Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Warne misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Warne slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Warne misses with a left hand
and Warne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warne.
Warne lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds throws a leg kick #TD#
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reynolds is controlling Warne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Warne, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Warne is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Warne missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Warne is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Warne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warne being controlled here momentarily.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Warne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reynolds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds swings for the body but Warne moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reynolds.
Warne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Reynolds throws a nice looking combination but Warne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reynolds has knocked Warne down with a huge combo! Reynolds steps away and waves a wobbly Warne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Warne is rocked!#T3#
Warne lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Warne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Reynolds connects with a stiff jab that staggers Warne - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TGC Crucible 17
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Warne works San Diego's body with a nice hook.
Warne 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.
Warne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
San Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
San Diego feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Warne sprawling to the canvas! Warne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can San Diego finish him?! #ROC#
Warne is rocked!
San Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
San Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from San Diego. Those never looked like landing.
San Diego misses with a body shot.
San Diego throws a big shot that misses.
San Diego takes a swing at Warne's ribcage but misses.
San Diego throws a jab when Warne was well out of range.
Warne seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. San Diego shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Warne is backing up but San Diego catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Warne covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! San Diego Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo San Diego!
An out of breath and clearly excited Angelo San Diego thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TGC 50
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Warne avoids the punch easily.
Warne with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Warne lands with an overhand left.
Warne throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagasaki cracks Warne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Warne is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Warne 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.
Warne has a takedown stuffed.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Warne's head.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Warne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Warne scores with a hook to the body. Nagasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shane Warne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Warne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Warne misses.
Warne lands a right hook to the body.
Warne throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Warne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Warne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warne gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Warne fails to land the takedown.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warne swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Warne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warne avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Nagasaki cracks Warne with a good jab.
Warne misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Warne is rocked!
Warne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warne is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Warne with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Warne with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Warne.
Warne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Warne misses with a hook
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Warne ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Warne strikes.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warne gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warne seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warne feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Warne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagasaki to the ground. Warne is now in Nagasaki's guard.
Warne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Warne throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Warne avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nice straight punches there by Warne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warne.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Warne.
Warne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warne lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Warne as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Warne saw that one coming.#T1#
Warne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Warne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warne punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Warne lands an overhand right.
Warne staying out of range there.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Warne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nagasaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nagasaki tries to buck Warne off but Warne is having none of it.
Warne throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Warne landing strikes.
Warne just content to control the position. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Warne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nagasaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Warne's guard! Nice work there by Nagasaki!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warne pulls Nagasaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Warne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki trying to move into half guard but instead Warne has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Warne is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Warne trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Warne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nagasaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warne is one step ahead there.
Warne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warne trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Warne passes Nagasaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki trying to control but Warne postures up.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Warne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nagasaki is trying to maintain the position but Warne is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Warne throws a big elbow that misses.
Warne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warne throwing shots but Nagasaki is blocking nicely.
Nagasaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Wild Beasts Zoo , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pulls Warne in close to his closed guard and prevents Warne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Warne trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki keeping full guard, as Warne tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne 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.
#R3#
Warne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Warne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne connects with a body shot.
Warne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Warne just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Warne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagasaki in his tracks.
Warne lands with a hook. Nagasaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Warne misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Warne scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Warne's ribcage but misses.
Warne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Warne misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warne was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Warne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Warne darts in looking for a takedown but Nagasaki gets double underhooks and turns Warne into the cage.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warne connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jab by Warne.#CL#
Nagasaki darts in and clinches Warne up against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nagasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Nagasaki on the inside.
Nagasaki pushes Warne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Warne.
Warne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagasaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Warne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Warne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warne's elbow. #TD2#
Warne has hold of one of Nagasaki's legs. Nagasaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Warne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Warne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Nagasaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warne chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warne trying to move into half guard but instead Nagasaki has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Warne keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Warne.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Warne looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Santosh Nagasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Warne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Warne is quick to defend against it.
Warne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
A slow jab from Warne misses its intended target.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Warne scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Warne.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warne.
Nagasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Warne.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Warne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warne throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Warne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Warne scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Warne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Warne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki lunges at Warne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warne's hand.
Warne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Warne misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Warne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warne.
No luck for Warne with that takedown attempt.
Santosh Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Warne ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Nagasaki tries to score with a low kick but Warne moves his leg out of the way.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Warne moves out of range.
Warne lands a jab to the head.
Warne looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Warne misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Warne misses with a body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagasaki.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Warne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warne misses the body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Warne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagasaki circles away.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warne doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Warne - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warne.
Warne defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Warne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warne misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a swing at Warne's ribcage but misses.
And Warne tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warne moves away.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Warne circles away.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warne moves away.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Warne throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Warne throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Warne tests Nagasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warne throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Warne.
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warne. #T2#
Nagasaki misses with the combination.
Warne misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warne moves away.
Warne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Warne moves out of range.
Warne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.
Nagasaki cracks Warne with an open hand slap.
Warne scores with a nice head shot.
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Warne.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warne.
Warne missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warne lands with a hook. Nagasaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Warne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki! #SUB2#
Warne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagasaki has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Warne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nagasaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Warne trying to pass the guard but Nagasaki defending well.
Warne prevents Nagasaki from improving his position.
Nagasaki wants to control but Warne is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shane Warne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Warne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nagasaki defends it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
Santosh Nagasaki 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: KFC: Brazil
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Penn misses with a looping left.
Warne feinted with a counter takedown.
