Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 61: Boaz vs Nagasaki
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Grady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korth.
Korth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grady fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Grady.
Grady moves away from the strike by Korth.
Grady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korth defends well and Grady ends up having to push Korth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grady shoots for a takedown but Korth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Grady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korth did well to prevent Grady getting side control.
Grady trying to control the action but Korth is working from the bottom.
Korth moves into full guard. #T1#
Korth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Korth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grady stops Korth from standing up.
Korth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grady stays in close to Korth's body and controls the position.
Korth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Grady has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grady content to stall in guard here.
Korth is trying to control the position but Grady postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good shot there by Korth.
Grady shoots and misses
and Korth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grady moves away from the strike by Korth.
Grady changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grady tries for a takedown but Korth circles away easily
and Korth counters with a nice uppercut.
Elton Korth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grady has his takedown stuffed
enabling Korth to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Grady both land. Nice combination.
Grady shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korth as he avoids it easily.
Grady slips under a jab from Korth.
Grady throws a jab but it's blocked by Korth.
Korth throws an overhand right that lands on Grady's shoulder, as Grady tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Grady ducks under a wild hook from Korth.
Grady works the jab nicely.
Grady misses with the combination.
Grady throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grady misses with the combination.
Korth throws out a powerful jab.
Grady throws a hook to the side of Korth's head but Korth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grady misses with a few strikes there.
Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grady is breathing heavily.#T4#
Korth dodges the punch combination from Grady.
It seemed like Korth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korth throws a shot from downtown. Grady moves away and avoids it.
Korth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grady.
Grady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korth.
Korth throws a jab when Grady was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korth dodges the punch combination from Grady.
Grady fails with the takedown
and Korth counters with a nice uppercut.
Korth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grady misses with a double jab.
Grady tries to bum rush Korth with a series of wild strikes but Korth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grady looks to throw the jab but Korth is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elton Korth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Korth scores with a hook.
Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Korth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grady misses with a double jab
and Korth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Grady misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Korth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elton Korth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grady throws a hook but Korth blocks it.
Myles Grady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grady drops his hands momentarily and Korth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Korth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grady.
Grady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grady moves out of range as Korth strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Grady on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myles Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Grady fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Korth to the ground. Grady is now in Korth's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Korth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grady advances position into side control!
Korth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grady is controlling him well.
Korth tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Grady trying to control the action but Korth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Korth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grady has control of an arm but Korth manages to advance to Grady's back!#T2#
Korth doesn't have the hooks in and Grady manages to turn into his guard.
Grady controls from within his opponent's guard.
Korth scores with a nice shot.
Grady content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Korth has momentary wrist control but Grady slips an elbow through the middle.
Korth looking for a sweep. Not yet Korth, not yet.
Grady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Korth controls Grady momentarily but Grady frees himself.
Grady trying to control but Korth is working from the bottom. #T3#
Korth wants to stand up but Grady is controlling him.
Grady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korth striking off his back but it's not causing Grady any problems. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Korth is trying to control the position but Grady postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grady misses with the combination.
Grady fails with the takedown.
Grady lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Korth works over Grady's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Grady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korth wants to control but Grady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Korth is trying to stand up here but Grady is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Grady dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Grady throws a right hand that Korth ducks under and follows up with a left that Korth also avoids with ease.
Grady looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grady walks into a jab.
Grady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korth lands with a right hand.
A combination from Grady does no damage.
Korth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Korth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left and a right from Grady both land. Nice combination.
Korth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grady throws out the jab.
As Grady backs off Korth throws a huge counter combo but Grady manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady misses with a double jab
and Korth counters with a three punch combo that has Grady backing up. Grady nods at Korth to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korth counters with a head kick. That will keep Grady thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Korth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Korth lands with a right hand.
Grady blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Grady on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Grady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korth needs to keep his hands up - Grady had a free shot at his head there.
Korth throws a jab but it's blocked by Grady.
Grady shoots in but no luck this time.
Korth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korth throws a body punch but Grady moves out of range.
