab.
Schmo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoimenov looks to land a combination but Schmo avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Stoimenov.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Stoimenov. Beautiful body shot.
Schmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoimenov looks to land a right hand but Schmo moved out of range.
Stoimenov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoimenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoimenov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schmo scrambles back to his feet.
Stoimenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmo doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoimenov manages to avoid it.
Stoimenov throws a combination. Schmo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoimenov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoimenov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmo.
Schmo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schmo moves out of range as Stoimenov strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schmo fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoimenov. Schmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoimenov. Stoimenov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stoimenov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schmo missing with a left hand there. Stoimenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schmo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoimenov misses with a combination #TD#
and Schmo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stoimenov pulls Schmo in close to prevent any damage.
Stoimenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoimenov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Schmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmo postures up in Stoimenov's guard and throws a big left but Stoimenov blocks it.
Schmo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo throwing strikes from guard but Stoimenov blocks nicely.
Schmo landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoimenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
Stoimenov wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Stoimenov has momentary wrist control but Schmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Stoimenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmo throws an elbow that misses. Stoimenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmo's guard. Nice move by Stoimenov!#REVB#
Stoimenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stoimenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmo is keeping the position for now.
Stoimenov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmo wants to sweep here but Stoimenov controlling him for the moment. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schmo 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.
Schmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Schmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoimenov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Schmo landing with the ground and pound.
Stoimenov keeping full guard, as Schmo tries to pass.
Joe Schmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoimenov has momentary wrist control but Schmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Stoimenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoimenov punishes Schmo's body with a nice straight punch.
Schmo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stoimenov scores with a jab. Schmo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stoimenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schmo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoimenov throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Stoimenov finds it's target.
Stoimenov fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmo feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoimenov scores with a sloppy right hand. Schmo should have avoided that one.
Stoimenov throws out a powerful jab.
Stoimenov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Schmo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoimenov defending well though. #T1#
Schmo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stoimenov moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmo postures up in Stoimenov's guard and throws a big left but Stoimenov blocks it.
Schmo scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoimenov can't keep his opponent in guard - Schmo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Schmo. #T2#
Schmo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmo winds up and cracks Stoimenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoimenov's head.
Stoimenov trying to control here.
Schmo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schmo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stoimenov is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmo working over Stoimenov with some ground and pound. Stoimenov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Stoimenov is rocked!
Stoimenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Schmo lands strikes from half guard.
Stoimenov is still in real trouble! Can Schmo finish him?
Schmo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stoimenov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Schmo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stoimenov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Schmo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!

Event: LH15: Hackett vs Schmo II
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Schmo misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Hackett misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Schmo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schmo.
Schmo throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hackett lands a nice hook to Schmo's body. Schmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmo.#TD2#
Hackett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard.
Schmo throws an elbow that misses. Hackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmo's guard. Nice move by Hackett!#REVR#
Hackett stopping the sweep attempt from Schmo.#T1##SUB2#
Schmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Hackett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hackett throws a body punch but Schmo moves out of range.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body. Schmo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schmo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schmo misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a body kick.
Schmo looks winded!
Schmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmo.
Schmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Hackett lands with a good body shot.
Schmo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Schmo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Schmo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Hackett is looking to wear down Schmo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Schmo feints and as Hackett raises his hands in defense, Schmo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Hackett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hackett gets underhooks to prevent Schmo's takedown attempt. #T3#
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schmo is struggling to control the position.
Schmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo stalling in the clinch.
Schmo working aggressively here. #BC#
Hackett manages to break the clinch. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Hackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schmo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmo manages to avoid it.
Hackett moves out of range as Schmo strikes.
Hackett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmo.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Schmo tries for a takedown but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Schmo.
Hackett swings for the body but Schmo moves out of range.
Hackett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hackett scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schmo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Schmo's leg. Schmo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Schmo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmo is trying to ground and pound but Hackett uses the momentary lack of control by Schmo to regain half guard. #T1#
Hackett gets full guard.
Schmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmo throws an elbow that misses. Hackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmo's guard. Nice move by Hackett!#REVR#
Schmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hackett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hackett manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Hackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmo's efforts to push away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hackett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Schmo tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Schmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmo avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Schmo moves out of range easily.
And Schmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hackett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hackett thows a body kick. Schmo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schmo is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schmo 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.
Schmo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Schmo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schmo throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmo thinking.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmo can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmo momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Hackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Schmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hackett throws a shot to the body.
Hackett lands a head kick! #CUT#
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hackett scores with a jab.
Schmo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
Hackett lands a brutal head kick. Schmo looks out on his feet and Hackett throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Hackett made sure he mentioned Island's Forbidden Fruits, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Kanagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmo throwing a counter right hand but Kanagawa manages to avoid it.
Kanagawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kanagawa misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Schmo misses the target.
Schmo takes a swing at Kanagawa's ribcage but misses.
Schmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kanagawa tries to sprawl out of it but Schmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kanagawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo shoots in and drives through. Kanagawa sprawls well.
Kanagawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanagawa misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Schmo staying out of range there.
Kanagawa slips a straight right by Schmo.
Kanagawa misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Schmo counters with a single leg into guard. Kanagawa didn't expect that.
Schmo stopping the sweep attempt from Kanagawa.#SUB2#
Kanagawa looking for subs off his back but Schmo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Schmo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Schmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schmo is nestled in close to Kanagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Schmo.
Schmo working Kanagawa over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmo is nestled in close to Kanagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kanagawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmo is working away from the top position though.
Kanagawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kanagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kanagawa taking some punishment here, with Schmo in his half guard.
Schmo is nestled in close to Kanagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schmo working Kanagawa over with strikes.
Kanagawa trying to control but Schmo postures up.
Kanagawa tries to roll over but Schmo keeps him under control.#T3#
Kanagawa taking some punishment here, with Schmo in his half guard.
Schmo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schmo drops an elbow to the side of Kanagawa's head.
Kanagawa trying to control from the bottom.
Schmo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schmo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kanagawa!
Schmo cracks Kanagawa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanagawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Schmo! Kanagawa is hurt baaadly! Schmo is firing away with more strikes - Kanagawa is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!

Event: LH9: Schmo vs Hackett
Date: Nov 10, 2016

#R1#
Hackett tries to clinch but Schmo is having none of it.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmo.
Schmo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schmo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett slips a jab from Schmo.
Schmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hackett is fending him off so far but Schmo persists. Nope, Hackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schmo blocks the body kick.
Schmo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmo controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Schmo. #T1#
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmo blocking some punches. #BC#
Schmo breaks the clinch.
Steve Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmo misses with a looping left.
Schmo looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Schmo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Schmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hackett's guard.#ES2#
Hackett pushes Schmo off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Schmo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hackett to the ground. Schmo is now in Hackett's guard.#ES2#
Hackett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Schmo gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Schmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hackett tests Schmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.#TD#
Schmo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hackett quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Hackett kicks Schmo off and gets back to his feet.
Schmo looks for a takedown but Hackett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Schmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Hackett lands but Schmo takes it in his stride.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hackett tries a low kick but Schmo avoids it.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schmo throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett looks for the body kick but Schmo saw that one coming.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Schmo.
Hackett throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Hackett throws a head kick but Schmo moves out of range.
Schmo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hackett tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Schmo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmo is trying to ground and pound but Hackett uses the momentary lack of control by Schmo to regain half guard.
Schmo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schmo throws a strike but Hackett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hackett's head.
Schmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo'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#
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Schmo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Schmo throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Schmo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hackett's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schmo looks to clinch
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Schmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Schmo counters with a shoot takedown. Hackett fights it but they end up in guard.
Schmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Schmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo postures up and lands a big shot to Hackett's brow.
Schmo is in close to Hackett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hackett has wrist control.
Schmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schmo throws a strike but Hackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Schmo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Schmo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schmo 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.
Schmo is working hard here to advance position.
Schmo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schmo tries to get out of the position.
Schmo wants to improve his position but instead Hackett has moved into half guard.
Schmo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hackett is thwarting Schmo's attempts to control the position.
Schmo is looking for a sweep. Hackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve Hackett has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Schmo is refusing to be controlled, as Hackett sits in half guard.
Schmo wants to get back to full guard but Hackett has passed into side control.
