Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C53: Muller vs. Francis
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller tried to counter with a leg kick but Francis avoided it.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Muller swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller cracks Francis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller. #T1#
Francis throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws the kick towards the body but Francis avoids it.
Muller slips under a jab.
Francis scores with a body shot.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
Francis connects with a right hand. Muller shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Francis misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Francis.
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Francis throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Muller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Muller slips under a jab from Francis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Francis misses with a hook
and Muller counters with a good low kick that Francis was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Muller sends Francis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Muller is motioning to the referee to let Francis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Yohan Francis has been cut.
Francis misses with a body punch
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Muller throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Francis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wolfgang Muller!
Wolfgang Muller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kill or be Killed'.

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Von Ver Huevan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Francis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Von Ver Huevan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Francis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Ver Huevan on the side of the head.
Francis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ver Huevan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Von Ver Huevan.
Francis throws the left hand but Von Ver Huevan avoids the punch easily.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Francis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Francis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Von Ver Huevan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Von Ver Huevan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ver Huevan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Ver Huevan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a straight left.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ver Huevan missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Von Ver Huevan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
Francis defending well as Von Ver Huevan loads up on a big left hand.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Francis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Von Ver Huevan throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Francis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Francis lands a body shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Von Ver Huevan throws a jab but it's blocked by Francis.
Von Ver Huevan loads up on a big right hand but Francis slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Von Ver Huevan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ver Huevan manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Francis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis misses with a hook. Von Ver Huevan ducked under it nicely.
Francis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ver Huevan.#T3#
Von Ver Huevan throws the left hand but Francis avoids the punch easily.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Francis's hands.
Von Ver Huevan ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ver Huevan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ver Huevan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Ver Huevan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Ver Huevan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Von Ver Huevan lands a jab to the head.
Von Ver Huevan throws a jab but it's blocked by Francis.
Von Ver Huevan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ver Huevan is breathing heavily.
Von Ver Huevan moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Von Ver Huevan missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Francis lands an overhand right.
Francis throws a hook but Von Ver Huevan avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Von Ver Huevan moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ver Huevan misses the target.
Von Ver Huevan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a left to the body.
Von Ver Huevan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Francis.
Francis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Ver Huevan throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Ver Huevan defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Francis walks into a straight right hand from Von Ver Huevan.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Von Ver Huevan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ver Huevan throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Von Ver Huevan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Francis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Ver Huevan doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Ver Huevan thuds his right hand into Francis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ver Huevan.
A big left from Von Ver Huevan misses.
Von Ver Huevan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Ver Huevan throws an overhand right that lands on Francis's shoulder, as Francis tries to avoid the shot.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ver Huevan throwing a counter right hand but Francis manages to avoid it.
Von Ver Huevan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Francis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Ver Huevan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ver Huevan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ver Huevan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis connects with a single shot there.
Francis connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ver Huevan throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Von Ver Huevan misses its intended target.
Von Ver Huevan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Francis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ver Huevan. Von Ver Huevan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#Magnus Von Ver Huevan's cut is getting worse.
Francis cracks Von Ver Huevan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Von Ver Huevan falls backwards against the cage. Francis follows up with more strikes that drop Von Ver Huevan to his knees. Francis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Von Ver Huevan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
A very excited looking Yohan Francis 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.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Francis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Francis swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov .
Francis tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Francis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Francis scrambles back to his feet.
Francis throws a shot to the body.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Francis.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Francis wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position. #ES2#
Francis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petrov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##TD#
Petrov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petrov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Francis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Francis defends it easily.#SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Francis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Francis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Francis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Francis passes Petrov 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Francis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Francis decides to stand and escape the position.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Francis finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov 's head.
Nice cross by Petrov .
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Petrov .#TD#
Francis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Francis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Petrov stops Francis from standing up. #SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Francis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrov has Francis in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Francis defends it easily.
Francis is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Francis 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Francis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.
Francis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Francis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Francis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francis is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yohan Francis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Francis leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Petrov ducks straight into an uppercut from Francis and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Petrov manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT2#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.#SUB#
Petrov working for a triangle but Francis defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis advances position into side control!
Yohan Francis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Francis stands up.
Francis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.#T1#
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov tries to clinch but Francis is having none of it.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Petrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Francis is trying to buck Petrov off.#ES2#
Francis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Yohan Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis walks into a straight right hand from Petrov .
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.#T2#
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Petrov is countered with a crisp right hand from Francis that sends him to the canvas! Francis follows him to the mat into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis slows the pace down. #SU2#
Francis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Petrov moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Francis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Francis moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Francis is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Francis circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Petrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Francis, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Francis. #BC2#
Francis breaks from the clinch.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Francis moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Petrov goes down! Can Francis finish him!?#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Francis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Francis decides to stand back up. Francis steps back and let's Petrov get back to his feet.
Francis moves away from the strike by Petrov .
Petrov drops his hands momentarily. Francis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Petrov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Petrov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
Yohan Francis is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Yohan Francis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Asai vs Viktorov
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Van Cleefe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Cleefe throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Cleefe tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Cleefe dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on Van Cleefe's head and hops out.
Francis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Francis scores with a shot to the body.
Van Cleefe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Francis cracks Van Cleefe with an uppercut from hell and Van Cleefe crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Francis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis tries to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Francis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Cleefe throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Francis counters with a big uppercut that knocks Van Cleefe off his feet! Francis dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Van Cleefe is rocked!#SU#
Francis stands up.
Van Cleefe is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Francis fakes the body blow, causing Van Cleefe to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Van Cleefe goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
Yohan Francis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Lee Van Cleefe spoke after the fight, saying 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Francis looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Francis has time to react.
Tower lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Francis's head coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tower slips under a jab.
Francis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tower connects with a right hand. Francis shakes it off.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Francis slips a jab from Tower.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Tower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Francis scores with a sloppy right hand. Tower should have avoided that one.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Francis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis connects with a looping right hand.
Tower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tower lands a really nice looking cross but Francis seems unphased.
Tower needs to keep his hands up - Francis had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis slips a jab from Tower.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Tower is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Francis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tower moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Tower missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Tower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Francis doesn't seem phased though.
Tower slips under a jab from Francis.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Francis. Beautiful body shot.
Francis throws a hook but Tower avoids it easily.#T3#
Tower lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Tower.
That kick from Tower tenderised Francis's leg. Francis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Francis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tower cracks Francis with an open hand slap.
Tower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Francis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Francis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tower misses with a left hand
enabling Francis to counter with a crisp jab.
Tower looks for the body kick but Francis saw that one coming.
Francis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Francis misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower moves away from the strike by Francis. #T4#
Tower scores with a hook to the body. Francis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tower. Tower obviously looking to wear him down.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tower flicks out a counter leg kick but Francis steps away.
Tower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tower lands the left hand.
Francis blocks a jab.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower connects with a right hand. Francis shakes it off.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
A jab from Tower misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Tower dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tower lands an overhand right.
Francis blocks a jab.
Tower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.
Tower works the jab nicely.
Francis takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Tower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Francis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range.
Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis throws an overhand right that lands on Tower's shoulder, as Tower tries to avoid the shot.
Tower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Francis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Francis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tower throws a poor cross that misses
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower throws a leg kick but Francis checks it. #T1#
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tower.
An attempted straight right counter from Francis misses the target.
Francis blocks a head kick by Tower.
Francis is looking to counter punch.
Francis lands with a shot to the body.
Francis cracks a nice hook into Tower's ribs.
A big right from Tower misses.
Francis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Francis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tower.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Iain Tower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Tower.
Tower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Francis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower. #T2#
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower misses with a looping right.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Francis walks into a stiff left hand from Tower.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Tower was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big left from Tower misses.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Tower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower lands a jab.#T3#
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Francis is able to avoid easily.
A punch lands to the side of Tower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Tower tenderised Francis's leg. Francis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Francis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Francis dips to his left and cracks Tower with an uppercut!
Tower scores with a jab.
Francis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from Tower.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Tower digs a good body shot into Francis's ribs.#T4#
Tower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and Tower counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis misses with a lunging right hand
and Tower counters with a good low kick that Francis was not able to check.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower misses with a looping right.
Tower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Tower moves away and avoids it.
Tower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tower circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Francis to the canvas! Francis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tower keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yohan Francis spoke after the fight, saying 'Kill or be Killed'.