Grady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grady shoots in looking for a takedown. Korth tries to sprawl out of it but Grady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Grady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Korth misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Grady.
Grady throws a body punch but Korth moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korth! But no joy.
Korth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korth avoids it really well and circles away.
Korth throws a big counter head kick but Grady avoids it with no problem.
Grady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korth but Korth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Grady swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korth counters with a stiff right hand.
Korth stuns Grady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Korth throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#
Grady is rocked!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Korth enables Grady to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Korth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh Grady is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korth pulls Grady in to control the position.
Grady wants to control from the top but Korth keeps moving.
Grady seems to have got his legs back now.
Korth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Korth is trying to control the position but Grady postures up.
Grady trying to control the position from guard on top but Korth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grady distracts Korth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Korth trying to keep a closed guard but Grady is proving a slippery customer.
Grady trying to control but Korth is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grady misses with a double jab.
Korth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grady.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korth unleashes a big counter combination but Grady bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grady moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grady throws an overhand right that lands on Korth's shoulder, as Korth tries to avoid the shot.
Grady tries to bum rush Korth with a series of wild strikes but Korth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Korth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Grady changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Korth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Myles Grady!
A very excited looking Myles Grady rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TGC Crucible 19
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Korth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
De Chandler shoots in and bounces Korth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Chandler wants to control from the top but Korth keeps moving.
Korth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Chandler is controlling him.
De Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korth is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth keeping moving, preventing De Chandler from controlling successfully.
De Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
De Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Korth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korth trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
De Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Korth is retaining full guard.
De Chandler 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.
De Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korth trying to strike off his back.
De Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Chandler stops Korth from standing up.
De Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Korth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Korth working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Chandler dives in and grabs Korth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korth pushes down on De Chandler's head and hops out.
De Chandler shoots for a takedown but Korth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Korth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korth throws an overhand right that lands on De Chandler's shoulder, as De Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
De Chandler thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
De Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
De Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
De Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Korth trying to strike off his back. #T3##SUB#
De Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from De Chandler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Korth striking off his back but it's not causing De Chandler any problems. #SUB#
De Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Chandler passes Korth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Korth looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Korth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Korth is trying to stand back up but De Chandler is controlling him
De Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Korth is defending against the submission attempts here by De Chandler.
Korth is looking to escape.#T4##SUB#
De Chandler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korth sees it coming and defends easily.
Korth is trying to stand up here but De Chandler is controlling him well.
De Chandler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Korth wants to improve his position but De Chandler is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Chandler is looking for a kimura but Korth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Chandler to get the leverage. #SUB#
De Chandler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
De Chandler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chadwin De Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Korth, looking for a takedown. De Chandler pushes Korth against the cage but Korth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Korth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Korth, looking for a takedown. De Chandler pushes Korth against the cage but Korth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korth stalks De Chandler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Chandler's face. De Chandler staggers backwards, shaken.
De Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwin De Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korth throws a big shot that misses.
Korth throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth throws the left hand but De Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Korth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Chandler.
De Chandler shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Korth throws a jab when De Chandler was well out of range.
De Chandler blocks a head kick by Korth.
De Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Korth is quick to defend against it.
Korth misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and De Chandler counters with a single leg into guard. Korth didn't expect that.
Korth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Korth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Chandler looking to pass the guard.
De Chandler trying to control but Korth is working from the bottom.
Chadwin De Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korth doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
De Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Korth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Chandler prevents Korth from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
De Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Korth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korth manages to kick De Chandler off! De Chandler jumps back into Korth's guard.
De Chandler passes Korth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korth missing with punches from the bottom.
De Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
De Chandler is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
De Chandler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Chandler. #SUB#
De Chandler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
De Chandler wants to work for an arm triangle but Korth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Chandler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Korth reverses the position - he's now on top in De Chandler's guard. #SUB#
De Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korth defends well.#SUB#
De Chandler pushes a forearm under Korth's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Korth is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chadwin De Chandler!
Our winner, Chadwin De Chandler, 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: TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Korth throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Askren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Korth is predictable there
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Elton Korth has been cut.
