Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 4
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Nickels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Lima.
Lima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nickels.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Lima connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
A big right from Lima misses.
Lima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickels.
Lima avoids a kick to the body.
Nickels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Nickels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickels.
Nickels throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Lima was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.#T1#
Nickels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nickels's head.#KD2#
Lima drops Nickels with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nickels looks back up at him and smiles so Lima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Nickels is rocked!
Nickels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Nickels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima stuns Nickels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickels seems to have got his legs back now.
Nickels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima avoids the body shot from Nickels.
Nickels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Lima.
Nickels throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickels.
Lima looks to throw the jab but Nickels is out of range. #T2#
Nickels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lima jabs at Nickels's body.
Nickels tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Nickels drives through and clinches with Lima against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Nickels has him pressed against the cage.
Lima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that Nickels has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Lima shrugs off.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Lima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lima blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Lima breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nickels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickels misses with a few strikes there.
Nickels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lima checks it well.
Nickels lands with a cross.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and Nickels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lima misses with a head kick.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Lima backs away, Nickels returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lima throws a shot to the body.
Nickels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Nickels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lima. Lima obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaki Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickels cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Lima.
Nickels stalks Lima and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lima's face. Lima staggers backwards, shaken.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Nickels fails with the takedown.
Lima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickels.
Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Nickels connects with a leg kick.
Nickels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Nickels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickels tests Lima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Nickels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nickels tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickels looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Nickels fails with the takedown
and Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lima throws a right hand that Nickels ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickels also avoids with ease.#CL#
Nickels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lima, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lima manages to break the clinch.
Nickels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with a straight right.
Nickels appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nickels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels tests Lima's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1##CL#
Nickels clinches with his opponent.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Nickels is controlling him.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickels misses the target.
Lima misses with a straight left.
Lima moves out of range as Nickels throws a body kick.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickels manages to avoid it.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lima connects with an inside leg kick.
Malaki Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickels closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima takes one to the side of the head.
Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lima with a jab.
Nickels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lima.
Nickels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Lima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lima misses with a right hand
and Nickels counters with a one-two to the body.
Lima misses with a hook. Nickels ducked under it nicely.
Nickels jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Nickels slips under a jab from Lima.
Lima lands with an overhand left.
Nickels throws a lazy head kick
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nickels - that will leave a mark!
Nickels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Lima misses with a looping right.
Nickels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickels scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#That has opened up Malaki Lima's cut even more.
Lima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lima.
Lima misses with a hook
and Nickels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Nickels drops Lima with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lima! Nickels dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: TC 9 Francis vs McGuire
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lima.#CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima misses with a combination
and Dee counters with a nice body kick.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lima has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Dee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lima if he has to take too many more of those. #TD2#
Lima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Dee kicks Lima off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima looks winded!
Dee lands the left hand.
A low kick lands for Dee. #CL2#
Lima pushes Dee up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dee.
Dee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
Dee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lima's defenses.
Dee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lima avoids it.
Dee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Dee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dee working Lima over with knees to the body.
Dee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dee lands with a light punch inside.
Dee lands an elbow inside that Lima shrugs off.
Dee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Dee.
Dee lands an elbow inside that Lima shrugs off.
Dee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dee misses with a knee strike.
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!
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dee lands an elbow inside that Lima shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Malaki Lima's cut even more.
Dee lands with a right to the head.
Dee lands an elbow inside.
We've been informed that Lima has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lima is trying to drag Dee to the mat but Dee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Dee on the inside.
Dee lands a damaging elbow.
Dee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lima avoiding damage as Dee throws knees to the body.
Dee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Our sources have told us that Dee has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dee prevents a body shot from Lima.
Dee lands with a left to the head.
Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dee has him pressed against the cage.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dee presses Lima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dee crunches a lovely knee into Lima's ribcage.
Dee landing knees to the head.
Dee scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Dee throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lima.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lima managing to block the knees to the body from Dee.
Lima throws a head punch that misses.
Dee looking to throw knees to the head but Lima is blocking nicely.
Dee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lima.
A hook to the body from Dee.
A right handed body shot lands from Dee.
Dee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lima blocks a body shot from Dee.
A body shot lands from Dee.
Dee landing knees to the head. #CUT#The cut above Malaki Lima's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dee scores with a shoulder strike.
Dee lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee misses with a knee strike.
Dee trying to land knees to the body.
Dee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Lima pushes off an throws an elbow but Dee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as Lima controls the action.
Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
Lima tries a body shot but Dee blocks it.
Dee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lima avoids it.
Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lima managing to block the knees to the body from Dee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lima takes an elbow to the temple.
Dee lands a nice elbow.
Lima looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dee scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Dee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dee doesn't manage to clinch there - Lima circles away.
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Dee.
Dee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dee throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dee lands with a kick to the temple. Lima shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#Malaki Lima's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lima has time to react.
Dee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Dee cracks Lima with an open hand slap.
Lima keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Dee thumps Lima with a low kick.
Dee connects with a leg kick. #KD#
Dee lands a left and a right that sends Lima crashing to the canvas! Dee dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Lima is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Dee is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Dee finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Dee.
Dee lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lima is looking to close the distance but Dee sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lima crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lima is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Inspektor Dee!
A very excited looking Inspektor Dee 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: TC 4: Sitsongrit vs Salvatore
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lima is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lima keeping control of the position.
Dall wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Dall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall.
Lima pushes Dall off but Dall dives into side control.
Dall wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dall's best efforts.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lima wants to get back to his feet.
Dall wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dall is just content to waste time from the top position. Lima takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dall wants to stand but Lima has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Dall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Lima. Beautiful body shot.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lima!
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Dall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is not content to let Dall control the position.
Lima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Dall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lima controls the position for a moment.
Dall trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Synyx Dall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lima keeps the fight on the outside.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall wants to counter the offense by Lima and move into the clinch position.
Dall blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima throws a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
A shot to the body from Lima misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dall on his heels. He'll look to pass Dall's guard now, I'm sure.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dall's guard.
Dall trying to control the position.
Lima tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom.
Synyx Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lima's guard.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Dall won't allow Lima to get back to his feet.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lima wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dall manages to pass to side control.
Lima wants to get back to his feet.
Lima is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lima's thigh. Lima counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Lima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lima 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.
Dall prevents Lima from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lima throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lima is defended easily by Dall.#T4#
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lima as he avoids it easily.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall. #CL2#
Dall closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the cage.
Lima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lima slows down the pace here.
Lima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
Dall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lima after a bit of a struggle.
Malaki Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Synyx Dall.
Lima lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall tries to pull guard but Lima holds him up against the cage and eventually Dall drops back down to his feet.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lima stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Lima sends Dall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lima is motioning to the referee to let Dall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dall is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Lima lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dall up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lima from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dall's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malaki Lima!
Malaki Lima took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a double jab
and Lima counters with an inside leg kick.
Bronson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronson feints a jab promting Lima to slip. Bronson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lima lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson throws a body punch but Lima moves out of range. #T1#
Bronson throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Bronson thumps Lima with a low kick.
Lima throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
Lima avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lima walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lima looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
A jab from Lima misses.
Bronson throws a fast counter high kick but Lima manages to duck under it in time.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Lima finds it's target.
Bronson throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bronson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bronson moves out of range as Lima strikes.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Bronson has Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bronson.
Lima wants to take the fight to the mat but Bronson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards. #T3#
Bronson just leaning against Lima, taking a breather.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bronson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lima misses with a double jab
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Bronson tests Lima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Lima walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lima under the eye.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