Warne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warne misses with a looping left.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Warne.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Warne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Warne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warne throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Warne.
Warne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Penn leaves Warne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shane Warne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn avoids the body shot from Warne.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warne misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn throws a jab when Warne was well out of range.
Warne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Warne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Warne misses the shot to the body.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Warne is just out of range.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warne with a jab.
Warne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
Warne swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Warne misses.
Warne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Warne misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Warne is rocked!
Penn looks to throw the jab but Warne is out of range.
Warne missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warne throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Warne.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warne misses with a lunging right hand
letting Penn counter with a right hand. #TD#
Penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Penn is trying to keep Warne in close. #T4#
Warne won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Warne stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Warne has his takedown stuffed
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Warne ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Warne.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warne.
Penn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Warne with a body shot.
Warne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Warne slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne misses with a shot to the body
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Warne counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Penn is trying to control the position but Warne postures up.
Warne is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Warne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn tries to roll over but Warne keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn is not content to let Warne control the position.
Warne is really struggling to control Penn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Warne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Penn is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Warne trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shane Warne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn trying to hold on to Warne's head to control him but Warne postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warne is working away from the top position though.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn wants to improve his position but Warne is controlling well. #T3#
Penn won't allow Warne to pass to mount.
Warne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Warne is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warne wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn tries to roll over but Warne keeps him under control.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Warne trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Warne uses his free foot to push down on Penn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Penn. #T4#
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Warne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Penn slips a straight right by Warne.
Penn misses with a body punch #TD#
and Warne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Warne tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Warne looking to pass the guard.
Warne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Warne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warne forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Warne is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warne to get the leverage. #SUB#
Warne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn is looking to control Warne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn tries to roll over but Warne keeps him under control.
Penn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Penn is in trouble now - Warne has advanced to mount!
Warne looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Warne has control of Penn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Penn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Warne tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Warne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Penn is looking to improve his position but Warne isn't that keen on the idea.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Warne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warne wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warne tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Warne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Penn is surviving well by controlling Warne's body position as best he can.
Penn working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Warne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn manages to control the position for a moment.
Warne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Warne looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Warne looking to secure an arm triangle but Penn defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Penn misses with a body shot #TD#
and Warne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Warne looking to pass the guard.
Warne wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Warne passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Warne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warne works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Warne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Warne looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Warne has control of Penn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Penn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Warne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Warne working for a submission but Penn is keeping him at bay.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warne controlling his opponent.
Warne trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Warne goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Penn turns into him and now he's in Warne's guard. #T2#
Penn postures up.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Warne.
Warne working a defensive guard here.
Penn won't allow Warne to sweep him here.
Warne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Warne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn stays in close to Warne's body and controls the position. #T3#
Warne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Warne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warne wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position. #SUB#
Warne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warne is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Penn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn wants to control but Warne is keeping busy.
Warne wants to advance to full mount but Penn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Penn keeping full guard, as Warne tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warne preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne had his way with BJ Penn in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Warne throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn slips under a jab.
Penn throws out a counter right but Warne avoids it with no problem.
Warne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn throws the left hand but Warne avoids the punch easily.
Warne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Penn sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Warne.
Warne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Warne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Warne.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warne with a poor takedown
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Warne shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Warne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warne misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Warne's defenses.
Warne connects with a single shot there.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shane Warne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Warne digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Warne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warne misses with a body shot
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Penn misses.
Warne appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Warne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Warne happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Warne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn is trying to escape the position but Warne is controlling the position.
Warne has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Warne's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Warne tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Warne controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Warne controlling his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: KFC: Defended
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Island shoots for a takedown but Warne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Island.
Island fails to land the takedown.
Shane Warne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Island.#TD#
Warne gets a double leg takedown into Island's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Island is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Island can't keep his opponent in guard - Warne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Warne prevents Island from improving his position.
Warne is pressing down on Island's thigh, looking to free his foot. Island is holding on for now. #SUB#
Island is defending against the submission attempts here by Warne. #SUB#
Warne seems to be looking for submissions.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Island is defending well. #SUB#
Warne seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Island trying to hold on to Warne's head to control him but Warne postures up.
Island might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Warne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Warne is working for a submission of some sort.
Island looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Warne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Island is just riding it out for now. Warne eventually gives up the hold.
Warne is trying to control. Island wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Island shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warne defends it nicely.
Island shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Island misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Island trying to hold on to Warne's head to control him but Warne postures up. #SUB2#
Island actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Island is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warne pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Island looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Island is defending against the submission attempts here by Warne.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Island is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Island shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Island won't be happy with that.
Warne wants to control but Island is keeping him busy.
Warne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Island's legs.
Shane Warne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warne wants to control but Island is keeping him busy.
Island is trying to control Warne's posture but Warne avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island is not content to let Warne control the position. #T1#
Warne tries to advance to mount but Island denies him. #SUB#
Warne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Warne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Island!
Warne looking to control but Island is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #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.
Island is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Warne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Island is looking to escape.
Island wants to hold on but Warne pushes him away.
Island sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Island felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Island is trying to stand.
Warne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Island can do to turn this around?#T3#
Island is concentrating on defense, preventing Warne from advancing position.
Warne moves into full mount! Island won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Warne is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Island has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Island tries to hold on but Warne pushes him away. #T4##SUB#
Warne looking for a guillotine from mount but Island is having none of it. #SUB#
Warne goes for an armbar but Island turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Island. #SUB2#
Island drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warne! #REVR#
Warne wants to control but Island is keeping him busy.
Island is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warne moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Island has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Warne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warne.
Island can't keep his opponent in guard - Warne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Island has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warne is working away from the top position though.
Warne is trying to control. Island wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Warne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Island sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Warne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Island has managed to free his arm - good work.
Island is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Island is staying active underneath Warne, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Warne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Island defends it well. #SUB#
Warne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne trying to pass the guard but Island defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Warne is looking for a kimura but Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warne to get the leverage.