Korth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren with the counter takedown but Korth avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korth misses with a body punch
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korth throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korth misses with a straight right.
Korth lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Askren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Korth misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Korth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Askren's calf.
Korth darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Korth gets full guard.#ES#
Korth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Askren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Korth tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Korth back against the cage.
Korth scores a nice knee to the body.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Askren tries to pull guard but Korth won't allow it. #BC#
Korth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren slips a jab from Korth.#T2#
A big right from Korth misses.
Askren throws a sloppy body shot
and Korth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren dives in and grabs Korth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korth pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Korth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Korth throws a right hand that Askren ducks under and follows up with a left that Askren also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korth moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
Elton Korth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korth lands with a slapping head kick.
Korth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askren eats them both and turns towards Korth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Korth loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Korth misses with a looping right.
Korth misses with a lunging right hand
and Askren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Korth scores with a nice strike.
Korth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Askren.
Korth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Korth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korth.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korth throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Korth.
Korth lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand. #T4#
Korth lands the left hand.
Askren misses with a body punch
and Korth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren dodges the punch combination from Korth.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korth.
Korth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Askren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Korth.
Korth lands an overhand right.
Korth falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Korth didn't expect that.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Korth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Korth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elton Korth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Korth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
It looked like Korth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korth.
Korth misses with a double jab
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korth swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown. Korth fights it but they end up in guard.
Askren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Korth tries to strike from the bottom.
Khabib Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Korth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korth keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Korth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Askren is looking to advance position but Korth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Korth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
Askren keeps trying to improve his position.
Korth is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
Askren manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Askren actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Korth is looking for a kimura but Askren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korth to get the leverage.
Korth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Askren has hold of Korth's hands but Korth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Korth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Korth tries to stand and escape but Askren is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korth wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Askren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Korth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Korth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily.
Korth is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Korth wants to pass the guard but Askren is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Korth working Askren over with strikes.
Korth is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Korth is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Korth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korth wants to stand up but Askren is controlling the position.
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 Elton Korth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elton Korth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren misses with a hook.
Korth throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Korth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korth's corner calls for a 1-2. Korth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Askren swats away the attempt to clinch by Korth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Korth!
Askren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korth is looking to escape. #T1#
Korth wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Askren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Korth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Korth and Askren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Askren trying to control the position but Korth is working away.
Korth is trying to get back to half guard.
Korth wants to get back to his feet.
Korth tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
Korth wants to control but Askren postures up.#SUB2#
Askren tries for a kimura but Korth is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korth throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Korth is not content to let Askren control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Askren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Korth struggling a bit here.
Korth is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Askren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korth, who protects the arm well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Korth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Korth tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Askren is trying to get an arm triangle but Korth is defending well. #SUB2#
Askren is working to tighten his grip on Korth's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Korth has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Askren is really squeezing tight and eventually Korth passes out! Askren breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabib Askren!

Event: TGC Crucible 11
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Korth cracks a nice hook into St George's ribs.
Korth throws an overhand right that lands on St George's shoulder, as St George tries to avoid the shot.
St George slips under a jab from Korth.
A jab from Korth finds it's way through St George's defenses.
Korth thuds his right hand into St George's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Korth misses with a left hand
and St George counters with a series of strikes. Korth will be more careful next time no doubt.
St George digs a good body shot into Korth's ribs.
St George on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Korth misses the target.
Korth closes the distance but St George moves to the side
and St George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korth.
St George jabs Korth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St George's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on St George's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Korth misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from St George misses.#T1#
Korth throws an off balance right hand
and St George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St George lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Korth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and St George counters with a nice low kick that buckles Korth's knee momentarily.
Korth ducks under a wild hook from St George.
Korth avoids the body shot from St George.
Korth throwing a counter right hand but St George manages to avoid it.
St George blocks a jab.
St George is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korth rather than just go for the knockout.
Korth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St George.
Korth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by St George. That's going to slow Korth down.
Korth throws a predictable looking body shot
and St George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korth scores with a one two! St George had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for St George.#T2#
St George scoring well with a low kick there.
