Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Sturridge tests Bolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolt tries to clinch but Sturridge moves out of range.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Bolt dips to his left and cracks Sturridge with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Bolt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Bolt moves into the clinch.
Sturridge wants a takedown.
Sturridge prevents a body shot from Bolt. #BC#
Sturridge breaks from the clinch.
Bolt tries to clinch there but Sturridge circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt tries to bum rush Sturridge with a series of wild strikes but Sturridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturridge lands a jab to the nose.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.
Sturridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Bolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Sturridge slams his shin into Bolt's torso.
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bolt avoids the punch easily.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Sturridge misses with a hook.
Bolt jabs Sturridge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturridge throws a nice head kick!
Bolt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolt moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
Sturridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturridge 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 Bolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sturridge misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bolt takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturridge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sturridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolt won't allow it. #T2#
Bolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturridge blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sturridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolt scores with the left hand. Sturridge knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturridge scores with a body shot.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolt.
Bolt connects with the punch.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bolt takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturridge misses with an elbow strike.
Bolt avoids a wild elbow strike from Sturridge.
Bolt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Sturridge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bolt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sturridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bolt is keeping busy.
Bolt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bolt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bolt as Sturridge tries to tie him up.
Sturridge tries to break free but Bolt pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bolt fails to land.
Sturridge has a couple of punches blocked by Bolt.
Bolt lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sturridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bolt's brow.
Sturridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolt scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolt misses with some punches. #BC#
Sturridge breaks from the clinch.
Sturridge takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolt.
Sturridge misses with a head kick.
Sturridge swings for the body but Bolt moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sturridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolt slips a straight right by Sturridge.
Sturridge throws a low kick but Bolt moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bolt moves into the clinch.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sturridge tries to circle away but Bolt has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bolt.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolt.
The referee calls for Sturridge to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards.
Sturridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolt trying to stall but Sturridge improves his position.
Bolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolt.
Sturridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sturridge slips under a jab.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sturridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolt.
Bolt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturridge just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Sturridge throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Sturridge finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt is looking to clinch.
Sturridge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolt manages to circle out of the way.
Sturridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
A punch lands to the side of Sturridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1##CL2#
Bolt rushes Sturridge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bolt fails to land.
Sturridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Sturridge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Sturridge is rocked!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bolt checks a leg kick.
Oh Sturridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sturridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturridge throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Sturridge.
Sturridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Sturridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolt.
Bolt checks a low kick from Sturridge.
Sturridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolt at a distance.
Isaiah Sturridge is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL2#
Bolt pushes Sturridge up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturridge.
Bolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturridge misses with the head strike.
Sturridge blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bolt.
Sturridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolt lands a shot to the body.
Bolt blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sturridge throws an elbow but misses.
Bolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolt avoids a wild elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturridge. #BC#
Sturridge manages to break the clinch. #T3#
A big left from Sturridge misses.
Bolt wants to counter with a clinch but Sturridge pushes him away.
Sturridge looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolt lands with a nice combination. Sturridge backs away looking to recover.#KD2#
Bolt lands a big right hand that sends Sturridge crashing to the mat! Bolt stays standing though and waves Sturridge back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt wants to clinch.
Sturridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolt tries to counter by closing the distance.
A clash of legs there as Bolt blocks the low kick.
Bolt tries to counter with a clinch but Sturridge shakes him off and moves away.
Bolt tries to clinch up.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bolt avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Bolt drives through and clinches with Sturridge against the cage.
Sturridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bolt.
Sturridge stalls.
Bolt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolt scores with a hook to the body.
Sturridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolt won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolt.
A short uppercut from Bolt.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturridge can't find room to land a body shot as Bolt controls the action.
Sturridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bolt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bolt.
Bolt lands with a right to the head.
Sturridge misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt throws a big uppercut that drops Sturridge! More strikes from Bolt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sturridge lies dazed against the cage as Bolt celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Bolt!
Ryan Bolt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Sturridge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sturridge ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Sturridge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sturridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Sturridge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Sturridge moved out of range.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sturridge avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Sturridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sturridge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturridge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sturridge clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturridge connects with a body shot.
Sturridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Sturridge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Sturridge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Sturridge in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sturridge!