Event: Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Francis misses with a left hand
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Francis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Francis lands an overhand right.
Francis throws a series of strikes that have Branca backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca works Francis's body with a nice hook.
Branca is looking to slow Francis down with leg kicks.
Francis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Branca tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Francis thuds his right hand into Branca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Branca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Francis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Francis throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Branca scores with a shot to the body.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Francis backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Branca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Jab from Francis.
Branca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis moves out of range of the leg kick from Branca.
Francis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Francis jabs at Branca's body.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branca misses with a looping right.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Francis throws a nice looking combination but Branca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branca throws a lazy body kick
and Francis counters with a good low kick that Branca was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Branca.#T3#
Francis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a body kick.
Branca scores with a jab to the head.
Branca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Branca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Branca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Francis.
Francis slips under a jab from Branca.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branca misses with a hook.
Francis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.#T4#
Francis looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Francis tries to score with a low kick but Branca moves his leg out of the way.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
A solid body kick from Branca.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca misses the shot to the body.
Branca misses with a body shot
letting Francis counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Branca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yohan Francis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Branca misses with a left hand
and Francis counters with a two punch combo.
Branca throws a front kick that sends Francis stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis blocks a jab.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Branca shakes him off and moves away.
Francis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a nice body kick.
Branca chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Branca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Branca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Francis to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francis at a distance.
Francis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, jab by Branca - just one landing.
Francis misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Francis lands with a right hand.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
Francis throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.#T2#
Branca misses with a hook
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca connects with a jab.
Branca moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Branca throws a wild body kick that Francis sees coming a mile off.
Branca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Francis misses with the combination. #KD#
Branca feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Francis sprawling to the canvas! Francis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Branca finish him?! #ROC#Francis is rocked!#T3#
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Francis is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Francis seems to have recovered his senses.
Branca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
A big left from Francis misses.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Francis throws a series of strikes that have Branca backpedaling.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branca.#T4#
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Branca counters with a leg kick.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis throws a combination. Branca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Branca blocks the low kick.
Branca lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Branca scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Branca, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Francis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Branca.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Branca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Branca.
Stalling in the clinch from Branca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Francis can't break the clinch.
Francis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Branca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Francis is looking to break free of the clinch but Branca has double underhooks.
Francis is struggling to control the position.
Branca lands a right hand.
Francis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A short right from Branca.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franciss head.
Branca is leaning against Francis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branca lands a nice uppercut.
Branca digs a right hand into Francis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Francis's gas tank.
Branca gets through Francis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Branca.
Branca pressing his opponent against the cage.
Branca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Francis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Joao Cajo Branca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branca lands a shot to the body.
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!
Branca lands a body shot.
Branca pushes Francis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Branca.
A bit of stalling here from Branca. #T2#
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Francis's head.
A hook to the body from Branca.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Francis or not.
Branca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branca pushes Francis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Branca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Branca lands a body punch.
Branca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branca creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Francis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Francis drops to his knees and Branca pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Day.'.

Event: Syn Whymer vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Francis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis connects with a body shot that sends Karelin's belly button to the back.
Francis connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karelin or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Francis, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Francis against the cage but Francis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yohan Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Karelin.
Jab, jab by Francis - just one landing.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Karelin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense.
Karelin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Karelin ducks right into an uppercut from Francis.
Karelin looks for a takedown but Francis sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Francis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Francis.#TD#
Francis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karelin did well to prevent Francis getting side control.#SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Francis has control of the leg.
Francis wants to stand but Karelin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Francis pulls his head out easily.
Karelin throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
Francis wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling the position.
Francis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Francis decides to return to a standing position.
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Karelin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Francis as Karelin shoots in.
Francis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Francis counter with a right hand.
Francis lands a right hook to the body.
Francis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karelin looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Karelin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Francis. #T3##TD2#
Karelin shoots in and bounces Francis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Francis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karelin manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Francis to regain full guard.
Francis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Karelin throws an elbow that misses. Francis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karelin's guard. Nice move by Francis!#REVR#
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin throws a big right hand that misses.
Karelin slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Karelin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Francis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karelin checks the leg kick.
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Yohan Francis is winning the standup battle so far.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Francis circles away easily
and Francis counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ruslan Karelin's cut even more.
Yohan Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Karelin.
Francis lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis dips to his left and cracks Karelin with an uppercut!
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?#KD#
Francis moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Karelin goes down! Can Francis finish him!?#ROC#Karelin is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ruslan Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis is looking to stand up but Karelin won't let him.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Francis is one step ahead there. #T1#
Karelin is pulling down on Francis's head. It's preventing any offense from Francis, at least for the moment.#SU#
Francis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karelin, up you get!
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Francis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karelin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Francis misses the target.
Francis misses with a hook.
Francis lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#Ruslan Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Francis leaves Karelin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Francis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karelin. Karelin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yohan Francis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yohan Francis waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Francis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Francis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Francis misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis's coach down at The Heart of the BloodBath was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Francis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Francis throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Francis.
Francis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Francis thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Good shot there by Knox.
Yardbird Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Francis with an uppercut!
Francis fails with the takedown.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Francis misses the jab.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Francis misses with a wild combination.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Francis manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis jabs at Knox's body.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Francis misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox misses with an uppercut
enabling Francis to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Knox misses with a body shot. #T3#
Francis missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Francis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Francis swinging wildly here.
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis jabs at Knox's body.
Francis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox slips under a jab.
Francis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis slips a straight right by Knox.#T4#
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Francis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Francis counters with a straight right hand.
Francis connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Knox scores with the left hand. Francis knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox moves away from the strike by Francis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yardbird Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Francis throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a body punch but Francis moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Francis.
It seemed like Francis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Francis has time to react.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Francis misses with a low kick.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Francis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Knox misses.
Francis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Francis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Francis scores with a jab to the head.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox slips under a jab from Francis.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Francis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis misses with a body shot.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Francis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox slips a jab from Francis.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Francis is rocked!
A big left from Knox misses.
Francis misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Francis out cold! What a finish! Knox is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yardbird Knox!
Yardbird Knox really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Day.'.

Event: Syn 778 Gusmao vs Rhod
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
A good leg kick by Spanner.
Francis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spanner.
Francis slips a straight right by Spanner.
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Spanner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spanner moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis misses with a body shot.
Spanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Spanner sizes up Francis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spanner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Francis. Francis obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Francis misses.
Spanner tried to counter with a leg kick but Francis avoided it.
Francis throws an overhand right that lands on Spanner's shoulder, as Spanner tries to avoid the shot.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Francis slips a straight right by Spanner.
Spanner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Spanner lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis tries to land a leg kick but Spanner saw it coming and moves away.
Francis looks to throw the jab but Spanner is out of range. #T1#
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Spanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spanner slips a straight right by Francis.
Francis misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spanner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Francis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis blocks a jab.
Francis works the jab nicely.
Spanner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
and Spanner counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Francis! He's just covering up as Spanner starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bleeding Spanner!
A relieved looking Bleeding Spanner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Day.'.

Event: SYN 769
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Raper walks into a straight right hand from Francis.
Raper takes one to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Francis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Raper drops his hands momentarily and Francis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Francis looks to throw the jab but Raper is out of range.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Raper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis misses with a hook
letting Raper counter with a right hand.
Raper looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Raper with a nice cross.
A big left from Francis misses.
Raper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Francis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raper throws a leg kick but Francis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raper. #T1#
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raper throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Raper rushes Francis and presses him up against the cage.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
Raper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis misses with some punches.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis gets through Raper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Francis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Raper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis.
Francis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raper has him pressed against the cage.
Francis is trying to break the clinch but Raper has him pressed against the cage.
Raper has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
Raper gets through Francis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raper lands a hook that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Raper blocks a body shot from Francis.
Raper lands a hook that snaps the head of Francis backwards. #BC2#
Francis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raper circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Francis to the canvas! Francis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Raper keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Raper!
A relieved looking Biff Raper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yohan Francis was interviewed post fight and said 'One Day.'.

Event: Syn 765
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Francis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Francis finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones staying out of range there.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Jones.
Francis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice combination there by Francis.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Francis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Francis checks a low kick from Jones.#T1#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Francis moves out of range easily.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Francis moves his leg out of the way.
Francis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Francis takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Francis.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Francis.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Francis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Francis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Francis moved away.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis misses the jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Francis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the body from Francis misses
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones motions for Francis to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
Francis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Francis moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Francis is out of range.
Francis takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Francis misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones sizes up Francis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Francis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Francis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Jones.
Francis checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Francis misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Francis. That snapped Jones's head back.
Francis throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Francis is able to avoid easily.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Francis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Francis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Francis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Francis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Francis moves into the clinch successfully.
Francis misses with the head strike. #BC#
Francis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis moves away.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Francis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Francis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Francis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis misses with the combination.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Francis is wise to it.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Francis throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Francis loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Jones. #T1#
Francis throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Francis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones slips a straight right by Francis.
Francis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Francis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Francis moves out of range.
Francis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Francis looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Francis's front leg but catches the back leg as Francis tries to avoid it.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis blocks a jab.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones slips a straight right by Francis.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Francis throws a combination that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. #T3#
Francis lands with an overhand left.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Francis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Francis doesn't seem phased though.
Francis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones slips under a jab from Francis.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Francis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Francis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Francis slips the punch.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Francis with a body shot.#T4#
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Francis misses with a body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Francis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jones misses.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Jones blocks a jab.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Francis takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands the left hand.
Francis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Francis misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones slips under a jab from Francis.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Francis throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones lands a high kick!
Francis lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Francis misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Francis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Francis throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.#T1#
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Francis throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Francis misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Francis.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Francis misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yohan Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Francis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is looking to slow Francis down with leg kicks.
Francis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Francis counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
Jones slips under a jab from Francis.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Francis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franciss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Francis throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Francis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.#T3#
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones cracks Francis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones cracks Francis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones misses with a hook. Francis ducked under it nicely.
Francis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones slips a straight right by Francis.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Francis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones feints and then cracks Francis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Francis down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Francis loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Francis.
A big right from Francis misses.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Francis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Francis off the cage and back into range.
Francis checks a leg kick.#KD#
Francis drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Francis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Francis misses with a hook.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Jones moves away from the strike by Francis.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Francis.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Francis. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones moves out of range as Francis strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Jones.
I've got Jones 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
A victorious Bubba Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Day.'.