Schmo is looking to reverse the position.
Hackett controls the position. #SU2#
Hackett decides to stand back up.
Steve Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Hackett cracks Schmo with a good jab.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett jabs Schmo right on the nose. Schmo blinks but takes it well.
Hackett slips a straight right by Schmo.
Hackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Schmo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hackett's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmo throws a strike but Hackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Schmo is striking but Hackett is not phased and passes to half guard.
Schmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hackett stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Hackett #TD#
and Schmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schmo.
Schmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo pushing down on Hackett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hackett to regain full guard.
Schmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet. #T1#
Schmo wants to improve his position but instead Hackett has moved into half guard.
Hackett prevents Schmo from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schmo manages to get to full guard.
Schmo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Hackett trying to control but Schmo is working from the bottom.
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schmo misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Schmo avoids the head kick by Hackett.
It looked like Schmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hackett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Schmo walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Schmo shoots in for a takedown but Hackett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Hackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice shot lands for Hackett.#T4#
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmo defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackett.
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmo.#CUT2#
Joe Schmo's cut is getting worse.
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!
Schmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Schmo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackett misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Hackett really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hackett scores with a head kick. Schmo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hackett throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Schmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schmo.
Schmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hackett's head.
Schmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmo throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmo lands a couple of elbows.
Hackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hackett has wrist control.#T1#
Schmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schmo working some strikes from top position.
Hackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Schmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hackett has wrist control.
Schmo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmo throwing strikes from guard but Hackett blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmo postures up in Hackett's guard and throws a big left but Hackett blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schmo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hackett defends it nicely.
Hackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Schmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackett. Hackett obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmo throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmo looks for a takedown but Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schmo. Schmo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmo throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Schmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schmo throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmo had his way with Steve Hackett in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Schmo misses with a looping left.
Hackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hackett misses with the body kick#TD#
and Schmo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hackett won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Hackett explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Schmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hackett's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo throws a strike but Hackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hackett wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving.
Schmo is looking to sweep but instead, Hackett has passed into half guard.
Hackett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Hackett is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Schmo is looking for a sweep. Hackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmo is not content to let Hackett control the position.
Schmo wants to improve his position but Hackett is controlling well.
Joe Schmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schmo moves into full guard.
Schmo 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.
Schmo wants to hit a switch here but Hackett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schmo there! #T3#
Schmo tries to reverse the position but Hackett maintains control.
Hackett looking to control but Schmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmo is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hackett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett is the new light heavyweight champion!
Steve Hackett made sure to mention his sponsor, Island's Forbidden Fruits in his post fight interview.

Event: LH6: Schmo vs Diaz
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Diaz swings for the body but Schmo moves out of range.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmo feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Schmo feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Schmo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schmo stops Diaz from standing up.
Schmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Schmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Schmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmo stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#T1#
Schmo is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
Schmo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Diaz's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
Joe Schmo retains his light heavyweight title!
Anthony Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming out tonight. Sorry I couldn't get the win. I'll be back again though, stronger than ever. '.

Event: LH4: Dodson vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Ayim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steven Ayim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Schmo cracks Ayim with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ayim looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Schmo finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Ayim has been cut.#CL#
Ayim has managed to clinch. #KD2#
Schmo drops Ayim onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ayim is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ayim is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ayim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayim.
Ayim seems to have got his legs back now.
Ayim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayim slowing the pace effectively.
Schmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ayim prevents a body shot from Schmo.
A short uppercut from Schmo.
Ayim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmo.
Ayim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Ayim avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Ayim avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo lands a body shot.
Schmo tries to work over Ayim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ayim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schmo tries to work over Ayim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayim misses with a punch to the body.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Ayim avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ayim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ayim tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Schmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Ayim.
Schmo is working Ayim over against the cage.
Schmo working aggressively here.
Ayim jumps guard but Schmo stands there with Ayim around his waist. Ayim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Ayim.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayim controls his hands.
Ayim stalling.
Schmo's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schmo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Ayim letting Schmo take a breather here.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayim controls his hands.
Ayim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmo up against the cage.
Ayim trying to stall but Schmo improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmo.