St George throws a sloppy head kick and Korth moves out of range easily.
St George tried to score with a low kick but Korth checks it.
St George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korth moves away.
Korth misses with a straight left.
Korth swings for the body but St George moves out of range.
Korth tries to clinch there but St George circles away.
Korth looks to land a right hand but St George moved out of range.
Korth throws a lazy head kick
and St George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St George throws a big shot that misses.
Korth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Korth lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Korth connects with a solid leg kick.
Korth throws an overhand right that lands on St George's shoulder, as St George tries to avoid the shot.
Korth blocks a head kick by St George.
Jab from Korth.
Korth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Korth.
Korth lands a jab to the head.
Korth throws an overhand right that lands on St George's shoulder, as St George tries to avoid the shot.
St George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Korth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Korth tries to close the distance and clinch but St George swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St George on the side of the head.
A low kick from Korth is predictable there
and St George counters with a straight right hand.
St George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korth.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korth moves out of range of the strikes.
Korth blocks a head kick by St George.
Korth misses with a two punch combination.
Korth jabs St George right on the nose. St George blinks but takes it well.
St George tries to land a leg kick but Korth saw it coming and moves away.
Korth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Korth darts in trying to clinch
and St George counters with a two punch combo.
St George throws a lazy right hand but Korth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Korth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre St George will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Korth throws a sloppy head kick
and St George counters with a straight right hand.
Korth feints a jab promting St George to slip. Korth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St George slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Korth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St George lands a nice shot to the body.
Korth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St George's efforts to push away.
St George is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St George misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
St George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Korth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korth.
Korth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from St George misses.#T1#
St George moves away from the strike by Korth.
St George tries to work over Korth's front leg with a kick but Korth checks it.
St George takes a swing at Korth's ribcage but misses.
Korth tries a head kick but it misses.
Korth with a jab.
Korth throws a jab when St George was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from St George in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
St George staying out of range there.
St George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korth.
St George does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Korth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St George.
Korth misses with a head kick. #T2#
Korth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Korth looks to throw the jab but St George is out of range.
Korth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Korth.
Korth misses with a hook
and St George counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korth doesn't manage to clinch there - St George circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korth misses with a straight left.
St George throws a good cross that connects.
Korth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
St George connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Korth's hands.
St George lands a glancing blow to the side of Korth's head.#T3#
Korth throws a hook but St George avoids it easily.
Korth dips to his left and cracks St George with an uppercut!
Korth misses with a looping right.
St George throws out a counter right but Korth avoids it with no problem.
St George circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from St George! But no joy.
Korth motions for St George to come forward. Korth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St George needs to keep his hands up - Korth had a free shot at his head there.
Korth throws a shot from downtown. St George moves away and avoids it.
As Korth backs off St George throws a huge counter combo but Korth manages to avoid it all.
St George checks a low kick from Korth.
St George lands a head shot.
Korth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Korth. Those never looked like landing.
St George was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Korth scores with a jab.
Elton Korth is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Korth misses with the combination.
St George moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St George misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korth moves out of range of the body kick.
Korth throws a hook but St George blocks it.
Korth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Korth. Beautiful body shot.
Korth misses with a wild body shot.
Korth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korth throws a shot from downtown. St George moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Korth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Korth misses with an uppercut
and St George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korth thows a left - swing and a miss!
St George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korth manages to avoid it.
Korth misses with a straight right.
St George lands with an uppercut that bounces Korth off the cage and back into range.
Korth looks to throw the jab but St George is out of range.
Korth wants to clinch but St George slips to the side
and St George counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Korth throws a right hand that St George ducks under and follows up with a left that St George also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth throws out a loose jab but St George uses good head movement to avoid it.
St George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
St George takes a swing at Korth's ribcage but misses.
Korth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St George. That did some damage!
Korth lands with a cross. #T1#
St George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korth.
St George now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
St George throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Korth cracks St George with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korth throws a combination that misses
and St George counters with an outside leg kick.
Korth throws a lazy uppercut
and St George counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korth throws an off balance right hand
and St George counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korth.