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

Event: Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Sturridge throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturridge.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sturridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Sturridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturridge throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta catches Sturridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Tsuruta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Tsuruta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tsuruta 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.
Sturridge wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta cracks Sturridge with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sturridge is looking to reverse the position.
Tsuruta cracks Sturridge with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sturridge can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Sturridge tries to improve position but can't.
Sturridge trying to control but Tsuruta flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tsuruta keeps control of the position as Sturridge tries to break free.
Sturridge is trapped and Tsuruta is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sturridge is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tsuruta.
Sturridge can't escape the position.
Can Sturridge hold on?! Tsuruta is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T2#
Tsuruta lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sturridge tries to break free.
Sturridge is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tsuruta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tsuruta scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sturridge is looking for a way out.
Tsuruta lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sturridge hold on?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturridge is in bad spot here.
Tsuruta lands shots from the back. #ROC#Sturridge is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Tsuruta cracks Sturridge with a big right hand from the back mount! Sturridge immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Tsuruta takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Grunge 49: Wake Up
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Ahai lands with a good body shot.
Ahai slips a jab and a cross from Sturridge. #CL#
Ahai forces Sturridge back against the cage and clinches.
Sturridge's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sturridge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ahai is leaning against Sturridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahai blocks an elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahai gets an underhook and turns Sturridge into the cage.
Sturridge tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahai avoids the damage to the body.
Ahai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sturridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahai prevents it.
Sturridge is working Ahai over against the cage.
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
Ahai tries a body shot but Sturridge blocks it.
Sturridge wants a takedown.
Ahai has Sturridge pressed against the cage, preventing Sturridge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahai is pushing Sturridge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahai lands with a left to the head.
Ahai stalling in the clinch.
Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturridge controls his hands. #BC#
Ahai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Ahai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Ahai misses with a head kick.
Sturridge misses with a body shot.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahai wants to land a leg kick but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge wants to counter with a clinch but Ahai pushes him away.
Sturridge lands a high kick!
Sturridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sturridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
Sturridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturridge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahai scores with a push kick.#KD#
Ahai lands a big head kick that sends Sturridge tumbling to the mat! Ahai takes a step backwards and waves Sturridge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sturridge is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahai shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sturridge takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ahai sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sturridge bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azor Ahai!
Azor Ahai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Niedzwiedzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Niedzwiedzinski.
Sturridge throws a lazy body kick
and Niedzwiedzinski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in for a double leg but Sturridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niedzwiedzinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Niedzwiedzinski does no damage.
Niedzwiedzinski blocks a jab.
Niedzwiedzinski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturridge to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturridge with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Niedzwiedzinski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturridge jabs Niedzwiedzinski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturridge lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturridge digs a good body shot into Niedzwiedzinski's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niedzwiedzinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturridge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturridge scores with a head kick. #T1#
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in but no luck this time.
Sturridge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Niedzwiedzinski.
Isaiah Sturridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski stuffs the takedown.
Niedzwiedzinski slips a straight right by Sturridge.
A head kick misses from Niedzwiedzinski.
Sturridge is looking to counter punch.
Sturridge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niedzwiedzinski checks it well.
Sturridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturridge blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzinski.
As Niedzwiedzinski backs away, Sturridge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Sturridge.
Niedzwiedzinski punishes Sturridge's body with a nice straight punch.
Sturridge punishes Niedzwiedzinski's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Sturridge finds it's way through Niedzwiedzinski's defenses.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturridge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Niedzwiedzinski gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niedzwiedzinski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Niedzwiedzinski decides to stand back up. Niedzwiedzinski steps back and let's Sturridge get back to his feet.#T2#
Niedzwiedzinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturridge moves away.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a low kick.
Sturridge throws a shot from downtown. Niedzwiedzinski moves away and avoids it.
Sturridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Niedzwiedzinski is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sturridge defends it nicely.#TD#
Sturridge shoots in and bounces Niedzwiedzinski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sturridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sturridge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sturridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niedzwiedzinski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sturridge trying to control but Niedzwiedzinski is working from the bottom.
Niedzwiedzinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sturridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Niedzwiedzinski keeping moving, preventing Sturridge from controlling successfully.
Sturridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but Niedzwiedzinski keeps moving.
Sturridge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niedzwiedzinski's head.#T4#
Sturridge works over Niedzwiedzinski with some ground and pound from guard.
Sturridge stops Niedzwiedzinski from standing up.
Sturridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturridge chips away with some ground and pound.
Sturridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Niedzwiedzinski has wrist control.
Sturridge working some strikes from top position.
Niedzwiedzinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturridge lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Niedzwiedzinski working for a triangle but Sturridge defends it easily.
Sturridge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sturridge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niedzwiedzinski. Sturridge shrugs it off though.
Sturridge blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots for a takedown but Sturridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sturridge napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Niedzwiedzinski stands up.
A head kick by Sturridge misses
and Niedzwiedzinski counters with a series of strikes. Sturridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a takedown attempt - Sturridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturridge.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturridge takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Niedzwiedzinski.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturridge 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.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niedzwiedzinski closes the distance and clinches up with Sturridge, looking for a takedown. Niedzwiedzinski pushes Sturridge against the cage but Sturridge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Isaiah Sturridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Niedzwiedzinski.
Sturridge connects with a jab.#T1#
Niedzwiedzinski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niedzwiedzinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturridge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niedzwiedzinski scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturridge misses the target.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturridge as he avoids it easily.
Sturridge lands with an overhand left.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturridge defends well and Niedzwiedzinski ends up having to push Sturridge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sturridge lands a jab.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Niedzwiedzinski slips the punch.
Niedzwiedzinski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sturridge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sturridge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sturridge.
Sturridge works the jab nicely.
Sturridge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturridge connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Niedzwiedzinski's head but Niedzwiedzinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niedzwiedzinski defending well as Sturridge loads up on a big left hand.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in for a takedown but Sturridge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Sturridge misses.
Isaiah Sturridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturridge delivers a nice body kick.
Niedzwiedzinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturridge circles away.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to clinch but Sturridge is avoiding it.
Sturridge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niedzwiedzinski can do to turn this around?
Niedzwiedzinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturridge connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sturridge. No joy for Niedzwiedzinski on that attempt.
Niedzwiedzinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturridge clobbers Niedzwiedzinski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturridge connects with a single shot there.
Sturridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Niedzwiedzinski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sturridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Sturridge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niedzwiedzinskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Niedzwiedzinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niedzwiedzinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturridge connects with a crisp jab.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturridge punishes Niedzwiedzinski's body with a nice straight punch.
Niedzwiedzinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturridge throws out the jab.
Niedzwiedzinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sturridge looks to land a right hand but Niedzwiedzinski moved out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a head kick.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a wild combination.
Sturridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturridge missing with a left hand there. Niedzwiedzinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturridge misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sturridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturridge throws a hook but Niedzwiedzinski avoids it easily.#CL2#
Niedzwiedzinski forces Sturridge back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Niedzwiedzinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niedzwiedzinski obliges.#BC#
Sturridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niedzwiedzinski slips a jab from Sturridge.
Niedzwiedzinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturridge.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a counter combo.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sturridge's waist but Sturridge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Niedzwiedzinski off to one side.
Sturridge looks to land a right hand but Niedzwiedzinski moved out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturridge throwing a counter right hand but Niedzwiedzinski manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturridge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturridge misses with a hook. Niedzwiedzinski ducked under it nicely.
Sturridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a push kick but Sturridge slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Niedzwiedzinski gets the takedown into side control.
Sturridge is trying to control Niedzwiedzinski's posture but Niedzwiedzinski avoids it. #SU2#
Niedzwiedzinski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a sloppy head kick and Sturridge moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Sturridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Sturridge.
Sturridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Niedzwiedzinski ducks down to avoid it.
Sturridge cracks Niedzwiedzinski with a good jab.
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Sturridge does it's job there.
Niedzwiedzinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
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!
Sturridge avoids the head kick by Niedzwiedzinski.
Sturridge misses with a straight left.
Sturridge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Sturridge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses.
Sturridge backing away here, and Niedzwiedzinski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Niedzwiedzinski ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
A jab from Sturridge misses.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a head kick. Sturridge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Niedzwiedzinski slips the punch.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niedzwiedzinski is defended easily by Sturridge.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niedzwiedzinski is defended easily by Sturridge.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Niedzwiedzinski slips the punch.
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski avoids the body shot from Sturridge.
Niedzwiedzinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Sturridge swings for the body but Niedzwiedzinski moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturridge throws out the jab.
Sturridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niedzwiedzinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturridge lands a nice hook to Niedzwiedzinski's body. Niedzwiedzinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Sturridge - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturridge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturridge as he avoids it easily.
Isaiah Sturridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Niedzwiedzinski.
Sturridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Niedzwiedzinski off the cage and back into range.#T3#
A punch combination from Sturridge misses.
Niedzwiedzinski slips a straight right by Sturridge.
Niedzwiedzinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Sturridge misses.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sturridge swings for the body but Niedzwiedzinski moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in looking for a takedown. Sturridge tries to sprawl out of it but Niedzwiedzinski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sturridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sturridge lands a nice hook to Niedzwiedzinski's body. Niedzwiedzinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niedzwiedzinski has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Niedzwiedzinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sturridge looks to land a right hand but Niedzwiedzinski moved out of range.
Sturridge misses with a hook. Niedzwiedzinski ducked under it nicely.
Sturridge scores with a punch to the head.
Sturridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Niedzwiedzinski off the cage and back into range.
Niedzwiedzinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Sturridge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski wants to clinch but Sturridge slips to the side
and Sturridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut. Niedzwiedzinski saw that one coming.
Isaiah Sturridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niedzwiedzinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge connects with the punch.
Sturridge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Niedzwiedzinski.
Crunch! Sturridge slams his shin into Niedzwiedzinski's torso.
Sturridge looks to land a right hand but Niedzwiedzinski moved out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sturridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge cracks Niedzwiedzinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
Isaiah Sturridge spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Grunge 35: Sub Pop
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Wolfman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturridge misses the target.
Sturridge scores with a nice strike.
Wolfman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolfman. That's going to slow Sturridge down.
Sturridge scores with a head kick. Wolfman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wolfman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Wolfman misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturridge misses with an uppercut
and Wolfman counters with a low kick, right behind Sturridge 's knee.
Sturridge slips a jab and a cross from Wolfman.
Wolfman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolfman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sturridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolfman staying out of range there.
Wolfman swings for the body but Sturridge moves out of range.
Wolfman cracks Sturridge with a good jab.
Wolfman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolfman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sturridge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klaus Wolfman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wolfman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Sturridge is rocked!
Wolfman moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolfman fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturridge! But no joy.
Sturridge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sturridge throws a hook but Wolfman avoids it easily.
Wolfman tries to move into range but Sturridge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolfman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolfman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolfman tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolfman.
Wolfman with a nice calf kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Sturridge finds it's target.
A low kick from Wolfman misses
and Sturridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfman misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfman misses with a head kick.
Sturridge checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Sturridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfman is looking to chop away at Sturridge's legs.
Wolfman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturridge.#T2#
Sturridge avoids the body shot from Wolfman.
Sturridge 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.
Wolfman scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Sturridge.
Good exchange - Wolfman coming out on top.
Sturridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturridge scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturridge lands a high kick!
Sturridge misses with a body shot.
Wolfman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturridge.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Wolfman ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturridge.
Sturridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfman swings for the body but Sturridge moves out of range.
Wolfman scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Wolfman blocks a jab.
Wolfman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturridge! But no joy.
Sturridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturridge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Sturridge.
Wolfman lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sturridge 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 Wolfman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolfman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wolfman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sturridge on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sturridge misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Wolfman misses.
Wolfman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturridge thuds his right hand into Wolfman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolfman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturridge can pounce on him. #CL#
Wolfman rushes Sturridge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfman fails to land.
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!#BC#
Wolfman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sturridge moves out of range as Wolfman throws a body kick.
Sturridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfman. #T4#
Sturridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturridge throws a leg kick but Wolfman moved away.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturridge cracks a nice hook into Wolfman's ribs.
Wolfman misses the jab.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Wolfman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolfman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wolfman looks to throw the jab but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge throws a lazy right hand but Wolfman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolfman tries to clinch but Sturridge is having none of it.
Wolfman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolfman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sturridge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Wolfman ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfman ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Wolfman connects with a body shot that sends Sturridge's belly button to the back.
Wolfman dips to his left and cracks Sturridge with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Klaus Wolfman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sturridge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolfman misses with a hook. Sturridge ducked under it nicely.
Wolfman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sturridge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolfman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wolfman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolfman avoids the body shot from Sturridge.
Nice defenses there by Sturridge.
Sturridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolfman off the cage and back into range.
Wolfman misses with a leg kick
letting Sturridge counter with a right hand.
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Wolfman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge misses with a double jab.
Sturridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfman.
Wolfman lands with a good body shot.
Sturridge misses the shot to the body.
Wolfman feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Wolfman tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Wolfman avoids the punch easily.
Wolfman blocks a jab.
Wolfman misses the shot to the body.
Sturridge misses with a straight left.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfman slips a jab from Sturridge.
Sturridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfman ducks right into an uppercut from Sturridge.
Sturridge misses the jab.
A jab from Sturridge misses.
Wolfman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolfman is looking to slow Sturridge down with leg kicks.
Sturridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolfman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolfman lands with a cross. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfman misses the jab.
Wolfman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolfman connects with the punch.
Sturridge throws a leg kick which misses Wolfman's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolfman tries to avoid it.
A big right from Wolfman misses.
Sturridge checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturridge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wolfman lands with a nice body punch.
Wolfman looks to land a left hand but Sturridge moved out of range nicely.
Wolfman punishes Sturridge's body with a nice straight punch.
Sturridge misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Wolfman.
Sturridge lands with a shot to the body.
Wolfman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturridge throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturridge misses the target.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Sturridge throws the left hand but Wolfman avoids the punch easily.
Sturridge blocks a leg kick.
Sturridge flicks out a counter leg kick but Wolfman steps away.
Sturridge feints and then cracks Wolfman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolfman down.
Sturridge takes one on the button.
Wolfman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Wolfman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wolfman tries to throw a body punch but Sturridge avoids it by throwing Wolfman back against the cage.
Wolfman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturridge.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sturridge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolfman blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sturridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolfman can't find room to land a body shot as Sturridge controls the action.
Wolfman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfman as Sturridge tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sturridge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolfman's brow.
Sturridge misses with an elbow strike.
Sturridge scores with a hook to the body.
Sturridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfman scores with a hook to the body.
Sturridge throws an elbow that misses.
Wolfman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolfman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sturridges head.
Wolfman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sturridge blocks an elbow strike from Wolfman.
Wolfman looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Wolfman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolfman blocks an elbow strike from Sturridge.
Wolfman can't find room to land a body shot as Sturridge controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Klaus Wolfman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sturridge avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sturridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolfman lands a really nice looking cross but Sturridge seems unphased.
Wolfman blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Wolfman misses its intended target.
Wolfman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sturridge scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolfman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolfman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfman.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolfman's head.
Wolfman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Wolfman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Wolfman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturridge tries to land a knee to the head but Wolfman blocks with his arms.
Sturridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Wolfman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Sturridge breaks from the clinch.
Wolfman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Sturridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolfman.
An inside leg kick from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturridge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut
and Wolfman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Sturridge.
Wolfman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolfman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolfman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturridge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Wolfman.
Wolfman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturridge. Sturridge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfman finish him?
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!
Wolfman is looking to chop away at Sturridge's legs.
Sturridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Sturridge throws a body shot but no joy.
Klaus Wolfman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sturridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturridge throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfman counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturridge's head backwards.
Wolfman's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Sturridge staying out of range there.
Sturridge lunges at Wolfman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolfman's hand.
Wolfman lands a jab to Sturridge's midsection.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Wolfman ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sturridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolfman, which made it look bad.
Sturridge misses with a head kick.
Wolfman throwing a counter right hand but Sturridge manages to avoid it.
Wolfman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturridge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolfman swivels and escapes.
Wolfman keeps Sturridge at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolfman.
Sturridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfman is looking for a counter combo.
Wolfman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sturridge can do to turn this around?
Wolfman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Wolfman blocks a jab.
Wolfman tries to clinch up.
Wolfman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturridge throws a low kick but Wolfman moves out of range easily.
Wolfman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wolfman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturridge's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for Wolfman.
Wolfman lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wolfman.
Isaiah Sturridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturridge misses with a hook
and Wolfman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturridge.
Sturridge ducks right into an uppercut from Wolfman.
Wolfman misses with a kick to the body.
Wolfman connects with a right hand. Sturridge shakes it off.
Sturridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wolfman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturridge has time to react.
Sturridge takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfman scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Sturridge misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfman scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfman moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturridge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws a nice head kick!
Wolfman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturridge.
Sturridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sturridge lands a jab to the head.
Sturridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolfman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolfman connects with a looping right hand.
Wolfman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfman.
Sturridge throws a leg kick
enabling Wolfman to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturridge.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Wolfman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolfman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Klaus Wolfman!
After the fight, Klaus Wolfman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Grunge 32: Green River
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturridge. Proudhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge lands a really nice looking cross but Proudhon seems unphased.
Proudhon avoids the head kick by Sturridge.
Good exchange - Proudhon coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Proudhon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut. Sturridge saw that one coming.
Sturridge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Proudhon cracks Sturridge with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut. Sturridge saw that one coming.
Proudhon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Proudhon misses.
Proudhon misses with a hook.
Sturridge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sturridge misses with a hook.
Sturridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proudhon.
Proudhon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturridge. #T1#
Sturridge throws an overhand right that lands on Proudhon's shoulder, as Proudhon tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Sturridge tenderised Proudhon's leg. Proudhon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Proudhon sprawls well. He's pushed Sturridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Proudhon has knocked Sturridge down with a huge combo! Proudhon steps away and waves a wobbly Sturridge back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Sturridge is rocked!
Sturridge is holding his hands too far apart here. Proudhon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Sturridge is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Pierre Joseph Proudhon 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 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Sturridge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez .
Sturridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Perez shoots in and bounces Sturridge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sturridge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Perez preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sturridge is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sturridge lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge advances position into side control!
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Sturridge keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Perez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Sturridge trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
Perez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sturridge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sturridge is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sturridge is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Perez wants to hold on but Sturridge pushes him away.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sturridge cracks Perez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB2#
Sturridge working for a guillotine from mount but Perez is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Sturridge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Perez regains half guard.
Perez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sturridge is working away from the top position though.
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. Sturridge connects with a nice short shot to Perez 's temple.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sturridge throws a strike but Perez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturridge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Perez keeping full guard, as Sturridge tries to pass.
Perez looking to control.
Perez has momentary wrist control but Sturridge slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Perez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sturridge defends it easily.
Perez wants to control the position but Sturridge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Sturridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sturridge is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes.
Sturridge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perez wants to control but Sturridge is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Sturridge. #T4##SUB2#
Sturridge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sturridge pulls his head out easily.
Perez trying to hold on to Sturridge's head to control him but Sturridge postures up.
Sturridge is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Sturridge.
Sturridge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sturridge lands strikes from half guard.
Perez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sturridge lands a nice hook to Perez 's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sturridge but Sturridge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Perez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sturridge pulls Perez in to control the position.
Perez stands and throws Sturridge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Perez controlling the position. #SUB#
Perez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sturridge, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is chipping away with strikes.
Sturridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sturridge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Perez manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sturridge looking to sit in guard and control but Perez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sturridge trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Sturridge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perez controls the pace.#T2#
Sturridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sturridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sturridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Isaiah Sturridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perez is trying to control the position but Sturridge postures up.
Sturridge postures up in Perez 's guard and throws a big left but Perez blocks it.
Sturridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturridge throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sturridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sturridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sturridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sturridge scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sturridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sturridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sturridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Sturridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Sturridge postures up in Perez 's guard and throws a big left but Perez blocks it.
Perez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturridge is working Perez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perez looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perez controls Sturridge momentarily but Sturridge frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Guillo Perez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Sturridge does it's job there.
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturridge circles away.
Perez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sturridge counter with a right hand.
Perez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perez shoots for a takedown but Sturridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. Sturridge catches Perez right on the button with a cross.
Sturridge misses with a hook.
Sturridge leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillo Perez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Sturridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perez doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perez .
Perez misses with a takedown attempt
and Sturridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Perez 's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturridge throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Sturridge only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Perez .
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sturridge counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Sturridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perez misses with a double jab
and Sturridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez slips a straight right by Sturridge.
Perez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturridge lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Sturridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sturridge dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
Sturridge throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Sturridge.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
As Sturridge tries to get set, Perez tries to push him back and clinch up but Sturridge manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body punch from Sturridge. #TD#
Perez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sturridge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perez is in Sturridge's guard.
Sturridge keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturridge has his hands on Perez 's head, controlling the position.
Sturridge controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself.
Sturridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sturridge looking to control.
Perez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Sturridge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Perez postures up and lands a big shot to Sturridge's brow.
Perez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perez won't allow Sturridge to sweep him here.
Perez trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom.
Sturridge wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Sturridge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Perez 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 Sturridge.
Perez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sturridge some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Perez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sturridge, who protects the arm well.
Sturridge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sturridge struggling a bit here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
Our winner, Isaiah Sturridge, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Johnny McCain has been cut.
McCain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been hearing reports that Sturridge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCain shoots in for a takedown but Sturridge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturridge connects with an inside leg kick.
McCain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturridge circles away.
Isaiah Sturridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny McCain.#KD#
Sturridge cracks McCain with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sturridge has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCain to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge throws an overhand right that drops McCain like a sack of potatoes! Sturridge dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Sturridge!
A relieved looking Isaiah Sturridge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Johnny McCain spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost. My dick was too heavy. It weighed me down and slowed me down. Either way buy clothing from Gangster Clothing. I have a big dick and if you want one buy Gangster Clothing. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley shoots in for a takedown but Sturridge shows good takedown defense.
Wesley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Wesley's head.
Sturridge tries to bum rush Wesley with a series of wild strikes but Wesley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturridge.
Jab by Sturridge.
A nice leg kick from Sturridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Wesley gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Wesley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wesley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Wesley crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturridge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sturridge is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Wesley cracks Sturridge with a big right hand but Sturridge just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sturridge tries to improve position but can't.
Sturridge is not content to let Wesley control the position.
Sturridge can't do much from the bottom here.
Sturridge sneaks back into half guard.
Wesley slips a nice elbow through Sturridge's hands, connecting with Sturridge's forehead.
Sturridge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sturridge is refusing to be controlled, as Wesley sits in half guard. #T2#
Sturridge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sturridge is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturridge has hold of Wesley's hands but Wesley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sturridge is looking to improve his position.
Wesley wants to control but Sturridge is keeping him busy.
Wesley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wesley is looking to pass Sturridge's guard but actually Sturridge recovers to full guard.
Sturridge tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Sturridge working for a triangle but Wesley defends it easily.
Sturridge working a defensive guard but Wesley passes into half guard.
Sturridge is looking for a sweep. Wesley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sturridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wesley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wesley is keen to just control but Sturridge is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB#
Sturridge looking for submissions off his back.
Sturridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wesley wants to get back to his feet.
Wesley wants to control but Sturridge is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturridge trying to control from the bottom.
Sturridge gets full guard.
Sturridge trying to keep a closed guard but Wesley is proving a slippery customer.
Sturridge is pulling down on Wesley's head to control his posture.
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 Isaiah Sturridge will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Wesley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wesley wants to stand but Sturridge has his arm trapped.
Sturridge tries to buck Wesley off but Wesley is having none of it.
Sturridge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wesley's best efforts.
Sturridge trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sturridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wesley pulls his head out easily.
Sturridge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sturridge tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sturridge is working hard here to advance position.
Wesley wants to pass the guard but Sturridge is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sturridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wesley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wesley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sturridge trying to control the position here.
Sturridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wesley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wesley wants to stand and escape but Sturridge is having none of it. #T2#
Sturridge postures up.
Wesley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wesley working for a triangle but Sturridge defends it easily.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but Wesley keeps moving.
Sturridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Wesley is looking for a triangle but Sturridge pushes his legs off easily.
Sturridge lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Sturridge postures up.
Sturridge stands up over Wesley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturridge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturridge trying to control but Wesley is working from the bottom.
Sturridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sturridge postures up and lands a big shot to Wesley's brow.
Wesley looking for a sweep. Not yet Wesley, not yet.
Sturridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Wesley working a defensive guard here.
Sturridge stopping the sweep attempt from Wesley.
Sturridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wesley is keeping the position for now.
Sturridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Sturridge chips away with some ground and pound.
Sturridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sturridge with a nice head shot there.
Wesley looking for a sweep. Not yet Wesley, not yet.
Sturridge content to stall in guard here.
Wesley wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturridge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wesley's head.
Wesley working a defensive guard here.
Sturridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wesley.
Wesley slips a jab from Sturridge.
Sturridge dips to his left and cracks Wesley with an uppercut!
Sturridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wesley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturridge connects with a right hand. Wesley shakes it off.
Wesley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Wesley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wesley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesley cracks Sturridge with a solid left hand.
Wesley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Wesley controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Wesley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesley preventing the sweep.
Wesley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sturridge is proving hard to escape from.
Sturridge working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Sturridge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wesley won't allow Sturridge to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wesley looking to pass the guard.
Wesley being controlled here momentarily.
Wesley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Wesley shoots in looking for a takedown. Sturridge tries to sprawl out of it but Wesley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sturridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wesley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturridge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Isaiah Sturridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wesley.
Sturridge connects with a nice looking jab.
Sturridge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sturridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesley can do to turn this around?
Sturridge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturridge leaves Wesley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sturridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturridge throws a head kick but Wesley moves out of range.
Wesley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sturridge cracks Wesley with a good jab.#TD2#
Sturridge gets caught flat footed, as Wesley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Sturridge manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sturridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wesley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wesley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Sturridge gets caught napping as Wesley dives in and scores a takedown. Sturridge manages to retain guard.
Isaiah Sturridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sturridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sturridge keeping moving, preventing Wesley from controlling successfully.
Sturridge pulls Wesley in close to his closed guard and prevents Wesley from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
A very excited looking Isaiah Sturridge 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarus tried to score with a low kick but Sturridge checks it.
Sturridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zarus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturridge.
Zarus is looking to clinch but Sturridge is avoiding it.
Zarus tries for a takedown but Sturridge circles away easily#KD#
and Sturridge counters with a nice right hand that sends Zarus toppling to the canvas! Zarus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sturridge finish him?!#ROC#Zarus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturridge lands a brutal uppercut that launches Zarus off his feet! Zarus tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Sturridge!
A victorious Isaiah Sturridge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 429
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint misses the shot to the body.
Sturridge avoids the body shot from Saint.
Saint bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saint checks a low kick from Sturridge.
Sturridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saint. Saint obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Sturridge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saint throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sturridge misses with the combination.
Saint connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saint throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturridge misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge throws a low kick, looking for Saint's leg but Saint calmly moves out of range.
Saint looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Saint chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturridge lands a head kick. Saint smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Jaden Saint has been cut.
Saint throws a nice looking combination but Sturridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturridge throws an off balance right hand
and Saint makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sturridge looks to throw the jab but Saint is out of range.
A punch combination from Sturridge misses.
Saint slips a jab from Sturridge.
Saint lands with a cross.
Sturridge misses with a head kick.
Saint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturridge. Sturridge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint.
Sturridge takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Saint.
Sturridge looks to land a left hand but Saint moved out of range nicely.
Saint throws a quick counter head kick but Sturridge was just out of range.
Saint showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturridge.
Saint appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##KD#
Saint lands a big head kick that sends Sturridge tumbling to the mat! Saint takes a step backwards and waves Sturridge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sturridge is rocked!
Saint fakes the body blow, causing Sturridge to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sturridge goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaden Saint!
In his post fight interview, Jaden Saint started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Leno misses its intended target.
Leno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturridge scores with a leg kick.
Leno throws an overhand right that lands on Sturridge's shoulder, as Sturridge tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturridge misses the target.
Leno takes a jab right on the kisser.