As Bronson backs away, Lima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lima finds it's way through Bronson's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Charles Bronson's cut even more.
Bronson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bronson sprawls well. Bronson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Bronson avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson'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#
Bronson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lima throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Lima misses with a body shot.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lima misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a leg kick.
Bronson lands a jab to Lima's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima lands with a straight right. Bronson didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Bronson lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima throws a lazy head kick
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Lima swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.#T1#
Lima shoots and misses
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson cracks Lima with an open hand slap.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima throws a front kick aimed at Bronson's knee but Bronson avoids it well.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride. #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!
Nice jab there from Bronson. #CUT2#It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bronson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lima. Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Bronson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lima sprawling to the canvas! Lima rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bronson finish him?! #ROC2#Lima is rocked!
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Oh Lima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Lima seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Bronson counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bronson finish him?!
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Limas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Bronson lands a head shot.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a big left hand that crumples Lima! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PF27 Dimitrov v Lemieux
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima tries to clinch up but Drama circles away and keeps his distance.
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drama works the jab nicely.#CL#
Lima clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Drama manages to break the clinch.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drama counters with a left to the body.
Drama tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drama's waist but Drama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Drama throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lima throws the left hand but Drama avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Drama is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lima in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drama wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drama is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima is controlling the pace.
Drama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Lima is taking a breather. Drama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD#
Lima lands a head kick that stumbles Drama and the fighters go to the mat.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Drama defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Drama defends it.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Drama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drama pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.
Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drama defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Drama defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
That's time! Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lima scores with a nice body kick.
Drama cracks Lima with a good jab.
Lima lands the left hand.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Drama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Lima drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Drama has his feet on Lima's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima checks a low kick from Drama.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drama's guard.
Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lima trying to control but Drama is working from the bottom.
Drama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drama keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Drama is retaining full guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Drama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lima misses with a hook.
Drama lands a glancing blow to the side of Lima's head.
Drama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Lima fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Drama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drama duly obliges.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Drama with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima with a nice cross.
Drama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Drama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lima.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drama misses with a two punch combination.
Drama stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drama fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drama as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drama just misses with a punch to the body.
Drama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drama throws a head kick that misses.
Lima throws a body punch but Drama moves out of range.
Johnny Drama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drama is trying to defend but Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima is controlling the pace.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Drama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drama defends it well.
Drama tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Drama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Drama.
Drama stuffs the takedown.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lima is out of range.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drama digs a good body shot into Lima's ribs.
Drama misses with a few strikes there.
Drama slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance. #TD#
Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drama is trying to defend but Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Drama tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lima in particular looking to stall.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drama is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima not doing much here.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Drama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drama is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount! #T3#
Lima looking to control but Drama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Lima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lima 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.
Lima tries to control but Drama wriggling away.
Lima thowing shots but they're missing.
Drama is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.
Lima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Drama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lima.
Drama is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.
Lima controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima misses with a head shot.
Lima controlling from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malaki Lima waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Schrijber or perhaps it was just good defense by Lima, which made it look bad.
We've been informed that Schrijber has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schrijber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima misses with a double jab.
Lima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lima misses with the combination.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schrijber moves forwards but Lima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber fails with the takedown.
Malaki Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Schrijber.#CL#
Lima drives through and clinches with Schrijber against the cage.
Lima wants to take the fight to the mat but Schrijber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1##TD#
Lima successfully pulls guard.
Schrijber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schrijber keeps trying to improve his position.
Schrijber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schrijber won't allow Lima to sweep him here.
Schrijber trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima pulls Schrijber in close to his closed guard and prevents Schrijber from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Schrijber wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Schrijber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lima has Schrijber pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Lima misses its intended target.
Lima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schrijber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schrijber has time to react.
Schrijber is looking to clinch.
Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Schrijber sprawls well. He's pushed Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Lima clinches up against the cage.
Lima is pressed up against the cage. Schrijber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lima down to the mat. Lima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3##TD2#
Schrijber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lima to the ground. Schrijber is now in Lima's guard.
Schrijber tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Lima seems keen to control Schrijber's posture.#SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Schrijber defends easily.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schrijber trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lima holds on and takes a little breather.
Schrijber stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Schrijber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lima pulls Schrijber in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schrijber is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Schrijber has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schrijber is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schrijber is stalling here. Lima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schrijber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Schrijber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lima to the mat! Lima manages to get full guard.
Lima controlling the position.
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schrijber's guard. #REVR#
Lima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schrijber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Schrijber from controlling successfully.
Schrijber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schrijber won't allow Lima to sweep him here.
Lima is pulling down on Schrijber's head to control his posture. #T1#
Schrijber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lima is on top in guard. #REVR#
Schrijber keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrijber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Schrijber is retaining full guard.
Schrijber looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrijber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Lima clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Schrijber jumps guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Schrijber.#T3#
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrijber can do to turn this around?
Lima wants to control from the top but Schrijber keeps moving.
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Schrijber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Schrijber is defending the position.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Schrijber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Lima there. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schrijber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schrijber parries the strikes from Lima easily there. Lima is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schrijber to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schrijber has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Schrijber is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lima shoots in but Schrijber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lima tries for a takedown but Schrijber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schrijber slips a straight right by Lima.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lima misses with a hook. Schrijber ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schrijber trying to control but Lima postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schrijber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Schrijber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Lima controlling the action here.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Schrijber defends it.
Schrijber is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima passes to side control.
Jan Schrijber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schrijber takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lima controls the position.#T3#
Lima throws an elbow but Schrijber slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schrijber is looking to regain half guard here but Lima keeps moving and retains side control.
Schrijber can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schrijber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malaki Lima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lima controls the position.
Schrijber is looking to regain half guard here but Lima keeps moving and retains side control.
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Schrijber's face as Lima controls the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lima lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Lima lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schrijber down.
Lima trying to control the action but Schrijber is working from the bottom.
Lima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schrijber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Malaki Lima waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WPFA XIX: Merel vs Trumpet 2
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1##TD#
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brown on his heels. He'll look to pass Brown's guard now, I'm sure.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lima passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Lima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lima won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brown tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lima gets full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown. #T2#
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lima manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Brown is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Lima stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown looking to control.
Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown 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.
Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lima seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Lima advances to half guard.
Lima is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lima controlling the pace.
Lima continues to stall.
Brown wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well. #SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Lima going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lima loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Lima throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lima - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lima. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lima throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingsley Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Lima shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Lima swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Lima tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Lima back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lima is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Brown delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lima like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kingsley Brown!
An intense looking Kingsley Brown took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"where's Sobchak at,where are you punk lets have a rematch and see who bleeds this time".'.