Korth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Korth.
Korth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St George blocks a head kick by Korth. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Korth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korth tries to clinch but St George moves away
and St George counters with a nice body shot.
St George with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korth throws a right hand that misses
and Korth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korth misses the body punch
and Korth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korth connects with a body shot that sends St George's belly button to the back.
Korth misses with a hook. St George ducked under it nicely.
St George now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Korth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St George counters with a nice uppercut.
St George throws a body punch but Korth moves out of range.
Korth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Korth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St George.
A nice side step and St George releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
St George walks into a stiff left hand from Korth.
Korth misses with a shot to the body
and St George counters with a left and a right that stings Korth.
Korth tries a head kick but it misses.
Korth scores with a three punch combo!
St George needs to keep his hands up - Korth had a free shot at his head there.
Korth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St George.
St George moves out of range as Korth strikes.
Korth throws a combination that misses
and St George makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St George.
St George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Korth throws a lazy uppercut
and St George counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St George slips a jab from Korth.
St George lands a nice looking body shot.
Korth throws a hook but St George avoids it easily.
Korth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and St George counters with a straight right hand.
Korth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korth there as he acknowledges the shot.
St George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Korth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St George appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Korth misses with a looping left.
St George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
St George checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

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

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

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

Event: DARE 26
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Rat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Elton Korth has been cut.
Rat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Korth.
A jab lands there for Korth.
Rat looks to land a combination. Korth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Korth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korth slips a jab and a cross from Rat.
Korth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Korth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rat 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.
Rat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korth.
Rat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rat misses with a wild combination.
Rat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Korth moves out of range of the body kick from Rat.
Korth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rat under the eye.
Rat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rat feints with a jab and clips Korth right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Korth is sent crashing into the canvas and Rat leaps in for the kill! Korth tries to get to his feet but Rat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Korth is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Sewer Rat!

Event: DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Korth misses with a hook. Numagodov ducked under it nicely.
Numagodov wants to counter with a clinch but Korth pushes him away.
Korth throws a hook but Numagodov blocks it.
Numagodov throws out a counter right but Korth avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Numagodov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korth did well to prevent Numagodov getting side control.
Korth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Numagodov is working away from the top position though.
Korth is trying to stand.
Korth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Numagodov is controlling the pace.
Numagodov trying to control from half guard but Korth is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
Numagodov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korth tries to get to full guard but Numagodov has control of the leg. #T1#
Korth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Korth trying to hold on to Numagodov's head to control him but Numagodov postures up.
Korth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Numagodov connects with a nice short shot to Korth's temple.
Korth scores with a few weak punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Numagodov seems to be working for a kimura but Korth defends the submission attempt.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Numagodov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Korth trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Numagodov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Korth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Numagodov manages to pass to mount!
Numagodov with good strikes from the mount here!
Numagodov with shots to the head and body - Korth looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Numagodov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Korth is on top in guard.
Korth wants to control from the top but Numagodov keeps moving. #ES2#
Numagodov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numagodov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korth throws out the jab.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Numagodov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Numagodov gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Korth is looking for a sweep.
Korth on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Numagodov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Numagodov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korth keeps working.
Numagodov throws a strike aimed at the side of Korth's head but Korth avoids it well.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov postures up.
Korth striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Numagodov lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Numagodov decides to stand back up. Numagodov steps back and let's Korth get back to his feet.#TD2#
Numagodov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korth sprawls well initially but Numagodov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korth throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Numagodov manages to pass to side control.
Numagodov is putting a hurting on Korth here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Numagodov lands some shots froms side control.
Korth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Numagodov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Korth wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Numagodov is looking to take a break and control but Korth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korth tries to buck Numagodov off but Numagodov is having none of it.
Korth tries to escape but Numagodov is in control.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov postures up.
Korth 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Korth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Numagodov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Numagodov 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##TD2#
Numagodov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korth sprawls well initially but Numagodov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korth tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Numagodov manages to move to mount!