Ayim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ayim wants to stall.
Schmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ayim blocks a body shot from Schmo. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Ayim.
Ayim is trying to stall.
Ayim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmo up against the cage.
Schmo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmo misses with a body punch.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo just leaning against Ayim, taking a breather.
Ayim swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmo misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Ayim'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#
Ayim blocks a jab.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ayim was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Schmo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ayim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ayim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schmo misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Ayim counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ayim stopping the sweep attempt from Schmo.
Ayim wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ayim is one step ahead there.
Ayim wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving. #T1#
Ayim passes into half guard.
Schmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ayim passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ayim prevents Schmo from getting the reversal.
Schmo tries to hold on but Ayim pushes him away.
Ayim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schmo is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Schmo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schmo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ayim haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ayim landing strikes from the mount.
Ayim misses with a head shot.
Ayim lands a heavy elbow.
Ayim landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ayim.
Steven Ayim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Schmo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schmo is staying active underneath Ayim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ayim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schmo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schmo is in trouble now - Ayim has advanced to mount!
Ayim thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Schmo tries to lock up and control but Ayim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ayim 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.
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ayim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ayim tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ayim looking to control but Schmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmo wants to hold on but Ayim pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Ayim working for a guillotine from mount but Schmo is in no mood to give up.
Schmo wants to control but Ayim is having none of it.
Ayim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ayim's lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayim is looking to take a break and control but Schmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Ayim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Ayim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Schmo closes the distance and clinches.
Schmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ayim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schmo cracks Ayim with a nice body shot.
Ayim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayim controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo can't find room to land a body shot as Ayim controls the action.
Schmo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Schmo lands a hook that snaps the head of Ayim backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmo as Ayim tries to tie him up.
Schmo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayim slows down the pace here.
Ayim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe Schmo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ayim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ayim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmo's elbow. #T2#
Ayim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmo up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Schmo.
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayim's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ayim fails to land.
Schmo misses with some punches.
Ayim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmo walks away with a smile on his face. Ayim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Ayim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayim throws a hook to the side of Schmo's head but Schmo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Ayim tries to keep at a distance but Schmo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ayim blocks a body shot from Schmo. #T3#
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Ayim.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmo walks away with a smile on his face. Ayim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schmo misses with a body shot. #CL#
Ayim clinches up against the cage.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayim.
Ayim is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmo gets an underhook and turns Ayim into the cage.
Ayim wants to stall.
Ayim can't find room to land a body shot as Schmo controls the action.
Ayim misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Schmo misses with a body punch.
Ayim is trying to maintain a safe position but Schmo gets an underhook and turns Ayim into the cage.
Schmo blocks an uppercut.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayim.
Ayim misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ayim tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schmo. #TD#
Ayim jumps guard and drags Schmo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ayim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schmo is trying to hold Ayim in close to prevent damage but Ayim has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schmo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Ayim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ayim shoots and misses #KD2#
and Schmo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ayim! Schmo lets Ayim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ayim closes the distance and clinches up with Schmo, looking for a takedown. Ayim pushes Schmo against the cage but Schmo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ayim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ayim somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Ayim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ayim paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ayim has closed the distance and engaged Schmo in a clinch. #TD#
Ayim gets control of Schmo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ayim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ayim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmo's guard. #REVR#
Schmo is trying to keep Ayim in close. #T1#
Schmo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ayim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ayim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmo keeps working.
Schmo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ayim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmo is not content to let Ayim control the 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.
Schmo trying to hold on to Ayim's head to control him but Ayim postures up.
Ayim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schmo is looking to control Ayim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmo avoid being mounted?
Schmo wants to get back to full guard but Ayim has passed into side control.
Schmo struggling a bit here.
Ayim passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schmo! #T3#
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ayim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schmo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ayim thowing shots but they're missing.
Schmo is looking to get to half guard.
Schmo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ayim. #SUB#
Ayim has control of Schmo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schmo regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Ayim looking to secure an arm triangle but Schmo defends it well. #T4#
Schmo tries to hold on but Ayim pushes him away.
Ayim lands a big elbow.