Event: Syn Magufuli I V vs Cobb 2
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Friedrichsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Friedrichsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Friedrichsen's head but Friedrichsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Francis as he connects with a hook.
Francis throws a jab when Friedrichsen was well out of range.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Friedrichsen catches Francis right on the button with a cross.
Francis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friedrichsen looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Friedrichsen moved out of range nicely.
Friedrichsen throws a right hand that misses
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedrichsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Francis is out of range and Friedrichsen settles back down.
Francis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Friedrichsen lunges at Francis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Francis's hand.
Friedrichsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Friedrichsen.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##CL#
Francis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Francis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friedrichsen lands a leg kick that knocks Francis off balance momentarily.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
A cross from Francis lands.
Francis staying out of range there.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Friedrichsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Friedrichsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Francis momentarily.
Friedrichsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Friedrichsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Friedrichsen misses.
Friedrichsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Friedrichsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Friedrichsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Francis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Francis throws a hook but Friedrichsen avoids it easily.
Friedrichsen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Friedrichsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Francis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Friedrichsen counters with a head kick that drops Francis to the mat! Francis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Francis is rocked!
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
Oh Francis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francis throws out a loose jab but Friedrichsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedrichsen staying out of range there.
Francis seems to have got his legs back now.
Friedrichsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Francis.
Francis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Francis misses with a body shot.
Francis tries to bum rush Friedrichsen with a series of wild strikes but Friedrichsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Friedrichsen misses its intended target.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Friedrichsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedrichsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedrichsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#KD#
Francis lands a big uppercut and Friedrichsen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Friedrichsen looks OK. Francis waves Friedrichsen back to his feet!#ROC#Friedrichsen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Erik Friedrichsen's cut even more.#T3#
Friedrichsen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Francis! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
Yohan Francis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Core Combat for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Erik Friedrichsen was interviewed post fight and said 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.

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

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Francis lands a big right hand that sends McGuire crashing to the mat! Francis stays standing though and waves McGuire back to his feet!
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Francis sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Francis is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
McGuire lands with a right hand.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
A cross from Francis lands.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire throws the left hand but Francis avoids the punch easily.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
Crack! Francis connects with the perfect overhand right and McGuire falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Francis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yohan Francis made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TC 4: Sitsongrit vs Salvatore
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Dee has closed the distance and engaged Francis in a clinch. #BC2#
Francis breaks from the clinch.
Dee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francis manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Francis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dee moves out of range of the body kick from Francis.
Dee throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Dee misses with a few strikes there.
Dee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Francis's sensitive parts.
Donk. Dee catches Francis right on the button with a cross.
Dee connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Francis throws out the jab.
Dee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dee lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Francis, as that shot connected.
Francis misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Dee counters by moving into the clinch.
Dee prevents Francis from breaking the clinch.
Dee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Francis is defending well for now.
Dee misses with an elbow strike.
Francis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dee tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Dee is rocked!
Our sources have told us that Dee has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Francis breaks from the clinch.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francis connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dee out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
Yohan Francis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Core Combat, into his post fight interview.

Event: Galaxy Exit Wounds
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inarritu avoids the body shot from Francis.
Inarritu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Francis throws a leg kick
and Inarritu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inarritu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Inarritu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
Inarritu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Francis throws a hook but Inarritu avoids it easily.
Francis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Francis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inarritu.
Francis cracks Inarritu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Inarritu finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inarritu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francis lands a jab to the nose.
Inarritu moves out of range as Francis strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Inarritu misses the target.#T1#
Francis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
And Inarritu counters with a quick kick to the body but Francis blocks it.
Francis throws a hook but Inarritu avoids it easily.
Inarritu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis misses with a low kick.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inarritu lands a head shot.
Inarritu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Inarritu cracks Francis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inarritu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Inarritu drops Francis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Francis looks back up at him and smiles so Inarritu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Francis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inarritu lands a brutal uppercut that launches Francis off his feet! Francis tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Inarritu!
Felix Inarritu retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Felix Inarritu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Day.'.

Event: Galaxy 3: The Firework Show
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Francis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis scores with a jab. Vecellio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Francis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Francis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Francis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vecellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
As Francis looks to move away, Vecellio throws a big counter combo but Francis just gets out of the way.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Vecellio moved out of range.
Vecellio gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Francis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vecellio is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yohan Francis thanked Core Combat for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GALAXY 1- A Star is Born
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Francis's head coaches at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dammon defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Dammon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Francis throws out a powerful jab.
Dammon slips a jab from Francis.
Dammon with the counter takedown but Francis avoids it easily.
A left lands for Francis.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Dammon moved out of range.
Dammon slips a jab from Francis.
Dammon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dammon manages to avoid it.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Francis! Dammon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
During a confident post fight interview, Yohan Francis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#833 Paulin v Spike
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomu.
Gomu lands a jab to Francis's midsection.
Gomu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Francis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomu, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Gomu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gomu misses with a body punch.
Gomu lands an uppercut.
Gomu misses with a knee to the head.
Francis lands a left hand.
Gomu tries to throw a body punch but Francis avoids it by throwing Gomu back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Francis.
Francis tries to work over Gomu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Francis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Francis. #CUT#It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Gomu lands a left hand.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Gomu.
Gomu is leaning against Francis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Gomu. #T1#
Gomu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francis is breathing heavily.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomu.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Gomu avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Gomu tries to throw a body punch but Francis avoids it by throwing Gomu back against the cage.
Gomu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Gomu.
Francis misses with some punches.
Gomu has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
Gomu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Francis.
Gomu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomu misses with a knee strike.
Gomu lands an uppercut.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francis tries to work over Gomu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Gomu tries a knee to the head but Francis blocks it.
Gomu misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomu blocks a body shot from Francis. #T2#
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Gomu swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomu.
Gomu presses Francis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Gomu.
Gomu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Gomu lands an elbow inside that Francis shrugs off.
Gomu blocks a body shot from Francis.
A short uppercut from Gomu.
A shot in the inside from Gomu.
Gomu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Francis's face.
Gomu looking to throw knees to the head but Francis is blocking nicely.
Gomu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gomu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomu can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
Francis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franciss head. #BC2#
Gomu manages to break the clinch.
Francis tries to clinch but Gomu is having none of it.
It seemed like Gomu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Gomu moves out of range of the strikes.
Francis misses with a hook to the body
and Gomu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Francis.
Gomu moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis takes a swing at Gomu's ribcage but misses.
Gomu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Francis throws out the jab.
Gomu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Gomu misses with a body kick.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomu counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Francis throws a right hand that misses
and Gomu counters with a left to the body.
Francis takes a swing at Gomu's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Francis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Gomu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Francis! Gomu lets Francis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomu was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Francis punishes Gomu's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Gomu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gomu lands a nice hook to Francis's body. Francis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Gomu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Francis! Gomu lets Francis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Francis is rocked!
Francis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gomu digs a good hook to Francis's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gomu Gomu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gomu Gomu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gomu steps in with a hook that catches Francis right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gomu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Francis looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Yohan Francis had this to say: 'George was the better man. I did what I could. We will look back at the fight and see where I went wrong.'.

Event: GAMMA#828 Paulin v Boagrius
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pankratios decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pankratios works his way into full mount!
Pankratios with a couple of short strikes.
Pankratios trying to control but Francis is having none of it.
Pankratios punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pankratios wants to control the pace but Francis is squirming around nicely.
Pankratios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pankratios connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pankratios controlling from mount.
Pankratios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pankratios lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Francis taking shots to the head.
Pankratios 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.
Pankratios looking to ground and pound but Francis is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Pankratios there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pankratios trying to control but Francis is having none of it.
Francis is trying desperately to improve position.
Francis blocking the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Pankratios's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pankratios avoids the attempt from Francis to control.
Pankratios landing strikes from the mount and Francis is in trouble!
Pankratios thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pankratios trying to control but Francis is having none of it.
Francis blocking the ground and pound.
Pankratios unloading with bombs!
Francis is squirming around, avoiding Pankratios's attempts to control the action.
Pankratios lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pankratios.
Pankratios controlling from the full mount.
Pankratios punching from mount but Francis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Francis wants to control but Pankratios is having none of it.
Pankratios postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Francis looks a forlorn figure.
Pankratios lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Francis hang on?
Pankratios throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pankratios raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios loads up with a big shot that hurts Francis! He's pulled Pankratios in close but Pankratios has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Francis survive? More strikes from Pankratios and Francis is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hellas Pankratios!
Hellas Pankratios bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Yohan Francis was interviewed post fight and said 'George was the better man. I did what I could. We will look back at the fight and see where I went wrong.'.

Event: GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Francis is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Francis down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Francis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Yohan Francis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Francis moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Francis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francis swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Francis's front leg but catches the back leg as Francis tries to avoid it.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.#T1#
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Francis! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
A victorious John Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Yohan Francis had this to say: 'George was the better man. I did what I could. We will look back at the fight and see where I went wrong.'.

