Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small connects with a leg kick.
Small tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Small takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Small blocks a jab.
Small looks to clinch
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Head checks a low kick from Small.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good shot there by Small.
Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Small throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Head misses with a looping left.
Small scores with a jab to the jaw.
Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Head counters with a nice right hand that sends Small toppling to the canvas! Small scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Head finish him?!#ROC#Small is rocked!#T1#
Head throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Small.
Head digs a good body shot into Small's ribs.
Small takes one to the side of the head.
Small connects with an inside leg kick.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head.
Head tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Small blocks a jab.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small misses with a body shot.
Head lands a jab to Small's midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Head digs a good body shot into Small's ribs.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Small counters with a straight right hand.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Small misses.
A little feinted left hand from Head on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Head cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Small looks to clinch
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Small stuns Head with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Head drops Small with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Small looks back up at him and smiles so Head waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Small throws a low kick but Head avoids it.
Small seems to have recovered his senses.
Small misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Head counters with a nice right hand that sends Small toppling to the canvas! Small scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Head finish him?!#T3#
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Head misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Small is looking to chop away at Head's legs.
Head is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Head down.
Small needs to keep his hands up - Head had a free shot at his head there.
Head misses with a straight right.
Small misses with a low kick.
Small throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Small. That's going to slow Head down.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Head checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Head throws a big counter combination but Small scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Head takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Head cracks Small with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Head has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Small to stand back up!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Small.
Small lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Head scores with a counter punch that sends Small to the canvas! Head smells blood - he's punishing Small with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Small has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 3
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Phat moves out of range as Head strikes.
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Le Phat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Head misses with a hook. Le Phat ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Le Phat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Head napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Le Phat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Head has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Phat has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Head!
Le Phat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Phat controlling the pace for now.
Head is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Le Phat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Le Phat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Le Phat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Head's face.
Le Phat controlling the position easily from mount.
Le Phat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Head 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.
Le Phat controlling the action here. #T2#
Head won't allow Le Phat to pass to mount.
Le Phat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#Crack Head's cut is getting worse.
Le Phat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Le Phat trying to pass the guard but Head defending well.
Head makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Head.
Head tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Head preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Head looking for a sweep. Not yet Head, not yet. #T3#
Le Phat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Head tries to bench press Le Phat off him but Le Phat keeps the position.
Le Phat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Phat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Head keeps working.
Le Phat has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Head!
Le Phat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #CUT2#Crack Head's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Le Phat working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT2#Jeez, Crack Head's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roc Le Phat!
Roc Le Phat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Crack Head stepped up to the mic, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Alcala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alcala lands an overhand right.
Alcala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alcala scores with the left hand. Head knows he should have avoided that one.
Alcala falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Alcala scores with a punch to the head.
Head's coach down at HARDCORE MMA (max 2 per session) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Head's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick from Alcala lands but Head takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Alcala.
Head misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Head moves out of range as Alcala strikes.
Alcala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Alcala lands but Head takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alcala.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Alcala throws a lazy head kick
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Alcala is rocked!
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Alcala.
Alcala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Alcala misses with a lunging right hand
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Head checks the leg kick.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Alcala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Head avoids the body shot from Alcala.
A jab from Alcala finds it's way through Head's defenses.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Alcala lands with a kick to the temple. Head shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Head misses.
Alcala thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alcala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala lands a body shot.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Alcala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a leg kick.
Alcala lands a jab.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alcala can pounce on him.
Alcala lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Alcala scores with a hook to the body. Head takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Alcala.
A lazy left from Alcala finds it's target.
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala lands a head shot.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
Head misses with the combination. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head misses with a body shot.
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alcala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alcala. That one must have hurt.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head lands a jab to Alcala's midsection.
Alcala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alcala lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
Alcala scores with a jab.
Alcala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alcala connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alcala throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodney Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Alcala tries to land a body kick
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Alcala throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Head's head.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Alcala.
Alcala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Head staying out of range there.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Head takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alcala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.#T1#
Head is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alcala.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Alcala misses
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Head slips a jab from Alcala.
Alcala moves away from the strike by Head.
Alcala connects with a high kick.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
Alcala throws a quick counter head kick but Head was just out of range.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Head sends Alcala crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Head is motioning to the referee to let Alcala up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head defending well as Alcala loads up on a big left hand.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Alcala throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Head needs to keep his hands up - Alcala had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Head avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Head throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
Head throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Head cracks Alcala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alcala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Head finish him?