Warne wants to control but Island is keeping him busy.
Warne trying to mount his opponent but Island defends it.
Island looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Warne passes to side control.
Island wants to control but Warne postures up.
Warne trying to control the action but Island is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warne is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Island changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warne tries to avoid it but Island manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warne to the ground. Warne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Island sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Island closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Warne quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Island is working for a kimura here but Warne manages to reverse the position and he's now in Island's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Island working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Island takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warne passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Warne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Warne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Island is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Island is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Island!
Warne 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!
Island wants to hold on but Warne pushes him away.
Warne controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Island doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Warne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Island!
Warne working away.#SUB#
Warne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Warne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island is trying to control Warne's posture but Warne avoids it. #T1#
Warne tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Warne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Island, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Warne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Warne has an Americana. Island didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Warne is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Warne hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Warne!
Shane Warne retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Shane Warne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KFC 35: ovo kills TJ
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Huang digs a good body shot into Warne's ribs.
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warne defends well and Huang ends up having to push Warne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huang just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Warne drives through with a takedown into Huang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Huang wants to hit a switch here but Warne passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Huang there! #SUB#
Warne goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Huang turns into him and now he's in Warne's guard.
Warne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warne wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Huang trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Huang stays in close to Warne's body and controls the position.
Warne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Huang wants to get back to full guard.
Huang is holding on to half guard well.
Warne works his foot free and advances to mount.
Huang felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Huang working to try and regain half guard.
Warne wants to control the pace but Huang is squirming around nicely.
Huang is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Warne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huang is looking to escape.
Huang working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Huang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Warne. #SUB#
Warne looking to secure an arm triangle but Huang defends it well.
Huang is squirming around, avoiding Warne's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Warne looking for a guillotine from mount but Huang is having none of it. #T3#
Huang is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Warne is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Huang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Huang!
Huang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huang is pushing down on Warne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warne is fighting to maintain full guard but Huang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huang working the head and body with strikes.
Huang drops an elbow to the side of Warne's head.
Warne is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Huang is looking to stall here but Warne recovers full guard.
Warne is controlling Huang's posture.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang postures up in Warne's guard and throws a big left but Warne blocks it.
Huang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Warne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang lands a couple of digs.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Warne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Shane Warne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Warne. No joy for Huang on that attempt.
Huang with a poor takedown #TD#
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huang won't be happy with that.
Huang tries to bench press Warne off him but Warne keeps the position.
Warne tries to move to mount but Huang blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Warne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huang keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne trying to pass the guard but Huang defending well. #T1#
Warne is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Warne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warne.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Warne has control of the leg. #SUB#
Warne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warne.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang won't allow Warne to pass to mount.
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warne is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Huang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shane Warne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Huang wants to pass the guard but Warne is keeping the position.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huang passes Warne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warne is pressing down on Huang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Huang looking to control but Warne passes into half guard. #T4#
Huang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warne trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Huang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warne's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Warne will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Huang closes the distance and clinches up with Warne, looking for a takedown. Huang pushes Warne against the cage but Warne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warne feinted with a counter takedown.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warne avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huang.
Warne feinted with a counter takedown.
Shane Warne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Warne leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warne attempts a counter takedown but Huang avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warne was well out of range. Poor timing from Huang.
Warne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Huang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warne is pressing down on Huang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huang won't allow Warne to sweep him here.
Huang advances position into side control!
Warne stops Huang from passing to mount.
Warne wants to control but Huang postures up.
Warne tries to buck Huang off but Huang is having none of it.
Huang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Warne's legs.
Huang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Warne gets back to half guard.#T2#
Warne wants to control but Huang is keeping busy.
Huang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warne won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
Warne wants to get back to full guard.
Huang uses his free foot to push down on Warne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Warne.
Poor strikes thrown by Huang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warne working to try and regain half guard.
Warne taking shots to the head.
Warne can't escape the position.
Huang with shots to the head and body - Warne looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Huang is landing with some decent strikes but Warne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Huang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Warne is trying to escape the mount.
Huang looking to control but Warne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang is landing with some decent strikes but Warne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Warne is rocked!
Warne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oh Warne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huang's back!#SUB#
Warne working for a choke but Huang is defending well.
Warne seems to have got his legs back now.
Warne keeps control of the position as Huang tries to break free. #T4#
Huang trying to control the action but Warne just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Warne is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Huang knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Huang for a finish.
Huang tries to escape but Warne has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Huang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang turns into Warne and is now in his guard.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Warne is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Huang really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warne avoids it really well and circles away.
Warne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huang sprawls and moves away.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Warne counters with a single leg into guard. Huang didn't expect that.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Warne passes into half guard. #SUB#
Warne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne passes to full mount!
Warne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Warne jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Huang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Warne keeps moving and retains side control.
Warne tries to move to mount but Huang blocks the move with his legs.
Huang looking for a sweep but Warne has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huang is desperately trying to improve his position but Warne has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Warne controlling from the full mount.
Huang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang trying to control the position.
Warne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huang is not content to let Warne control the position. #T3#
Huang is looking for a sweep.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Warne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warne. #SUB#
Warne seems to be working for a kimura but Huang defends the submission attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Huang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huang.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Warne is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warne is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warne holds on and takes a little breather.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warne is keeping the position for now.
Warne is trying to keep Huang in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warne keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne had his way with Kevin Huang in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
No luck for Huang with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Warne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Warne advances to mount. #SUB#
Warne is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Huang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Huang!
Warne wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Warne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warne is trying to control the position but Huang postures up. #T1#
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Warne is retaining full guard.
Warne pulls Huang in to control the position.
Warne keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Warne is controlling Huang's posture.
Warne is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang won't allow Warne to sweep him here.
Huang throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Warne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shane Warne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huang controlling from the top position.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Warne is keeping the position.
Huang trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
Warne is controlling Huang's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warne.
Huang stuffs the takedown attempt from Warne. Warne gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Huang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warne is fending him off so far but Huang persists. Nope, Warne circles away and we're back to standing.
Warne tries to counter with a takedown but Huang is quick to defend against it.
Huang misses with a takedown #TD#
and Warne counters with a takedown into side control.
Shane Warne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Warne keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Warne politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Warne prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Huang tries to buck Warne off but Warne is having none of it.
Huang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warne's best efforts.
Warne works his way into side control.
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warne taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang wants to control but Warne postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Warne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Warne!
Shane Warne retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Warne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kevin Huang was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back better and stronger! '.