Event: GAMMA#811 Ricard v Spud
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Francis moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog. #BC2#
Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Francis walks into a stiff left hand from Dog.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dog throws the kick towards the body but Francis avoids it.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Francis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Francis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Francis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Dog.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog tries to break the clinch but Francis is controlling the position.
Francis digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Dog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Francis tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog prevents a body shot from Francis.
Francis dodges an elbow strike from Dog.
A body shot lands from Francis.
We've been informed that Dog has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short body shot lands from Francis as the two fighters clinch.
Dog looks winded!
Dog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Francis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Francis as Dog tries to tie him up.
Francis has Dog pressed against the cage, preventing Dog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dog misses with an elbow over the top.
Francis misses with a body punch.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Francis blocks an elbow strike from Dog.
Francis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Francis lands a shoulder strike.
Francis blocking some punches. #T2#
Francis tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog tries to break the clinch but Francis is controlling the position.
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Francis digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
Francis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog tries to circle away but Francis has him pinned against the cage.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Francis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Francis creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dog's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dog drops to his knees and Francis pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
An out of breath Yohan Francis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Big Dog was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager sucks! He doesn't know how to set sliders!'.

Event: GAMMA#807 Spike v Pony
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.
Francis moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Francis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Smith throws a jab when Francis was well out of range.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Francis tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Francis walks into a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tests Francis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Francis. Francis maintains the clinch.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Francis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Francis can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Francis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Francis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Smith trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Francis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Francis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Francis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Francis throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Francis - just one landing.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Francis counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
letting Francis counter with a right hand.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#KD#
Francis sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Francis is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith looks winded!#T4#
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Francis lands a big right hand that drops Smith! The killer instinct kicks in and Francis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Francis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
Our winner, Yohan Francis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Aaron Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: GAMMA#801 Fungus v Turillo
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Francis throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
Francis takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Zola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Francis backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Yohan Francis has been cut.
Zola tries to clinch but Francis moves out of range.
Zola tries for a takedown but Francis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Zola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis trying to remain calm as Zola controls from the top position.
Francis is not content to let Zola control the position.
Francis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Zola controlling the action here.
Francis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Francis controls Zola momentarily but Zola frees himself.
Zola wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Zola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Francis has his hands on Zola's head, controlling the position.
Francis continues to stall.
Zola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francis pulls Zola in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Francis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Francis digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Zola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.#CL2#
Zola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zola has Francis pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Francis has Zola up against the cage in a clinch.
Zola prevents a body shot from Francis.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francis misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis stops a takedown attempt from Zola.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zolas head.
Zola blocks a body shot from Francis.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
Francis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Francis misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Francis.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis misses with the head strike.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Francis works on Zola's body with a couple of short punches.
Zola looks winded!
Zola has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Zola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yohan Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francis walks away with a smile on his face. Zola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zola manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yohan Francis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zola.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Gorgon Zola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Francis to score with a decent uppercut.
Francis tries to clinch but Zola is having none of it.
Francis misses with a hook to the body
and Zola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Francis takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Francis swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Zola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola is trying to pull guard but Francis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Zola blocks a body shot from Francis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Francis works on Zola's body with a couple of short punches.
Zola is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zola can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Francis misses with a body punch.
Francis presses Zola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zola takes a shot to the head.
Francis tries to work over Zola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis pushes Zola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Francis lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Francis lands a left hand.
A short right from Francis.
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Francis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zola.
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Francis misses with the head strike.
Francis has Zola pressed against the cage, preventing Zola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Francis throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zola tries to pull guard but Francis won't allow it.
Yohan Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis has Zola pressed against the cage, preventing Zola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Zola.
Zola tries to pull guard but Francis holds him up against the cage and eventually Zola drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Francis lands a nice uppercut.
Zola prevents a body shot from Francis.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Francis is defending well.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Francis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Francis throws a head punch that misses.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis lands with a short shot to the head.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Zola controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
Zola fails to pull guard. #T4#
Zola is trying to force a seperation but Francis has the dominant position.
Zola blocks a body shot from Francis.
Francis stops a takedown attempt from Zola.
Francis digs a right hand underneath Zola's ribcage. Zola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Francis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis gets through Zola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Francis as the two fighters clinch.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Zola controls his hands.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Zola avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Zola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Francis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis just misses with a punch to the body.
Francis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zola shoots and misses
and Francis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Francis drops Zola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zola looks back up at him and smiles so Francis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CL#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Zola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Zola wants a takedown.
Francis tries a body shot but Zola blocks it.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Francis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yohan Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Zola.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Zola wants to take the fight to the mat but Francis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zola is trying to stall.
Francis misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zola or not.
A short right from Francis.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Zola controls his hands.
Zola blocking some punches.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zola.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Francis as Zola tries to tie him up.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Zola fails to pull guard.
Yohan Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zola tries to pull guard but Francis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zola is trying to break free.
Zola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Francis walks away with a smile on his face. Zola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zola moves away from the strike by Francis.
Zola drops his hands momentarily and Francis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zola misses with a head kick.
Francis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Francis connects with a right hand. Zola shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Francis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zola is defended easily by Francis.
Francis is looking to counter punch.
Francis scores with a jab. Zola acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Zola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Francis counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Francis instigates a clinch.
Gorgon Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francis prevents the takedown attempt.
Zola blocking some punches.
Zola blocks a body shot from Francis.
Zola prevents a body shot from Francis. #TD2#
Zola jumps guard. #SU#
Francis gets to his feet. Zola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Zola throws a body punch but Francis moves out of range.
Zola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Francis lands a lovely overhand right.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola takes one to the chin there.
Francis misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Zola ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zola or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Francis swats away the attempt to clinch by Zola.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis avoids the head kick by Zola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yohan Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Francis, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: GAMMA#796 Jernit v Ramses
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Chocolate lands a jab to Francis's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Francis misses the target.
Chocolate looks to clinch
and Francis counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Chocolate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis misses with a body punch
and Chocolate counters with a stiff right hand.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Francis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Francis as Chocolate shoots in.
Francis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chocolate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chocolate 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.
A lazy left from Francis finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis connects with a right hand. Chocolate shakes it off.
Chocolate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Chocolate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chocolate misses the jab.
Francis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Francis lands a jab to Chocolate's midsection.
Francis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chocolate finds it's way round the side to connect with Francis's head. #T1##KD2#
Chocolate lands a left and a right that sends Francis crashing to the canvas! Chocolate dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Francis is rocked!
Chocolate postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Francis out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Chocolate goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'George was the better man. I did what I could. We will look back at the fight and see where I went wrong.'.

Event: GAMMA#793 Fungus v Cole
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Borodin avoids the body shot from Francis.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Borodin moves away and avoids it.
Borodin misses with a hook
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Borodin misses the shot to the body.
Francis throws out a counter right but Borodin avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Borodin.
Borodin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borodin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francis at a distance.
Francis misses with a looping left.
Borodin throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Francis connects with a body shot.
Borodin throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Francis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borodin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borodin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borodin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis tries to clinch but Borodin is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Borodin misses the target.
Borodin throws a right hand that misses
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Borodin wants to clinch but Francis slips to the side
and Francis counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Borodin gets tackled into the cage by Francis. Francis maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Borodin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Borodin digs a right hand underneath Francis's ribcage. Francis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Francis pushes Borodin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borodin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Borodin misses with a punch to the body.
Borodin tries a knee to the head but Francis blocks it.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Borodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Francis is leaning against Borodin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Francis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borodin throws an elbow but it misses.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borodin takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis scores with a shot to the side of Borodin's head. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borodin.
Borodin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borodin misses with a body punch.
Borodin can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Francis as the two fighters clinch.
Borodin is breathing heavily.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Borodin avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Francis lands a shoulder strike.
Francis lands a shoulder strike.
Francis tries a body shot but Borodin blocks it.
Francis avoiding damage as Borodin throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francis.
A short uppercut from Francis.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Borodin is rocked!
Nice body punch from Francis - that landed with a thud.
Oh Borodin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francis lands a nice uppercut.
Francis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Borodin prevents a body shot from Francis.
Francis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Borodin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Francis is unloading with more strikes now! Borodin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
A victorious Yohan Francis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AEW 34
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
Francis takes the fight into the clinch.
Francis blocking some punches.
Francis blocks a body shot from George.
A short left from George.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt George or not.
Francis misses with a body punch.
Francis tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George throws a head punch that misses.
George gets through Francis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
George misses with the head strike.
Francis gets through George's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
George lands a body punch.
Francis lands with a left to the head.
Francis tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George misses with the head strike.
George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
George lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
A short left from George.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
Francis blocking some punches. #T1#
George blocks a body shot from Francis.
George misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George misses with some punches.
Francis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from George.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Francis on the inside.
Francis prevents a body shot from George.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
Francis blocks a body shot from George.
A body shot lands from Francis.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from George.
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Francis back against the cage.
Francis tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Francis. #T2#
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Francis misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Francis blocking some punches.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Francis.
George looks winded!
Francis blocking some punches.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis presses George against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Francis lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Francis.
Francis lands a body punch.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
George blocks a body shot from Francis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
Francis lands with a short shot to the head.
Francis lands with a short shot to the head.
Francis blocking some punches.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis presses George against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Francis misses with a body punch.
George blocks a body shot from Francis.
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Francis.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt George or not.
Francis lands a left hand.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Francis on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land. #T4#
George tries to work over Francis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Francis lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
A right hook to the body lands for Francis.
Francis lands with a short shot to the head.
Francis lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George.
George prevents a body shot from Francis.
A body shot lands from Francis.
Nice body punch from Francis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Francis tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francis pushes George back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Francis clinches up with George and pushes him back against the cage.
Yohan Francis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
George misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis lands a right hand.
George misses with some punches.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
George is rocked!
George blocks a body shot from Francis.
George tries to work over Francis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Francis.
Francis lands an uppercut.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
A short uppercut from Francis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George blocks an uppercut.
George misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George seems to have recovered his senses.
George blocks a body shot from Francis.
Francis lands a shoulder strike.
George is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
Francis lands with a left to the head.
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of George backwards.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?#T1#
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francis is leaning against George and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Francis.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
George misses with a short punch on the inside.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Francis.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Francis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Francis mutters something to George before pushing him back against the cage. As George comes back towards him, Francis unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks George clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yohan Francis!
A very excited looking Yohan Francis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg
Date: May 21, 2019