Ayim looking to control but Schmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ayim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayim trying to control but Schmo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Ayim had his way with Joe Schmo in that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Ayim'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Ayim changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ayim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmo tries to avoid it but Ayim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmo to the ground. Schmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ayim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmo. Ayim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmo lands with a straight right. Ayim didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Schmo cracks Ayim with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schmo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ayim to stand back up!
Ayim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schmo but Schmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmo moves out of range as Ayim strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Schmo misses.#CL#
Ayim darts in and clinches Schmo up against the cage.#T1#
Schmo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ayim taking a breather.#TD#
Ayim jumps guard. #SUB#
Ayim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schmo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmo with a nice head shot there.
Schmo with a nice head shot there.
Schmo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ayim's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
Joe Schmo is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: LH 2: Joutsen vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Schmo clinches.
The Hammer blocks a body shot from Schmo.
The Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Schmo keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Schmo gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
The Hammer kicks Schmo off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
The Hammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schmo on his heels. He'll look to pass Schmo's guard now, I'm sure.
The Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hammer trying to control but Schmo is working from the bottom. #SU#
The Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Hammer avoids the body shot from Schmo.
The Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
The Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
The Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Schmo has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
The Hammer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schmo is trying to keep an underhook but The Hammer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Schmo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmo wants to sweep but The Hammer has passed to side control!
Schmo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Schmo is not content to let The Hammer control the position.
Schmo struggling a bit here.#T2#
The Hammer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schmo wants to control but The Hammer postures up.
Schmo tries to buck The Hammer off but The Hammer is having none of it.
The Hammer controlling the position.
The Hammer working the ground and pound but Schmo is defending the strikes.
Schmo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmo looks to move to half guard but instead The Hammer has passed into mount! Damn!
The Hammer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schmo is looking to escape. #T3#
The Hammer with shots to the head and body - Schmo looks very uncomfortable down there.
The Hammer avoids the attempt from Schmo to control.
The Hammer working Schmo over with strikes here.
The Hammer avoids the attempt from Schmo to control.
The Hammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schmo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Schmo keeps trying to improve his position.
Schmo is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmo wants to control but The Hammer is having none of it.
Schmo working to try and regain half guard.
The Hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Hammer controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon The Hammer 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#
Schmo misses the shot to the body. #TD#
The Hammer looking to score a takedown here. Schmo is defending well but The Hammer drives through and ends up in Schmo's guard.
The Hammer pushes down on Schmo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmo wants to get back to full guard but The Hammer has mounted him!
Schmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
The Hammer stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schmo. #T1#
The Hammer dodges the ground and pound from Schmo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Schmo lands some shots froms side control.
Schmo taking a breather here.
The Hammer keeping his opponent close.
Schmo landing a few strikes. #T2#
Schmo looks up at the clock and then as The Hammer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schmo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schmo lands a strong strike to the head of The Hammer. That's dazed him! Schmo looking to finish here. The Hammer is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Schmo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Jab from Strife.
Strife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmo.
Schmo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strife misses with a hook.
Schmo is looking to counter the offense by Strife and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Strife misses the target.
Schmo tries to counter by clinching up but Strife breaks away and moves out of range.
Schmo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strife wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Strife closes the distance and clinches.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Strife controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strife misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strife misses with the head strike.
Schmo has Strife pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strife manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strife.
Schmo tries to work over Strife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strife misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strife is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strife misses with a body punch.
Strife misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schmo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Schmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strife can't find room to land a body shot as Schmo controls the action.
Strife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Strife.
Schmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schmo tries to work over Strife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmo misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife. #T2#
Strife lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schmo or not.
Strife lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Schmo is breathing heavily.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Schmo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strife prevents it.
Schmo stalling in the clinch but Strife improves position.
Strife scores with a shoulder strike.
Strife looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife prevents a body shot from Schmo.
Strife prevents a body shot from Schmo.
Strife prevents a body shot from Schmo.
Strife has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strife working hard to break the clinch.
Schmo working aggressively here.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Strife controls his hands.
Schmo has a couple of punches blocked by Strife.
Schmo can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Strife. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strife is leaning against Schmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strife tries to circle away but Schmo has him pinned against the cage.
Strife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Strife.
Nice body punch from Strife.
Strife lands a shot to the body.