Head fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Head steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Alcala takes one to the chin there.
Head misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Alcala.
Alcala tries to land a front kick but Head steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Head releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alcala to score with a decent uppercut.
Alcala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alcala connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala looks for the body kick but Head saw that one coming.
Alcala lands with a nice combination. Head backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Head.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
Alcala throws a quick counter head kick but Head was just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Alcala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcala lands with a cross.
Alcala tries to score with a low kick but Head moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Head releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Alcala does no damage.
Head let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Alcala.
Head throws a hook but Alcala avoids it easily.
Alcala throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Alcala. That snapped Head's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 Rodney Alcala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alcala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alcala misses with an uppercut
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses.
Alcala misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Head counters with a nice right hand that sends Alcala toppling to the canvas! Alcala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Head finish him?!
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alcala lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alcala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a huge right that knocks Alcala out cold! Head is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Crack Head took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Farmery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Head looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Decent striking displayed by Farmery there.
Farmery throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Farmery connects with a high kick.
Farmery throws a shot to the body.
Farmery slips a jab and a cross from Head.
Head takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Head is rocked!
Farmery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Look low, kick high! Farmery uses the oldest trick in the book to send Head tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Farmery is absolutely delighted - when Head wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Philip Farmery!
After winning the bout, Philip Farmery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Crack Head spoke after the fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: WPFA XIV: Active vs Larkin 2
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Head cracks a nice hook into Merel's ribs.
Merel throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Merel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Head in his tracks.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
Head looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
Merel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Merel.#T1#
Merel scores with a jab to the head.
Merel misses with a right hand
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
Merel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Head counters with a left to the body.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Merel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Merel duly obliges.
A left and a right from Merel both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Merel. Beautiful body shot.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Head counters with a right hand to the body.
Head missing with a left hand there. Merel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Head misses the jab.
Head looks to land a left hand but Merel moved out of range nicely.
Merel throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
A jab from Merel does it's job there.
Merel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a nice body shot.
Merel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Merel. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab. #T3#
Head takes a jab right on the kisser.
Head throws a hook but Merel blocks it.
Merel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Merel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Head had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Merel takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merel to score with a decent uppercut.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel works Head's body with a nice hook.
Head misses with a body punch
and Merel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Merel lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Merel cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Merel lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel scores with a nice right hand.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merel moves out of range as Head strikes.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merel.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Merel lands a nice shot to the body.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Merel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merel showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Merel seems content to control.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Merel stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Head tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Merel is nestled in close to Head, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merel lands a nice short elbow.
Merel working the head and body with strikes.
Head is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Merel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
Merel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merel stalling away here and it's allowed Head to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Head 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.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Head is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Head seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Merel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Head trying to control the position.
Head can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merel controls the pace.
Head keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Merel postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel goes for a double leg but Head avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Head continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Head on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Head digs a good hook to Merel's body.
Merel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel misses the jab.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Merel fails to land the takedown.
Merel fails with the takedown.
Head misses with a shot to the body
and Merel counters with a nice body shot.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mark Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merel misses with a series of wild punches.
Merel with a nice cross.#T1#
Head misses with a left hand
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Merel jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head ducks right into an uppercut from Merel.
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Merel looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Head needs to keep his hands up - Merel had a free shot at his head there.
Merel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel connects with a single shot there.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Merel's belly button to the back.
Merel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merel with a nice cross.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merel.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Head throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel slips a jab from Head.#T3#
Head throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel lands a jab to Head's midsection.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Merel thuds a left hand into Head's body.#TD2#
Head gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Head looking to control.
Merel distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Merel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Merel preventing the sweep.
Merel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merel postures up and lands a big shot to Head's brow.
Merel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Merel trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Merel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merel 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
Mark Merel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Crack Head stepped up to the mic, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: Thoroughbred Thursday VII
Date: Jan 30, 2020

#R1#
Alcala wants to clinch but Head slips to the side
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.#KD2#
Head lands a big uppercut and Alcala crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alcala looks OK. Head waves Alcala back to his feet!#ROC2#
Alcala is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Alcala thows a leg kick but Head checks it
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
Head digs a good hook to Alcala's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Head 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.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alcala misses with a body shot
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Alcala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Head counters with a nice right hand that sends Alcala toppling to the canvas! Alcala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Head finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Alcala.
Head misses with a hook.#T2#
Head avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Head takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Alcala closes the distance and clinches.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Head to keep the fight standing.