Event: KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! San Diego has knocked Warne down with a huge combo! San Diego steps away and waves a wobbly Warne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Warne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shane Warne has been cut.
San Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Warne is still on wobbly legs! Can San Diego finish him?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Warne shoots and misses
and San Diego counters with a nice body shot.
Warne seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Warne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. San Diego manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Diego keeping full guard, as Warne tries to pass.
Warne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee asks Warne politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Warne prefers to stall for the moment though.
San Diego is looking to regain half guard here but Warne keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Warne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
San Diego's coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
San Diego prevents Warne from moving into mount.
Warne has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Warne swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and San Diego is now in Warne's guard. A big mistake from Warne there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Warne is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Warne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Warne trying to pass the guard but San Diego defending well.
San Diego is looking to improve his position.
Warne is looking to stall here but San Diego recovers full guard.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San Diego is keeping the position for now.
Warne trying to control but San Diego is working from the bottom. #T3#
Warne wants to pass the guard but San Diego is keeping the position.
Warne won't allow San Diego to sweep him here.
Warne forces his way into half guard.
Warne passes the guard and advances to mount!
San Diego wants to control but Warne is having none of it.
Warne trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Warne controlling from mount.
Warne tries to control but San Diego wriggling away. #SUB2#
San Diego has left one of his arms exposed and Warne doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. San Diego screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Warne!
Shane Warne is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Shane Warne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KFC Fight Night Helsinki 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Warne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a straight right hand.
Warne throws a right hand that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warne misses with a takedown
and Fodetudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fodetudo was well out of range. Poor timing from Warne.
Warne throws a right hand that misses
letting Fodetudo counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodetudo stuffs the takedown.
Warne tries to move into range but Fodetudo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fodetudo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Warne has his takedown stuffed
and Fodetudo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warne thinking.
Xiquinho Fodetudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.
Warne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fodetudo with a jab.
Warne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fodetudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Warne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fodetudo counters with a nice uppercut.
Warne tries for a takedown but Fodetudo circles away easily
and Fodetudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Fodetudo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Warne tries for a takedown but Fodetudo circles away easily
and Fodetudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Fodetudo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warne's head.
Warne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fodetudo counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Fodetudo lands.
Warne shoots and misses
and Fodetudo counters with a stiff right hand.
Warne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fodetudo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fodetudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fodetudo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fodetudo connects with a jab.#T4#
Warne with a poor takedown
and Fodetudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warne tries for a takedown but Fodetudo circles away easily
and Fodetudo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warne with a poor takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fodetudo digs a good hook to Warne's body.
Warne tries for a takedown but Fodetudo circles away easily
and Fodetudo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Fodetudo counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xiquinho Fodetudo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fodetudo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warne with a poor takedown
and Fodetudo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fodetudo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fodetudo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warne.
Warne throws a right hand that misses
and Fodetudo counters with a nice uppercut.
Warne misses with a jab to the body
and Fodetudo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fodetudo gets caught napping as Warne dives in and scores a takedown. Fodetudo manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Warne drops back looking for a leg! Fodetudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fodetudo manages to kick Warne off! Warne jumps back into Fodetudo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fodetudo trying to control the position here. #T1#
Warne prevents Fodetudo from getting back to his feet.
Fodetudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fodetudo is working hard here to advance position.
Fodetudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warne stands and throws Fodetudo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Warne working away.
Warne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Warne is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fodetudo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Warne gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fodetudo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Warne lets go of the hold and Fodetudo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Warne!
An out of breath Shane Warne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KFC 21: Steve vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Warne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Warne drives through with a takedown into Built's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Built is wriggling around but Warne manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Warne works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Warne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Built can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Warne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Built is looking to escape. #T1#
Warne controlling the pace for now.
Built throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Built is squirming around, avoiding Warne's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Warne working for a guillotine from mount but Built is in no mood to give up.
Warne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Built knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warne on the ground.
Built is squirming around, avoiding Warne's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB2#
Built is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Warne locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Built is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Warne!