#R1#
Francis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nielsen walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Francis scores with a shot to the body.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Nielsen moves away and avoids it.
Nielsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Francis connects with a looping right hand.
Nielsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Francis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nielsen takes a swing at Francis's ribcage but misses.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen misses with the combination.
Nielsen misses with a few strikes there.
Francis scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis throws a body punch but Nielsen moves out of range. #T1#
Nielsen scores with a shot to the body.
Nielsen walks into a jab.#CUT2#
Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut is getting worse.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Francis drops Nielsen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Francis follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yohan Francis!
A very excited looking Yohan Francis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NSC 19: Leagatius vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Francis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLauhglin at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
McLauhglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Francis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLauhglin moves away.
McLauhglin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLauhglin takes a swing at Francis's ribcage but misses.
Francis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Francis misses with a straight right.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francis sprawls well. Francis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLauhglin gets slowly back to his feet.
Francis throws the left hand but McLauhglin avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin lands a jab to the head.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
McLauhglin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Francis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLauhglin loads up on a big right hand but Francis slips the punch.#T1#
Francis takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Francis connects with a body shot that sends McLauhglin's belly button to the back.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLauhglin.
Francis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLauhglin with a body shot.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLauhglin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLauhglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Francis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis misses with a lunging right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a stiff right hand.
Francis tests McLauhglin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Francis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Francis swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Francis moves out of range of the leg kick from McLauhglin.#T2#
Francis misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLauhglin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Francis throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and McLauhglin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Francis wants to improve his position but McLauhglin is controlling well.
Francis moves into full guard.
McLauhglin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
McLauhglin postures up.
Francis looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLauhglin is one step ahead there.
Francis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McLauhglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis closes the distance but McLauhglin moves to the side
and McLauhglin counters with a low kick, right behind Francis 's knee.
Francis fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that Francis ducks under and follows up with a left that Francis also avoids with ease.
Francis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Francis swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin attempts a counter takedown but Francis avoids it well and moves away.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLauhglin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
McLauhglin throws a sloppy head kick
and Francis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Francis takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Francis wants to clinch up but McLauhglin keeps it at a distance.
Francis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLauhglin rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Francis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLauhglin misses with a punch on the inside.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLauhglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as McLauhglin controls the action.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis misses with a body punch.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLauhglin has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
Francis digs a right hand into McLauhglin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McLauhglin's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLauhglin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
Francis blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
Francis tries a body shot but McLauhglin blocks it.
Francis lands a body punch.
McLauhglin prevents a body shot from Francis.
A shot in the inside from Francis. #T2#
McLauhglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Francis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
A right hand to the body from Francis.
Francis blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauhglin controls his hands.
McLauhglin tries a body shot but Francis blocks it.
A body shot lands from Francis.
Francis lands a right hand.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Francis lands a left hand.
Francis lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Francis lands a nice shot to the body.
Francis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Good body shot from Francis.
Francis lands a hook that snaps the head of McLauhglin backwards.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis lands an uppercut.
McLauhglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yohan Francis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis lands a nice shot to the body.
Colin McLauhglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yohan Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Francis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLauhglin's head.
A jab from Francis does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Francis. Beautiful body shot.
Francis stuns McLauhglin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Francis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Francis connects with a crisp jab.
Francis connects with a single shot there.
Yohan Francis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLauhglin misses with a lunging right hand
and Francis counters with a stiff right hand.
Francis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLauhglin momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Francis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McLauhglin working aggressively here.
Francis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McLauhglin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Francis can turn it around.#T1#
Francis working aggressively here.
McLauhglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis blocks a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tries to pull guard but Francis holds him up against the ropes and eventually McLauhglin drops back down to his feet.
Francis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLauhglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis can't find room to land a body shot as McLauhglin controls the action.
McLauhglin misses with an elbow over the top.
McLauhglin lands a hook that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
A short uppercut from Francis.
McLauhglin looking to throw knees to the head but Francis is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the ropes, McLauhglin throws an elbow but misses.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but McLauhglin avoids it by throwing Francis back against the ropes.
McLauhglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Francis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLauhglin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Francis.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Francis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis presses McLauhglin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as McLauhglin controls his hands.
McLauhglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
McLauhglin takes a shot to the head.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yohan Francis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Francis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauhglin's elbow.
Francis tries to work over McLauhglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauhglin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Francis.
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from McLauhglin fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yohan Francis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Francis 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Yohan Francis!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Yohan Francis!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Yohan Francis!