Korth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Numagodov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Numagodov blocks Korth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Numagodov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korth working to try and regain half guard.
Numagodov blocks Korth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Korth is working to get back to half guard.
Numagodov with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numagodov landing strikes from the mount and Korth is in trouble! #T1#
Korth is desperately trying to improve his position but Numagodov has a good base and remains in mount.
Numagodov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Numagodov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Korth hang on?
Numagodov cracks Korth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Numagodov landing strikes from the mount and Korth is in trouble!
Korth regains half guard.
Numagodov is looking to take a break and control but Korth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numagodov.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth is looking to improve his position.
Numagodov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hector Numagodov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Numagodov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Korth is looking to escape.#ES#
Korth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korth misses with a hook. Numagodov ducked under it nicely.
Korth swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Numagodov counters by clinching up.
Korth tries to break the clinch but Numagodov is controlling the position.
Korth is looking to break free of the clinch but Numagodov has double underhooks. #TD2#
Numagodov jumps into guard, dragging Korth to the mat.
Korth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numagodov's head.
Korth is working Numagodov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Korth 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Numagodov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Numagodov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korth trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numagodov striking off his back but it's not causing Korth any problems. #T3#
Numagodov working a defensive guard here.
Korth wants to control from the top but Numagodov keeps moving.
Korth is looking to stand up but Numagodov won't let him.
Numagodov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Numagodov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korth is aware though and is defending well.
Numagodov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Korth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Numagodov is proving hard to escape from.
Numagodov looking for a sweep. Not yet Numagodov, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korth lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Korth gets tackled into the cage by Numagodov. Numagodov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Numagodov pulls guard effortlessly.
Numagodov keeping moving, preventing Korth from controlling successfully.
Korth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Numagodov has his foot on Korth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korth works his way back into a safe position though.
Korth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Korth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Numagodov striking from the bottom here.
Numagodov 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.
Korth distracts Numagodov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korth trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numagodov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Korth stands up over Numagodov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Numagodov trying to keep a closed guard but Korth is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Numagodov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Numagodov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korth did well to prevent Numagodov getting side control.
Korth is looking to escape.
Korth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Korth tries to kick Numagodov off but Numagodov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Korth taking some punishment here, with Numagodov in his half guard.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
Numagodov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Numagodov lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth taking some punishment here, with Numagodov in his half guard.
Numagodov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Numagodov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korth defending well though.
Korth tries to kick Numagodov off but Numagodov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Numagodov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korth has hold of Numagodov's hands but Numagodov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korth landing small, sideways elbows.
Korth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Numagodov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Korth is looking to escape.
Korth has hold of Numagodov's hands but Numagodov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korth is trying to stand back up but Numagodov is controlling him #T2#
Numagodov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korth punching from the bottom.
Numagodov prevents Korth from improving his position.
Korth is looking to escape.
Numagodov is trying to control. Korth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Korth pushes Numagodov off looking to stand but Numagodov dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Numagodov connects with a nice short shot to Korth's temple.
Korth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Numagodov there.
Numagodov wants to control but Korth is keeping him busy.
Korth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Korth lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Korth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numagodov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korth defending well though.
Korth is trying to stand up here but Numagodov is controlling him well. #SUB#
Korth looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth wants to improve his position but Numagodov is controlling well.
Korth is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Numagodov wants to work for an arm triangle but Korth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Numagodov drops an elbow to the side of Korth's head.
Elton Korth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Numagodov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Numagodov stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Numagodov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Korth being controlled for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DARE 14
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Korth looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korth finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head. #CUT#
It looks like Axel Green has been cut.
Korth misses with a straight left.
Korth throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Korth.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Korth moves away from the strike by Green.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Korth misses the jab.
Korth throws a big shot that misses.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Korth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Elton Korth has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a combination. Korth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korth throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Korth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green looks to land a right hand but Korth moved out of range.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Korth.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korth.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Korth to score with a decent uppercut.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Korth misses.
Nice body punch from Green. #T1#
A jab from Korth misses.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green throws a combination. Korth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korth misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Korth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Korth misses the target.