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Warne and Dumba Diame. This should be fireworks!

165 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
156 lbs

Warne

Diame

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Shane Warne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diame fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warne avoids it really well and circles away.
Diame gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Warne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warne (2) vs (0) Diame
Warne stopping the sweep attempt from Diame.
Warne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diame swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warne wants to control from the top but Diame keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Diame has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Warne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diame has tightened it up now! Warne should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dumba Diame!
After the fight, Dumba Diame 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: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilbur Clemens and Shane Warne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

168 cm
20 yrs
151 lbs

165 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

Clemens

Warne

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Wilbur Clemens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shane Warne!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Warne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clemens swivels and escapes.
Clemens tries to clinch up but Warne circles away and keeps his distance.

Clemens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clemens (2) vs (0) Warne
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clemens is trying to control the action in half guard but Warne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clemens tries to pass to full mount but Warne defends it.
Warne tries to get to full guard but Clemens has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warne can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne controlling the position for now.
Warne is looking to control Clemens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warne avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clemens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warne is keeping the position for now.
Clemens stopping the sweep attempt from Warne.
Warne keeping moving, preventing Clemens from controlling successfully.
Warne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clemens (2) vs (2) Warne
Clemens keeping full guard, as Warne tries to pass.

Warne drops back looking for a leg! Clemens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clemens manages to kick Warne off! Warne jumps back into Clemens's guard.
Clemens working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warne stopping the sweep attempt from Clemens.
Warne wants to control from the top but Clemens keeps moving.
Warne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Warne passes Clemens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Warne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warne working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clemens's thigh. Clemens counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Clemens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warne is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Clemens is keeping the position.
Clemens 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.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clemens is keeping the position for now.
Warne passes into half guard.

Warne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clemens is just riding it out for now. Warne eventually gives up the hold.
Warne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warne is pressing down on Clemens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clemens is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Clemens looking for submissions off his back.
Warne is keen to just control but Clemens is a slippery customer.
Warne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clemens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clemens keeping control of the position.

Warne is working for a submission of some sort.
Clemens is in trouble now - Warne has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clemens (2) vs (5) Warne

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Warne goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Clemens is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clemens (4) vs (5) Warne
Warne working a defensive guard here.
Clemens trying to control the position from guard on top but Warne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clemens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warne controlling Clemens's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Warne keeping moving, preventing Clemens from controlling successfully.
Warne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clemens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clemens wants to control from the top but Warne keeps moving.
Warne pulls Clemens in to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clemens trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
Warne trying to control the position here.
Warne looking for a sweep. Not yet Warne, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warne holds on and takes a little breather.
Warne controls Clemens momentarily but Clemens frees himself.
Clemens preventing the sweep.
Warne controlling the position.
Warne wants to sweep here but Clemens controlling him for the moment.

Warne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clemens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clemens controlling from the top position.
Clemens preventing the sweep.
Warne managing to control the position.

Warne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clemens being controlled here momentarily.
Warne keeping moving, preventing Clemens from controlling successfully.
Clemens is really struggling to control Warne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Warne pulls Clemens in close to prevent any damage.
Warne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clemens (4) vs (7) Warne

Warne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clemens defends it well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clemens is staying active underneath Warne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Clemens looking for submissions off his back.
Clemens is staying active underneath Warne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Warne works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clemens (4) vs (10) Warne
Warne looking to control but Clemens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Warne looking to secure an arm triangle but Clemens defends it well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Warne looking for a guillotine from mount but Clemens is having none of it.
Warne looking to control but Clemens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clemens sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Warne wants to free his trapped foot but Clemens is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Warne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clemens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warne.
Clemens trying to control but Warne postures up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Warne tries to pass to full mount but Clemens defends it.
Warne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clemens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Warne is trying to work for a kimura but Clemens is defending well.
Warne trying to pass the guard but Clemens defending well.
Warne keeps trying to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Warne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warne is pressing down on Clemens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clemens is holding on for now.

Warne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Warne is thwarting Clemens's attempts to control the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Warne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clemens trying to hold on to Warne's head to control him but Warne postures up.
Warne wants to pass to mount but Clemens is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Warne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Clemens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warne wins on points by 10 to 4.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Warne and Gustav Von Trappenhof. This should be fireworks!

165 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

150 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs

Warne

Von Trappenhof

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shane Warne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Von Trappenhof!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

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

Von Trappenhof looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warne (0) vs (2) Von Trappenhof
Warne has his hands clasped together around Von Trappenhof's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Von Trappenhof seems content to control.
Warne is trying to control but can't.
Warne won't allow Von Trappenhof to pass to mount.
Von Trappenhof trying to control from half guard but Warne is working away.

Von Trappenhof is trying to work for a kimura but Warne is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Trappenhof prevents Warne from improving his position.
Von Trappenhof is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Trappenhof avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warne working a defensive guard here.
Von Trappenhof trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Warne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warne (2) vs (2) Von Trappenhof
Warne pushes down on Von Trappenhof's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Trappenhof manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warne stopping the sweep attempt from Von Trappenhof.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Trappenhof lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warne (2) vs (4) Von Trappenhof
Warne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Trappenhof's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warne (4) vs (4) Von Trappenhof
Warne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warne trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Trappenhof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Trappenhof working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Trappenhof can do anything to dispel that myth.

Warne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Trappenhof is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warne (4) vs (6) Von Trappenhof
Warne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warne is controlling Von Trappenhof's posture.
Von Trappenhof has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rio Rough House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Warne trying to control the position.

Von Trappenhof drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Trappenhof jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Trappenhof won't allow Warne to sweep him here.
Warne is trying to control the position but Von Trappenhof postures up.
Warne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warne wants to sweep here but Von Trappenhof controlling him for the moment.
Warne keeping full guard, as Von Trappenhof tries to pass.
Warne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Trappenhof postures up.
Von Trappenhof passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Warne (4) vs (9) Von Trappenhof

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warne has one of Von Trappenhof's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Warne wants to control but Von Trappenhof postures up.

Von Trappenhof is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Warne is looking to improve his position.