Event: WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Goose 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goose scrambles back to his feet.
Goose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goose with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lima to score with a decent uppercut.
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Goose is holding his hands too far apart here. Lima throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Goose is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malaki Lima!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Malaki Lima made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WPFA: Dominance IV
Date: Feb 04, 2020

#R1#
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima throws a series of punches but Mircea avoids them all with ease.
Lima fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Mircea connects with a nice looking jab.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Mircea's corner calls for a 1-2. Mircea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mircea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mircea lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Mircea as he checks the leg kick.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Mircea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lima 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.
Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Mircea sprawls well. He's pushed Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mircea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mircea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lima shoots and misses
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Lima's leg. Lima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lima throws a head kick that misses
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lima throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Mircea tried to counter with a leg kick but Lima avoided it.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lima.
Mircea tries to score with a low kick but Lima moves his leg out of the way.
Mircea is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Lima. Beautiful body shot.
Mircea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lima. Lima obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Lima throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mircea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Mircea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mircea.
Mircea moves out of range as Lima strikes.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Mircea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima moves out of range as Mircea strikes.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mircea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown but Mircea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown but Mircea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mircea throws a counter high kick but Lima was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
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!
Lima slips under a jab from Mircea.
Jab, jab by Mircea - just one landing.
Lima lands a jab to Mircea's midsection.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Mircea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malaki Lima's cut.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lima blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima misses with a hook
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lima is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab, jab by Mircea - just one landing.
Mircea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lima goes for a double leg but Mircea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mircea continues to drive forward.
Mircea throws a counter high kick but Lima was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mircea cracks the inside of Lima's front leg. #KD#
Mircea drops Lima with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lima looks back up at him and smiles so Mircea waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Lima misses #KD#
and Mircea counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lima! Mircea lets Lima back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Lima is rocked!
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Mircea counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mircea finish him?!
Mircea takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1##KD#
Mircea lands a big uppercut and Lima crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lima looks OK. Mircea waves Lima back to his feet!
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Mircea ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Lima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Mircea sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lima seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Mircea counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mircea finish him?!#ROC#
Lima is rocked!
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Mircea counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lima out cold! What a finish! Mircea is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
A relieved looking Alexandru Mircea 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: Syn 666 Jones vs Murphy
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Lima wants to clinch
and Dall counters with a left and a right that stings Lima.
Dall staying out of range there.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lima.
Lima throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Lima.
Lima throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Lima throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Lima tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lima sprawls and moves away.#T1#
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Dall tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Lima counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Lima wanted to stand there but Dall had control of the position.
Lima wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. #SUB#
Dall looking for subs off his back but Lima has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dall.
Dall is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Lima there. #SUB2#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dall as he jumps to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Lima misses with a double jab
and Dall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lima is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lima darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dall - that landed with a thud.
Dall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dall.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lima lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dall manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dall is trying to maintain a safe position but Lima gets an underhook and turns Dall into the cage.
Dall tries to land a knee to the head but Lima blocks with his arms.
Lima throws a head punch that misses.
Lima misses with the head strike.
Dall is trying to drag Lima to the mat but Lima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lima smiles and moves away. #T2#
Lima blocks a jab.
Lima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dall is trying to defend but Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lima slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.
Malaki Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Dall moves into full guard.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dall has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lima. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malaki Lima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lima throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lima tries to clinch
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Malaki Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Lima scores with a four punch combination!
Lima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lima. #T1#
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Lima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Lima tries to land a body kick
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima shoots and misses
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall tries to bench press Lima off him but Lima keeps the position.
Lima just content to control the position.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malaki Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dall tries to bench press Lima off him but Lima keeps the position.
Dall is being controlled here.
Dall tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.
Lima controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dall is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall tries to control but Lima manages to take his back.
Lima controlling well, preventing Dall from escaping the position.
Lima biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dall is trying to break free.
Lima is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!

Event: Syn 662 Magufuli vs Tsoko
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Lima missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lima misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Lima lands a nice looking body shot.
Lima cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Dall tries to land a body kick
and Lima finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lima misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dall avoids the body shot from Lima. #T1#
Lima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lima throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Lima wants to clinch but Dall slips to the side
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall moves out of range as Lima throws a body kick.
Dall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lima misses with a kick to the body.
Dall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dall.
Lima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lima closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown. Lima fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lima manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#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!
Lima tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Lima back against the cage.
Dall fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Lima.
Lima lands with a short shot to the head.
Dall prevents a body shot from Lima.
Lima cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
Dall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Lima.
Dall looks winded!
Lima lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lima tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Dall misses with a knee strike.
Lima lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Lima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Lima.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lima.
Lima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lima seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dall can turn it around.
Lima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall tries to break free but Lima pushes him back against the cage.
Lima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Dall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Lima.
Lima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Lima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lima scores with a shoulder strike.
Lima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lima.
Lima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lima digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dall is trying to break the clinch but Lima has him pressed against the cage.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lima.
Lima lands a shot to the body.
Lima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Lima throws a head punch that misses.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Lima bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Dall! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Lima wants to get up but he can't break Dall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Lima is controlling the pace.
Lima 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lima connects with a nice short shot to Dall's temple.
Dall is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dall looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lima pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lima scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dall? #T1#
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lima landing shots from mount.
Dall is trying to escape the mount.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Lima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima dominating with strikes here.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lima looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima is looking to stand but Dall has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Dall is working to get back to half guard.
Lima controlling from the full mount. #T2##SU#
Lima stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice straight punches there by Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lima.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lima connects with a single shot there.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malaki Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Malaki Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lima instigates a clinch.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall goes for a takedown attempt but Lima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lima to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Dall thows a leg kick but Lima checks it #CL#
and Lima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Lima.
Lima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow. #BC2#
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lima lands with a cross. #KD#
Lima catches Dall napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Dall to the canvas! #ROC#
Dall is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lima here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dall is still in real trouble! Can Lima finish him?
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Lima wants to stand up but Dall is controlling the position.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
Dall is not content to let Lima control the position.#SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Lima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Dall gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
Lima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malaki Lima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima lands an uppercut.
Dall tries to land a knee to the head but Lima blocks with his arms.
Lima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lima.
Lima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lima avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Lima lands with a light punch inside.
Dall misses with some punches.
Dall can't get the takedown.
Lima is working Dall over against the cage.
Lima scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lima.
Lima lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lima.
Dall tries to break free but Lima pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lima - that landed with a thud.
Lima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lima misses with a punch to the body.
Lima lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Lima lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Dall is trying to stall.
Lima lands a nice shot to the body.
Lima lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lima's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lima.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Lima.
Dall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall working aggressively here.
Lima lands a nice uppercut.
Dall tries to pull guard but Lima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malaki Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terryn Dall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lima.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Malaki Lima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lima misses with the head strike.
Dall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dall goes for a takedown attempt but Lima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lima scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Lima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Lima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
Both fighters circling a little - Lima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lima scores with a shot to the body.
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Lima pushes his down on his head and steps out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!

Event: Syn 657
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Lima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dall trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dall has gone for a leg lock! Lima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Dall has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Dall trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Dall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lima rolls with it to try and escape but Dall cranks on the arm and Lima is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terryn Dall!
Terryn Dall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Madness Fright Night 5
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet here but Lima is keeping cool and he's managed to take Torres's back.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Lima has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Torres wants to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lima's guard. Nice work there by Torres.
Torres is looking to advance position but Lima has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Lima throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Torres because Lima loaded up on that one.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres can't escape the position.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Lima has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
Torres is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Torres manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Lima has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Torres tries to work over Lima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lima misses with the head strike. #T4#
Lima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Lima drives through with a takedown into Torres's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Torres pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torres wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malaki Lima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima slips under a jab from Torres.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Lima misses with a takedown
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
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.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!#T1##SUB#
Torres goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lima escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Lima is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES#
Torres has one foot on Lima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima.
Lima throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Lima creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres pushes Lima off but Lima dives into side control. #T3#
Torres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Torres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima looking to finish with strikes here!
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres holds on for dear life, controlling Lima's posture momentarily.
Torres wants to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Torres avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lima.
Lima misses with some ground and pound and Torres recovers position to half guard.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malaki Lima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Torres kicks Lima off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Ricco Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricco Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.#T2#
Lima avoids the body shot from Torres.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lima.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
Torres throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres throws the kick towards the body but Lima avoids it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Lima won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres seems keen to control Lima's posture.#T3##SUB#
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres working a defensive guard but Lima passes into half guard. #ES#
Torres kicks off Lima and gets to his feet.
Torres lands a jab.#T4##TD2#
Lima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lima is in Torres's guard.
Malaki Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!