Leno cracks Sturridge with an uppercut from hell and Sturridge crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Leno's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
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!

Leno postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sturridge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leno, into his guard.

Sturridge stands up over Leno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but Leno keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sturridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Leno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sturridge throwing strikes from guard but Leno blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturridge throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturridge postures up in Leno's guard and throws a big left but Leno blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but Leno keeps moving.
Sturridge scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing that Sturridge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sturridge throws a strike but Leno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sturridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Leno controlling him for the moment.

Leno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sturridge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sturridge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sturridge!

Sturridge trying to control the position but Leno is working away.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sturridge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sturridge but great work by Leno.

Leno is trying to get an arm triangle but Sturridge is defending well.
Sturridge tries to bench press Leno off him but Leno keeps the position.

Leno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sturridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sturridge is looking to reverse the position.

Leno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sturridge is looking to regain half guard here but Leno keeps moving and retains side control.

Leno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leno tries for a kimura but Sturridge is defending well.
Sturridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sturridge sneaks back into half guard.

Leno is working for a submission of some sort.
Sturridge is pressing down on Leno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sturridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leno wants to pass the guard but Sturridge is keeping the position.
Sturridge looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Leno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Leno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sturridge scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Leno.
A little feinted left hand from Sturridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leno throws out a loose jab but Sturridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturridge tests Leno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Leno's head.
Leno lands a nice shot that snaps Sturridge's head back.
Jab by Sturridge.
Leno needs to keep his hands up - Sturridge had a free shot at his head there.
Leno misses the body punch
letting Sturridge counter with a 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!
Sturridge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Sturridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leno doesn't seem phased though.

Leno is rocked!
Sturridge finds Leno's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Leno flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Sturridge lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Leno will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Sturridge!
A relieved looking Isaiah Sturridge 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
A head kick misses from Lee.
Sturridge jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sturridge thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturridge sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturridge lands a slapping body shot.
Sturridge swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Sturridge avoids it.
Sturridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturridge dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Sturridge's head and hops out.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Sturridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee misses with the combination. #T1#
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturridge is able to avoid easily.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.#KD#
Sturridge drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Sturridge waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Lee slips a jab from Sturridge.
Sturridge throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Sturridge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sturridge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Sturridge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sturridge.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturridge is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Sturridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Lee moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturridge defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Sturridge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Cung Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturridge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses.
Sturridge with a hook.
Lee looks for the body kick but Sturridge saw that one coming.
Sturridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a hook.
Sturridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Sturridge avoids a kick to the body.
Sturridge misses with a straight left.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Sturridge shakes him off and moves away.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Sturridge.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturridge to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Sturridge.#T4#
Sturridge connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Sturridge tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee lands with a nice body kick. #TD#
Sturridge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturridge misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sturridge is chipping away with strikes.
Sturridge working the head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Sturridge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sturridge but great work by Lee.
Sturridge is looking to reverse the position.
Sturridge wants to control but Lee postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Sturridge's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturridge tries to avoid it.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee cracks the inside of Sturridge's front leg.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee moves forwards but Sturridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturridge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sturridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturridge misses the target.
Lee moves forwards but Sturridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturridge tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Sturridge walks into a jab.
Sturridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee slips a jab from Sturridge.
Sturridge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Lee tries to clinch but Sturridge is having none of it.
Sturridge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Isaiah Sturridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Sturridge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sturridge showed some decent athleticism there.
Sturridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge stalling. #T2#
Sturridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sturridge controlling the pace.
Sturridge working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Sturridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Isaiah Sturridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sturridge. #T3#
Ground and pound from Sturridge.
Sturridge throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturridge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sturridge tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Sturridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
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. Sturridge connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple. #T4#
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Sturridge sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sturridge there.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Sturridge finish him?
Sturridge thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Sturridge throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Sturridge slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Sturridge sits in half guard.
Sturridge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturridge drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturridge is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
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#
Sturridge misses the jab.
Whack! Sturridge lands a heavy head kick that drops Lee. The ref tackles Sturridge to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lee was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Isaiah Sturridge!
A victorious Isaiah Sturridge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Cung Lee had this to say: '50% confidence :/'.

Event: *GC 339 Smith Jr vs Alvarez
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Sturridge wants to land a leg kick but Grill is out of range.
Sturridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sturridge looks to land a right hand but Grill moved out of range.
Sturridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Sturridge lands.
Sturridge looks to land a combination but Grill avoids it well.
Sturridge misses with a leg kick
and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut
and Grill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sturridge throws a jab when Grill was well out of range.
It looked like Grill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grill walks into a jab.
Sturridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grill looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sturridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturridge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Grill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge tried to score with a low kick but Grill checks it.
Grill half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut
letting Grill counter with a right hand.
Sturridge misses with a body shot.
Sturridge lands a jab to the head.
Sturridge throws a poor cross that misses
and Grill counters with a nice leg kick.
Grill thuds a left hand into Sturridge's body.
Grill lands with a right hand.
Sturridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturridge misses the target.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
Sturridge walks straight into a right hand from Grill - that's dropped him! Grill jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sturridge from any more punishment! Sturridge complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Grill!