Von Trappenhof is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Warne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Trappenhof pulls his head out easily.
Von Trappenhof is keen to just control but Warne is a slippery customer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Warne is trying to maintain the position but Von Trappenhof is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Trappenhof wants to pass the guard but Warne is defending well.
Warne is trying is best to control the position here.
Warne is looking for a sweep. Von Trappenhof is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Von Trappenhof is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warne defends it well.
Warne is looking to control Von Trappenhof's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warne avoid being mounted?
Warne is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Von Trappenhof is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Trappenhof.
Warne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Warne wants to control but Von Trappenhof is keeping busy.
Warne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Von Trappenhof is pressing down on Warne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warne is holding on for now.
Warne is trying to get back to full guard.
Warne wants to control but Von Trappenhof is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Warne tries to roll over but Von Trappenhof keeps him under control.
Warne tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Von Trappenhof has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Warne (4) vs (12) Von Trappenhof

Von Trappenhof has hold of Warne's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Warne manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Von Trappenhof avoids the attempt from Warne to control.
Warne regains half guard.
Von Trappenhof wants to pass the guard but Warne is defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Von Trappenhof is keen to just control but Warne is a slippery customer.
Von Trappenhof might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Warne haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Von Trappenhof is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warne is just riding it out for now. Von Trappenhof eventually gives up the hold.
Warne moves into full guard.
Warne tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Warne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warne is pulling down on Von Trappenhof's head to control his posture.
Warne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Trappenhof manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warne (6) vs (12) Von Trappenhof
Warne slips nicely into half guard.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Von Trappenhof is defending well.
Von Trappenhof trying to control from the bottom.
Warne trying to control from Von Trappenhof's half guard. Von Trappenhof has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Von Trappenhof throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Trappenhof is keeping the position for now.
Warne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Von Trappenhof keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Von Trappenhof trying to keep a closed guard but Warne is proving a slippery customer.
Von Trappenhof looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warne is one step ahead there.
Warne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Warne (9) vs (12) Von Trappenhof
Von Trappenhof is trying to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Warne trying to control the action but Von Trappenhof is working from the bottom.
Von Trappenhof gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Warne is pressing down on Von Trappenhof's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Trappenhof is holding on for now.
Von Trappenhof is not content to let Warne control the position.
Von Trappenhof is looking to improve his position.

Warne seems to be working for a kimura but Von Trappenhof defends the submission attempt.
Von Trappenhof trying to control here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Warne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Warne (12) vs (12) Von Trappenhof

Warne is working for a guillotine from mount but Von Trappenhof frees his head quite easily.
Von Trappenhof is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Trappenhof keeps trying to improve his position.
Von Trappenhof looks winded!

Warne looking for a guillotine from mount but Von Trappenhof is having none of it.
Warne trying to control but Von Trappenhof is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Warne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warne wants to control the pace but Von Trappenhof is squirming around nicely.

Warne working for a guillotine from mount but Von Trappenhof is in no mood to give up.
Warne content just to control the position here.
Von Trappenhof regains half guard.
Warne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Warne (15) vs (12) Von Trappenhof
Warne trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Von Trappenhof tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warne tries to control but Von Trappenhof wriggling away.

Warne working for a submission but Von Trappenhof is keeping him at bay.
Warne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Trappenhof is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Trappenhof is squirming around, avoiding Warne's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warne takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Striker Mc Steel and Shane Warne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

168 cm
22 yrs
155 lbs

165 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

Mc Steel

Warne

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Striker Mc Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shane Warne!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

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

Mc Steel clinches.
Warne is trying to drag Mc Steel to the mat but Mc Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warne is working for takedown but Mc Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Warne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mc Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Striker Mc Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.

Mc Steel clinches up with Warne and pushes him back against the cage.

Mc Steel jumps guard and drags Warne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Warne passes Mc Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warne is looking to advance position but Mc Steel won't allow it.
Mc Steel tries to get to full guard but Warne has control of the leg.
Mc Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Warne sits in half guard.
Warne is looking to advance position but Mc Steel won't allow it.
Warne moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (0) vs (3) Warne
Warne tries to advance to mount but can't.
Warne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mc Steel prevents Warne from moving into mount.
Mc Steel is trying to control Warne's posture but Warne avoids it.

Warne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Warne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mc Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mc Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Warne.

Warne seems to be looking for submissions.
Mc Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Warne tries to pass to full mount but Mc Steel defends it.
Warne wants to control but Mc Steel is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Mc Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mc Steel tries to roll over but Warne keeps him under control.
Mc Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warne trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Warne tries to free his leg and advance position but Mc Steel is retaining full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Warne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (0) vs (6) Warne
Mc Steel tries to buck Warne off but Warne is having none of it.
Warne is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mc Steel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Warne trying to control the action but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Warne taking a breather here.
Mc Steel stops Warne from passing to mount.
Mc Steel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Steel tries to get out of the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Warne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mc Steel!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mc Steel (0) vs (8) Warne
Mc Steel wants to hold on but Warne pushes him away.
Warne trying to control but Mc Steel is having none of it.
Mc Steel has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Warne's lack of action.
Warne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Warne wants to pass to mount but Mc Steel is defending the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Warne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (0) vs (11) Warne
Warne trying to control but Mc Steel is having none of it.
Mc Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Warne tries to control but Mc Steel wriggling away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Warne goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mc Steel turns into him and now he's in Warne's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mc Steel (2) vs (11) Warne
Warne seems keen to control Mc Steel's posture.
Mc Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warne wants to sweep but no luck.
Warne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Warne working a defensive guard but Mc Steel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (5) vs (11) Warne
Warne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Warne trying to hold on to Mc Steel's head to control him but Mc Steel postures up.
Mc Steel wants to pass the guard but Warne is defending well.
Warne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Warne trying to keep a closed guard but Mc Steel is proving a slippery customer.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Warne 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.
Mc Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warne is keeping the position for now.
Warne 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.
Mc Steel trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
Mc Steel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mc Steel 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.
Warne tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Warne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mc Steel preventing the sweep.

