Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Pacheco lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Pacheco lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacheco throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pacheco takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco thuds a left hand into Black's body.
The crowd cheers as Pacheco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pacheco has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Black is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pacheco swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Pacheco cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pacheco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacheco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pacheco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
Pacheco struggling a bit here.
Pacheco regains half guard there - taking advantage of Black's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pacheco punching from the bottom. #T2#
Pacheco trying to control but Black postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pacheco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black passes to full mount!
Pacheco tries to control the position but Black now has his back.
Pacheco tries to roll but Black sticks to his back.
Black avoiding Pacheco 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Black is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pacheco is defending well though. Black let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Pacheco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Black manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
A lull in the action here.
Black is riding his opponent, not letting Pacheco buck him off. #SUB#
Black is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
I really don't envy Pacheco right now.
Black controls the action.#SUB#
Black tightening his grip on Pacheco, looking for the choke.
Black controlling well, preventing Pacheco from escaping the position.
Black avoiding Pacheco 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Pacheco showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerardo Pacheco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pacheco connects with a nice looking jab.
Pacheco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pacheco connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacheco lands the left hand.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacheco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Black.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Pacheco throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pacheco sprawls and moves away.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pacheco is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacheco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pacheco, as that shot connected.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a head shot.
Pacheco lands a jab.
Pacheco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Pacheco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pacheco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Black wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Black trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pacheco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Pacheco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacheco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pacheco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Pacheco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pacheco sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerardo Pacheco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco works the jab nicely.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Pacheco lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacheco misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pacheco's guard.#SUB2#
Pacheco looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily. #SUB2#
Pacheco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.#SUB2#
Pacheco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacheco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacheco lands with a right hand.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorn Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pacheco connects with a jab.
Black takes one to the side of the head.
Pacheco throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Pacheco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacheco misses the target.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Black staying out of range there.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch.
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Pacheco stalks Black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Black's face. Black staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacheco scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Pacheco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Pacheco looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
As Pacheco tries to get set, Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Pacheco manages to avoid the attempt.
Pacheco lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerardo Pacheco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacheco 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerardo Pacheco!
A victorious Gerardo Pacheco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thorn Black was interviewed post fight and said 'How did I get this far with these skill levels?'.

Event: Gladiators 43 Jawbreak v Aoki
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Zulu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Zulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zulu working Black over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zulu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Zulu. #CUT2#
It looks like Thorn Black has been cut.
Zulu with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Zulu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Black with a big uppercut! Black tries to clinch up but Zulu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Black to the mat! Black covers up and Zulu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zulu Zulu!
A very excited looking Zulu Zulu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Thorn Black was interviewed post fight and said 'How did I get this far with these skill levels?'.

Event: FFA 28: Von Richter vs Deluxe
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Karlsson tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Karlsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karlsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Karlsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Black tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karlsson digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorn Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black is trying to pull guard but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Black misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a right hand.
Black jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black misses with the head strike.
Karlsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Black tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. #TD#
Black gets control of Karlsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Black wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Karlsson is now in half guard.
Karlsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Karlsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now.
Karlsson controlling the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Karlsson is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karlsson to get the leverage.
Karlsson slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Black tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Karlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Karlsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Karlsson. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson scores with a jab. Black acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.#T1#
Karlsson with a jab.#TD2#
Karlsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Karlsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Black moves into full guard. #SUB#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karlsson passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Karlsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Karlsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Karlsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Karlsson is working for a kimura but Black is defending it quite comfortably.
Black wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Black looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karlsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Karlsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Black tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Karlsson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Black gets back to half guard.
Black is looking for a sweep. Karlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karlsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Black tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Karlsson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Black is looking to get to half guard.
Karlsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Karlsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlsson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Black is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Karlsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Black frees his head quite easily.
Karlsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Karlsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches. #T1##TD2#
Karlsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #SUB#
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karlsson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Karlsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson not doing much here. #T2#
Karlsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Karlsson controlling from mount.
Karlsson trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black stops Karlsson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Black slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karlsson wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Karlsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Black won't allow Karlsson to pass to mount.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karlsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Black is looking for a triangle but Karlsson pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karlsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karlsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlsson controlling from the top position.
Aron Karlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Karlsson 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.
Black keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Karlsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Black gets caught flat footed, as Karlsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karlsson controlling from the top position. #T1#
Karlsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karlsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karlsson prevents Black from improving his position.
Karlsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black tries to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karlsson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Black is holding on tight. #T2#
Karlsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karlsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Black wants to hold on but Karlsson pushes him away.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karlsson controlling from the full mount.
Karlsson takes Black's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Black is in trouble. #T3#
Karlsson is looking to control Black but Black is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Black defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Karlsson's arms.
Karlsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Karlsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Black is defending well though. Karlsson let's go of the attempt for now.
Black tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Karlsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
Karlsson is looking to control Black but Black is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Black can't escape the position.
What can Black do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Black tries to escape but Karlsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Black is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Karlsson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Black has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Karlsson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Black taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Karlsson doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aron Karlsson! Aron Karlsson retains his featherweight title!
Aron Karlsson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'In your dreams homie. In your dreams'.
The defeated Thorn Black had this to say: 'How did I get this far with these skill levels?'.

Event: FFA 26: Del Rio vs Song
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Dorian works the jab nicely.
Dorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dorian cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorian.
Dorian digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
Dorian looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dorian can't do much from the bottom here.
Dorian is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black trying to control the action but Dorian is working from the bottom.
Dorian's coaches at LOD London Top Tier have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dorian can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Black wants to control but Dorian is keeping him busy.
Black working away.#SUB2#
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Dorian's head but Dorian avoids it well.
Black taking a breather here.
Dorian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black passes the guard and advances to mount!
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
Black's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Black has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dorian is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black goes for an armbar but Dorian turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dorian. #SUB2#
Dorian stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Black throws up his legs and catches Dorian in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dorian tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Black! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thorn Black!
Thorn Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Black loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black.
Ekaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ekaku trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.#T1#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Black looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
Black sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Ekaku has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ekaku controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself. #SUB#
Black 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.
Black trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T2#
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku is controlling Black's posture.
Ekaku looking to control.
Black wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ekaku is trying to control the position but Black postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiroshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ekaku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ekaku scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Black.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Black is holding his hands too far apart here. Ekaku throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Black is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Ekaku!
Hiroshi Ekaku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFA 19: Jordon vs Hell
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith avoids the body shot from Black.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Black misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black staying out of range there.
Smith throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black. #CL#
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Black.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Black staying out of range there.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorn Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Black has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Black misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jake Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Black is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Black has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith tries to kick Black off in order to stand up. Black Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Black 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.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Black is keeping busy. #T3#
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Black manages to turn into his guard.
Smith wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black stops Smith from standing up.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Black drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith cracks Black with an open hand slap.
Black closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Smith punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a right hand. #T1#
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Black tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Black connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Smith.#T2##CL#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands a jab to Black's midsection.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorn Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith cracks Black with an open hand slap.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
As Smith tries to get set, Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Black successfully pulls guard. #T3#
Black trying to control the position.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black is trying to keep Smith in close.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Black dives into side control.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Black landing strikes.
Black wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is pushing Black's head away, looking to escape. Black manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Black scores with punches from side control.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A control attempt from Smith but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Black.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Black takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black lands a body shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one.
Jake Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Black.#TD#
Black scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Black passes into half guard.
Black stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Black there.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Still in half guard, Black seems content to control.
Smith tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Black is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is looking to control Black's arms but Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Thorn Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Black.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black fails with the takedown.
Black is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Black takes one on the button.#CL#
Black darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Black wants to stall. #T3##BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith blocks a jab.
Black scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Black looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Black drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Smith wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Smith controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T4##ES2#
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Black misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Black 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: LH48: Kazakov vs Black
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazakov prevents a body shot from Black.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Kazakov.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazakov is trying to break free.
Black tries to work over Kazakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kazakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Kazakov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kazakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Kazakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazakov defends well.
Kazakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazakov won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Kazakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Kazakov defends easily. #SUB2#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Kazakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazakov pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black is looking to control Kazakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black has a hand on Kazakov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kazakov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kazakov tries to control but Black wriggling away. #T3#
Black regains half guard.#SUB#
Kazakov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Black could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kazakov has cracked it and Black is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kazakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!

Event: LH45: Higuchi vs Black
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Higuchi looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range. #TD2#
Black is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Higuchi's half guard.
Higuchi won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Higuchi reverses the position - he's now on top in Black's guard.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Higuchi's guard. #REVB#
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Higuchi.
Black postures up in Higuchi's guard and throws a big left but Higuchi blocks it.
Higuchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black prevents Higuchi from getting back to his feet.
Higuchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higuchi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black throws a strike but Higuchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Higuchi is posturing up here but Black has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Higuchi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Higuchi has to tap! Slick submission there by Black!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thorn Black!
A relieved looking Thorn Black 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: Island massacre
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Baals stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baals wants it to stay on the feet.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baals counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Black throws a sloppy body shot
and Baals connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black misses with a hook
and Baals counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Black falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Baals!
Harry Baals retains his featherweight title!
Harry Baals decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Red Hot
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Baals tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baals with a jab.#CL2#
Black moves into range and clinches up with Baals.
A shot in the inside from Baals.
Baals blocks a body shot from Black.
Black tries to score a body lock takedown but Baals shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baals.
Black is looking to control Baals's arms but Baals gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Baals scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Baals lands an uppercut.
Baals misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baals working aggressively here.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Black. #T1#
Baals misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baals misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baals is defending well.
Baals lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baals smiles and moves away.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorn Black.
Baals works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
Baals seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Black drives through and clinches with Baals against the cage.
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baals as Black tries to tie him up. #T2#
Black lands a shot to the body.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Black blocking some punches.
Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black is pushing Baals 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black goes for a takedown attempt but Baals pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baals's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.#CL2#
Black clinches up with Baals and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land.
Baals misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baals.
Baals blocks a body shot from Black. #TD2#
Black has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baals is trying to keep an underhook but Black manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baals doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baals's head. #T4#
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura but Baals is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Baals is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baals keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baals desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Black with the ground and pound but Baals uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baals trying to control the position here.
Black trying to control but Baals is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Baals dominated that round.
That's time! Baals's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Baals on the inside.
Baals lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baals gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Baals lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baals.
Black blocking some punches.
Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Baals controls his hands.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action. #T1#
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Baals.
Black leaning against his opponent.
Black wants a takedown.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorn Black.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black misses with a body punch.
Black is trying to pull guard but Baals turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Baals working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black takes a shot to the head.
Baals lands a right hand.
Baals lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Black is rocked!
Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?#T2#
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Baals lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black tries a body shot but Baals blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land.
Baals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black tries to pull guard but Baals won't allow it.
Baals throws a head punch that misses.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Baals swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baals softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Black tries a body shot but Baals blocks it.
Baals creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Black with a big uppercut! Black tries to clinch up but Baals pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Black to the mat! Black covers up and Baals unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Baals!
Harry Baals retains his featherweight title!
Harry Baals seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Welcome to Revolution
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Faraday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Faraday tries for a takedown but Black manages to get underhooks.
Faraday tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Faraday drops back down to his feet.
Thorn Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Faraday.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Faraday controls his hands.
Faraday blocks a body shot from Black.
Faraday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Faraday controls his hands.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faraday tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Faraday's takedown attempt.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Faraday controls the action.
Faraday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Black tries to work over Faraday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black tries to work over Faraday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Faraday manages to pull guard. #T1#
Black looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Faraday has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faraday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control but Faraday is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black 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.
Black wants to control from the top but Faraday keeps moving.
Faraday 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#
Faraday is taking a breather. Black says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Black is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Faraday is tapping! Great win for Black!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thorn Black!
A victorious Thorn Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RI-Uprising
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Black with a poor takedown
and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Black clinches with his opponent.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black jumps guard but Baals turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baals prevents a body shot from Black.
A short uppercut from Baals.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow.
Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Baals scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baals dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baals prevents a body shot from Black.
Baals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baals lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baals lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
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!
Baals slows down the pace here. #T1#
Baals prevents a body shot from Black.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Baals lands with a light punch inside.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baals goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baals's elbow.
Black taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Baals.
Baals works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baals.#TD2#
Black pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baals engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baals is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Black striking off his back but it's not causing Baals any problems. #SUB2#
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baals won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Baals sitting in guard here, content to control.
Black looking to control.
Baals is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Black has his foot on Baals's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baals works his way back into a safe position though.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baals uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Black's face as Baals controls the position.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Baals knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black looks to move to half guard but instead Baals has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is still trying to improve position.
Baals controlling his opponent.
Black wants to hold on but Baals pushes him away.#T4#
Black throws a strike from the bottom but Baals uses the opportunity to take his back.
Black can't escape the position.
What can Black do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baals not allowing Black to control his hands.
Black tries to break free.