Event: GC 332 Dee vs Andrade
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Walcott lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturridge takes a step back to recover.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturridge throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Walcott has Sturridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Sturridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sturridge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Walcott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sturridge tries to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling the position.
Walcott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Walcott is working Sturridge over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walcott works on Sturridge's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walcott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sturridge tries to circle away but Walcott has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Sturridge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walcott prevents it.
Walcott scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Walcott has Sturridge pressed against the cage.
Walcott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sturridge has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Sturridge wants to break free but Walcott has control.
Sturridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sturridges head. #BC#
Sturridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walcott lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturridge takes a step back to recover.
Walcott feints a jab and as Sturridge dips his head, Walcott unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Sturridge right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Sturridge falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Walcott smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Walcott!
Joe Walcott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 329 Cobb vs Megaton
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Sturridge scores with a leg kick.
Sturridge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortune.
Sturridge throws a front kick aimed at Fortune's knee but Fortune avoids it well.
Fortune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sturridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sturridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Sturridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortune on the side of the head.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Fortune wants to clinch up but Sturridge keeps it at a distance.
Fortune 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.
Sturridge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturridge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fortune scrambles back to his feet.
Sturridge dodges the punch combination from Fortune.
Sturridge is looking to counter punch.
Sturridge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fortune checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturridge throws a leg kick but Fortune moved away.#T1#
Fortune throws a hook but Sturridge avoids it easily.
Fortune throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturridge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fortune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortune changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune checks a leg kick.
Fortune looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Fortune pushes Sturridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturridge lands a right hand.
Sturridge trying to stall but Fortune improves his position.
Our sources have told us that Sturridge has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Fortune fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fortune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fortune clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Fortune breaks the clinch.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Sturridge. #T2#
A low kick from Sturridge is predictable there
and Fortune counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturridge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fortune blocks a head kick by Sturridge.
A combination from Sturridge does no damage.
Fortune scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sturridge throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortune counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sturridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fortune is fending him off so far but Sturridge persists. Nope, Fortune circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Fortune counters with a nice right hand that sends Sturridge toppling to the canvas! Sturridge scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fortune finish him?!#ROC2#
Sturridge is rocked!
Fortune fakes the body blow, causing Sturridge to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sturridge goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Fortune!
An out of breath and clearly excited Richie Fortune thanked UnderGround Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 322 Spud vs The Man
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Jab, jab by Sturridge - just one landing. #CL#
Guruland has Sturridge up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Guruland.
Guruland misses with an elbow strike.
Sturridge blocks an elbow strike.
Guruland throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturridge.
Sturridge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Sturridge has hold of one of Guruland's legs. Guruland is fighting the takedown attempt but Sturridge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Guruland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sturridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Guruland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sturridge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Guruland rushes Sturridge and presses him up against the cage.
Guruland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sturridge is trying to break the clinch but Guruland is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturridge.
Guruland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Guruland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sturridges head.
Guruland misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Sturridge has Guruland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sturridge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guruland tumbling to the mat - Sturridge dives into Guruland's guard.#ES#
Guruland is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sturridge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Guruland working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturridge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sturridge wants to break free but Guruland has control.
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge lands a leg kick that knocks Guruland off balance momentarily.#CL#
Guruland has closed the distance and engaged Sturridge in a clinch. #BC2#
Sturridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturridge avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Guruland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturridge.
Guruland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sturridge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guruland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sturridge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Guruland throws a head kick but Sturridge moves out of range.
Guruland throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturridge wants to land a leg kick but Guruland is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturridge.
Sturridge throws a shot to the body.
Mentor Guruland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Guruland.
Sturridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guruland was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturridge.
Guruland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guruland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sturridge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sturridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guruland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guruland sets himself, and Sturridge steps forward looking for the clinch! Guruland avoids it this time.
Guruland avoids the head kick by Sturridge. #T3#
Guruland wants to clinch.#CL#
Guruland clinches. #BC2#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guruland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturridge.
Good standup being displayed there by Guruland as he connects with a hook.
Guruland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sturridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guruland takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
Sturridge connects with the punch.
Guruland misses with a hook
and Sturridge counters with a nice body shot.
Sturridge looks to land a combination. Guruland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guruland is looking to clinch but Sturridge is avoiding it.
Guruland tries to clinch up
and Sturridge counters with a nice body shot.
Sturridge throws a head kick that half lands.
Guruland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sturridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Guruland.
Sturridge lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturridge misses the target.
Guruland tries to bum rush Sturridge with a series of wild strikes but Sturridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guruland moves in looking to clinch but Sturridge pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guruland throws a body punch but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sturridge scores with a hook to the body. Guruland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guruland is breathing heavily.
Sturridge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guruland's hands.
Guruland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sturridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mentor Guruland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sturridge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guruland has time to react.
Sturridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guruland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Sturridge throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Guruland tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Guruland is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturridge loads up on a big left hand. Guruland felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sturridge looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Guruland can't hide his disappointment, as Sturridge celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Sturridge!
Isaiah Sturridge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 319 De Barros vs Bianchi
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1##CL2#
McGuire rushes Sturridge and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Sturridge wants the takedown. McGuire is fighting it off but Sturridge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McGuire's guard against the cage.
Sturridge stops McGuire from standing up. #SUB2#
Sturridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturridge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire controls Sturridge momentarily but Sturridge frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sturridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturridge's guard. Nice move by McGuire!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sturridge controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom.
McGuire postures up. #SUB#
Sturridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom.
McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sturridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGuire won't allow Sturridge to sweep him here.
Sturridge being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturridge misses the shot to the body.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Sturridge fails with the takedown.#TD#
Sturridge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sturridge lands in his opponent's guard.
McGuire is pulling down on Sturridge's head. It's preventing any offense from Sturridge, at least for the moment.#T3#
Sturridge throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Sturridge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sturridge works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturridge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGuire pulls Sturridge in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Sturridge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturridge is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturridge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sturridge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturridge throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sturridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturridge.
McGuire closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sturridge out cold! Sturridge corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James McGuire!
James McGuire made sure to mention his sponsor, Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Sturridge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sturridge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sturridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Akharraz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturridge stalls.
Sturridge leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Sturridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akharraz is fending him off so far but Sturridge persists. Nope, Akharraz circles away and we're back to standing.
Akharraz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
Akharraz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akharraz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a right hand that Sturridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturridge also avoids with ease.#T1#
Sturridge avoids the head kick by Akharraz.
Sturridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akharraz at a distance.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Sturridge moves out of range.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
Sturridge 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.
Sturridge jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Akharraz instigates a clinch.
Sturridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akharraz gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Akharraz breaks from the clinch.
Akharraz 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.
Akharraz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturridge throws out the jab.
Sturridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Sturridge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sturridge is standing up over Akharraz. Akharraz looks to escape but Sturridge dives into side control. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Sturridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akharraz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akharraz tries to escape but Sturridge is in control. #SUB#
Sturridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akharraz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sturridge 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.
Akharraz is trying to buck Sturridge off.
Sturridge misses with the ground and pound.
Akharraz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sturridge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sturridge throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Akharraz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sturridge connects with a decent elbow.
Akharraz taking a bit of punishment here - Sturridge scoring with strikes. #T3#
Sturridge lands a nice forearm strike.
Sturridge creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sturridge in side control lands a decent elbow.
Akharraz is trying to buck Sturridge off.
Sturridge lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#
Akharraz is rocked!
Sturridge cracks Akharraz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Akharraz is still in real trouble! Can Sturridge finish him?
Sturridge cracks Akharraz with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sturridge immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Akharraz is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sturridge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Sturridge!
A relieved looking Isaiah Sturridge 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: GC 313 Starker vs Suckerpunch
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Sturridge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sturridge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sturridge has a takedown stuffed.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sturridge, pushing him back against the cage.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sturridge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halo is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sturridge manages to break the clinch.
Sturridge scores with a jab to the head.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturridge.
Halo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halo ducks right into an uppercut from Sturridge. #T1#
Jab, jab by Sturridge - just one landing.
Sturridge cracks Halo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturridge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halo defends it nicely.
Crown Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Sturridge.
Sturridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Sturridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sturridge just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo lands a body shot.
Sturridge throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturridge throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Halo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Sturridge is trying to pull guard but Halo has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo lands with a left to the head.
Halo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sturridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halo lands a nice knee to the body.
Halo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge is trying to push Halo away but Halo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Halo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sturridge looking for a takedown.
Halo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturridge's efforts to push away.
Halo landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Sturridge is rocked!
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sturridge.
Sturridge looks winded!#T3#
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Sturridge avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sturridge's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Sturridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturridge.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Halo has knocked Sturridge down with a huge combo! Halo steps away and waves a wobbly Sturridge back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sturridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Halo finish him?
Halo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Halo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halo lands an uppercut.
Halo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sturridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but Sturridge blocks with his arms.
Sturridge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo is working Sturridge over against the cage.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
Halo maintains plum control as Sturridge tries to back straight out! Halo connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Sturridge blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Crown Halo!
An out of breath Crown Halo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 305
Date: Jul 18, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Sturridge misses its intended target.
Sturridge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guruland's hands.
Sturridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guruland.#CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Guruland scores with the left hand. Sturridge knows he should have avoided that one.
Guruland misses with the combination.
Sturridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guruland avoids the body shot from Sturridge.
Some wild striking there from Guruland.
Sturridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Guruland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Guruland tries to get set, Sturridge tries to push him back and clinch up but Guruland manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturridge throws a leg kick which misses Guruland's front leg but catches the back leg as Guruland tries to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sturridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Guruland, which made it look bad.
Guruland tests Sturridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturridge throws an overhand right that lands on Guruland's shoulder, as Guruland tries to avoid the shot.
Guruland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Guruland has managed to clinch.
Guruland scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Sturridge content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Sturridge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Guruland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Guruland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guruland staying out of range there.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Guruland wants to clinch up but Sturridge keeps it at a distance.
Sturridge chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Guruland closes the distance and pushes Sturridge back into the cage.
Guruland pushes off an throws an elbow but Sturridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Guruland on the inside. #BC#
Sturridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Guruland counter with a right hand.
Guruland moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Guruland avoids the punch easily.
Sturridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guruland on the side of the head.
Guruland wants to clinch.#T2#
Guruland throws a head kick but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sturridge tests Guruland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guruland throws a head kick but Sturridge moves out of range.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Guruland slips the punch.
Guruland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Despite the aggression on Guruland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Guruland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guruland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guruland misses with a body punch. #BC#
Sturridge breaks from the clinch.
Sturridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturridge tries to counter with a takedown but Guruland is quick to defend against it.
Sturridge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturridge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Sturridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guruland's guard.#ES2#
Guruland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sturridge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guruland is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guruland lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Guruland instigates a clinch. #T3#
Guruland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guruland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Sturridge gets control of Guruland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sturridge will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guruland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sturridge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sturridge keeping full guard, as Guruland tries to pass.
Sturridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sturridge keeping moving, preventing Guruland from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Sturridge is working an open guard so Guruland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Guruland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guruland tries a body shot but Sturridge blocks it.
Guruland lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Sturridge successfully pulls guard.
Guruland trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guruland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guruland is fighting to break Sturridge's control of his arms but Sturridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sturridge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Guruland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sturridge's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mentor Guruland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
That's time! Sturridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sturridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guruland as he jumps to the side.
Guruland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sturridge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Isaiah Sturridge is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Guruland gets caught napping as Sturridge dives in and scores a takedown. Guruland manages to retain guard.
Sturridge lands a couple of digs.
Sturridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guruland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guruland is looking to stand up but Sturridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Sturridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guruland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guruland wants to get back to his feet but Sturridge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland keeping moving, preventing Sturridge from controlling successfully.
Guruland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Sturridge scoring with some ground and pound.
Guruland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Guruland uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sturridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sturridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guruland defends well and Sturridge ends up having to push Guruland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guruland tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturridge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guruland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mentor Guruland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guruland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guruland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guruland throws a series of punches but Sturridge avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Sturridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Guruland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Guruland has wrist control.
Guruland is looking to stand up but Sturridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Sturridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Guruland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guruland is looking to stand up but Sturridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Guruland keeping moving, preventing Sturridge from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guruland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sturridge looking to pass the guard.
Guruland wants to get back to his feet but Sturridge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Guruland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Sturridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guruland moves out of range as Sturridge throws a body kick.
Sturridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Guruland.
Sturridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guruland.
It looked like Sturridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Sturridge.#CL2#
Sturridge gets tackled into the cage by Guruland. Guruland maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guruland misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sturridge manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guruland.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Guruland misses its intended target.
Guruland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Guruland staying out of range there.
A cross from Sturridge lands.
A jab from Guruland misses. #T4#
Guruland lands with a nice combination. Sturridge backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Guruland.
Sturridge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturridge cracks Guruland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturridge checks a low kick from Guruland.
Guruland misses the shot to the body.
Guruland throws a body punch but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sturridge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guruland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Guruland takes the fight into the clinch.
Guruland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturridge's efforts to push away.#BC#
Sturridge breaks the clinch.
Guruland connects with a body shot that sends Sturridge's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Isaiah Sturridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sturridge missing with a left hand there. Guruland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Guruland clinches.
Sturridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guruland.
Guruland keeps control of Sturridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sturridge tries to circle away but Guruland has him pinned against the cage.
Guruland misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Guruland. #BC#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge throws a hook but Guruland blocks it.
Guruland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guruland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland moves away from the strike by Sturridge. #TD#
Sturridge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sturridge lands in his opponent's guard.
Guruland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Guruland pushes Sturridge off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Sturridge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sturridge throws a hook but Guruland blocks it.
Guruland looks to throw the jab but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guruland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturridge thuds a left hand into Guruland's body.
Guruland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guruland slips a straight right by Sturridge.#CL2#
Guruland rushes Sturridge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sturridge is trying to break the clinch but Guruland has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sturridge manages to break the clinch.
Guruland feints a jab promting Sturridge to slip. Guruland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sturridge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Sturridge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guruland is trying to defend but Sturridge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guruland pushes Sturridge off looking to stand but Sturridge dives back in and keeps control. #T2##SUB#
Sturridge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Sturridge is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Guruland still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Guruland has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Guruland wants to stand but Sturridge has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Guruland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sturridge's guard.
Sturridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sturridge is controlling Guruland's posture.
Sturridge controls Guruland momentarily but Guruland frees himself.
Guruland wants to control from the top but Sturridge keeps moving.
Sturridge has a closed guard, preventing Guruland from standing up.
Sturridge 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.#SU2#
Guruland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sturridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guruland at a distance.
Guruland moves forwards but Sturridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guruland tries to clinch up.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturridge tries to counter with a takedown but Guruland is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Guruland.
Guruland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guruland duly obliges. #CUT2#
Isaiah Sturridge's cut is getting worse.
Guruland tries to clinch but Sturridge is having none of it.
Guruland throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guruland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Guruland.#CL2#
Guruland takes the fight into the clinch.
Guruland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guruland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturridge's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sturridge. #CUT#
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.#TD#
Sturridge pulls guard successfully.
Guruland trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sturridge's guard.
Sturridge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mentor Guruland.
I think Guruland 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mentor Guruland!
Mentor Guruland decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 301
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Sturridge misses with a straight right.
Sturridge misses with a jab to the body
and Enchãrya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sturridge is looking to slow Enchãrya down with leg kicks.
Sturridge jabs Enchãrya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Enchãrya throws a body shot but no joy.
Enchãrya connects with an inside leg kick.
Enchãrya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enchãrya stuffs the takedown.
Enchãrya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enchãrya takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Sturridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchãrya has Sturridge pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Enchãrya is on top in guard. #REVR#
Enchãrya is fighting to break Sturridge's control of his arms but Sturridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Enchãrya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sturridge trying to keep a closed guard but Enchãrya is proving a slippery customer.
Enchãrya preventing the sweep.
Enchãrya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sturridge keeping full guard, as Enchãrya tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enchãrya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sturridge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Enchãrya 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.
Enchãrya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge stands up over Enchãrya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Enchãrya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Enchãrya keeping full guard, as Sturridge tries to pass.
Enchãrya is trying to control the position but Sturridge postures up.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Enchãrya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Enchãrya is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Sturridge has Enchãrya pulled in close to control his posture.
Enchãrya content to stall in guard here.
Enchãrya won't allow Sturridge to get back to his feet.
Sturridge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sturridge controls Enchãrya momentarily but Enchãrya frees himself.
Sturridge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##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.
Enchãrya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enchãrya is pressing down on Sturridge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturridge is holding on for now.
Enchãrya prevents Sturridge from improving his position.
Sturridge is trying is best to control the position here.
Enchãrya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Enchãrya is thwarting Sturridge's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturridge wants to improve his position but Enchãrya is controlling well.
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 Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Enchãrya takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enchãrya.
Sturridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Enchãrya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturridge's elbow.
Sturridge prevents a body shot from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya has a couple of punches blocked by Sturridge.
Enchãrya is trying to maintain a safe position but Sturridge gets an underhook and turns Enchãrya into the cage.
Enchãrya throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturridge.
Enchãrya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enchãrya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturridge's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchãrya lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enchãrya counters with an inside leg kick.
Sturridge tries a low kick but Enchãrya avoids it.
A slow jab from Sturridge misses its intended target. #T1#
Sturridge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Enchãrya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturridge's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.#KD#
Enchãrya sends Sturridge crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Enchãrya is motioning to the referee to let Sturridge up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sturridge is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enchãrya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sturridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Enchãrya finish him?
Sturridge is breathing heavily.
Enchãrya lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Enchãrya darts in and clinches Sturridge up against the cage.
Sturridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Enchãrya won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturridge blocks an uppercut.
Enchãrya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards.
Enchãrya lands a right hand.
Enchãrya unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sturridge! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Enchãrya is unloading with more strikes now! Sturridge drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damagon Enchãrya!
A victorious Damagon Enchãrya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturridge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esposito.
Sturridge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturridge lands a right hook to the body.
Esposito misses with a hook. Sturridge ducked under it nicely.
Sturridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito swinging wildly here.
Esposito dips to his left and cracks Sturridge with an uppercut!#TD#
Sturridge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Esposito is trying to defend but Sturridge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Esposito is looking to control Sturridge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?
Esposito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sturridge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Esposito manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Esposito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sturridge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esposito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sturridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esposito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esposito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sturridge is pulling down on Esposito's head to control his posture.
Esposito wants to pass the guard but Sturridge is keeping the position.
Esposito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sturridge is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Esposito is fighting to break Sturridge's control of his arms but Sturridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Esposito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sturridge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturridge is pulling down on Esposito's head. It's preventing any offense from Esposito, at least for the moment.
Sturridge is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Esposito preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito postures up.
Esposito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Esposito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturridge is controlling Esposito's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturridge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Esposito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Esposito defending well as Sturridge loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Esposito.#CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.#T3##TD#
Sturridge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Esposito tries to bench press Sturridge off him but Sturridge keeps the position.
Sturridge trying to control the position but Esposito is working away.
Esposito is trying to improve his position.
Sturridge trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito tries to buck Sturridge off but Sturridge is having none of it.
Sturridge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Esposito is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sturridge tries to advance to mount but can't.
Esposito wants to control but Sturridge postures up.
Sturridge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sturridge wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy. #T4#
Esposito tries to buck Sturridge off but Sturridge is having none of it.#SUB#
Sturridge swings around for an armbar but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sturridge's guard.
Sturridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sturridge'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.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sturridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Esposito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Isaiah Sturridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge'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#
Sturridge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sturridge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sturridge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sturridge trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sturridge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Esposito has escaped the position, nice work there.
Esposito is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sturridge is trying to get an arm triangle but Esposito is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito prevents Sturridge from improving position.
Sturridge working the ground and pound. #T1#
Sturridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Sturridge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Esposito is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sturridge is working Esposito over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sturridge in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Sturridge tries for a kimura but Esposito is defending well.
Sturridge cracks Esposito with a big elbow. #SUB#
Sturridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esposito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Esposito avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sturridge. #SUB#
Sturridge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sturridge connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Esposito some visible discomfort.
Sturridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Sturridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esposito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sturridge tries for a kimura but Esposito is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Esposito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esposito is looking for a sweep.
Isaiah Sturridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esposito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sturridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Esposito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
Esposito pulls Sturridge in close to his closed guard and prevents Sturridge from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Sturridge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Esposito dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sturridge is pulling down on Esposito's head. It's preventing any offense from Esposito, at least for the moment.
Esposito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sturridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Esposito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esposito throwing strikes but missing.
Sturridge is trying to keep Esposito in close.
Esposito postures up in Sturridge's guard and throws a big left but Sturridge blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Sturridge pulls Esposito in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Esposito staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Esposito.
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
Sturridge tries for a takedown but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Esposito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
Esposito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sturridge.
Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sturridge defends it well.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut
letting Esposito counter with a right hand.
Esposito checks a low kick from Sturridge.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Sturridge as he checks the leg kick.
Sturridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
A little feinted left hand from Sturridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturridge shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Sturridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito throws the left hand but Sturridge avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Sturridge moves away and avoids it.
Sturridge shoots in for a takedown but Esposito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito 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.
Sturridge lands with a good body shot.
Sturridge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esposito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Esposito jabs Sturridge right on the nose. Sturridge blinks but takes it well.
Esposito walks into a jab.
Sturridge misses with a body kick.
Sturridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Javier Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturridge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito throws a good cross that connects.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Sturridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturridge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Esposito has time to react.
Sturridge moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Sturridge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esposito quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
Sturridge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Javier Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Esposito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Esposito wants to improve his position but Sturridge is controlling well.
Sturridge is trying to control the action in half guard but Esposito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Esposito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sturridge trying to move into half guard but instead Esposito has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito 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.
Esposito throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Esposito postures up in Sturridge's guard and throws a big left but Sturridge blocks it.
Sturridge wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Esposito is now in half guard.
Sturridge is looking to get back to full guard here but Esposito has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ground and pound from Esposito seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sturridge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esposito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esposito working away.
The ground and pound from Esposito seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sturridge stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Esposito trying to control the position but Sturridge is working away. #T4#
Sturridge tries to buck Esposito off but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito scoring with punches from side control.
Sturridge is trying to improve his position.
Esposito works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Sturridge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Isaiah Sturridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esposito creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sturridge sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sturridge 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
After winning the bout, Isaiah Sturridge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 291
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Penn Jr misses with a hook. Sturridge ducked under it nicely.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturridge connects with a leg kick. Penn Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturridge lands a head shot.
Penn Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Sturridge finds it's target.
Sturridge connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Penn Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Sturridge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge lands a nice forearm strike.
Penn Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sturridge.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Sturridge in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Sturridge has hold of Penn Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Penn Jr seems comfortable defending it but Sturridge has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Penn Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Penn Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sturridge couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaiah Sturridge!
A victorious Isaiah Sturridge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 286
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Akharraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akharraz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akharraz lands with a shot to the body.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Sturridge misses with a left hand #CL#
and Akharraz moves into the clinch.
Sturridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sturridge lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Akharraz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Akharraz. #CL#
Akharraz clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akharraz lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sturridge throws an elbow but misses.
Akharraz trying to control the position but instead, Sturridge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akharraz into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akharraz. #CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Sturridge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sturridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akharraz to keep the fight standing.
Akharraz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturridge cracks Akharraz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sturridge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akharraz at a distance.
Akharraz misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sturridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akharraz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturridge.
Akharraz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Sturridge dodges the punch combination from Akharraz. #TD2#
Sturridge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akharraz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sturridge 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.
Sturridge is standing up over Akharraz. Akharraz looks to escape but Sturridge dives into side control. #T2#
Sturridge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sturridge working the ground and pound.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet.
Akharraz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've been hearing good reports from Akharraz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes.
Sturridge fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Akharraz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sturridge. #SUB2#
Sturridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akharraz, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Sturridge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3##SUB2#
Sturridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sturridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akharraz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sturridge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sturridge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sturridge lands a nice forearm strike.
Sturridge cracks Akharraz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sturridge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akharraz to see if he's OK.
Sturridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akharraz keeps working.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Sturridge drags him back down.#SUB2#
Sturridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akharraz, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Sturridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akharraz, who protects the arm well.
Sturridge trying to control the position but Akharraz is working away.
Akharraz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Akharraz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Sturridge is persistently looking for the submission but Akharraz is defending it well. #SUB2#
Sturridge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Akharraz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturridge lands a jab to Akharraz's midsection.
Akharraz doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturridge circles away.
Akharraz misses with a head kick.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sturridge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturridge throws a lazy right hand but Akharraz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut. Akharraz saw that one coming.
Sturridge throws a shot from downtown. Akharraz moves away and avoids it.
Akharraz scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturridge should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Akharraz is looking for a counter combo.
Sturridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
Akharraz wants to clinch up but Sturridge keeps it at a distance.
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
Akharraz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Nice cross by Sturridge.
Sturridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akharraz lands a nice shot that snaps Sturridge's head back.
Sturridge walks into a jab.
Akharraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturridge looks to throw the jab but Akharraz is out of range.
Akharraz swinging wildly here.
And Sturridge tries to counter it with a takedown but Akharraz pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Akharraz closes the distance and pushes Sturridge back into the cage.#BC2#
Sturridge breaks the clinch.
Akharraz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Sturridge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sturridge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Sturridge stops Akharraz from standing up.
Akharraz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sturridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akharraz is keeping the position for now.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Sturridge isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##ES#
Akharraz wriggles free and stands up.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturridge lands with a straight right. Akharraz didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Sturridge misses.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Akharraz slips the punch.
Sturridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Akharraz rushes Sturridge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akharraz dodges an elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturridge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akharraz wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturridge won't allow it.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sturridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturridge.#TD2#
Sturridge jumps guard.
Akharraz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sturridge is proving hard to escape from.
Isaiah Sturridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akharraz wants to stand and escape but instead Sturridge has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Akharraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Sturridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Sturridge from controlling successfully.
Akharraz wants to stand up but Sturridge is controlling him. #T4#
Sturridge is pushing down on Akharraz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akharraz is fighting to maintain full guard but Sturridge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sturridge lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Akharraz is defending against the submission attempts here by Sturridge.
Sturridge wants to pass the guard but Akharraz is defending well. #SUB2#
Sturridge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akharraz is just riding it out for now. Sturridge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sturridge is working for a kimura but Akharraz is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Akharraz misses the target.
Akharraz looks to throw the jab but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge throws out a loose jab but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz is looking for a counter combo.
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Akharraz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sturridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akharraz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akharraz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akharraz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Akharraz misses with a few strikes there.
Sturridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akharraz manages to avoid it.
Akharraz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akharraz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!#CL#
Akharraz darts in and clinches Sturridge up against the cage.#BC2#
Sturridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Akharraz misses with a body shot.
Akharraz misses with an uppercut.
Akharraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Akharraz clinches up with Sturridge and pushes him back against the cage.
Akharraz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akharraz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akharraz avoids a wild elbow strike from Sturridge.#BC#
Akharraz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Sturridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Sturridge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sturridge throws a front kick aimed at Akharraz's knee but Akharraz avoids it well.
Sturridge walks into a jab.
Akharraz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturridge avoids the body shot from Akharraz.
Sturridge misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Sturridge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akharraz wants to stand back up but Sturridge manages to pass into side control. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sturridge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akharraz, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Akharraz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sturridge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Sturridge is dominant here and he's now got Akharraz's back!#SUB2#
Sturridge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sturridge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Akharraz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Akharraz is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Akharraz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Sturridge is looking for the choke from the back position but Akharraz is controlling his hands well. #ES#
Akharraz is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Sturridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sturridge.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akharraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akharraz moves in looking to clinch but Sturridge pushes him off.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Akharraz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akharraz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akharraz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Akharraz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akharraz tries to clinch up.
Akharraz moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Akharraz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturridge.#TD2#
Sturridge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akharraz!
Osama Akharraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isaiah Sturridge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akharraz tries to escape but Sturridge is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Sturridge.
I've got Sturridge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: GC 272
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Sturridge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturridge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Jurevicious counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sturridge wants to get back to full guard.
Jurevicious thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturridge's head.
Ground and pound from Jurevicious.
Jurevicious thows a huge punch but Sturridge dodges it nicely.
Sturridge controlling the position well.
Jurevicious misses with a head shot. Sturridge uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sturridge controlling the position.#T1#
Jurevicious throwing strikes but missing.
Jurevicious working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jurevicious trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jurevicious manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Sturridge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jurevicious is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jurevicious has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sturridge has Jurevicious pulled in close to control his posture.
Sturridge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sturridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jurevicious landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Jurevicious connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Jurevicious thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sturridge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jurevicious works over Sturridge with some ground and pound from guard.
Sturridge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Jurevicious throws a big elbow that misses.
Jurevicious is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturridge has wrist control.
Jurevicious landing some decent shots from guard.
Sturridge seems keen to control Jurevicious's posture.
Sturridge is continuing to stall.
Jurevicious in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jurevicious trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sturridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jurevicious is fighting to break Sturridge's control of his arms but Sturridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jurevicious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jurevicious moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturridge connects with the punch.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses
and Jurevicious counters with a straight right hand.
Jurevicious checks a low kick from Sturridge.
Jurevicious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurevicious feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Jurevicious dominated that round.
That's time! Jurevicious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jurevicious keeps the fight on the outside.
Jurevicious ducks right into an uppercut from Sturridge.
Jab, jab by Sturridge - just one landing.
Sturridge looks to land a left hand but Jurevicious moved out of range nicely.
Jurevicious appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sturridge looks to throw the jab but Jurevicious is out of range.
Jurevicious looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jurevicious moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurevicious drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sturridge sprawls and moves away.
Sturridge looks to land a left hand but Jurevicious moved out of range nicely.
Sturridge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jurevicious takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Jurevicious drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jurevicious 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.
Sturridge 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.
Jurevicious with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturridge, not yet.
Sturridge controlling Jurevicious's posture. #T1#
Sturridge 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##SUB2#
Sturridge seems to be working for a kimura but Jurevicious defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sturridge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jurevicious is just riding it out for now. Sturridge eventually gives up the hold.
Sturridge wants to control but Jurevicious is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sturridge is trying to work for a kimura but Jurevicious is defending well. #SUB2#
Sturridge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sturridge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sturridge moves into full mount! Jurevicious won't be happy about that!
Sturridge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Sturridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jurevicious wants to control but Sturridge is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sturridge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jurevicious is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jurevicious and Sturridge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Sturridge swings around for an armbar but Jurevicious sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sturridge's guard.
Sturridge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurevicious lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Sturridge trying to control the position here.
Jurevicious throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturridge trying to control the position here.
Jurevicious distracts Sturridge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jurevicious trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sturridge is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sturridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jurevicious keeping full guard, as Sturridge tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jurevicious'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#
Jurevicious is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturridge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurevicious.
Jurevicious moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
Jurevicious moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturridge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturridge thows a body kick. Jurevicious tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sturridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturridge throws a right hand that misses
and Jurevicious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Good work by Jurevicious as he checks the leg kick.
Isaiah Sturridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurevicious feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturridge.
Jurevicious uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge looks to land a left hand but Jurevicious moved out of range nicely.
Jurevicious has a takedown stuffed.
Sturridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturridge lands with a straight right. Jurevicious didn't see that one coming.
Sturridge misses the shot to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sturridge enables Jurevicious to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sturridge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sturridge 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#
Sturridge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jurevicious defending well though. #T2##SUB2#
Sturridge is working for a kimura but Jurevicious is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Sturridge is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sturridge is trying to work for a kimura but Jurevicious is defending well.
Jurevicious is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Sturridge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jurevicious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jurevicious manages to get to full guard.
Jurevicious lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sturridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jurevicious with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darius Jurevicious overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Jurevicious controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Sturridge trying to control the position.
Sturridge has control of Jurevicious's left arm, preventing Jurevicious from doing any damage.
Jurevicious working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jurevicious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jurevicious trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jurevicious works over Sturridge with some ground and pound from guard.
Jurevicious landing some decent shots from guard.
Jurevicious postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jurevicious with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
After winning the bout, Isaiah Sturridge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 174 170lbs Eliminators
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1#
Sturridge throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
A jab from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Sturridge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sturridge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva controlling Sturridge's posture.
Sturridge throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Sturridge stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Sturridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Sturridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Sturridge throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sturridge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sturridge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturridge trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
Sturridge has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sturridge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sturridge keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Sturridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sturridge trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva lands with a straight right. Sturridge didn't see that one coming.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sturridge counter with a right hand.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses.
Silva moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturridge.
Silva lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Silva throws out a loose jab but Sturridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Silva slips under a jab from Sturridge.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturridge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturridge misses with a straight right.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at Samran Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sturridge misses with a low kick.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sturridge. #KD#
Silva cracks Sturridge with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sturridge to stand back up!#ROC#
Sturridge is rocked!
Silva lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Sturridge out cold! Sturridge is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cyborg Silva!
Cyborg Silva bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ABW 165 Lopez - Rones
Date: Oct 04, 2018