Korth lands with a good body shot.
Green looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Green.
Korth cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Green is rocked!
Korth throws a pinpoint strike between Green's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Green crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Korth scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elton Korth!

Event: DARE 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Korth misses with a lunging right hand
and Cano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cano.
Cano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Cano slips under a jab.
Korth throws a looping overhand right but Cano ducks down to avoid it.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Korth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Korth misses the target.
Korth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cano's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Korth swings widly with a right hand
and Cano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Korth. No joy for Cano on that attempt. #CL2#
Cano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korth, pushing him back against the cage.
Cano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
Korth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Korth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korth.
Korth throws an overhand right that drops Cano like a sack of potatoes! Korth dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elton Korth!

Event: DARE 6
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Korth missing with a left hand there. Donnalley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Donnalley rushes Korth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donnalley is trying to pull guard but Korth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Korth swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnalley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnalley backwards.
Donnalley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korth's efforts to push away.#TD#
Donnalley tightens his grip and picks Korth up, before dumping him to the ground. Korth manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Korth wants to get back to his feet but Donnalley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Korth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth has momentary wrist control but Donnalley slips an elbow through the middle.
Donnalley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Korth wants to stand and escape but Donnalley is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Korth has his feet on Donnalley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Korth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korth looks to land a right hand but Donnalley moved out of range.
Korth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Donnalley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Korth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donnalley.
Donnalley staying out of range there.
Donnalley throws a big counter combination but Korth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korth throws a big shot that misses.
Korth throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Donnalley counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Donnalley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Korth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Korth trying to control but Donnalley postures up.
Donnalley is controlling the pace. #T2#
Korth is looking to escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donnalley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Korth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Donnalley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Donnalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Korth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korth pushes Donnalley off looking to stand but Donnalley dives back in and keeps control.
Korth trying to control but Donnalley postures up.
Korth is trying to stand back up but Donnalley is controlling him #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elton Korth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korth throws out a loose jab but Donnalley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donnalley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Korth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnalley. Korth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korth connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Korth misses.
Donnalley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korth throws out the jab.
Korth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donnalley's head backwards.#CL#
Donnalley clinches up with Korth and pushes him back against the cage.
Donnalley blocking some punches.
I was talking to Donnalley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Korth has a couple of punches blocked by Donnalley.
Donnalley has Korth pushed against the cage.#BC#
Donnalley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donnalley is defended easily by Korth.
Korth connects with a jab.
Korth misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Korth catches Donnalley napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Donnalley to the canvas! #ROC2#
Donnalley is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donnalley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh Donnalley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donnalley keeping moving, preventing Korth from controlling successfully.
Korth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Korth arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Donnalley's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elton Korth!

Event: DARE 4
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Baker is looking to clinch but Korth is avoiding it.
Baker works over Korth's head and body with a nice combination.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Korth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Korth misses.
Korth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Korth finds it's way through Baker's defenses. #CL#
Baker forces Korth back against the cage and clinches.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Korth lands with a light punch inside.
Korth misses with the head strike.
Korth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baker is defending well for now.
Korth has Baker pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Baker is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Korth - that's hurt Baker badly! Oh, another knee lands and Baker is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Baker doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Elton Korth!

Event: Carnage 46
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Himura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Himura looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Korth cracks Himura with a big right hand and Himura goes down!#ROC#
Himura is rocked!
Korth postures up and lands a big shot to Himura's brow.
Himura is still in real trouble! Can Korth finish him?
Himura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Korth controls the pace.#SU#
Korth gets to his feet - Himura follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korth finds Himura's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Himura flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Korth lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Himura will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elton Korth!

Event: Carnage 38
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Korth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kung's hands.#KD2#
Korth drops Kung with a big left hand and mounts him. Kung is in big trouble! #CUT2#
It looks like Davos Kung has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kung is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kung tries to hold on but Korth pushes him away.
Kung takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kung is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Korth with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Kung is rocked!
Korth unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kung wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Korth celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elton Korth!

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