Event: Madness 9: LW CC Rd 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Bystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Lima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bystrom is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Lima prevents Bystrom from escaping the position.
Bystrom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lima. #T1#
Bystrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima prevents Bystrom from escaping the position.
Lima working away.
Bystrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lima.
Lima in the domination position with Bystrom hanging on.
Bystrom struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima tries to advance to mount but Bystrom denies him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bystrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lima off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bystrom is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Lima is keeping busy.
Good control from Bystrom.
It looks like Bystrom might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lima can't escape the position.
Good control from Bystrom.
Bystrom controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
Bystrom has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom 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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bystrom enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bystrom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lima postures up in Bystrom's guard and throws a big left but Bystrom blocks it.
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom working a defensive guard here.
Bystrom has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Bystrom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Bystrom.
Lima postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bystrom swings for the body but Lima moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bystrom enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bystrom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bystrom working a defensive guard here.
Lima is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Bystrom tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bystrom is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima avoids the attempt from Bystrom to control.
Bystrom is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lima is staying active.
Bystrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Lima lands a big shot there that rocks Bystrom but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lima looking to finish with strikes here!
Bystrom tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bystrom tries to reverse the position but Lima maintains control.
Bystrom tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Bystrom is working to get back to half guard.
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Lima has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bystrom's face. #ROC#
Bystrom is rocked!
Lima connects with a bit shot that sees Bystrom covering up! More strikes from Lima and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lima is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaki Lima!

Event: Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Malaki Lima looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcelinho Lima!
Marcelinho Lima regains half guard.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malaki Lima passes into side control!
Marcelinho Lima tries to improve position but can't.
Marcelinho Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malaki Lima's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelinho Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcelinho Lima.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malaki Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malaki Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Marcelinho Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malaki Lima stacks Marcelinho Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Malaki Lima!#T1#
Marcelinho Lima tries to bench press Malaki Lima off him but Malaki Lima keeps the position.
Malaki Lima is chipping away with strikes.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Malaki Lima has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marcelinho Lima tries to improve position but can't.
Malaki Lima creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelinho Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcelinho Lima gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malaki Lima passes into side control!
Marcelinho Lima is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Malaki Lima advances to full mount.
Marcelinho Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malaki Lima cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marcelinho Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marcelinho Lima regains half guard.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Malaki Lima is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcelinho Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Malaki Lima doesn't defend quickly enough and Marcelinho Lima has managed to lock this one up! Can Malaki Lima escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Marcelinho Lima on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelinho Lima!

Event: DARE 71
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Ho Joy throws out a leg kick but Lima moves out of range and Ho Joy only half commits.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Joy.
We've been hearing reports that Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Joy misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ho Joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Joy.
Lima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ho Joy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ho Joy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lima thinking. #TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho Joy wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ho Joy has wrist control.
Ho Joy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ho Joy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Ho Joy trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Ho Joy tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ho Joy in particular looking to stall.
Ho Joy is continuing to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima is in trouble now - Ho Joy has advanced to mount!
Ho Joy controlling his opponent. #T3#
Ho Joy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Ho Joy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lima can't escape the position.
Lima wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ho Joy wants to control but Lima manages to buck him off and is now in Ho Joy's guard! Nice work there by Lima!
Ho Joy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Lima won't allow Ho Joy to sweep him here.
Ho Joy pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Ho Joy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho Joy has Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho Joy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Ho Joy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that misses.
Ho Joy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lima is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lima closes the distance and clinches up with Ho Joy, looking for a takedown. Lima pushes Ho Joy against the cage but Ho Joy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ho Joy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Malaki Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Ho Joy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho Joy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho Joy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ho Joy 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.
Ho Joy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ho Joy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ho Joy.#T1#
Ho Joy has Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
Ho Joy is trying to hold Lima in close to prevent damage but Lima has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ho Joy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ho Joy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ho Joy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Lima wants to sweep here but Ho Joy controlling him for the moment.
Lima keeping full guard, as Ho Joy tries to pass.
Ho Joy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ho Joy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Joy preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ho Joy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Ho Joy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ho Joy swings for the body but Lima moves out of range. #TD#
Lima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ho Joy to the mat! Ho Joy manages to get full guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Ho Joy.
Lima pushing down on Ho Joy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ho Joy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ho Joy.
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho Joy, not yet. #T4#
Ho Joy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ho Joy trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Ho Joy 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho Joy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malaki Lima will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ho Joy.
Lima shoots in and drives through. Ho Joy sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Joy.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho Joy as he avoids it easily.
Ho Joy misses with a hook.
Lima tries for a takedown but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Ho Joy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Ho Joy.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Ho Joy, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lima shoots in and bounces Ho Joy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy looking to control. #T1#
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ho Joy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ho Joy has Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
Ho Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho Joy, not yet.
Ho Joy working a defensive guard here.
Ho Joy is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho Joy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lima goes for a double leg but Ho Joy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho Joy continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho Joy! But no joy.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ho Joy as he avoids it easily.
Ho Joy feints a counter leg kick.
Ho Joy stuffs the takedown.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho Joy as he jumps to the side.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ho Joy swivels and escapes.
Ho Joy throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Lima slips a straight right by Ho Joy.
As Ho Joy looks to move away, Lima throws a big counter combo but Ho Joy just gets out of the way.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ho Joy sprawls well. Ho Joy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Ho Joy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Ho Joy misses with a body shot.
Lima slips a jab from Ho Joy.#TD#
Ho Joy gets caught napping as Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Ho Joy manages to retain guard.
Ho Joy working a defensive guard here.
Ho Joy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard. #REVB#
Ho Joy trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Ho Joy passes into half guard.
Well, if Ho Joy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Ho Joy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lima reverses the position - he's now on top in Ho Joy's guard.
Ho Joy looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho Joy, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho Joy controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DARE 52
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Sensei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lima tries to avoid it but Sensei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lima to the ground. Lima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lima! But no joy.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lima misses with a looping right.
Sensei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sensei connects with a body shot.
Sensei moves out of range of the body kick.
Sensei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sensei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sensei moves out of range of the leg kick from Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei dives in for a single leg takedown but Lima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylar Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sensei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Lima as he connects with a hook.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sensei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima. #T1#
Lima throws a low kick, looking for Sensei's leg but Sensei calmly moves out of range.
Sensei misses with a combination
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sensei lands a right hook to the body.
Sensei fails with a takedown attempt.
Lima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sensei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sensei moves out of range as Lima throws a body kick.
Lima moves out of range as Sensei strikes.
As Sensei backs off Lima throws a huge counter combo but Sensei manages to avoid it all.
Lima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sensei's sensitive parts.
Sensei throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Sensei counters with a straight right hand.
Malaki Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sensei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lima enables Sensei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Sensei landing with the ground and pound.
Sensei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima working a defensive guard but Sensei manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sensei landing strikes.
Lima defending against the ground and pound.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Sensei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lima is avoiding damage well. #T3##SUB#
Sensei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sensei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sensei throws an elbow but Lima slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sensei advances to mount.
Sensei tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima wants to control but Sensei is having none of it.
Sensei throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lima because Sensei loaded up on that one.
Lima wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sensei. #T4#
Sensei lands a big shot there that rocks Lima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sensei trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Sensei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sensei cracks Lima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sensei 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.
Sensei landing strikes from the mount and Lima is in trouble!
Sensei has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lima's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lima's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sensei to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Sensei.
Kylar Sensei is winning the standup battle so far.
Sensei misses with a looping right.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sensei lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sensei misses with a straight left.
Sensei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sensei misses with a takedown attempt - Lima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sensei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Sensei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sensei was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
Lima throws out a leg kick but Sensei moves out of range and Lima only half commits.
Sensei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sensei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lima. That one must have hurt.
Lima has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
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!
Sensei swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Sensei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Sensei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Sensei.#TD#
Sensei gets a takedown into half guard.
Kylar Sensei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima gets back to full guard.
Sensei lands a couple of digs.
Sensei connects with a couple of short punches.
Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sensei.
Lima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Lima keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
Sensei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sensei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sensei trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Sensei stands up over Lima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sensei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lima looking to control.
Sensei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensei prevents Lima from getting back to his feet.
Lima has momentary wrist control but Sensei slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound.
Sensei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound.
Sensei throwing strikes from guard but Lima blocks nicely.
Lima keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
Sensei throwing strikes from guard but Lima blocks nicely.
Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima tries to land a leg kick but Sensei saw it coming and moves away.
Sensei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lima sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Lima as he connects with a hook.
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lima misses with a jab to the body
and Sensei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sensei lands a jab to Lima's midsection.
Lima moves forwards but Sensei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sensei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lima's hands.
Lima connects with a right hand. Sensei shakes it off.
Lima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sensei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lima throws a hook but Sensei avoids it easily.
Sensei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Sensei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lima! But no joy.
Lima looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Lima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sensei cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sensei moves out of range as Lima strikes.
Sensei works the jab nicely.
Sensei closes the distance and clinches up with Lima, looking for a takedown. Sensei pushes Lima against the cage but Lima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima works Sensei's body with a nice hook.
Lima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sensei's calf.
Sensei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sensei misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lima! But no joy.
Sensei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lima was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sensei throws an off balance right hand
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malaki Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Lima misses with a hook. Sensei ducked under it nicely.
Sensei throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima. #TD#
Sensei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sensei lands in his opponent's guard.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sensei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima wants to sweep here but Sensei controlling him for the moment.
Sensei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is looking to sweep but instead, Sensei has passed into half guard.
Sensei content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima is not content to let Sensei control the position.
Sensei performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sensei's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sensei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sensei.
Sensei takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sensei trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima wants to control but Sensei is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylar Sensei!
A relieved looking Kylar Sensei 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: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maximillian Lydon (ranked 2648 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaki Lima (ranked 904 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tupac - Amibitionz Az A Ridah. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