Yohan Francis wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Yohan Francis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ramadan shoots in and gets a takedown into Wipe's guard.
Wipe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ramadan has gone for a leg lock! Wipe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramadan's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ramadan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wipe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramadan on the ground.
Ramadan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ramadan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wipe passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wipe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ramadan controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ramadan is trying to maintain the position but Wipe is very close to passing his half guard.
Wipe has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ramadan works to full guard. #SUB2#
Ramadan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wipe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ramadan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wipe defends well.#SU#
Wipe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ramadan, up you get! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Ramadan rushes Wipe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramadan stalls.
Wipe prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramadan trying to control the position but instead, Wipe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramadan into the cage.
Wipe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Wipe. #BC2#
Ramadan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wipe circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Wipe gets caught napping as Ramadan dives in and scores a takedown. Wipe manages to retain guard.
Ramadan is standing up over Wipe. Wipe looks to escape but Ramadan dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Ramadan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wipe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramadan's guard! Nice work there by Wipe! #SUB2#
Ramadan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Ramadan has a closed guard, preventing Wipe from standing up.
Ramadan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Ramadan has his feet on Wipe's thighs here. He's pushed Wipe 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! Wipe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arjuna Ramadan!
Arjuna Ramadan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 82 Wright vs Reich
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Diggs moves into the clinch.
Wipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wipe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wipe lands a body shot.
Wipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Wipe has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Diggs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wipe is keeping busy.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Wipe.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Wipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs. #BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch. #CL#
Wipe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Diggs has clasped his hands together around Wipe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Wipe tries to buck Diggs off but Diggs is having none of it.
An elbow from Diggs crashes against the mat.
Wipe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Diggs trying to control the action but Wipe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diggs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diggs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diggs wants to control but Wipe is keeping him busy.
Diggs wants to control for a moment but Wipe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wipe tries to get to full guard but Diggs has control of the leg.
Wipe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diggs on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Diggs there.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wipe is looking for a sweep. Diggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wipe is working hard here to advance position.
Diggs wants to pass to mount but Wipe is defending the position.
Diggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wipe defending well though.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggs wants to pass to mount but Wipe is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Diggs is keen to just control but Wipe is a slippery customer.
Diggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wipe's head.
Wipe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diggs.
Wipe is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Diggs seems to be working for a kimura but Wipe defends the submission attempt.
Diggs sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
Diggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Diggs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wipe wants to get back to full guard.
Wipe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Diggs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Diggs scores with a jab. Wipe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Wipe.
Diggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Wipe should have avoided that one.
Wipe walks into a left hand.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wipe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggs.
Wipe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wipe tries to clinch up.#CL#
Wipe darts in and clinches Diggs up against the cage.
Wipe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wipe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Wipe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Wipe. #TD2#
Diggs pulls Wipe into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Diggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wipe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diggs's guard.#SUB2#
Diggs working for a triangle but Wipe defends it easily.
Diggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wipe's guard. #REVB#
Diggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diggs postures up in Wipe's guard and throws a big left but Wipe blocks it. #T2#
Wipe has his hands on Diggs's head, controlling the position.
Diggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diggs is stalling in the full guard.
Diggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diggs wants to control from the top but Wipe keeps moving. #T3#
Diggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggs wants to control from the top but Wipe keeps moving.
Diggs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Diggs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wipe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diggs, into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Wipe gets to his feet - Diggs follows without any prompting. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wipe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wipe on the side of the head.
Wipe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Wipe ducks down to avoid it.
Wipe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Wipe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Wipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wipe.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Diggs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wipe lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggs's head.
Robert Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wipe scores with a hook.
Butt Wipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wipe misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Wipe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wipe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wipe connects with a right hand. Diggs shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
Diggs shoots in and drives through. Wipe sprawls well.
Diggs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Wipe moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Wipe.
Wipe misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diggs tries to stall but Wipe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wipe lands a shoulder strike.
Diggs tries to stall but Wipe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diggs.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Wipe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diggs has Wipe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wipe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Wipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wipe misses with the head strike.
Diggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Butt Wipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Diggs.#BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wipe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Wipe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wipe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wipe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wipe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wipe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggs looks to throw a body kick
and Wipe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wipe misses with a hook
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs dodges the punch combination from Wipe. #T2#
Wipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wipe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wipe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs slips a jab from Wipe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggs! But no joy.
Wipe throws a right hand that Diggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggs also avoids with ease.
Wipe throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Diggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wipe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diggs manages to pass to mount!
Diggs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diggs misses with a head shot.
Butt Wipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Diggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Wipe tries to lock up and control but Diggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diggs controlling from the full mount.
Diggs is continuing to stall.
Wipe wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Diggs controlling his opponent.
Diggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wipe tries to hold on but Diggs postures up.
Diggs controlling from the full mount.
Wipe tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Diggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diggs 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TGC Crucible 29
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wipe scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wipe takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Wipe misses.
Wipe throws a right hand that misses
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Washington.
Washington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wipe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wipe tries to counter by clinching up but Washington breaks away and moves out of range.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Wipe.
Wipe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wipe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands.
Wipe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Washington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wipe with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wipe. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington tests Wipe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Wipe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wipe moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington jabs Wipe right on the nose. Wipe blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wipe checks a leg kick.
Washington slips under a jab.
Wipe backing away here, and Washington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wipe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wipe throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Wipe throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Wipe throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Wipe lands a left and a right that send Washington crashing to the mat, dazed. Wipe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wipe throws out the jab.
Wipe ducks under a wild hook from Washington.#T2#
Wipe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wipe throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Wipe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wipe throws out the jab.
Washington misses with a leg kick.
Wipe misses with a shot to the body
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wipe throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Wipe defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Wipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wipe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wipe swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with a low kick, right behind Wipe 's knee. #T3##CL#
Wipe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butt Wipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wipe throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Washington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Wipe.
Wipe throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Wipe stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wipe.
Washington replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wipe blocks it well.
Wipe misses with a shot to the body
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washington avoids the body shot from Wipe.
Wipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wipe checks the leg kick.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Wipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wipe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington avoids the body shot from Wipe. #CL#
Wipe has managed to clinch.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Wipe. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch.
A jab from Washington misses.
Wipe throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
And Washington responds with a good body kick, but Wipe manages to step out the way in time.
Washington lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Washington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wipe is breathing heavily.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Butt Wipe 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#
Wipe throws an off balance right hand
and Washington counters with a good low kick that Wipe was not able to check.
Washington catches Wipe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Washington - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for Washington.
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
Wipe throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Washington.
Washington throws a leg kick but Wipe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wipe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wipe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aaron Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wipe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wipe staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Washington connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wipe tumbling to the canvas! Washington pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wipe was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Washington!
Aaron Washington spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TGC 66: Wipe vs Wolff
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Wipe lands a jab.
Wipe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Wipe drives through and clinches with Wolff against the cage.
Wolff throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolff.
Wolff misses with a body punch.
Wolff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolff misses with some punches.
Wipe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Wipe fails to land.
Wolff lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolff connects with a solid leg kick.
Wolff scores with a leg kick.
Wipe misses with a hook.
Wipe throws an off balance right hand
and Wolff counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wipe lands a jab-cross combination.
Butt Wipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolff was well out of range. Poor timing from Wipe.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Wipe blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Wipe has closed the distance and engaged Wolff in a clinch.
Wipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wipe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wipe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Wipe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Wolff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wipe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wipe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wipe avoids a kick to the body.
Wipe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolff.
Wolff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wipe darts in trying to clinch
and Wolff counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolff just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Wolff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Wipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolff is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wipe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Wipe backs off Wolff throws a huge counter combo but Wipe manages to avoid it all.
Wolff throws a leg kick but Wipe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wipe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wolff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wipe.
Wolff keeps the fight on the outside.
Wipe throws a shot from downtown. Wolff moves away and avoids it.
Wolff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wipe misses with a hook.
Wolff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolff throws a low kick, looking for Wipe's leg but Wipe calmly moves out of range.
Wipe lands with a cross. #CL#
Wipe gets a clinch. #T3#
Wipe working aggressively here.
Wolff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolff controls his hands.
Wipe working aggressively here.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolff's elbow. #BC2#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wipe misses with a combination
and Wolff counters with a straight right hand.
Wolff defending well as Wipe loads up on a big left hand.
Wolff thinks about the counter body kick.
Wolff throws a shot to the body.
Wolff swings for the body but Wipe moves out of range.
Wolff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wipe moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Wolff slips a jab from Wipe.
Wolff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wipe.
Wolff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolff lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolff tries to land a front kick but Wipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wipe closes the distance but Wolff moves to the side
and Wolff counters with a nice uppercut.
Wipe thuds his right hand into Wolff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wipe closes the distance but Wolff moves to the side
and Wolff counters with a good low kick that Wipe was not able to check.
Wipe lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolff's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolff tries to land a front kick but Wipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wolff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bartholomäus Wolff 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#
Wipe tries to clinch up but Wolff circles away and keeps his distance.
Wipe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wipe scores with a punch to the head.
Wolff lands a leg kick that knocks Wipe off balance momentarily.
Wipe throws a hook but Wolff avoids it easily.
Wolff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wipe misses with a hook to the body
and Wolff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wipe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolff.
Wolff follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wipe. Wolff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wipe throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolff throws out a counter right but Wipe avoids it with no problem.
Wipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wipe has Wolff up against the cage in a clinch.
Wipe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolff controls his hands.
Wipe tries to throw a body punch but Wolff avoids it by throwing Wipe back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolff.
Wipe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Wolff has a couple of punches blocked by Wipe.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Wipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Wolff - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolff.
Wipe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butt Wipe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolff is trying to break the clinch but Wipe is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wipe. #BC2#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wipe's knee momentarily.
Wolff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wipe blocks a head kick by Wolff.
Wolff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolff scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wipe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Wolff delivers a nice body kick.
Wolff throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wipe's head.
Wolff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wipe manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Wipe.
Wipe throws a looping overhand right but Wolff ducks down to avoid it.
Wipe jabs Wolff right on the nose. Wolff blinks but takes it well.
Wipe tries to clinch up.
Wolff misses with an uppercut. Wipe saw that one coming.
Wipe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolff counters with a right hand to the body.
Wolff scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wipe takes a swing at Wolff's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Wolff staying out of range there.
Wolff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wipe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wolff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Wolff tries to get set, Wipe tries to push him back and clinch up but Wolff manages to avoid the attempt.
Wipe tries to clinch up but Wolff circles away and keeps his distance.
Wipe takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Wipe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolff misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Wolff breaks from the clinch.
Wolff takes one to the side of the head.
Wolff throws a sloppy head kick and Wipe moves out of range easily.
Wolff misses with a wild body shot.
Wipe looks to throw the jab but Wolff is out of range. #T4#
Wolff walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Wolff.
Wolff misses with the combination.
Wipe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Wipe as he checks the leg kick.
Wipe moves to clinch but Wolff breaks away
and Wolff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wipe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolff's head.
Wolff blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolff.
Wolff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wipe ducks under a wild hook from Wolff.
Wipe misses with a looping left.
Wolff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomäus Wolff 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.
#R3#
Wipe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolff counters with a body kick that stops Wipe in his tracks momentarily.
Wipe misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolff lands with a nice body punch.
Wolff just misses with a punch to the body.
Wipe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Wipe misses its intended target.
Wolff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wipe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wipe looks to throw the jab but Wolff is out of range.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wipe misses with a looping right.
Wolff throws out a counter right but Wipe avoids it with no problem.
Wolff looks to throw the jab but Wipe is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wipe!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wipe loads up on a big right hand but Wolff slips the punch.
Wolff throws out a counter right but Wipe avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Wipe scores with a body shot.
Wolff cracks Wipe with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wipe falls to his knees and Wolff doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff is the new heavyweight champion!
Bartholomäus Wolff bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TGC 54: Cinco De Mayo
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Wipe connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Wipe lands with a right hand.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Wipe avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wipe checks a leg kick.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wipe lands with a cross.
Wipe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Wipe's shoulder, as Wipe tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Wipe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wipe ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wipe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a leg kick.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Wipe moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Wipe moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Wipe wants to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch position.
Wipe lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Tyson Cobb's cut is getting worse.
Wipe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Wipe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Wipe lands a big uppercut and Cobb crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cobb looks OK. Wipe waves Cobb back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!#CUT2#
Tyson Cobb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wipe.
Wipe cracks Cobb with a hook to the temple - Cobb is on wobbly legs here! Wipe swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cobb falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wipe wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe is the new heavyweight champion!
Butt Wipe gave a mention to Riner Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TGC Crucible 11
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Wipe misses with a right hand
and Chinannigans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wipe connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jones Chinannigans has been cut.
Wipe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chinannigans moves out of range of the strikes.
Wipe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wipe misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Chinannigans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wipe blocking some punches.
Chinannigans misses with some punches.
Wipe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wipe misses with some punches.
Wipe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chinannigans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wipe backwards.
Wipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wipe misses with the head strike.
Wipe lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chinannigans misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Wipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chinannigans backwards.
Wipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wipe lands with a light punch inside.
Wipe tries to throw a body punch but Chinannigans avoids it by throwing Wipe back against the cage.
Wipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chinannigans on the inside.
Wipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chinannigans.
Wipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wipe misses with a punch on the inside.
Chinannigans can't find room to land a body shot as Wipe controls the action.
Wipe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chinannigans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wipe can turn it around.
Chinannigans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chinannigans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chinannigans swings wildly with an uppercut but Wipe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chinannigans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chinannigans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Chinannigans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Wipe lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chinannigans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wipe backwards.
Wipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wipe fails to land.
Chinannigans can't find room to land a body shot as Wipe controls the action.
Chinannigans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wipe lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wipe fails to land.
Chinannigans blocking some punches.
Chinannigans tries a body shot but Wipe blocks it.
Wipe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chinannigans misses with the head strike.
Wipe working aggressively here.
Chinannigans tries a body shot but Wipe blocks it.
Chinannigans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wipe misses with the head strike.
Chinannigans fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Wipe on the inside. #CUT2#
Jones Chinannigans's cut is getting worse.
Wipe prevents a body shot from Chinannigans.
Wipe misses with some punches.
Chinannigans blocking some punches.
Wipe working aggressively here.
Wipe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wipe working aggressively here.
Wipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wipe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wipe pushes Chinannigans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chinannigans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wipe throws a punch but it's blocked by Chinannigans.
Wipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wipe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wipe can't find room to land a body shot as Chinannigans controls the action.
Chinannigans tries a body shot but Wipe blocks it.
Wipe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chinannigans is breathing heavily.#T4#
Chinannigans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wipe digs a right hand underneath Chinannigans's ribcage. Chinannigans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wipe has a couple of punches blocked by Chinannigans.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wipe lands a right hand.
Wipe lands with a left to the head.
Wipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wipe throws a head punch that misses.
Wipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Chinannigans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wipe throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Wipe. #CUT2#
Jones Chinannigans's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short uppercut from Wipe.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wipe pushes Chinannigans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wipe has a couple of punches blocked by Chinannigans.
Wipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Wipe.
Wipe lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Chinannigans is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butt Wipe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Chinannigans's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Wipe. #KD2#
Wipe cracks Chinannigans with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chinannigans looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wipe finish him?
Oh Chinannigans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wipe connects with a stiff jab that staggers Chinannigans - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Gladiators 78 Mick v George
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Torres slips a jab from Wipe.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wipe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Torres lands.
Torres tries to land a front kick but Wipe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wipe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Wipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres pushes Wipe away with a front kick.
Wipe avoids a kick to the body.
Wipe lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torres throws a low kick but Wipe moves out of range easily.
Torres throws a push kick but Wipe slaps the foot to one side.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Torres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wipe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Torres feints and then cracks Wipe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wipe down. #T1#
Torres drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wipe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wipe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Wipe. Wipe maintains the clinch.
Wipe tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wipe swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wipe.
A nice left hand lands by Wipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wipe.
Wipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wipe.
Torres looks winded!#T2#
Wipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wipe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torres or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wipe. #ROC#
Torres is rocked!
A body shot lands from Wipe.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Wipe finish him?
Wipe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Torres with a big uppercut! Torres tries to clinch up but Wipe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Torres to the mat! Torres covers up and Wipe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XFighter Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Kigo Torres stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thermal needs to recharge.'.