Alcala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Alcala.
Alcala lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Head lands a big right hand that sends Alcala crashing to the mat! Head stays standing though and waves Alcala back to his feet!
Alcala misses with the body kick
and Head counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Crack Head waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WPFA X: New Years Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Merel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Merel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Head tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merel is in Head's guard.
Merel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Head seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
Merel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Merel drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Merel seems to have locked his on tight now - Head screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Merel, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Crack Head had this to say: 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2019

#R1#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Head takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Head eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Head counters with a huge left! Diaz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Head isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Diaz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Head!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Cain shoots in and bounces Head off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cain is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain is looking to work some ground and pound but Head has wrist control.#T1#
Cain's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Cain stands and steps away. Head gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Head lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Head as he checks the leg kick.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Cain.
Sea Level Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain misses the jab.
Cain throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cain off to one side.
Cain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cain throws a solid leg kick but Head takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cain.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.#CL2#
Cain moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain digs a right hand into Head's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Head's gas tank.
Cain is stalling here.
A short right from Head.
A left hand lands to the body for Cain.
Head lands a shot to the body.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
Cain is trying to stall.
Cain can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cain.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Head. #BC#
Head breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cain in his tracks.
Cain misses with a low kick as Head jumps back.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.
Cain staying out of range there.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head stuns Cain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cain looks winded!
Jab from Head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Head lands a big right hand that sends Cain crashing to the mat! Head stays standing though and waves Cain back to his feet!#ROC#
Cain is rocked!
Head knocks out Cain with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Head before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Head picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Crack Head made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: CFC 4: Welcome To The Show
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Merel cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
Merel takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Merel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Head's head.
Merel takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Merel shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Merel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with an uppercut
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head throws a predictable looking body shot
and Merel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Merel. #CUT#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Merel moves out of range as Head strikes.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
Merel lunges at Head with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Head's hand.
Head misses with a right hand
and Merel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel lands a body shot.
Head thuds his right hand into Merel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head misses with a hook.
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Merel. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Merel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Merel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Merel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merel somewhat.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Merel misses the target.
Merel lands with an uppercut that bounces Head off the cage and back into range.
Merel connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Head.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Merel is looking to wear down Head with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head misses with a looping right.#TD#
Merel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Head manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head being controlled here, momentarily.
Head working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merel.
Merel pushing down on Head's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel 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.
Merel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Merel there.
A combination from Merel does no damage.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mark Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Merel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel lands with an uppercut that bounces Head off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Head defends well and Merel ends up having to push Head into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Head looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
Merel cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Merel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Merel prevents Head from improving his position.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head is not content to let Merel control the position.
Merel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Head wants to get back to full guard but Merel has mounted him!#T2#
Merel landing strikes from the mount and Head is in trouble!
Merel raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Head is rocked!
Merel working the ground and pound effectively.
Head is still in real trouble! Can Merel finish him?
Merel prevents Head from getting the reversal.
Head seems to have recovered his senses.
Merel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Head's face. #SUB#
Merel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Head is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Head and Merel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Head is looking for a sweep.
Merel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Merel working the head and body with strikes.
Head is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Merel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Merel controlling the position.
Merel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Head to see if he's OK.#CUT#
That has opened up Crack Head's cut even more.#T4#
Head being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Merel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Merel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Merel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Merel trying to control the position but Head is working away.
Merel cracks Head with a big right hand but Head just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Head is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Merel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel lands with a hook. Head tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Head cracks Merel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Head staying out of range there.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Merel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Head tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merel is in Head's guard.
Head is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merel is pushing down on Head's leg trying to pass to half guard. Head is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merel lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Head has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Merel is on him like a limpet, forcing Head back against the cage.
Merel gets through Head's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
Merel blocks an uppercut.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
Merel lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Merel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merel off to one side.
Merel punishes Head's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel blocks a jab.
Merel lands a nice shot to the body.
Merel cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Merel scores with a nice head shot.#T3##TD#
Merel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Head is looking for a sweep.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merel scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well.
Head taking a bit of punishment here - Merel scoring with strikes.
Merel wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
Merel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Head will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Merel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Head taking punishment in the form of punches.
Merel controlling the position from side mount.
Merel lands an elbow.
Head takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Merel is chipping away with strikes. #ROC#
Head is rocked!
Merel trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom.
Head is still in real trouble! Can Merel finish him?