#R1#
Sturridge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Hope's head coaches at Fight Hard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sturridge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
An attempted straight right counter from Hope misses the target.
Hope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge looks to land a right hand but Hope moved out of range.
Hope walks into a stiff left hand from Sturridge.
Hope throws a head kick but Sturridge moves out of range.
Hope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturridge throws a leg kick but Hope sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hope tests Sturridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hope. That snapped Sturridge's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge misses with a straight left.
Hope throws a head kick that misses.
Hope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hope takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Sturridge.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturridge avoids the body shot from Hope.
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Hope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hope throws a jab when Sturridge was well out of range.
Hope walks into a stiff left hand from Sturridge.
Hope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billy Hope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hope moves forwards but Sturridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturridge can pounce on him.
Sturridge with a poor takedown
and Hope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope misses with a wild body shot.
Sturridge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturridge scores with the left hand. Hope knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturridge avoids the body shot from Hope.
Hope lands with an overhand left.
Hope throws out a powerful jab.
Hope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturridge throws out the jab. #T2#
Hope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hope lands a slapping body shot.
Hope misses with a few strikes there.
Hope throws a head kick that misses.
Hope cracks Sturridge with an open hand slap.
Sturridge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturridge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sturridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Sturridge is rocked!
Hope moves forwards but Sturridge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturridge shoots in for a double leg but Hope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hope lands with a shot to the body.
Hope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Hope's head.
Sturridge misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Sturridge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sturridge on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sturridge lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Sturridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturridge with the ground and pound but Hope uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sturridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hope is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sturridge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hope is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sturridge, into his guard. #REVR#
Hope tries to stand but Sturridge is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sturridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Sturridge is working an open guard so Hope takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sturridge misses with a head kick.
Hope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Billy Hope will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sturridge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Sturridge.
Hope scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Sturridge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sturridge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Sturridge are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sturridge throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Sturridge has hold of Hope's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hope seems comfortable defending it but Sturridge has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hope is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hope is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sturridge couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaiah Sturridge!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaiah Sturridge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Billy Hope had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1#
Bobaszewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Bobaszewski slips a jab and a cross from Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobaszewski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sturridge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bobaszewski avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski slips under a jab from Sturridge.
Bobaszewski slips a jab and a cross from Sturridge.
Sturridge swinging wildly here.
Bobaszewski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturridge tries to counter by clinching up but Bobaszewski breaks away and moves out of range.
Sturridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bobaszewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobaszewski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sturridge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturridge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Sturridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bobaszewski. Those never looked like landing.
Bobaszewski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a double jab.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bobaszewski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Sturridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobaszewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been hearing reports that Sturridge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Bobaszewski slips the punch.
Sturridge throws a lazy right hand but Bobaszewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturridge scores with a jab. Bobaszewski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturridge blocks the leg kick.
Sturridge throws an overhand right that lands on Bobaszewski's shoulder, as Bobaszewski tries to avoid the shot.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sturridge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses.
Sturridge goes for a double leg but Bobaszewski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobaszewski continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Bobaszewski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sturridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bobaszewski counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge sizes up Bobaszewski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobaszewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobaszewski sizes up Sturridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobaszewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobaszewski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Bobaszewski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturridge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bobaszewski.
No joy there for Sturridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobaszewski throws a body kick that misses.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturridge.
Bobaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bobaszewski misses with a few strikes there.
Bobaszewski avoids the head kick by Sturridge.
Bobaszewski moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sturridge throws a leg kick
and Bobaszewski counters with a series of strikes. Sturridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sturridge scores with a hook.
Sturridge cracks Bobaszewski with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Bobaszewski. #T3#
Sturridge cracks Bobaszewski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge scores with a jab to the head.
Bobaszewski's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobaszewski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sturridge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Sturridge misses. #CL2#
Sturridge tries to keep at a distance but Bobaszewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobaszewski has a couple of punches blocked by Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Sturridge.
Bobaszewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobaszewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards.
Bobaszewski avoids the elbow strike from Sturridge, against the cage.
Bobaszewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Sturridge jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bobaszewski wants to control from the top but Sturridge keeps moving. #T4#
Bobaszewski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobaszewski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Sturridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobaszewski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobaszewski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sturridge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobaszewski defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bobaszewski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krzysztof Bobaszewski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bobaszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Sturridge moves out of range easily.
Sturridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that Sturridge semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturridge.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturridge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bobaszewski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturridge's calf.#TD#
Sturridge feints and as Bobaszewski raises his hands in defense, Sturridge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bobaszewski scrambles and gets back 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!
Sturridge throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobaszewski counters with a series of strikes. Sturridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bobaszewski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sturridge.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Sturridge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sturridge passes Bobaszewski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sturridge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sturridge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bobaszewski is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bobaszewski is trying to control but can't.
Bobaszewski wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sturridge seems to be working for a kimura but Bobaszewski defends the submission attempt.
Isaiah Sturridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sturridge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bobaszewski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bobaszewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sturridge working over Bobaszewski with some ground and pound. Bobaszewski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bobaszewski is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobaszewski is trying to maintain the position but Sturridge is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sturridge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobaszewski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobaszewski is trying to control but Sturridge passes into side control!
Bobaszewski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Sturridge lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Sturridge tries for a kimura but Bobaszewski is defending well.
Bobaszewski is trying to control Sturridge's posture but Sturridge avoids it. #SUB#
Sturridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sturridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sturridge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bobaszewski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bobaszewski pushes Sturridge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sturridge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Bobaszewski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sturridge easily slips into full mount!
Sturridge raining down shots from the mount!
Sturridge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sturridge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bobaszewski is trying to stand up.
Bobaszewski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sturridge looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sturridge is landing with some decent strikes but Bobaszewski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sturridge misses with a combination
and Bobaszewski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobaszewski misses with a two punch combination.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bobaszewski avoids the punch easily.
As Sturridge backs off Bobaszewski throws a huge counter combo but Sturridge manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Sturridge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bobaszewski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bobaszewski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Sturridge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobaszewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bobaszewski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Bobaszewski wants to pass the guard but Sturridge is defending well.
Sturridge gets back to full guard.
Bobaszewski postures up and lands a big shot to Sturridge's brow.
Sturridge 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.
Bobaszewski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bobaszewski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sturridge looking to control.
Sturridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobaszewski is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bobaszewski looking to sit in guard and control but Sturridge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sturridge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bobaszewski's head.
Bobaszewski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sturridge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sturridge postures up in Bobaszewski's guard and throws a big left but Bobaszewski blocks it.
Sturridge connects with a couple of short punches.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobaszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Bobaszewski manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3#
Bobaszewski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sturridge shoots in and drives through. Bobaszewski sprawls well.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sturridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bobaszewski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobaszewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturridge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobaszewskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Sturridge as he connects with a hook.
Sturridge throws a nice head kick!
Sturridge blocks a head kick by Bobaszewski.
Sturridge misses with a wild body shot.
Sturridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobaszewski. #T4#
Bobaszewski's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobaszewski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bobaszewski ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Despite the aggression on Bobaszewski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bobaszewski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobaszewski as he avoids it easily.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
As Sturridge backs off Bobaszewski throws a huge counter combo but Sturridge manages to avoid it all.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bobaszewski avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Bobaszewski does no damage.
Sturridge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobaszewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Sturridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobaszewski misses with a looping right.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Sturridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bobaszewski can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Bobaszewski.
I think Bobaszewski 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ABW 150 McArthur - Nielsen
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Minasian. Beautiful body shot.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minasian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturridge throws an overhand right that lands on Minasian's shoulder, as Minasian tries to avoid the shot.
Minasian throwing a counter right hand but Sturridge manages to avoid it.
Sturridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sturridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minasian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge misses with a straight right.
Sturridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minasian stuns Sturridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturridge ducks right into an uppercut from Minasian.
The fighters circle, before Minasian throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sturridge's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Minasian lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alex Minasian!
A relieved looking Alex Minasian 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Stricker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sturridge throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Stricker moves into the clinch.
Sturridge lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Sturridge lands with a short shot to the head.
Stricker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stricker prevents the takedown attempt.
Stricker working aggressively here. #BC2#
Stricker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturridge throws a series of punches but Stricker avoids them all with ease.
Stricker feints a counter leg kick.
Stricker misses with a two punch combination.
Stricker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stricker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
We've been told by Sturridge's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker misses with a head kick.
Stricker throws a hook but Sturridge avoids it easily.
Sturridge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stricker is out of range.
Sturridge swings widly with a right hand
and Stricker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stricker.
A slow jab from Sturridge misses its intended target.
Stricker throws out a counter right but Sturridge avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sturridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stricker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stricker scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
Stricker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stricker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge throws an elbow that misses. Stricker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturridge's guard. Nice move by Stricker!#REVB#
Sturridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sturridge is trying to control the position but Stricker postures up. #T2#
Stricker wants to stand but Sturridge is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stricker postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.#T3#
Sturridge is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stricker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturridge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stricker manages to circle out of the way.
Stricker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stricker throws a good cross that connects.
Sturridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stricker! But no joy.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut. Stricker saw that one coming.
Steve Stricker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Stricker tries to sprawl but Sturridge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sturridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturridge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sturridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4##ES2#
Stricker kicks Sturridge off and gets back to his feet.
Sturridge stalks Stricker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stricker's face. Stricker staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge misses with a looping left.
Stricker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sturridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stricker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stricker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Stricker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stricker.
Sturridge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stricker can pounce on him.
Sturridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stricker as he avoids it easily.
Sturridge missing with a left hand there. Stricker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stricker lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Sturridge.
Sturridge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sturridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stricker counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Stricker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stricker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturridge has time to react.
Sturridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stricker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Sturridge is predictable there
and Stricker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturridge's knee momentarily.
Sturridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stricker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Sturridge looking to score a takedown here. Stricker is defending well but Sturridge drives through and ends up in Stricker's guard.#ES2#
Stricker uses the cage to get back 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!
Some wild striking there from Sturridge.
A slow jab from Sturridge misses its intended target.
Steve Stricker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stricker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stricker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stricker connects with a nice looking jab.
Stricker swings for the body but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sturridge throwing a counter right hand but Stricker manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Stricker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Sturridge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Stricker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sturridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sturridge throws a sloppy head kick and Stricker moves out of range easily.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Stricker lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturridge tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stricker! But no joy.
Stricker throws a head kick but Sturridge moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stricker.
Stricker scores with a hook to the body. Sturridge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sturridge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sturridge misses with a low kick.
Stricker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stricker lands an overhand right.
Sturridge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturridge moves away from the strike by Stricker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stricker. Sturridge does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Sturridge has taken the fight to the clinch. #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!
Sturridge tries to pull guard but Stricker won't allow it.
A short right from Sturridge.
Stricker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Stricker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturridge throws a body shot but no joy.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Stricker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sturridge misses its intended target.
Sturridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stricker's calf.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturridge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stricker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stricker lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturridge's head.#ROC2#
Sturridge is rocked!
Stricker throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Sturridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stricker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturridge has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Stricker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stricker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Sturridge.
Sturridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stricker moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturridge tries to clinch there but Stricker circles away.
Stricker walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sturridge drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stricker swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sturridge's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Stricker!
Steve Stricker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KOFC 109 - Slurper vs Reid 2
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Sturridge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sturridge swinging wildly here.
Couture seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sturridge throws a head kick that misses.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture scores with a body shot.
Sturridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Sturridge moved out of range.#CL#
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Sturridge controls the action.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Sturridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturridge controls his hands.
Sturridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturridge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture blocking some punches. #TD2#
Sturridge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sturridge trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturridge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Couture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sturridge is controlling him.
Sturridge trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Sturridge with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Sturridge.
Couture blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Couture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturridge lands the left hand.
Couture takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturridge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturridge missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dan Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sturridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturridge shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturridge, right into the meat.
Couture clobbers Sturridge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Couture is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturridge.
Sturridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Sturridge moved out of range.
Couture getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sturridge. Sturridge obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturridge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Couture under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturridge as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Sturridge moved out of range.
Sturridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sturridge on the side of the head.#ROC#
Sturridge is rocked!#CL#
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Sturridge lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Couture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Couture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sturridge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Couture is defending well for now.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?#BC2#
Sturridge breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Sturridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Couture takes a swing at Sturridge's ribcage but misses.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Sturridge shoots in looking for a takedown. Couture tries to sprawl out of it but Sturridge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couture manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Sturridge.
Sturridge throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL2#
Sturridge clinches.
Sturridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Couture pushes Sturridge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Couture digs a right hand into Sturridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturridge's gas tank.
Sturridge looks winded!
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturridge controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaiah Sturridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sturridge throws a hook but Couture blocks it.
Couture moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Couture tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sturridge manages to circle out of the way.
Sturridge jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Couture sends Sturridge crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Couture is motioning to the referee to let Sturridge up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fighters circling - Sturridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Sturridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Couture lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sturridge falls backwards - clearly groggy! Couture dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Couture!
Dan Couture managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: KOFC 104 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Sturridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge throws out a loose jab but Forbes uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forbes.
Forbes throws an off balance right hand
and Sturridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturridge.
Forbes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Sturridge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forbes in his tracks.
Sturridge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forbes momentarily.
Forbes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Forbes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Forbes as he checks the leg kick.
Forbes takes one to the chin there.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Forbes slips the punch.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes throws a right hand that Sturridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturridge also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Forbes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Sturridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sturridge!
You can see the frustration on Sturridge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Forbes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sturridge has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Forbes but great work by Sturridge.
You can see the frustration on Forbes's face as Sturridge controls the position.
Forbes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Forbes is looking to reverse the position.
Sturridge slows the pace down. #T2#
Forbes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sturridge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Forbes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sturridge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Forbes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sturridge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes trying to get back to full guard but Sturridge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Forbes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sturridge trying to control but Forbes is having none of it.
Forbes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sturridge controlling from mount.
Sturridge lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#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.
Sturridge controlling the pace for now.
Sturridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Forbes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sturridge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Forbes is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge'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#
Forbes misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Sturridge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Forbes misses with the head strike.
Sturridge lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Sturridge manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturridge.
Sturridge is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control.
Forbes working away.#SUB#
Forbes swings around for an armbar but Sturridge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forbes's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Forbes 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! Sturridge rolls with it to try and escape but Forbes cranks on the arm and Sturridge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradford Forbes!
A relieved looking Bradford Forbes 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: KOFC 92 - Murhaa vs Cheek
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Hyang connects with a high kick.
Hyang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hyang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturridge blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Hyang.
Sturridge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sturridge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hyang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturridge.
Hyang throws a hook but Sturridge avoids it easily.
Sturridge throws a hook but Hyang blocks it.
Sturridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyang.
Hyang blocks a leg kick.
Hyang moves out of range of the strikes.
Hyang lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hyang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sturridge misses.
Hyang lands with a right hand.
Sturridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Yun Won Hyang has been cut.
Sturridge lands with a slapping head kick.
Hyang jabs Sturridge right on the nose. Sturridge blinks but takes it well.
Sturridge swings widly with a right hand
and Hyang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hyang connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturridge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hyang.
Sturridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyang manages to avoid it.
Hyang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hyang blocks a jab.
It looks like Hyang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Hyang's head but Hyang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyang moves out of range of the strikes.
Hyang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyang catches Sturridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sturridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturridge throws a hook but Hyang blocks it.
Sturridge cracks a nice hook into Hyang's ribs.
Hyang dips to his left and cracks Sturridge with an uppercut!
Hyang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturridge's head.
Hyang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hyang cracks the inside of Sturridge's front leg.
Hyang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturridge with the counter takedown but Hyang avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyang misses the target.
Donk. Hyang catches Sturridge right on the button with a cross.
Hyang lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Hyang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Sturridge backs away, Hyang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hyang scores with the left hand. Sturridge knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hyang connects with a looping right hand.
Hyang staying out of range there.
Hyang misses with an uppercut.
Hyang staying out of range there.
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Hyang's head but Hyang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hyang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturridge.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Hyang avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hyang, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Hyang. Those never looked like landing.
Sturridge misses with a double jab.
Sturridge avoids the head kick by Hyang.
Hyang misses with an uppercut. Sturridge saw that one coming.#T3#
Sturridge connects with a crisp jab.
Hyang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyang is looking to score with low kicks.
Hyang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyang tries to work over Sturridge's front leg with a kick but Sturridge checks it.
Hyang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sturridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyang throws a series of punches but Sturridge moves out of range.
Hyang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturridge connects with a crisp jab.
Sturridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Sturridge clinches.
A short body shot lands from Hyang as the two fighters clinch.
Sturridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturridge lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sturridge throws an elbow but misses.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturridge controls his hands.
Hyang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Sturridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Hyang. #BC#
Hyang breaks the clinch.
Sturridge throws a one two combo.
Hyang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hyang!
Hyang checks a low kick from Sturridge.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hyang, right into the meat.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyang.
Hyang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturridge avoids the head kick by Hyang.
Hyang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hyang 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.
Hyang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hyang duly obliges.
Sturridge misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yun Won Hyang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yun Won Hyang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturridge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hyang defending well as Sturridge loads up on a big left hand.
Hyang throws a quick counter head kick but Sturridge was just out of range.
Hyang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturridge.
Hyang works over Sturridge's head and body with a nice combination.
Hyang swats away the attempt to clinch by Sturridge.
Hyang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sturridge can do to turn this around?
Sturridge moves out of range as Hyang strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hyang.
Hyang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hyang misses with an uppercut. Sturridge saw that one coming.
Sturridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyang.
Hyang throws a body punch but Sturridge moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge misses with a low kick.
Hyang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturridge just manages to avoid it.
Sturridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyang throws the left hand but Sturridge avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sturridge, as that shot connected.
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!
Sturridge misses with an uppercut. Hyang saw that one coming.
Hyang is looking to counter punch.
Sturridge misses with a combination
and Hyang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sturridge misses with a hook.
Sturridge ducks under a wild hook from Hyang.
Hyang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyang catches Sturridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hyang throws a hook but Sturridge avoids it easily.
Hyang slips a straight right by Sturridge.
Hyang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sturridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hyang throws out a leg kick but Sturridge moves out of range and Hyang only half commits.
Sturridge misses with a hook. Hyang ducked under it nicely.
Hyang looks to land a right hand but Sturridge moved out of range.
Hyang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sturridge is out of range and Hyang settles back down.
Hyang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hyang lands a head shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hyang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hyang swings for the body but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sturridge throws a lazy uppercut
and Hyang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturridge is looking to clinch. #T2#
Hyang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturridge misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Hyang.
Sturridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
Hyang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyang moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Sturridge lands a jab to Hyang's midsection.
Hyang cracks Sturridge with an open hand slap.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge throws a wild body kick that Hyang sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Sturridge finds it's way through Hyang's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Sturridge.
Sturridge wants to clinch up but Hyang keeps it at a distance.
Hyang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sturridge ducks under a wild hook from Hyang.
Hyang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Hyang lands a lovely overhand right.
Sturridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sturridge slips a straight right by Hyang.
Sturridge misses with a straight right.
Hyang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sturridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturridge walks into a jab.
Sturridge scores with a nice right hand.
Sturridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyang.
Sturridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturridge misses the target.
Hyang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Hyang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hyang defending well as Sturridge loads up on a big left hand.
Hyang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturridge.
Hyang scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Hyang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sturridge moves forwards but Hyang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Sturridge.
Hyang looks to throw the jab but Sturridge is out of range.
Hyang sizes up Sturridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturridge throws a leg kick but Hyang moved away.
Hyang is looking to slow Sturridge down with leg kicks.
Sturridge throws a jab when Hyang was well out of range.
Sturridge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hyang.
Sturridge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hyang is able to avoid easily.
Hyang scores with a nice right hand.
Hyang avoids the body shot from Sturridge.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hyang!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Hyang's head but Hyang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hyang.
Hyang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturridge.
Sturridge is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sturridge misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yun Won Hyang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yun Won Hyang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturridge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sturridge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hyang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hyang moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Sturridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyang.
Hyang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturridge. That did some damage!
Sturridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturridge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hyangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hyang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yun Won Hyang is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyang misses with a straight right.
Hyang throws a hook but Sturridge avoids it easily.
Sturridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyang.
An attempted straight right counter from Hyang misses the target.
Sturridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hyang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge throws the kick towards the body but Hyang avoids it.
Hyang with a nice cross.
Sturridge moves away from the strike by Hyang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyang throws a lazy right hand but Sturridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturridge! But no joy.
Hyang throws a combination. Sturridge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Hyang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hyang counters with a thumping low kick.
Hyang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturridge.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge misses with a hook. Hyang ducked under it nicely.
Hyang slips under a jab.
Hyang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sturridge on the side of the head.
Sturridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturridge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyang.
A head kick from Hyang lands but Sturridge takes it in his stride.
Sturridge misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Hyang.
Hyang connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hyang.
Sturridge staying out of range there.
Sturridge throws a hook but Hyang avoids it easily.
Hyang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyang looks to land a body kick but Sturridge moved away.
Sturridge with the counter takedown but Hyang avoids it easily.
Yun Won Hyang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hyang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturridge swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hyang to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyang misses with a straight right.
Sturridge slips a jab from Hyang.
Sturridge misses with a leg kick.
Hyang scores with a leg kick.
Sturridge misses with a looping left.
Sturridge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Sturridge.
A shot to the body from Sturridge misses
and Hyang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturridge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hyang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sturridge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturridge misses with a hook to the body
and Hyang counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Hyang.
Hyang misses with a two punch combination.
Hyang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyang throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hyang.
Hyang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Sturridge misses its intended target.
Hyang cracks Sturridge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyang.
Sturridge blocks a jab.
Hyang staying out of range there.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Sturridge defending well as Hyang loads up on a big left hand.
Hyang blocks a head kick by Sturridge.
Sturridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sturridge avoids the head kick by Hyang.
Sturridge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hyang. That one must have hurt.
Hyang feints and then cracks Sturridge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturridge down.
Hyang blocks a low kick nicely.
Hyang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hyang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hyang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sturridge.
Sturridge throws a shot from downtown. Hyang moves away and avoids it.
Hyang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Hyang throws a leg kick but Sturridge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sturridge lands an overhand right.
Isaiah Sturridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturridge scores with a jab.
Hyang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hyang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturridge.
Danga de danga de dang - Hyang scores with a four punch combination!
Sturridge throws a series of punches but Hyang moves out of range.
Sturridge misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyang moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Hyang throws a series of punches but Sturridge moves out of range.
Hyang lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Sturridge. Those never looked like landing.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Won Hyang!