Baals really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Baals dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Black walks into a jab.#CL2#
Black rushes Baals and presses him up against the cage.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black fails to pull guard.
Baals lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baals lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Baals scores with a shoulder strike.
Baals lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baals works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
Baals works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baals creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Baals.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baals.#T1#
Black misses with a body punch.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baals dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Black gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baals regains guard.
Baals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving.
Baals has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baals swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baals keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #T2#
Baals trying to control the position here.
Baals is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black wants to pass the guard but Baals is keeping the position.
Baals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Harry Baals overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black is fighting to break Baals's control of his arms but Baals is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Baals lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Black rushes Baals and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Black jumps into guard, dragging Baals to the mat.
Baals content to stall in guard here.
Black keeping full guard, as Baals tries to pass.
Baals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black trying to control the position.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baals haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet. #SUB2#
Baals got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baals has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Black 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.
Baals looking to pass the guard.
Baals showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baals lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Baals dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Black has taken the fight to the clinch.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Black as Baals tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baals to keep the fight standing.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black has Baals pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baals manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Black is trying to drag Baals to the mat but Baals just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorn Black.
Baals working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black taking a breather.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Baals avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action. #T1#
Baals works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
Baals lands with a right to the head.
Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Baals.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baals.
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baals pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baals holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Black misses with a body punch.
Baals digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baals lands with a left to the head.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baals to keep the fight standing.
Black jumps guard but Baals stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baals stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baals is working Black over against the cage.
Thorn Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Baals is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Baals prevents a body shot from Black.
Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baals pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baals prevents a body shot from Black.
Baals blocks a body shot from Black. #T3#
Black misses with a body punch.
Baals scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black tries a body shot but Baals blocks it.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Baals lands a nice uppercut.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black tries to work over Baals's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Black has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baals regains guard immediately.
Black has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baals is pulling down on Black's head to control his posture.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Baals seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVR#
Baals is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.#REVB#
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baals is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Baals is retaining full guard.
Baals wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Baals showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baals, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Super-Saturday
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kimura gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Kimura jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kimura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimura fails to pull guard.
Thorn Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumamoto Kimura.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Black tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Black.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kimura jumps guard but Black stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Black.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Kimura darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Kimura into the cage. #TD#
Black closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimura to the mat! Kimura manages to get full guard.
Black trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Black advances position into side control!
Kimura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Black's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Black controlling the action here.
Kimura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
Black wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Black thows a huge punch but Kimura dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Black working Kimura over with strikes.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Black looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Black throwing shots but Kimura is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Black passes into side control!
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Black stalling.
Black thows a huge punch but Kimura dodges it nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black working over Kimura with some ground and pound. Kimura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Black not doing much here.
Black wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorn Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?#CL#
Black has managed to clinch.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Black.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Thorn Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumamoto Kimura.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Kimura fails to pull guard.
Black misses with a body punch.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Black clinches up against the cage.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Black.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Black.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands. #T2#
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Black pushes Kimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kimura has eaten all the pies!
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Kimura jumps guard but Black stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Black tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Kimura controls the action.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kimura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Black.
Kimura jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black misses with a body punch.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kumamoto Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kimura gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Kimura jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Black.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kimura's elbow.
Kimura jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorn Black dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Kimura into the cage. #CL#
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black lands a right hand.
Kimura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thorn Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumamoto Kimura.
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Black.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Black.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Kimura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Black smiles and moves away. #CL#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kimura's elbow.
Black misses with a punch to the body.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimura.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Black.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Black moves into the clinch.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Kimura.
Black presses Kimura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Thorn Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kimura shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it. #T3#
Kimura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kimura jumps guard but Black stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimura blocks a body shot from Black.
Kimura jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimura jumps guard but Black stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimura jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimura blocks a body shot from Black.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kimura's elbow.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Kimura controls the action.
Kumamoto Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorn Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Wednesday-Night-Fights
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Morin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Morin in a clinch.
Black displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morin up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Morin. #TD2#
Black turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Morin wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Morin is trying to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Black working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Morin is doing well to defend. Black seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Morin is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thorn Black!
An out of breath Thorn Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: So High
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1##TD#
Black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Curtis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black trying to control the position but Curtis is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Black.
Curtis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Black asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Curtis defending against the ground and pound. #ES2#
Curtis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice shot by Curtis.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Curtis gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
Black shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thorn Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Black drives through and clinches with Curtis against the cage. #T1#
Curtis effectively controlling the action here.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curtis pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorn Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curtis blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Curtis jumps guard and drags Black to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curtis 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.