173 cm
27 yrs
139 lbs

167 cm
23 yrs
150 lbs

Lydon

Lima

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Maximillian Lydon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Malaki Lima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

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

Lydon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lydon (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to control the position.
Lydon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.

Lydon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lydon trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.

Lydon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lydon looking for a submission but Lima manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lydon looking to pass the guard.
Lydon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lima manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (2) vs (2) Lima
Lydon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (4) vs (2) Lima

Lydon has gone for a leg lock! Lima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lydon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lydon (4) vs (4) Lima
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lydon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lydon, not yet.

Lima content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lydon has locked up a guillotine! Lydon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lima is holding on here and Lydon must be using up a lot of energy. Lima has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lydon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximillian Lydon!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximillian Lydon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 75 Cedric v Pato
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Ekaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekaku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekaku scores with a sloppy right hand. Lima should have avoided that one.
Lima lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku misses with a straight left.
Lima scores with a decent looking hook.
Lima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
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!
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Lima is looking to counter punch.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.#TD#
Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Ekaku is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?
Ekaku desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ekaku has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lima working the head and body with strikes.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Ekaku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku seems keen to control Lima's posture.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.#T2#
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Ekaku is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku, not yet.
Lima is working Ekaku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ekaku working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Ekaku has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Lima postures up.
Ekaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ekaku is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ekaku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ekaku struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where Ekaku is right now.
Ekaku manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is defending well.
Ekaku desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Lima coming out on top.
A slow jab from Ekaku misses its intended target.
Lima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head.
Ekaku is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku is not content to let Lima control the position.
Ekaku manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ekaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Ekaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
Ekaku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Lima lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ekaku enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ekaku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Ekaku is controlling Lima's posture.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lima misses.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Lima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
That's time! Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lima wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku swings widly with a right hand
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku misses with a looping right.
Lima looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
Lima lands an overhand right.
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lima.#CUT2#
It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Lima lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekaku! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lima.
Lima digs a good body shot into Ekaku's ribs.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekaku throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku jabs at Lima's body.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Ekaku pushes him off.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku's head backwards.
Ekaku misses with a low kick as Lima jumps back.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Lima shakes it off.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Lima backs off Ekaku throws a huge counter combo but Lima manages to avoid it all.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Lima tries to move into range but Ekaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ekaku sprawls well. Ekaku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekaku 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.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku throws a head kick that misses.
Lima misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.#TD#
Lima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekaku's half guard.
Ekaku gets back to full guard.
Lima works over Ekaku with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Malaki Lima did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Malaki Lima's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Malaki Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Lima - just one landing.
Ekaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
A jab from Lima misses.
Ekaku throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lima misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku ducks down to avoid it.
Lima throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Lima - just one landing. #T1#
Lima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku slips under a jab.
Ekaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.#TD#
Ekaku tries to sprawl but Lima drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ekaku's thigh. Ekaku counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ekaku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Ekaku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
Ekaku is controlling Lima's posture.
Lima trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Ekaku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekaku jabs Lima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lima blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Lima misses.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Lima throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima misses with a straight left.
Lima takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Lima looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lima misses with a hook. Ekaku ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lima throws a series of punches but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Lima moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Malaki Lima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a jab. Lima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ekaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lima lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Lima dives in and scores a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku has wrist control.#T1#
Ekaku wants to control the position but Lima says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lima is nestled in close to Ekaku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ekaku is trying to control but can't.
Ekaku wants to get back to full guard.
Lima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lima is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Lima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ekaku is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lima rolls with it to try and escape but Ekaku cranks on the arm and Lima is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Hiroshi Ekaku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 69 Cedric v Snot
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Ekaku misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Lima counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku defends it.
Ekaku is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom.
Ekaku has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Ekaku defending well.
Lima trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Lima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku trying to control here.
Lima trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ekaku is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ekaku sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima wants to take a breather but Ekaku is having none of it.
Lima passes to side control.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku is looking for a sweep.
Ekaku is not content to let Lima control the position.
Ekaku prevents Lima from moving into mount. #T2#
Lima wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Ekaku prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Lima in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ekaku is not content to let Lima control the position.
Ekaku struggling a bit here.
Ekaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lima in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Ekaku prevents Lima from improving position.
Ekaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku is not content to let Lima control the position.
Ekaku gets back to half guard.
Lima wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Lima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lima looking to control but Ekaku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ekaku is trying to escape the mount.
Lima in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lima trying to control but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku is trying to escape the mount.
Ekaku 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?
Ekaku tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima thows a huge punch but Ekaku dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lima throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
A big left from Ekaku misses.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku can do to turn this around?
Lima throws a hook but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ekaku on his heels. He'll look to pass Ekaku's guard now, I'm sure.
Ekaku controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself. #SUB2#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malaki Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ekaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Lima trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima postures up and lands a big shot to Ekaku's brow.
Lima trying to move into half guard but instead Ekaku has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lima controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Ekaku won't allow Lima to sweep him here.
Lima wants to hit a switch here but Ekaku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lima there!
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Ekaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ekaku controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima tries to hold on but Ekaku postures up.
Lima is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ekaku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ekaku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ekaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Ekaku's attempts to control the action.
Ekaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima wants to hold on but Ekaku pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nice shot by Lima.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lima avoids the body shot from Ekaku.
Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lima throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Malaki Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Lima was not able to check.
Ekaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Lima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Ekaku slips a jab from Lima.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
A jab from Lima misses.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Ekaku slips a jab from Lima.
Lima looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima misses with a right hand
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Lima misses.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Lima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Lima misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Ekaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lima doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Jab, jab by Lima - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Lima checks it #TD#
and Lima counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
Ekaku controlling from the back.
Lima is keeping busy.
Lima can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ekaku controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Ekaku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Lima wants to escape the position.
Well, with Ekaku on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lima is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ekaku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lima rolls, trying to escape but Ekaku keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Malaki Lima did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku feints and then cracks Lima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lima down.
Lima moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Ekaku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Lima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ekaku wants to control but Lima postures up.
Ekaku is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Lima tries to move to full mount but Ekaku actually manages to regain half guard.
Ekaku moves into full guard.
Ekaku looking to control.
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ekaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku, not yet.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku controlling the position.
Lima landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ekaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ekaku forces his way into half guard.
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku's back!
Ekaku trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB#
Ekaku is in a bad position with Lima working for a choke. Ekaku manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ekaku has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and Ekaku manages to pass to side control!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ekaku trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ekaku off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Lima is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ekaku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lima is hanging on to Ekaku's back as he tries to escape.
Ekaku wants to control his opponent's hands but Lima gets his hands free.
Lima tries to get the hooks in deep but Ekaku pushed the leg off.
Lima lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ekaku. #T4#
Lima punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ekaku tries to roll but Lima sticks to his back.
Ekaku keeps trying to improve his position.
Ekaku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lima's guard. Nice work there by Ekaku. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ekaku pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ekaku passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ekaku as Lima shoots in.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Lima moves out of range.
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku. #CL#
Lima clinches up against the cage.
Lima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ekaku can't find room to land a body shot as Lima controls the action.
Lima tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ekaku breaks from the clinch.
Lima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ekaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Lima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Ekaku misses #TD#
and Lima counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ekaku!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku holding on.#T1#
Ekaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Lima throwing strikes but Ekaku manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ekaku off and has taken his back!#T2#
Lima has Ekaku flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lima's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ekaku trying to control the hands but Lima won't let him.
Ekaku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ekaku regains half guard.
Lima prevents Ekaku from improving his position.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Ekaku is working away. #T3#
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lima wants to control the pace but Ekaku is squirming around nicely.
Ekaku taking shots to the head.
Lima avoids the attempt from Ekaku to control.
Lima wants to control the pace but Ekaku is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Lima pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lima landing strikes from the mount.
Lima scoring with strikes but Ekaku is staying in there.
Ekaku tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Lima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ekaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima lands a nice shot to the head.
Lima with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Malaki Lima retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Lima counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Lima stops Nurmagomedov from standing up.
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Lima stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lima in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmagomedov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Lima tries to advance to mount but Nurmagomedov denies him.
Nurmagomedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lima lands an elbow.
Lima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to his feet.
Lima working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima landing a few strikes.
Lima tries to advance to mount but Nurmagomedov denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Lima advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima landing shots from mount.
Lima landing strikes from the mount and Nurmagomedov is in trouble!
Lima lands a big elbow. #T3#
Lima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #ES#
Nurmagomedov bucks up and throws Lima to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
Lima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov cracks Lima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Nurmagomedov does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Lima misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Lima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lima moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima misses with a straight right.
Lima throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Lima misses with a right hand
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lima walks into a straight right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov tests Lima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Nurmagomedov scores with a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Lima's body.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Lima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Lima finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Lima. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Lima shoots in and bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him. #T2#
Lima controlling from the top position.
Lima is continuing to stall.#ES#
Nurmagomedov pushes Lima off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lima lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Lima. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Lima.
Lima swings for the body but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Lima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lima blocks a head kick by Nurmagomedov.
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Lima loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Lima misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