Event: KOFC 87 - Vandalay vs Kazakov
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Sturridge swings for the body but Dresden moves out of range.
Sturridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Dresden.
Dresden moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a right hand
and Dresden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sturridge swings for the body but Dresden moves out of range.
Dresden feinted with a counter takedown.
Sturridge cracks Dresden with a good jab.
We've been hearing reports that Dresden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dresden looks to land a right hand but Sturridge moved out of range.
Sturridge throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturridge has a takedown stuffed.
As Sturridge tries to get set, Dresden tries to push him back and clinch up but Sturridge manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Dresden off the cage and back into range.
Dresden ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a left hand
and Dresden counters with a right hand to the body.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Dresden's head but Dresden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Dresden misses the target.
Sturridge misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Dresden moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dresden.
Dresden tries a body shot but Sturridge blocks it.
Sturridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dresden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturridge takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Sturridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturridge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dresden is out of range and Sturridge settles back down.
Sturridge throws a leg kick but Dresden moved away.
Dresden tries to counter by clinching up but Sturridge breaks away and moves out of range.
Sturridge wants to slow Dresden down by chopping away at his legs.
As Sturridge looks to move away, Dresden throws a big counter combo but Sturridge just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Sturridge misses.
Dresden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturridge throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Dresden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dresden throwing strikes from guard but Sturridge blocks nicely.
Dresden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dresden landing some decent shots from guard.
Dresden is fighting to break Sturridge's control of his arms but Sturridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dresden preventing the sweep.
Sturridge has control of Dresden's left arm, preventing Dresden from doing any damage.
Sturridge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dresden trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sturridge 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.
Dresden trying to control but Sturridge is working from the bottom.
Sturridge trying to control the position.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Sturridge keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturridge misses with the combination.
Dresden tries to counter with a takedown but Sturridge is quick to defend against it.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dresden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sturridge throws a right hand that misses
and Dresden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Sturridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Dresden.
Sturridge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dresden.
Sturridge misses with a body shot.
It looked like Dresden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sturridge.
Sturridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dresden. #CL#
Dresden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Sturridge.
Sturridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturridge misses with some punches.
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!
Dresden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sturridge tries to break free but Dresden pushes him back against the cage.
Sturridge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lakoj Dresden dominated that round.
That's time! Dresden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
Sturridge scores with a hook.
Sturridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dresden.
Nice jab there from Sturridge.
The crowd cheers as Sturridge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dresden doesn't seem phased though.
Sturridge lands a really nice looking cross but Dresden seems unphased.
Sturridge throws out a loose jab but Dresden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dresden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden misses with a looping left.
Dresden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturridge.
Dresden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut. Dresden saw that one coming.
Dresden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sturridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dresden.
A low kick from Sturridge misses
and Dresden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dresden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Dresden gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sturridge fails to land.
Dresden blocks an uppercut.
Sturridge prevents the takedown attempt.
Sturridge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dresden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Dresden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dresden blocks an elbow strike from Sturridge. #T2#
Sturridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dresden dodges an elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dresden seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sturridge can turn it around.#TD#
Dresden jumps into guard, dragging Sturridge to the mat.
Dresden pulls Sturridge in close to prevent any damage.
Sturridge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dresden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresden is trying to keep Sturridge in close.
Sturridge working some strikes from top position.
Sturridge stands up over Dresden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Sturridge throws a strike but Dresden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sturridge is pulling down on Dresden's head. It's preventing any offense from Dresden, at least for the moment.
Dresden trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturridge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dresden controls the pace.
Dresden works over Sturridge with some ground and pound from guard.
Dresden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sturridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturridge is trying to keep Dresden in close.
Sturridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dresden's guard. #REVB#
Sturridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Sturridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dresden looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresden, not yet.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Dresden pulls Sturridge in to control the position.
Dresden controls Sturridge momentarily but Sturridge frees himself.
Lakoj Dresden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturridge wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Dresden looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresden, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sturridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sturridge throws a hook but Dresden avoids it easily.
Dresden is looking to counter the offense by Sturridge and move into the clinch.
Sturridge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dresden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dresden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturridge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dresden scrambles back to his feet.
Sturridge misses with a head kick.
Sturridge avoids the body shot from Dresden.
Sturridge throws an overhand right that lands on Dresden's shoulder, as Dresden tries to avoid the shot.
Dresden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturridge.
Sturridge slips under a jab from Dresden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dresden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dresden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge throws a jab when Dresden was well out of range.#T1#
Dresden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturridge.
Sturridge looks to land a left hand but Dresden moved out of range nicely.
Dresden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturridge moves away.
Sturridge misses with a jab to the body
letting Dresden counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Dresden tries to sprawl but Sturridge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dresden is looking for a sweep. Sturridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sturridge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Sturridge connects with a nice short shot to Dresden's temple.
Dresden tries to get to full guard but Sturridge has control of the leg.
Dresden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sturridge lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Sturridge misses with a head shot. Dresden uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sturridge throws an elbow that misses. Dresden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturridge's guard. Nice move by Dresden!#REVR#
Dresden throws a big right hand that misses.
Dresden controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dresden. #T3#
Sturridge trying to control the position here.
Sturridge is trying to keep Dresden in close.
Sturridge controlling Dresden's posture.
Sturridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sturridge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturridge throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dresden counters with a shoot takedown. Sturridge fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Sturridge trying to control the position.
Sturridge wants to sweep here but Dresden controlling him for the moment.
Dresden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sturridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturridge, not yet.
Dresden postures up.
Sturridge keeping moving, preventing Dresden from controlling successfully.
Dresden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dresden preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaiah Sturridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sturridge 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
A relieved looking Isaiah Sturridge 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: KOFC 82 - Morgan vs Murhaa
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Sturridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturridge.
Sturridge has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lopez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Sturridge.
Sturridge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez is working for takedown but Sturridge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sturridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Sturridge lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Sturridge is trying to break free.
Lopez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
I was talking to Lopez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturridge controls his hands. #T1#
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards.
A short uppercut from Sturridge.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Sturridge avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lopez. #TD#
Lopez has clasped his hands together around Sturridge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lopez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sturridge is trying to improve his position.
Sturridge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sturridge is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lopez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lopez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Sturridge wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez 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.
Lopez trying to control but Sturridge is having none of it.
Lopez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Lopez lands a big elbow - Sturridge is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sturridge is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Martez Lopez!
Martez Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 76 - Leonidas vs Sionis
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sturridge shoots in and bounces Manley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sturridge throws a strike but Manley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sturridge trying to keep a closed guard but Manley is proving a slippery customer.
Sturridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sturridge with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Manley has wrist control.
Manley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sturridge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sturridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturridge scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Sturridge throws a strike but Manley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sturridge controlling Manley's posture.
Sturridge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manley's guard. #REVB#
Manley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sturridge looking to sit in guard and control but Manley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sturridge is trying to control the position but Manley postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sturridge is on top in guard. #REVB#
Manley trying to keep a closed guard but Sturridge is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sturridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sturridge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sturridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sturridge throws an elbow that misses. Manley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturridge's guard. Nice move by Manley!#REVR#
Sturridge managing to control the position.
Sturridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturridge controlling Manley's posture. #T3#
Sturridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturridge, not yet.
Sturridge looking to control.
Manley wanted to stand there but Sturridge had control of the position.
Sturridge has control of Manley's left arm, preventing Manley from doing any damage.
Sturridge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sturridge working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been told by Manley's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge slips a straight right by Manley.
Manley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manley just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturridge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manley momentarily.
Sturridge dips to his left and cracks Manley with an uppercut!
Manley throws a shot from downtown. Sturridge moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Manley. No joy for Sturridge on that attempt.
Chet Manley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manley stuffs the takedown.
Manley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturridge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manley.
Sturridge throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Manley.
Sturridge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sturridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturridge misses the jab.
Sturridge scores with a decent looking hook.
Manley stalks Sturridge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sturridge's face. Sturridge staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaiah Sturridge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Manley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturridge manages to avoid it.
Sturridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manley lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturridge's head.
Sturridge looks to land a combination but Manley avoids it well.
Manley throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Sturridge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manley's guard.
Isaiah Sturridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sturridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Manley has wrist control.
Manley can't keep his opponent in guard - Sturridge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sturridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sturridge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manley has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Sturridge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sturridge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sturridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manley is staying active underneath Sturridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sturridge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manley defending well though.
Manley is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sturridge seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sturridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturridge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sturridge misses with a head shot. Manley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sturridge throws a strike but Manley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sturridge striking off his back but it's not causing Manley any problems.
Sturridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturridge is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sturridge holds on and takes a little breather.
Sturridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturridge has Manley pulled in close to control his posture.
Sturridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manley's guard. #REVB#
Sturridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manley is keeping the position for now.
Sturridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sturridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturridge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Sturridge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sturridge in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sturridge throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Manley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sturridge throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sturridge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sturridge throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sturridge throws a strike aimed at the side of Manley's head but Manley avoids it well.
Manley parries the strikes from Sturridge easily there. Sturridge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manley to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Manley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sturridge throws a big shot that misses.
Manley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Manley misses with a straight right.
Manley throws a looping overhand right but Sturridge ducks down to avoid it.
Sturridge tries to land a leg kick but Manley saw it coming and moves away.
Manley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut. Manley saw that one coming.
Sturridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manley.
Sturridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sturridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manley throws a big shot that misses.
Sturridge shoots in but no luck this time.
Sturridge lands a head shot.
Manley lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley misses with a straight right.
Manley slips a jab from Sturridge.
Manley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sturridge takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Sturridge shoots in and gets a takedown into Manley's guard.#T1#
Manley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sturridge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sturridge looking to pass the guard.
Sturridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Manley has wrist control.
Sturridge postures up in Manley's guard and throws a big left but Manley blocks it.
Sturridge looking to sit in guard and control but Manley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Manley is fighting to break Sturridge's control of his arms but Sturridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chet Manley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sturridge trying to control the position.
Sturridge controlling the position.
Manley throwing strikes from guard but Sturridge blocks nicely.
Sturridge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sturridge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Sturridge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturridge throws a big elbow that misses.
Sturridge is working Manley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturridge throws a big elbow that misses.
Manley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturridge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Sturridge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturridge is working Manley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sturridge throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sturridge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sturridge on the ground.
Sturridge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sturridge thows a huge punch but Manley dodges it nicely.
Sturridge winds up and cracks Manley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sturridge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sturridge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sturridge lands a nice short elbow.
Sturridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Sturridge there.
Sturridge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sturridge with the ground and pound from mount.