Merel is chipping away with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merel 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
An out of breath Mark Merel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Crack Head spoke after the fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: CFC 2: Here To Party
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Huang slips under a jab.
Huang dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Huang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Head napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Huang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Head tries to buck Huang off but Huang is having none of it.
Huang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Head is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Head, who protects the arm well.
Huang working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Huang has hold of Head's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Head tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Huang cranks the arm and Head screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Head, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Oliver Huang!
Crack Head was interviewed post fight and said 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Head's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rockwell lands a leg kick that knocks Head off balance momentarily.
Head throws a jab when Rockwell was well out of range.
Rockwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockwell scoring well with a low kick there.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockwell cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Head throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Rockwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rockwell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Rockwell with a nice cross.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Head just misses with a punch to the body. #T2##CL2#
Rockwell clinches up against the cage.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Head digs a right hand underneath Rockwell 's ribcage. Rockwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rockwell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Head is keeping busy.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow. #BC#
Head breaks the clinch.
Head misses with a left hand
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Rockwell .
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell slips a straight right by Head.
Head lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Head misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rockwell !
Head throws a shot from downtown. Rockwell moves away and avoids it.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head moves away from the strike by Rockwell .
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockwell is just out of range.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Head misses with a hook.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Head with a hook.
Head throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rockwell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Head really felt that one!
Head slips a straight right by Rockwell .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Head misses with a left hand
and Rockwell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Head takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Crack Head will probably get the nod.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell scores with the left hand. Head knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockwell takes one to the chin there.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rockwell clinches with his opponent.
Head letting Rockwell take a breather here.
Head is leaning against Rockwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Rockwell breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Rockwell .
Head takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Rockwell .
A jab from Rockwell finds it's way through Head's defenses.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell throws a good cross that connects.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
Rockwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Rockwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Nice shot by Rockwell .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell slips a straight right by Head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockwell as he connects with a hook.
Head looks to throw the jab but Rockwell is out of range.
Rockwell walks into a jab.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Rockwell coming out on top.#T3#
A jab from Rockwell does it's job there.
Rockwell misses with a kick to the body.
Head scores with a shot to the body.
Rockwell slips under a jab.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Rockwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rockwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Rockwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Rockwell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head throws a right hand that misses
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Head works Rockwell 's body with a nice hook.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
Rockwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
A jab from Rockwell finds it's way through Head's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Head takes a swing at Rockwell 's ribcage but misses.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockwell is just out of range.
Rockwell misses with a head kick.
It looked like Head was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockwell .
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockwell 's hands.
A big left from Head misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Head missing with a left hand there. Rockwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rockwell with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockwell throws a leg kick
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head scores with a jab.
Head misses with a body shot
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Head throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head misses with a body punch
and Rockwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Rockwell digs a good hook to Head's body.
Rockwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockwell .
Rockwell connects with a looping right hand.
Rockwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Head misses with a double jab.
Rockwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockwell misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Head jabs Rockwell right on the nose. Rockwell blinks but takes it well.
Rockwell scores with a jab.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockwell throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Rockwell scores with a nice body kick.
Head thuds his right hand into Rockwell 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Rockwell is rocked!
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Rockwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head defending well as Rockwell loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Head checks a leg kick.
Rockwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Head misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell .
Rockwell works Head's body with a nice hook.
Rockwell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Head on the side of the head.
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Rockwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockwell 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Rockwell !
The defeated Crack Head had this to say: 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Hole
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Jones with a poor takedown
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head 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.
Head misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Head looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Head throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones passes Head's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Head knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Head is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Head trying to control from the bottom. #SU#
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Head to get to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jones forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Head's guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Head can do anything to dispel that myth.
Head wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Jones pushes down on Head's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Head wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well. #T3#
Jones controlling the pace.
Head really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones prevents Head from getting the reversal.
Head wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.#T4#
Jones unloading with bombs!
Head taking shots to the head.
Head is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Head's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Head is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones working Head over with strikes here.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Head wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Head misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Head counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Head looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
Head leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Head releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Head misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Head throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Head misses with a looping right.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones staying out of range there.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Head thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head misses the jab.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Head takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.
Head scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Head misses the shot to the body.
Crack Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones shoots and misses
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head with a jab.#TD#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Luther Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones passes into half guard. #T4#
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Head is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Head!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Head but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Head is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones lands a couple of good shots and Head has given up his back, trying to escape 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 Luther Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones won't allow Head to sweep him here.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Head's head.#T1#
Head keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is really struggling to control Head but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones pushes down on Head's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones working Head over with strikes.