Strife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Strife.
Strife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strife.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Strife.
A short right from Strife.
Strife wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schmo has him pressed against the cage.
Schmo can't get the takedown.
Strife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strife lands a left hand.
Strife lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schmo or not.
Schmo looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Strife.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strife scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strife misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Strife.
Strife lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cloud Strife dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
That's time! Schmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Strife lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Strife pushes Schmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Strife lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Schmo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strife lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Strife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Schmo is rocked!
Strife lands with a left to the head.
Oh Schmo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strife dips a shoulder and cracks Schmo with a mighty uppercut! Schmo falls back against the cage and Strife unloads with a barrage of strikes! Schmo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Strife screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Foster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schmo tries to counter with a clinch but Foster shakes him off and moves away.
Foster misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Schmo counters with a takedown into side control.
Foster regains half guard.
Schmo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foster is looking to control Schmo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?
Foster is staying active underneath Schmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo stalling away here and it's allowed Foster to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Schmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmo is in close to Foster's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Schmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster wants to stand up but Schmo is controlling him.
Schmo preventing the sweep.
Foster 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#
Schmo wants to get back to full guard.
Schmo is not content to let Foster control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Schmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foster slows the pace down in half guard.
Schmo is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmo tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster works his way into side control.
Schmo is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Schmo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Foster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmo is looking to reverse the position.
Schmo can't do much from the bottom here.
Schmo tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Schmo is still trying to improve position.
Schmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schmo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmo keeps working.
Schmo is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
Schmo trying to remain calm as Foster controls from the top position.
Foster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Schmo is trying to get back to half guard.
Schmo holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmo wants to control but Foster postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Foster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Foster throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Schmo counters with a takedown into side control.
Schmo scoring with punches and elbows.
Foster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schmo off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Schmo tries to roll but Foster sticks to his back.
Foster throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Schmo tries to escape but Foster has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Foster working for a choke but Schmo is defending well. #T1#
Schmo is in bad spot here.
Foster misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Foster is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schmo tries to roll but Foster sticks to his back.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmo can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Foster has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Schmo right now.
Schmo covering up well and avoiding damage. #T2#
Foster trying to control momentarily.
Schmo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Schmo staying busy and making it hard for Foster to control.
Schmo tries to escape the position.
Schmo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Foster patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Foster trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Foster keeps control of the position as Schmo tries to break free. #SUB#
Schmo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Foster's arms. #T3#
Foster keeps control of the position as Schmo tries to break free.
Dillon Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Foster looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Foster looking for the choke but no joy.
Schmo wants to escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Foster looking for the choke from the back.
Foster has the hooks in. Schmo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Schmo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Foster.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Foster throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Foster throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Foster dominated that second round.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Foster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schmo is trying to defend but Foster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Foster prevents Schmo from improving his position.
Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schmo connecting with a few gentle strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo wants to get back to full guard.
Schmo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schmo is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schmo is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmo defends it nicely.#CL2#
Schmo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe Schmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schmo stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Foster jumps into guard, dragging Schmo to the mat. #SUB#
Foster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmo is working Foster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Foster is rocked!#T3#
Foster has momentary wrist control but Schmo slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Foster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmo wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Schmo postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Foster's head off the mat! Foster is out! He's out! Schmo jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Mafiking misses with an uppercut. Schmo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mafiking is defended easily by Schmo.
Mafiking misses with the body kick#TD#
and Schmo counters with a takedown into side control.
Schmo working the body and head with strikes.
Mafiking is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schmo connects with a decent elbow.
Mafiking wants to control but Schmo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mafiking sneaks back into half guard.
Mafiking trying to control here.
Mafiking taking some punishment here, with Schmo in his half guard.
Schmo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Mafiking is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Duke Mafiking has been cut.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mafiking manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mafiking is still in real trouble! Can Schmo finish him?
Mafiking trying to keep a closed guard but Schmo is proving a slippery customer.
Mafiking seems to have recovered his senses.
Schmo loads up on a big left hand. Mafiking felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Schmo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mafiking can't hide his disappointment, as Schmo celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
Duke Mafiking spoke after the fight, saying 'Re-Match!!!'.

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