Black looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Curtis is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Curtis wants to stand up but Black is controlling him. #SUB#
Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curtis dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Curtis is sitting in close to Black's body. Black has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Curtis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Curtis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Black.

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

Event: Hostile Takeover
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Black moves into the clinch.
Lesnar jumps guard but Black stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Black won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar jumps guard but Black stands there with Lesnar around his waist. Lesnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
Black pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesnar is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Black holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lesnar fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head.#T1#
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar 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#
Lesnar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Black defends it.
Black tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.#T2#
Lesnar wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura here.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Black has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lesnar 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 Black.
Black stops Lesnar from passing to mount.
Black is trying to improve his position.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Lesnar advances nicely into full mount.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Lesnar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Lesnar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Black is surviving well by controlling Lesnar's body position as best he can.
Black sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lesnar tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thorn Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black working aggressively here.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Lesnar jumps into guard, dragging Black to the mat. #SUB#
Lesnar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard! #T1#
Lesnar tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black passes to full mount!
Black tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
Lesnar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Black prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Lesnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!#SUB#
Black fending off the submission attempt from Lesnar.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Lesnar gets his hands free. #T2#
Lesnar has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lesnar trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Lesnar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Black knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Black for a finish.
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Black turns into Lesnar and is now in his guard.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lesnar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Lesnar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving. #SUB#
Lesnar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it. #SUB#
Lesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black passes Lesnar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Black is working for a kimura but Lesnar is defending it quite comfortably.
Black wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorn Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD#
Black gets caught flat footed, as Lesnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Black working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Lesnar slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Black tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Black has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black trying to control the position.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Lesnar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Black sees it coming and defends easily.
Black tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnar is working away from the top position though.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar works his way into side control. #SUB#
Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Black is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Black struggling a bit here.#T3#
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but Black is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnar to get the leverage.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well. #SUB#
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Black 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#
Lesnar is controlling Black's trapped leg to prevent Black from advancing to side control.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lesnar sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is thwarting Lesnar's attempts to control the position.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Lesnar clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##TD#
Black gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Lesnar passes Black's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lesnar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lesnar.
Lesnar moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that! #T1#
Black regains half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Black trying to control here. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Lesnar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Black stops Lesnar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Lesnar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnar has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Black throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3##SUB#
Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black has given up his back. Will we see Lesnar going for some submissions? #SUB#
Lesnar is persistently looking for the submission but Black is defending it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Black rolls, trying to escape but Lesnar keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Lesnar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lesnar has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Lesnar gets his hands free. #T4##SUB#
Lesnar is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Black taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lesnar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Brock Lesnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Show Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Black gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Black tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Black trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Black is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnar wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Lesnar blocks the strikes from Black.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black trying to control here.
Black tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Black has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lesnar. Oh but Black has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lesnar goes limp - he's gone! Black jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thorn Black!
Thorn Black is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Thorn Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Typhoon
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Blake works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blake.
We've been told by Blake's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Black rushes Blake and presses him up against the cage.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands. #TD2#
Black decides to pull guard.
Black pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Black has his feet on Blake's thighs here. He's pushed Blake off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blake screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thorn Black!
Thorn Black decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Black has managed to clinch.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiwari controls his hands. #TD2#
Black has picked Tiwari up - he's going for a ride! Black dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tiwari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black slows the pace down in half guard.
Tiwari tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiwari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Tiwari defends it.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Black is looking to advance position but Tiwari won't allow it.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black is looking to advance position but Tiwari won't allow it.
Black is controlling the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiwari defending well though.
Tiwari trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Black is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tiwari's half guard.
Black takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Black might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Black working Tiwari over with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Black has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tiwari defend it? Black steps over the head and cranks it - Tiwari is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Black!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thorn Black!
Thorn Black seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Black rushes Moad and presses him up against the cage.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Moad.
Moad blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Moad gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Moad is controlling well.
Black controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Black works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Black is tightening it up a little... Moad has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moad reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moad taps out! Nice BJJ there by Black!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thorn Black!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karolek.
Karolek tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Karolek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karolek really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Black has Karolek pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Karolek defends easily. #SUB2#
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karolek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Black is tightening it up a little... Karolek has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Karolek reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Karolek taps out! Nice BJJ there by Black!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thorn Black!

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