Warne looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mc Steel has picked Warne up and slammed him! Warne can't keep hold of the triangle and Mc Steel manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mc Steel (8) vs (11) Warne
Mc Steel is staying tight to Warne's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mc Steel continues to stall.
Warne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mc Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Warne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mc Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warne tries to roll over but Mc Steel keeps him under control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Warne is looking to control Mc Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warne avoid being mounted?
Warne tries to get to full guard but Mc Steel has control of the leg.
Warne is pressing down on Mc Steel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warne pulls Mc Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mc Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Warne looking for a guillotine here but Mc Steel defends easily.
Warne looking to control.
Mc Steel preventing the sweep.
Warne working a defensive guard here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Warne 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.
Mc Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warne is controlling Mc Steel's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mc Steel (8) vs (13) Warne
Mc Steel keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warne passes Mc Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mc Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warne on the ground.
Warne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Steel keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warne wins on points by 13 to 8.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Warne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Warne looks up at the clock and then as Fart takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warne smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fart is trying to get back to half guard.
Warne cracks Fart with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Warne has an Americana. Fart didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Warne is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Warne hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Warne!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Jordan tries to clinch up#TD#
and Warne counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Jordan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barry Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warne.#TD#
Jordan tries to sprawl but Warne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warne is stalling here. Jordan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Warne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jordan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Warne tries to bench press Jordan off him but Jordan keeps the position.
Jordan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Warne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jordan's best efforts.
Warne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Warne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warne tries to get out of the position.
Jordan wants to take a breather but Warne is having none of it. #T1#
Warne is controlling Jordan's trapped leg to prevent Jordan from advancing to side control.
Warne works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Warne looking for subs off his back but Jordan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Warne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warne.
Warne wants to sweep here but Jordan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Warne wants to sweep here but Jordan controlling him for the moment.
Jordan throws a strike but Warne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Jordan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warne content to stall in guard here.
Warne trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Warne stops Jordan from standing up.
Warne tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
Warne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Jordan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Warne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Warne throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
Warne 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.
Warne cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
Warne is looking to work some ground and pound but Jordan has wrist control.
Warne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Warne throws a big elbow that misses.
Warne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan is trying to keep Warne in close.
Warne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Warne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Jordan can't keep his opponent in guard - Warne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jordan punching from the bottom.
Warne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Warne seems to be working for a kimura but Jordan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Warne is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jordan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Warne forces his way into half guard.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Jordan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warne as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Jordan gets caught napping as Warne dives in and scores a takedown. Jordan manages to retain guard.
Warne cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
Warne connects with a couple of short punches.
Warne passes Jordan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Warne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Jordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Warne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Warne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Jordan tries to roll over but Warne keeps him under control.
Warne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
Warne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Warne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warne trying to pass the guard but Jordan defending well.
Warne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
Warne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warne working over Jordan with some ground and pound. Jordan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Warne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordan is trying to get back to full guard.
Warne thows a huge punch but Jordan dodges it nicely.
Warne is nestled in close to Jordan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Warne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warne lands a nice short elbow.
Warne lands strikes from half guard.
Warne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
Warne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Warne is working for a kimura but Jordan is defending it quite comfortably.
Warne stalling away here and it's allowed Jordan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Warne is looking to work some ground and pound but Jordan has wrist control.
Shane Warne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warne is looking to work some ground and pound but Jordan has wrist control.
Warne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warne trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Warne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Warne drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jordan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jordan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jordan! #REVB#
Jordan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Warne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jordan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jordan wants to control but Warne is keeping him busy.
Warne wants to control but Jordan is keeping busy.
Warne has his hands clasped together around Jordan's back. He's all about the action.
Warne is looking for a sweep. Jordan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warne is pressing down on Jordan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Warne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jordan defending well as Warne loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Warne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Jordan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Warne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warne pulls Jordan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jordan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Warne wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Warne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordan is aware though and is defending well.
Warne tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Warne working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Warne wants to control the position but Jordan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Warne is trying to maintain the position but Jordan is very close to passing his half guard.
Warne has hold of Jordan's hands but Jordan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Warne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warne is holding on to half guard well.
Warne gets full guard.
Shane Warne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Warne looking for a sweep. Not yet Warne, not yet.
Warne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Jordan being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
Warne is pulling down on Jordan's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Jordan both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Jordan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Warne holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barry Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warne's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Warne.#T4#
Jordan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warne defending well though.
Warne has his hands clasped together around Jordan's back. He's all about the action.
Jordan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Warne tries to get to full guard but Jordan has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warne 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Warne!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017

#R1#
Lianjie shoots for a double leg takedown but Warne sprawls well. He's pushed Lianjie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lianjie.
Lianjie lands with a kick to the temple. Warne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lianjie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lianjie was well out of range. Poor timing from Warne.
Lianjie throwing a counter right hand but Warne manages to avoid it.
Lianjie lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lianjie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warne is fending him off so far but Lianjie persists. Nope, Warne circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li Lianjie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lianjie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lianjie wants it to stay on the feet.
Warne keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Warne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lianjie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warne on the ground.#T1#
Warne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Warne is trying to get an arm triangle but Lianjie is defending well.
Lianjie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warne tries to score with some ground and pound. Lianjie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Lianjie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Warne is trying to get an arm triangle but Lianjie is defending well.
Warne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warne throws an elbow but Lianjie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lianjie defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Warne tries to score with some ground and pound. Lianjie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Warne taking a breather here.
Warne working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne trying to control the position but Lianjie is working away. #SUB2#
Warne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lianjie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warne has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lianjie is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lianjie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warne.
Warne throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Warne working the ground and pound but Lianjie is defending the strikes.
Warne wants to control but Lianjie is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Warne crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Warne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lianjie is not content to let Warne control the position. #T4#
Warne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Warne are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Warne lands a nice forearm strike.
Lianjie defending against the ground and pound.
Warne tries to score with some ground and pound. Lianjie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Warne is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lianjie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Warne gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lianjie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Warne lets go of the hold and Lianjie can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Warne!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017