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

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

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

Event: KOFC 72 - Out vs Cheek 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Sturridge takes the fight into the clinch.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sturridge lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Barry Allen has been cut.
Sturridge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Sturridge lands a good knee to the midsection. Allen won't want to take too many of those.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Sturridge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Sturridge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sturridge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Sturridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Sturridge catches Allen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturridge circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Sturridge finds it's target.
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!
Sturridge scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sturridge scores with a jab to the head.
Sturridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Allen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sturridge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sturridge's waist but Sturridge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Sturridge. That snapped Allen's head back.
Isaiah Sturridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Sturridge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Sturridge.
Sturridge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sturridge scores with a hook.
Sturridge is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sturridge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Sturridge. Beautiful body shot.
Sturridge lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allen on the side of the head.
Sturridge has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Allen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sturridge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Sturridge sprawls well.
Sturridge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!#T2#
Allen walks straight into a right hand from Sturridge - that's dropped him! Sturridge jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Allen from any more punishment! Allen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isaiah Sturridge!
Isaiah Sturridge decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: KOFC 68 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Sturridge.
Noye tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Sturridge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noye moves away from the strike by Sturridge.
Sturridge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noye under the eye.
Sturridge throws a hook but Noye avoids it easily.
Noye tries to counter with a clinch but Sturridge shakes him off and moves away.
Sturridge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noye slips a straight right by Sturridge.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturridge. That's going to slow Noye down.
Sturridge throws out a loose jab but Noye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noye ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Sturridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Noye ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Noye has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturridge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noye looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sturridge connects with a high kick.
Noye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Sturridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noye, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Sturridge breaks the clinch.
Sturridge misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Noye moves into the clinch.
Noye lands an elbow just above Sturridge 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.#BC#
Sturridge manages to break the clinch.
Sturridge wants to clinch but Noye slips to the side
and Noye counters with a nice body shot.
Sturridge motions for Noye to come forward. Sturridge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Noye has closed the distance and engaged Sturridge in a clinch.
Noye working aggressively here.
Noye lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sturridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sturridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noye swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturridge takes an elbow to the temple.
Noye blocks the elbow strike.
Sturridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Noye gets an underhook and turns Sturridge into the cage.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Sturridge goes for a takedown attempt but Noye pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sturridge throws an overhand right that lands on Noye's shoulder, as Noye tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Noye has managed to clinch.
Noye misses with an elbow over the top.
Sturridge takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
Isaiah Sturridge's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noye throws an elbow but misses.
Sturridge misses with some punches.
Noye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sturridge wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noye throws an elbow but misses.
Sturridge pushes Noye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noye blocks an uppercut.
Noye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sturridge lands with a right to the head.
Noye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturridge's efforts to push away.
Noye blocks an elbow strike from Sturridge.
Sturridge trying to control the position but instead, Noye has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sturridge into the cage.
Sturridge throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Noye lands a left hand.
Noye blocking some punches.
Noye throws an elbow but it misses.
Sturridge blocks an elbow strike from Noye.
Sturridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noye lands with a short shot to the head.
Noye misses with an elbow over the top.
Noye stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noye.
Noye misses with an elbow strike.
Sturridge is trying to stall.
Noye pushes off an throws an elbow but Sturridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noye lands an elbow inside.
Noye blocks an uppercut.
Sturridge is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noye's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sturridge lands an elbow that stopped Noye in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Donal Noye has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noye looking to throw knees to the head but Sturridge is blocking nicely.
Sturridge takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Isaiah Sturridge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sturridge looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Sturridge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noye blocks an uppercut.
Sturridge throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sturridge fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturridge.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sturridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Noye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noye throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturridge blocks it with crossed arms.
Noye takes a shot to the head.
Noye lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Isaiah Sturridge's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Noye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Noye misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Noye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donal Noye!

Event: KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Sturridge wants to clinch up but Kangaskhan keeps it at a distance.
Kangaskhan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Kangaskhan.
Kangaskhan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturridge half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sturridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kangaskhan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Kangaskhan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangaskhan. Sturridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturridge lands an overhand right.
Kangaskhan misses with a low kick.
Kangaskhan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Kangaskhan gets tackled into the cage by Sturridge. Sturridge maintains the clinch.
Kangaskhan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kangaskhan. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Kangaskhan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge taking a breather.
Kangaskhan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kangaskhan tries to work over Sturridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kangaskhan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sturridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturridge just leaning against Kangaskhan, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sturridge throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Kangaskhan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangaskhan misses with a body punch.
Kangaskhan blocking some punches.
Kangaskhan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kangaskhan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturridge blocking some punches.
Kangaskhan tries to work over Sturridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kangaskhan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kangaskhan prevents Sturridge from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Sturridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kangaskhan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturridge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kangaskhan wants to counter the offense by Sturridge and move into the clinch position.
Kangaskhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sturridge throws a lazy right hand but Kangaskhan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangaskhan slips a jab from Sturridge.
Kangaskhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Sturridge moves in looking to clinch but Kangaskhan pushes him off.
Nice cross by Kangaskhan.
Sturridge misses with a looping left.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut
and Kangaskhan counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangaskhan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sturridge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Kangaskhan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sturridge will feel that in the morning.
Kangaskhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sturridge under the eye.
Kangaskhan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deafcon Kangaskhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangaskhan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturridge throws a looping overhand right but Kangaskhan ducks down to avoid it.
Kangaskhan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kangaskhan tests Sturridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturridge throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kangaskhan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kangaskhan looks to throw the jab but Sturridge is out of range.
Sturridge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sturridge misses with a looping left.
Kangaskhan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Sturridge - just one landing.
Kangaskhan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Kangaskhan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturridge misses with an uppercut.
Kangaskhan scores with a jab to the body.
Sturridge throws a hook to the side of Kangaskhan's head but Kangaskhan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kangaskhan thuds his shin into the meat of Sturridge's side.#T3#
Kangaskhan misses the jab.
Kangaskhan moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
Kangaskhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturridge.
Kangaskhan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sturridge if he has to take too many more of those.
Sturridge is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Sturridge misses.
Sturridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sturridge is breathing heavily.
Sturridge throws a jab when Kangaskhan was well out of range.#CL#
Sturridge closes the distance and pushes Kangaskhan back into the cage.
Sturridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Kangaskhan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kangaskhan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturridge's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kangaskhan as Sturridge tries to tie him up.
Kangaskhan lands with a left to the head.
Kangaskhan blocks the elbow strike.
Kangaskhan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangaskhan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards.
Kangaskhan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangaskhan.
A short right from Kangaskhan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangaskhan cracks Sturridge with a nice body shot.#T4#
Kangaskhan lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Kangaskhan as the two fighters clinch.
Kangaskhan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Sturridge is rocked!
A short right from Kangaskhan.
Oh Sturridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kangaskhan presses Sturridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangaskhan.
Kangaskhan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kangaskhan is leaning against Sturridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kangaskhan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards.
Kangaskhan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sturridge's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sturridge drops to his knees and Kangaskhan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deafcon Kangaskhan!

Event: Carnage 45
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Sturridge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily.
Sturridge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sturridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Sturridge misses.
Greene wants to counter with a clinch but Sturridge pushes him away.
Sturridge lands with a cross.
Sturridge lands with a straight right. Greene didn't see that one coming.
Sturridge stuffs the takedown attempt from Greene. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Sturridge cracks Greene with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Sturridge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sturridge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sturridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Greene controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Sturridge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Sturridge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Greene looks winded!#TD#
Sturridge decides to pull guard.
Sturridge pulls Greene in close to his closed guard and prevents Greene from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sturridge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Sturridge's legs - danger averted.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturridge pulls Greene in close to prevent any damage.
Sturridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greene's guard. #REVR#
Sturridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sturridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sturridge postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
Sturridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturridge 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.
Sturridge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sturridge forces his way into half guard.
Sturridge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturridge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greene 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge working Greene over with strikes.
Sturridge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sturridge working Greene over with strikes. #T3#
Greene is trying to stand back up but Sturridge is controlling him
Nice strikes from Sturridge there.
Greene is looking to escape.
Sturridge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sturridge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sturridge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greene taking some punishment here, with Sturridge in his half guard.
Sturridge working the head and body with strikes.
Sturridge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greene with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Sturridge with the ground and pound but Greene uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sturridge connects with a couple of short punches.
Sturridge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
Sturridge works over Greene with some ground and pound from guard.
Sturridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturridge scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturridge scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Greene is rocked!
Sturridge loads up on a big left hand. Greene felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sturridge looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Greene can't hide his disappointment, as Sturridge celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Sturridge!
Isaiah Sturridge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Hunter Greene spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'.

Event: Carnage 39
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Channarong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturridge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Channarong momentarily.
Channarong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Channarong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturridge keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturridge. That's going to slow Channarong down. #TD#
Sturridge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Channarong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sturridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sturridge working the ground and pound but Channarong is defending the strikes.
Sturridge is chipping away with strikes.
Channarong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channarong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sturridge working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge working the ground and pound.
Sturridge working the ground and pound from side control.
Sturridge cracks Channarong with a big elbow. #SUB#
Sturridge is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Channarong is trying to escape and Sturridge transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Channarong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sturridge! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaiah Sturridge!
As Isaiah Sturridge got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This has been two years in the making. I want to thank my training partners at Scrap Squad. I want to thank my family. And I want to let all you fans know that there is more action to come. '.

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