Event: Gladiators 74 Snot v Murphy
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Dimitrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Wipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Dimitrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wipe.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wipe wants to counter the offense by Dimitrov and move into the clinch position.
Wipe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wipe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wipe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wipe misses with a body shot.
Dimitrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dimitrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wipe! But no joy.
Wipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Wipe scores with a body shot.
Wipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimitrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Wipe should have avoided that one.
A big left from Wipe misses.
Dimitrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wipe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dimitrov.#T1#
Dimitrov misses with a body kick.
Dimitrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wipe.
Wipe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wipe.
Dimitrov throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Wipe counters by moving into the clinch.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
Dimitrov pushes Wipe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dimitrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wipe.
Dimitrov prevents a body shot from Wipe.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wipe controls his hands.
Wipe misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wipe.
Dimitrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimitrov lands an uppercut.#T2#
Dimitrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wipe's elbow.
Dimitrov tries to work over Wipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wipe controls his hands.
Wipe takes a shot to the head.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wipe controls his hands.
Dimitrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wipe pushes Dimitrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wipe blocks an uppercut.
Dimitrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dimitrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimitrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wipe.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Wipe controls the action.
Dimitrov lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Wipe.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
Wipe misses with a body punch.
Dimitrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Dimitrov tries to work over Wipe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimitrov controls his hands.
Wipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dimitrov.
Wipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov can't find room to land a body shot as Wipe controls the action.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Wipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov tries a body shot but Wipe blocks it.
Dimitrov misses with a body punch.
Wipe misses with a punch to the body.
Wipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimitrov.
Wipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dimitrov lands a shot to the body.
Wipe looks winded!
Dimitrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimitrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimitrov lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimitrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wipe backwards.
Dimitrov lands a shot to the body.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Dimitrov drops Wipe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wipe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Wipe is rocked!
Dimitrov pushes Wipe against the cage. Dimitrov is working some dirty boxing. Dimitrov pushes off with a quick right hook! Wipe goes down! Wipe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dimitrov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Gladiators 67 Johnny v Wipe
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deluxe.
Deluxe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deluxe throws a combination. Wipe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Deluxe does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Wipe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnny Deluxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wipe throws a body punch but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe is looking to clinch.
Deluxe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Wipe wants to counter with a clinch but Deluxe pushes him away.
Wipe walks into a left hand.
Deluxe thuds a left hand into Wipe's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deluxe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wipe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deluxe.
Wipe lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Wipe stuffs the takedown attempt from Deluxe. Deluxe gets slowly back to his feet.
Wipe wants to counter the offense by Deluxe and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Deluxe dives in for a single leg takedown but Wipe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wipe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Deluxe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wipe managing to control the position.
Wipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deluxe 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.
Deluxe throwing strikes but missing.
Wipe can't keep his opponent in guard - Deluxe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wipe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wipe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deluxe.
Deluxe throwing shots but Wipe is blocking nicely. #T2#
Deluxe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wipe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deluxe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wipe to regain full guard.
Deluxe chips away with some ground and pound.
Deluxe trying to control but Wipe is working from the bottom.
Deluxe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wipe has momentary wrist control but Deluxe slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wipe trying to control the position.
Deluxe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Deluxe drops back looking for a leg! Wipe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wipe manages to kick Deluxe off! Deluxe jumps back into Wipe's guard.
Deluxe controlling from the top position. #T3#
Deluxe wants to control from the top but Wipe keeps moving.
Wipe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deluxe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Deluxe 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.
Deluxe is looking to sweep but instead, Wipe has passed into half guard.
Deluxe tries to get to full guard but Wipe has control of the leg. #T4#
Wipe tries to stand and escape but Deluxe is controlling the position.
Deluxe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wipe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wipe tries to stand but Deluxe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Deluxe working for a triangle but Wipe defends it easily.
Wipe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Deluxe working for a triangle but Wipe defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Deluxe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Deluxe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Deluxe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wipe counters with a two punch combo.
Deluxe has his takedown stuffed
and Wipe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deluxe with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Wipe counters with a nice right hand that sends Deluxe toppling to the canvas! Deluxe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wipe finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Deluxe finds it's way through Wipe's defenses.
Johnny Deluxe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wipe moves in close and cracks Deluxe with a massive right hand! Deluxe, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Wipe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Gladiators 61 Bravo v Pato
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Ahearn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wipe.
Wipe lands a slapping body shot.
Wipe lands a jab to Ahearn's midsection.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Wipe misses with a straight left.
Wipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Wipe looks to land a left hand but Ahearn moved out of range nicely.
Ahearn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wipe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Ahearn.
Wipe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wipe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Wipe.
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Wipe ducks down to avoid it.
Ahearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wipe lands a nice looking body shot.
Wipe loads up on a big right hand but Ahearn slips the punch.
A jab from Wipe misses.
A shot to the liver by Wipe. Beautiful body shot.
Ahearn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn is breathing heavily.
Wipe misses the jab.
Ahearn lands with an uppercut that bounces Wipe off the cage and back into range.
Wipe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wipe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Wipe.
A slow jab from Wipe misses its intended target.
Ahearn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wipe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wipe misses with a hook. Ahearn ducked under it nicely.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wipe moves away.
Wipe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahearn's hands.
Wipe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Wipe scores with a body shot.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wipe lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahearn off the cage and back into range.
Wipe lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wipe lands a jab to Ahearn's midsection.
Wipe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wipe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wipe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Ahearn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wipe throws a shot to the body.
Wipe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wipe lands a body shot.
Wipe cracks a nice hook into Ahearn's ribs.
Wipe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahearn at a distance.
Wipe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wipe connects with a single shot there.
Ahearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wipe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wipe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahearn backs up against the cage.
Wipe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Wipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ahearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wipe looks to land a left hand but Ahearn moved out of range nicely.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wipe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahearn doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Wipe drops Ahearn with a beautiful combination! Ahearn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wipe is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Ahearn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like James Ahearn has been cut.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Ahearn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahearn is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Wipe doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ahearn crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ahearn's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
James Ahearn was interviewed post fight and said 'Fate is for those too weak to determine their own destiny. I will not be a victim of fate. I will be back.'.