#R1#
Leonard throws a leg kick but Warne moved away.
Leonard tries to clinch up.
Leonard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warne feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Leonard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Warne tries to bench press Leonard off him but Leonard keeps the position.
Warne being controlled for a moment.
Warne tries to buck Leonard off but Leonard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne struggling a bit here.
Warne is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Warne takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Warne tries to buck Leonard off but Leonard is having none of it.
Leonard working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Warne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Warne is looking to regain half guard here but Leonard keeps moving and retains side control.
Warne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Warne felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Warne trying to control here.
Warne manages to get to full guard.
Leonard won't allow Warne to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warne can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Warne keeps trying to improve his position.
Warne controls Leonard momentarily but Leonard frees himself.
Warne is pulling down on Leonard's head to control his posture.
Leonard trying to control but Warne is working from the bottom.
Leonard advances position into side control!
Warne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Warne wants to improve his position but Leonard is controlling well.
Warne is trying to control but Leonard manages to pass to mount!
Warne is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Leonard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warne hang on?
Warne is looking to get to half guard.
Warne tries to lock up and control but Leonard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leonard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warne is looking to escape.
Warne is trying to escape the mount.
Warne is trying to reverse the position but instead Leonard has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Warne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Warne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Warne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leonard drops an elbow to the side of Warne's head.
Warne tries to roll over but Leonard keeps him under control.
Leonard is thwarting Warne's attempts to control the position.
Warne is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leonard is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonard wants to stand up but Warne has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Leonard lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Leonard 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#
Leonard cracks a nice hook into Warne's ribs.
Peter Leonard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warne blocks a head kick by Leonard.
Warne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonard staying out of range there.
Warne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leonard defends well and Warne ends up having to push Leonard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leonard attempts a counter takedown but Warne avoids it well and moves away.
Warne fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne misses with a looping right.
Leonard is looking for a counter combo.
Leonard stuffs the takedown attempt from Warne. Warne gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Warne.#T1#
Leonard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonard moves away from the strike by Warne.
Leonard throws a combination. Warne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Warne shoots in and drives through. Leonard sprawls well.
Leonard tries to clinch but Warne is having none of it.
Leonard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard slips a straight right by Warne.#TD2#
Warne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leonard to the ground. Warne is now in Leonard's guard.
Warne throwing strikes from guard but Leonard blocks nicely. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a triangle but Warne pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Warne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully.
Warne prevents Leonard from getting back to his feet.
Leonard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Leonard looking for a guillotine here but Warne defends easily.
Warne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Warne from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Warne drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warne throws a big elbow that misses.
Warne throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard keeping full guard, as Warne tries to pass. #SUB2#
Warne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warne, into his guard. #REVR#
Warne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Warne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peter Leonard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warne controls Leonard momentarily but Leonard frees himself.
Warne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Leonard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leonard has Warne in his guard.#REVB#
Warne wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warne wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Warne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A big right from Warne misses.
Leonard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonard throws a combination. Warne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Leonard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Warne on his heels. He'll look to pass Warne's guard now, I'm sure.
Leonard content to stall in guard here.
Warne wants to sweep here but Leonard controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Warne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warne keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully. #T1#
Leonard won't allow Warne to sweep him here.
Warne trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warne working a defensive guard but Leonard passes into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warne is trying to control but can't.
Warne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leonard stays in close to Warne's body and controls the position.
Warne has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leonard has passed into side control.
Warne is trying to control Leonard's posture but Leonard avoids it.
Warne tries to bench press Leonard off him but Leonard keeps the position.
Warne wants to control but Leonard postures up.
Leonard lands a few punches from side control.
Warne is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Warne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Warne is looking to improve his position.
Leonard wants to pass to mount but Warne is defending the position.
Warne is looking for a sweep. Leonard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warne wants to control but Leonard is keeping busy.
Leonard slows the pace down in half guard.
Leonard is trying to control. Warne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warne manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Warne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leonard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warne trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
Leonard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warne can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Leonard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leonard 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Leonard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Warne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reiner moves away.
Reiner feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Warne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reiner is trying to defend but Warne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warne is nestled in close to Reiner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warne throwing shots but Reiner is blocking nicely.
Warne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reiner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warne.
Reiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warne on the ground.
Reiner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warne.
Warne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warne passes to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Warne has hold of Reiner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Reiner seems comfortable defending it but Warne has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Reiner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Reiner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Warne couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Warne!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Warne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reiner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Warne somewhat.
Reiner wants to clinch#TD2#
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Warne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reiner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reiner has control of Warne's left arm, preventing Warne from doing any damage.
Reiner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reiner tries to get out of the position.
Warne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reiner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warne stopping the sweep attempt from Reiner.#SUB2#
Warne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Warne won't allow Reiner to sweep him here.
Reiner is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Warne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Reiner wants to stand up but Warne is controlling him.
Reiner can't keep his opponent in guard - Warne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reiner defending well though.
Reiner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warne.
Reiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reiner defending well though. #SUB2#
Warne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reiner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warne. #SUB2#
Warne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reiner is just riding it out for now. Warne eventually gives up the hold.
Reiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warne on the ground.#SUB2#
Warne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reiner is just riding it out for now. Warne eventually gives up the hold.
Warne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Reiner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Warne is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reiner is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Warne!

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