Lima misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Lima 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.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov swivels and escapes.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Lima misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.#T4#
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Lima lands the left hand.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima lands with a nice combination. Nurmagomedov backs away looking to recover.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Lima counters with a takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lima has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nurmagomedov!
Nurmagomedov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lima landing punches.
Lima lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Lima connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurmagomedov is looking to escape.
Lima is landing with some decent strikes but Nurmagomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lima cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lima! Nurmagomedov is hurt baaadly! Lima is firing away with more strikes - Nurmagomedov 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 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaki Lima!
Malaki Lima is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Lima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Pacheco misses.
A big left from Pacheco misses.
Lima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pacheco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pacheco throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
Pacheco works over Lima's head and body with a nice combination.
Lima throws a series of punches but Pacheco moves out of range.
Lima wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Pacheco's shoulder, as Pacheco tries to avoid the shot.
Lima dips to his left and cracks Pacheco with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lima misses.
Pacheco misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Lima misses.
Pacheco lands with a hook. Lima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacheco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacheco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pacheco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pacheco's coaches at Dark Corner have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Pacheco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima working away.
Lima scoring with punches from side control.
Lima slows the pace down.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacheco keeps working.
Lima advances to full mount.
Pacheco can't escape the position.
Pacheco is working hard here to advance position.
Lima connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Lima lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lima pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pacheco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pacheco?
Lima trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape.
Pacheco wants to control but Lima is having none of it.#T3#
Lima pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lima dominating with strikes here.
Lima lands a big shot there that rocks Pacheco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lima breaks from Pacheco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lima lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lima looking to control but Pacheco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima controlling his opponent.
Lima raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Pacheco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lima's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaki Lima!
Malaki Lima thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladiators 49 Jawbreak v Money
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Nice cross by Lima.
Kagiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kagiyama slips a straight right by Lima.
Kagiyama ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima throws out a loose jab but Kagiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Kagiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kagiyama to score with a decent uppercut.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kagiyama moves away from the strike by Lima.
Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kagiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima tests Kagiyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lima wants to clinch.
Kagiyama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1##CL#
Lima takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kagiyama wants the takedown. Lima is fighting it off but Kagiyama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lima's guard against the cage.
Lima pulls Kagiyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Kagiyama from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kagiyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kagiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima wants to control the position but Kagiyama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lima taking some punishment here, with Kagiyama in his half guard. #T2#
Lima is looking for a sweep. Kagiyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Kagiyama won't allow Lima to sweep him here.
Kagiyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kagiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kagiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima wants to sweep here but Kagiyama controlling him for the moment.
Kagiyama trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kagiyama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lima 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kagiyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Kagiyama trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kagiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kagiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kagiyama lands a couple of elbows.
Lima is trying to keep Kagiyama in close.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Kagiyama from controlling successfully.
Kagiyama postures up in Lima's guard and throws a big left but Lima blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Kagiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lima trying to control but Kagiyama is working from the bottom.
Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima trying to control but Kagiyama is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malaki Lima will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Lima clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kagiyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kagiyama is one step ahead there.
Kagiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagiyama throws a strike but Lima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lima postures up in Kagiyama's guard and throws a big left but Kagiyama blocks it.
Lima wants to control from the top but Kagiyama keeps moving. #T1#
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kagiyama is retaining full guard.
Lima advances position into side control!
Kagiyama is trying to improve his position.
Kagiyama is letting Lima control him for a moment.
Lima trying to control the position but Kagiyama is working away.
Lima lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Kagiyama avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lima.
Kagiyama prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Lima trying to control the action but Kagiyama is working from the bottom.
Lima working away.
Lima working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lima tries to advance to mount but Kagiyama denies him.
An elbow from Lima crashes against the mat.
Lima is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kagiyama will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Kagiyama prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Kagiyama is not content to let Lima control the position.
Kagiyama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kagiyama is not content to let Lima control the position.
Kagiyama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Kagiyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lima is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kagiyama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kagiyama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kagiyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kagiyama's back!
Lima scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kagiyama is looking for a way out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lima tightening his grip on Kagiyama, looking for the choke.
Lima is looking to control Kagiyama but Kagiyama is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lima misses with a straight right.
Kagiyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima is looking to counter punch.
Kagiyama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kagiyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kagiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lima throws out a loose jab but Kagiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagiyama misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Lima catches Kagiyama right on the button with a cross.
Kagiyama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Lima moves into the clinch.
Lima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lima lands a hook that snaps the head of Kagiyama backwards.
Lima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kagiyama.#TD#
Lima manages to pull guard. #T1#
Kagiyama content to stall in guard here.
Lima wants to sweep here but Kagiyama controlling him for the moment.
Kagiyama wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kagiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Terunari Kagiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lima pushes down on Kagiyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lima wants to take a breather but Kagiyama is having none of it.
Kagiyama wants to get back to full guard.
Kagiyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Kagiyama tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Kagiyama wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kagiyama is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Kagiyama keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kagiyama is keeping the position for now.
Kagiyama trying to control the position here.
Kagiyama keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lima misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kagiyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lima slips under a jab from Kagiyama.
An attempted straight right counter from Lima misses the target.
Lima cracks Kagiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kagiyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Kagiyama scores with a hook to the body. Lima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Kagiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kagiyama scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Kagiyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kagiyama prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kagiyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Kagiyama eventually gives up the hold.
Lima gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malaki Lima.
Well Lima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Gladiators 46 Wills Jr v Zulu
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Squanch is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lima. That snapped Squanch's head back.
Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Squanch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Squanch manages to avoid it.
Squanch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lima swings for the body but Squanch moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima scores with a shot to the body.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squanch moves away.
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Squanch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Lima lands a right hook to the body.
Lima throws a series of punches but Squanch moves out of range.
Squanch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Squanch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Squanch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squanch ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Squanch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lima manages to circle out of the way.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Squanch counters with a straight right hand.
Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Squanch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lima throws the left hand but Squanch avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Squanch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Lima misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Squanch misses the target.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a hook but Squanch blocks it.
As Lima tries to get set, Squanch tries to push him back and clinch up but Lima manages to avoid the attempt.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima misses with a hook
and Squanch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lima throws a hook but Squanch blocks it.
Lima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Squanch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Lima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squanch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lima misses the jab.
Lima tries to bum rush Squanch with a series of wild strikes but Squanch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lima lands the left hand.#T3#
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Squanch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Squanch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lima throws a combination that misses
and Squanch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Squanch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Squanch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Squanch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squanch moves away.
Squanch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Squanch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Squanch moves away from the strike by Lima.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Squanch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lima just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lima throws an off balance right hand
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
Squanch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lima.#CL2#
Squanch tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Squanch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lima is struggling to control the position.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Squanchy Squanch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.
A head punch on the inside from Lima fails to land.
Squanch is trying to stall.
Lima has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Squanch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Squanch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Squanch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Squanch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lima throws a hook but Squanch avoids it easily.
Lima misses with a hook to the body
and Squanch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squanch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Squanch moves out of range of the strikes.
Squanch moves forwards but Lima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Lima misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Squanch gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
Squanch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Squanch slips a straight right by Lima.
It looked like Squanch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Squanch moved out of range nicely.
Squanch throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima misses with a hook to the body
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
Lima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Squanch.
Lima misses with a jab to the body
enabling Squanch to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Lima gets a clinch.
Squanch prevents a body shot from Lima.
Lima looking to slow down the pace here.
Lima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Squanch working aggressively here. #T2#
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Squanch is controlling him.
Squanch blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Squanch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Squanch is working Lima over against the cage.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Squanch has him pressed against the cage.
Squanchy Squanch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.#TD2#
Lima gets control of Squanch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Squanch defends well.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima keeping full guard, as Squanch tries to pass.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Squanch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Squanch defending well though.
Squanch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Lima wants to control but Squanch is keeping him busy.
Squanch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Squanch makes his way to full guard, as Lima worked for a kimura.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lima cracks Squanch with a solid left hand.
Lima cracks Squanch with a solid left hand.
Squanch keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Squanch is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squanch keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Squanch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lima misses with the combination.
Squanch throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
Squanch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaki Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
letting Squanch counter with a right hand.
Lima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Squanch's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Squanch moves forwards but Lima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lima thuds his right hand into Squanch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Squanch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Squanch's shoulder, as Squanch tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Squanch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lima.
Lima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lima sizes up Squanch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Lima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima being controlled against the cage.
Squanch throws an elbow but it misses.
Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Squanch blocks an uppercut.
Squanch tries a body shot but Lima blocks it.
Lima blocks an elbow strike from Squanch.
Lima lands with a short shot to the head.
Lima digs a right hand underneath Squanch's ribcage. Squanch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Squanch has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Squanch tries to throw a body punch but Lima avoids it by throwing Squanch back against the cage.
Lima tries to work over Squanch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Squanch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Squanch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Squanch tries to throw a body punch but Lima avoids it by throwing Squanch back against the cage.
Lima misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Squanch.
Squanch stalling in the clinch but Lima improves position.
Lima throws a punch but it's blocked by Squanch.
Lima works on Squanch's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Lima scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima lands with a right to the head.
Squanch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Squanch throws a punch but it's blocked by Lima.
Squanch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Squanch tries to stall but Lima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Squanch up against the cage.#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Squanch.
Squanch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lima is trying to maintain a safe position but Squanch gets an underhook and turns Lima into the cage.
Lima struggles to land a body shot inside as Squanch controls his hands.
Squanch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lima taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lima.
Lima taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lima lands a shoulder strike.
Squanch throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Lima manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lima 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.
Lima looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Squanch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Squanch pulls his head out easily.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Squanch prevents Lima from improving his position.
Lima moves into full guard.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Gladiators 41 Khabib v Jack
Date: Aug 05, 2017