Event: Bear Brawl 6
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Wipe moves away from the strike by Lothario.
Wipe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wipe lands a jab to the head.
Lothario seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wipe lands with a shot to the body.
Lothario ducks under a wild hook from Wipe.
Lothario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wipe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Lothario has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wipe tests Lothario's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wipe fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lothario to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lothario looks to clinch but Wipe throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lothario taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe is the new heavyweight champion!
Butt Wipe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Bear Brawl 2
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Trabowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Jakub Trabowski has been cut.
Wipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Trabowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Trabowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trabowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Wipe tries to get to full guard but Trabowski has control of the leg.
Trabowski working over Wipe with some ground and pound. Wipe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wipe is pressing down on Trabowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trabowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wipe's head.
Trabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trabowski distracts Wipe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Wipe keeping moving, preventing Trabowski from controlling successfully.
Trabowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trabowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wipe being controlled here, momentarily.
Trabowski trying to control but Wipe is working from the bottom.
Trabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wipe managing to control the position.
Trabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trabowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wipe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wipe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wipe scores with a jab. Trabowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Wipe sends Trabowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wipe is motioning to the referee to let Trabowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Trabowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wipe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Trabowski is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Trabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
and Wipe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Trabowski! He's just covering up as Wipe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Jakub Trabowski stepped up to the mic, saying 'i want re-match'.

Event: RBB 21: Steve vs Carneiro II
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wipes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz slips a straight right by Wipe.
Wipe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Wipe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wipe! But no joy.
Wipe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Wipe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wipe manages to avoid it.
Wipe moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Wipe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wipe moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz moves out of range as Wipe strikes.
Wipe slips a straight right by Diaz.
Wipe clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Wipe.#T1#
Diaz misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Wipe counters with a nice right hand that sends Diaz toppling to the canvas! Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wipe finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Joey Diaz has been cut.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Wipe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wipe eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wipe scores with a counter punch that sends Diaz to the canvas! Wipe smells blood - he's punishing Diaz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diaz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Wipe misses the shot to the body.
Wipe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fullesrs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fullesrs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wipe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wipe dodges the punch combination from Fullesrs.
Wipe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fullesrs drops his hands momentarily and Wipe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Wipe.
Fullesrs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Wipe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fullesrs! Wipe lets Fullesrs back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Fullesrs is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fullesrs is looking to clinch but Wipe is avoiding it.
Wipe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wipe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fullesrs drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wipe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fullesrs's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butt Wipe!
An out of breath Butt Wipe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017

#R1#
Wipe misses the jab.
McKnight with the counter takedown but Wipe avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wipe. No joy for McKnight on that attempt.
No luck for McKnight with that takedown attempt.
Wipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wipe.
Butt Wipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wipe's waist but Wipe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKnight off to one side.
Butt Wipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur McKnight.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Wipe sprawls well.
McKnight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wipe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wipe scores with a jab.
McKnight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKnight closes the distance and clinches up with Wipe, looking for a takedown. McKnight pushes Wipe against the cage but Wipe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McKnight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKnight. Wipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKnight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wipe tests McKnight's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Arthur McKnight has been cut.
Wipe throws a shot from downtown. McKnight moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKnight.#T1#
Nice body punch from Wipe.
Jab from Wipe.
McKnight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKnight is looking to score with low kicks.
McKnight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKnight blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by McKnight.
Wipe leaves McKnight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wipe throwing a counter right hand but McKnight manages to avoid it.
McKnight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wipe avoids it really well and circles away.
McKnight moves out of range of the strikes.
McKnight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Wipe counter with a right hand.
McKnight throws a leg kick that misses.
McKnight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Wipe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wipe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
McKnight fails with the takedown.
McKnight takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by McKnight.
Nice shot lands for Wipe.
Wipe lands a right hook to the body.
Wipe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Wipe misses the target.
Wipe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKnight.
Wipe misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wipe checks a leg kick.
No luck for McKnight with that takedown attempt.
Wipe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKnight on the side of the head.
Wipe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKnight fails with the takedown.#T3#
Wipe misses with a hook. McKnight ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Wipe sprawls well.
No luck for McKnight with that takedown attempt.
McKnight looks winded!
McKnight defending well as Wipe loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Wipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKnight ducks under a wild hook from Wipe.
McKnight darts in looking for a takedown but Wipe gets double underhooks and turns McKnight into the cage.
McKnight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wipe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKnight somewhat.
Wipe jabs McKnight right on the nose. McKnight blinks but takes it well.
McKnight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKnight fails to land the takedown.
A jab from McKnight misses.
McKnight slips under a jab.#T4#
The fighters circling - Wipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKnight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKnight there as he acknowledges the shot.
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wipe as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Wipe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKnight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wipe tries to avoid it but McKnight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wipe to the ground. Wipe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKnight takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wipe cracks a nice hook into McKnight's ribs.
Wipe throws a hook to the side of McKnight's head but McKnight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wipe looks to land a left hand but McKnight moved out of range nicely.
Wipe misses the shot to the body.
Butt Wipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKnight walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKnight is defended easily by Wipe.
A counter left hand to the body from Wipe misses its target.
Wipe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKnight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wipe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wipe loads up on a big right hand but McKnight slips the punch.
McKnight feints the counter takedown.
Wipe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butt Wipe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur McKnight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McKnight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wipe.
Wipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKnight can do to turn this around?
Wipe checks a leg kick.
McKnight fails with the takedown.
McKnight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wipe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Arthur McKnight's cut even more.
McKnight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wipe.
McKnight slips under a jab from Wipe.
A slow jab from Wipe misses its intended target.
McKnight has a takedown stuffed.
Butt Wipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur McKnight.
McKnight throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butt Wipe is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
McKnight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wipe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKnight defends well.
Wipe looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKnight is one step ahead there. #T1#
Wipe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKnight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wipe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKnight has Wipe in his guard.#REVR#
Wipe passes into half guard.
Wipe trying to pass the guard but McKnight defending well.
Wipe is looking to take a break and control but McKnight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
McKnight wants to improve his position but Wipe is controlling well.
Wipe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wipe trying to control but McKnight is having none of it.
McKnight is desperately trying to improve his position but Wipe has a good base and remains in mount.
McKnight keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Wipe looking to control but McKnight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McKnight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
McKnight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wipe pulls his head out easily.
Wipe wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKnight keeps working.
McKnight is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
McKnight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wipe moves into full mount! McKnight won't be happy about that!
Wipe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wipe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McKnight is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butt Wipe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arthur McKnight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wipe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKnight.
Wipe throws out a loose jab but McKnight uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKnight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wipe is out of range and McKnight settles back down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKnight is defended easily by Wipe.
A big left from Wipe misses.
Wipe throws out a powerful jab.
Wipe lands a body shot.
Wipe leaves McKnight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wipe looks to score with a jab to the body but McKnight is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wipe defends well and McKnight ends up having to push Wipe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Butt Wipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur McKnight.
The fighters circling - Wipe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKnight wants to slow Wipe down by chopping away at his legs.
McKnight throws out a leg kick but Wipe moves out of range and McKnight only half commits.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Wipe sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Wipe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wipe misses with a looping left.#T1#
McKnight misses with a looping left.
Wipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.
McKnight walks into a jab.
McKnight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wipe avoids it really well and circles away.
McKnight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKnight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McKnight throws a front kick aimed at Wipe's knee but Wipe avoids it well.
McKnight dives in for a single leg takedown but Wipe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKnight defending well as Wipe loads up on a big left hand.
Wipe misses with a looping left.#TD2#
McKnight gets a takedown into half guard.
Wipe gets full guard.#T2#
McKnight trying to control but Wipe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wipe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKnight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wipe pulls McKnight in close to prevent any damage.
McKnight trying to control but Wipe is working from the bottom.
McKnight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wipe is keeping the position for now.
Wipe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Butt Wipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
McKnight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wipe is keeping the position for now.
McKnight wants to control from the top but Wipe keeps moving.
McKnight looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Butt Wipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKnight slips under a jab.
Wipe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKnight.
McKnight shoots for a double leg takedown but Wipe sprawls well. He's pushed McKnight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wipe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKnight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wipe.
McKnight dives in for a single leg takedown but Wipe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wipe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKnight.#T4#
Wipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKnight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKnight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKnight shoots in but no luck this time.
McKnight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A lazy left from Wipe finds it's target.
Wipe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McKnight shoots in looking for a takedown. Wipe tries to sprawl out of it but McKnight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wipe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wipe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKnight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wipe throws out the jab.
McKnight shoots for a double leg takedown but Wipe sprawls well. He's pushed McKnight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wipe misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Wipe lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKnight doesn't seem phased though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wipe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wipe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arthur McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKnight dives in and grabs Wipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wipe pushes down on McKnight's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Wipe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butt Wipe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wipe 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

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

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