Event: Gladiators 34 Snot v Knutsson
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and Squanch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Lima tries for a takedown but Squanch circles away easily
and Squanch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Squanch needs to keep his hands up - Lima had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Lima has Squanch up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squanch lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Lima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Squanch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Squanch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lima's elbow. #T1#
Squanch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Squanch.
Lima dodges an elbow strike from Squanch.
Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lima takes an elbow to the temple.
Squanch misses with a punch to the body.
Lima misses with the head strike.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Squanch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Squanch to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squanch misses with a body punch.
Squanch cracks Lima with a nice body shot.
Lima can't break the clinch.
Lima prevents a body shot from Squanch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Squanch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Lima gets control of Squanch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Squanch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Squanch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima wants to improve his position but instead Squanch has moved into half guard.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima 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.#SUB#
Lima has his foot on Squanch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Squanch works his way back into a safe position though.
Squanch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima is pulling down on Squanch's head. It's preventing any offense from Squanch, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Squanch uses it to pass to side control.
Lima tries to bench press Squanch off him but Squanch keeps the position.
Squanch advances nicely into full mount.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squanchy Squanch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lima misses with the combination.
Squanch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima looks to score with a jab to the body but Squanch is just out of range.
Squanch slips a jab and a cross from Lima.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Squanch! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squanch staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Squanch! But no joy.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Squanch moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Squanch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Lima lands a jab to the nose.
Lima throws a jab when Squanch was well out of range.
Squanch unleashes a big counter combination but Lima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima throws a lazy right hand but Squanch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Squanch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lima tries for a takedown but Squanch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lima cracks Squanch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malaki Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Squanch.
Squanch tries to counter with a clinch but Lima shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Squanch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Squanch! But no joy.
Lima misses with a right hand
and Squanch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Squanch counters with a left to the body.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Squanch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Squanch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Squanch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Lima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Squanch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Squanch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima throws a poor cross that misses
and Squanch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Squanch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Squanch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Lima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Squanch doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Lima misses with a hook.
Squanch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Squanch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Squanch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Squanch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lima fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Squanch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lima misses with a hook
and Squanch counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Squanch to counter with a crisp jab.
Lima loads up on a big right hand but Squanch slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Squanch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lima misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Squanch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Squanch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Squanch defending well as Lima loads up on a big left hand.
Squanch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with a shot to the body
and Squanch counters with a nice body kick.
Squanch slips a jab and a cross from Lima.
Squanch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lima.#T1#
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Squanch counters with an inside leg kick.
Lima misses with a straight left.
Lima misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Squanch counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Squanch passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Squanch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima has a hand on Squanch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Squanch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Squanch has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Lima looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lima rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Squanchy Squanch has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Squanch pulls his head out easily.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Squanch has control of the leg. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squanch is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is looking for a sweep. Squanch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima gets back to full guard.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squanchy Squanch!
Squanchy Squanch gave a mention to Fenrir Fightgear - Be the Wolf in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Gladiators 28 Perry v Silva
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Lima lands a jab.
Mcgregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcgregor misses with a wild combination.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Lima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgregor .
Lima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgregor 's guard.
Lima stands and throws Mcgregor 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgregor , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lima has an Americana. Mcgregor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lima is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lima hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Malaki Lima!
Malaki Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonas Putin and Malaki Lima. Chooooooooon! I think Putin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead. Lima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tupac - Hail Mary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

166 cm
38 yrs
159 lbs

167 cm
20 yrs
150 lbs

Putin

Lima

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jonas Putin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Malaki Lima!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Putin rushes Lima and presses him up against the cage.

Putin manages to pull guard.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Putin holds on and takes a little breather.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Putin is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima is looking to pass into half guard but Putin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Putin is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putin (2) vs (0) Lima

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Putin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (5) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Putin's best efforts.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima trying to hold on to Putin's head to control him but Putin postures up.
Lima wants to get back to full guard but Putin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (8) vs (0) Lima
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Putin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima is letting Putin control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to buck Putin off but Putin is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Putin keeps moving and retains side control.
Lima trying to remain calm as Putin controls from the top position.
Lima wants to control but Putin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Putin slows the pace down.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lima wants to control the action here but instead Putin manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (11) vs (0) Lima
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lima is trying to reverse the position but instead Putin has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Putin (14) vs (0) Lima
Lima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putin controlling from the full mount.
Lima wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Putin (17) vs (0) Lima
Lima rolls, trying to escape but Putin keeps control of the position.
Lima is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Putin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Putin continues to stall.
Putin keeps control of the position as Lima tries to break free.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Putin is hanging on to Lima's back as he tries to escape.
Lima wants to control his opponent's hands but Putin gets his hands free.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lima is in bad spot here.
Lima trying to control the action but Putin just sinks the hooks in.
Putin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lima rolls, trying to escape but Putin keeps control of the position.
Putin is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Putin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Lima right now.
Putin is hanging on to Lima's back as he tries to escape.
Putin doesn't have the hooks in and Lima manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putin (17) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Putin is keeping the position.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Putin pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putin is keeping the position for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putin (19) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to improve his position but instead Putin has moved into half guard.
Putin wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Putin prevents Lima from improving his position.
Well, if Putin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima wants to control but Putin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Putin takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Jonas Putin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Jamal and Malaki Lima. Jamal comes to the cage accompanied by Re-Rewind. Lima comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac - Hail Mary kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Malaki Lima acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

174 cm
19 yrs
158 lbs

167 cm
20 yrs
150 lbs

Jamal

Lima

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Malaki Lima!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

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

Lima closes the distance and clinches.

Jamal pulls Lima into guard.
Jamal wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima is stalling in the full guard.
Jamal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jamal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamal wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamal, not yet.
Jamal is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Jamal wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Jamal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jamal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lima is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jamal.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (0) vs (3) Lima

Lima is working to tighten his grip on Jamal's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jamal has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lima is really squeezing tight and eventually Jamal passes out! Lima breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Malaki Lima!

Event: HFC 46
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Lima lands with an uppercut that bounces Gorski off the cage and back into range.
Lima slips under a jab from Gorski.
Gorski misses with a looping right.
Gorski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lima lands with a right hand.
Lima throws a right and a left that Gorski avoids nicely.
Gorski throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorski.
Lima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Gorski closes the distance and clinches.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gorski just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gorski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorski is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gorski in particular looking to stall.
Lima trying to hold on to Gorski's head to control him but Gorski postures up. #T1##SUB#
Gorski is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gorski to get the leverage.
Gorski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lima controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Gorski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gorski is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Lima gets back to full guard.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Lima lands a jab to the head.
Gorski lands with an uppercut that bounces Lima off the cage and back into range.
Lima needs to keep his hands up - Gorski had a free shot at his head there.
A nice combination there by Lima.
Danga de danga de dang - Lima scores with a four punch combination!
Gorski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gorski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gorski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima scores with a jab to the body.
Gorski throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
Lima clobbers Gorski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Lima.
Gorski has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Gorski swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lima as he avoids it easily.
Lima feints the counter takedown.
Lima slips a straight right by Gorski.
Gorski throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
Gorski tries to clinch there but Lima circles away.
Grzegorz Gorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gorski clinches up with Lima and pushes him back against the cage.
Gorski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gorski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lima jumps guard but Gorski stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Gorski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grzegorz Gorski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gorski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gorski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gorski to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grzegorz Gorski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gorski looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima cracks Gorski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lima lands with a straight right. Gorski didn't see that one coming.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Gorski closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the cage.
Gorski misses with some punches.
Lima fails to pull guard.
Gorski scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
A head punch on the inside from Gorski fails to land.
Gorski stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski throws a punch but it's blocked by Lima.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gorski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Gorski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grzegorz Gorski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.
Gorski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lima prevents a body shot from Gorski. #T1#
Lima fails to pull guard. #TD#
Gorski is trying to trip Lima. He has hold of a leg but Lima is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gorski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gorski stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Gorski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
Gorski stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Gorski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gorski trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Gorski is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima tries to buck Gorski off but Gorski is having none of it.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gorski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malaki Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gorski throws a big shot that misses.
Lima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorski defends it well.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorski shoots for a takedown but Lima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lima misses with the combination. #T4##TD#
Gorski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lima won't allow Gorski to pass to mount.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Gorski has control of the leg.
Gorski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorski wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grzegorz Gorski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Lima both land. Nice combination.
Gorski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Gorski's shoulder, as Gorski tries to avoid the shot.
Lima dips to his left and cracks Gorski with an uppercut!
Gorski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorski misses with a body shot.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorski cracks Lima with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima scores with a jab.
Lima 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.#TD#
Lima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gorski to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Gorski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet.
Gorski is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gorski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lima looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lima looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lima! #REVB#
Gorski struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lima wants to control but Gorski is keeping him busy.
Lima working the head with strikes.
Gorski can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gorski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Lima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gorski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gorski is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima content to stall in guard here.
Malaki Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grzegorz Gorski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorski looking to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorski is keeping the position for now.
Gorski controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gorski trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gorski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lima lands a glancing blow to the side of Gorski's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorski.
Gorski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gorski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malaki Lima!

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malaki Lima and Predator Burns. Lima's entrance music is Hawaii '78 - IZ. A fine choice. Burns has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

167 cm
19 yrs
150 lbs

170 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Lima

Burns

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malaki Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burns has closed the distance and engaged Lima in a clinch.

Burns drags the fight down to the ground.

Burns pushes a forearm under Lima's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lima is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
In his post fight interview, Predator Burns gave a big smile as he said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
Malaki Lima spoke after the fight, saying 'Honestly don't know why I was put into Division 1 and not 2, but shit, congrats to my opponent'.

Event: HFC 35
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Leafshard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Leafshard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leafshard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Leafshard tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Leafshard gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lima passes Leafshard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Lima has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leafshard defend it? Lima steps over the head and cranks it - Leafshard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malaki Lima!
Our winner, Malaki Lima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Kolov and Malaki Lima. Lima has chosen Waka Flocka Flame - Workin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
25 yrs
176 lbs

167 cm
18 yrs
150 lbs

Kolov

Lima

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Kolov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malaki Lima!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Lima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolov (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima 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.
Lima is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lima is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolov (2) vs (2) Lima
Kolov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1##TD#
Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackhammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima scoring with some ground and pound.
Lima throwing strikes from guard but Jackhammer blocks nicely.
Lima throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackhammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackhammer keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Jackhammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Lima throws an elbow that misses. Jackhammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lima's guard. Nice move by Jackhammer!#REVB#
Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackhammer wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lima wants to hit a switch here but Jackhammer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lima there!
Jackhammer tries to control but Lima wriggling away. #T2#
Jackhammer controlling his opponent.
Jackhammer trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Jackhammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima tries to control the position but Jackhammer now has his back. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackhammer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Jackhammer working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lima is doing well to defend. Jackhammer seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lima is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jackhammer!
Jack Jackhammer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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