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Head trying to control from the bottom.
Head taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Head to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is in close to Head's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Jones with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
Head takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Head is rocked!
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Head is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones controlling from mount.
Head is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Head in real trouble here! The ref calls for Head to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
After winning the bout, Luther Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Crack Head was interviewed post fight and said 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Gonza
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Dali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws a combination that misses
letting Dali counter with a right hand.
Dali slips a straight right by Head.
Dali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head throws out a loose jab but Dali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dali lands a nice shot to the body.
Dali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dali slips under a jab.
Dali tries to counter by clinching up but Head breaks away and moves out of range.
Head throws a jab when Dali was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dali misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dali with a jab.
Head missing with a left hand there. Dali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head misses with an uppercut. Dali saw that one coming.
Dali tried to counter with a leg kick but Head avoided it.
Head swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dali.#T1#
Head throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dali counters with a nice uppercut.
Dali lands a nice looking body shot.
Dali connects with a crisp jab.
Head misses with a hook
letting Dali counter with a right hand.
Dali moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.#CL#
Dali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Head, pushing him back against the cage.
Dali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Head is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dali blocks an uppercut.
Dali has Head pressed against the cage, preventing Head from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Head wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dali has him pressed against the cage.
Dali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Dali breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Dali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Dali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Nice shot by Dali.#CL#
Dali clinches. #BC#
Dali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Head digs a good hook to Dali's body.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Dali counters with a low kick, right behind Head 's knee.
Dali lands with a right hand.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dali.
Dali lands with a nice body kick.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Dali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Dali scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Head swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dali to counter with a crisp jab.
Dali fails to land with a series of punches.
Head throws a hook but Dali avoids it easily.
Head swings for the body but Dali moves out of range.
Head misses with a left hand
and Dali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dali counters with a big head kick but Head shrugs it off.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dali.
A little feinted left hand from Dali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Head misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Head counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Dali.
Head checks a low kick from Dali.#T4#
Dali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Head counters with a left to the body.
Head connects with a looping right hand.
Head thuds a left hand into Dali's body.
Dali darts in trying to clinch
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dali looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Head punishes Dali's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arany Dali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crack Head's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Head does it's job there.
Dali throws a good cross that connects.
Head looks to throw the jab but Dali is out of range.
It appears Dali was looking to counter with a kick there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dali here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dali scores with a hook.
Dali lands a slapping body shot.
Dali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Head scores with a shot to the body.
Head connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dali tumbling to the canvas! Head pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dali was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crack Head!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Crack Head made sure he mentioned Groove Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EMP Jodson vs Y.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Da Rocha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
Head feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Rochas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Head misses with a hook
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Rocha counters with a stiff right hand.
Head fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head misses with a body shot
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Head scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut.
Head throws a body punch but Da Rocha moves out of range.
Head lands a slapping body shot.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Rocha wants to counter the offense by Head and move into the clinch position.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha misses with a hook #CL#
and Head counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head misses with a body punch
and Da Rocha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Da Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Rocha is trying to pull guard but Head has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Da Rocha pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Da Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Head defends well.#SUB2#
Da Rocha has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Head should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Da Rocha has tightened it up now! Head 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 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
In defeat, Crack Head stepped up to the mic, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Graves
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Head sizes up Jericho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Jackson Jericho has been cut.
Jericho jabs at Head's body.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Jericho defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Head throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jericho.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head. #CL2#
Jericho closes the distance and pushes Head back into the cage.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
Jericho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head. #T1##BC#
Head manages to break the clinch.
Jericho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Head misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Jericho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Head misses with some punches.
Jericho is leaning against Head and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Head's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action. #T2#
Head misses with a body punch.
Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
We've been informed that Jericho has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jericho stalls.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Head tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head tries to circle away but Jericho has him pinned against the cage.
Jericho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Jericho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jericho scores a nice knee to the body.
Head is breathing heavily.
Jericho is struggling to control the position.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jericho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jericho obliges.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Head.
Jericho looking to throw knees to the head but Head is blocking nicely.
Jericho lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Jericho will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Head misses with a body shot.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Jericho tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head throws a series of punches but Jericho avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Head misses with a looping left.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Jericho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Head stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.
Jericho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Jericho
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho lands with a cross.
Jericho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Head misses with an uppercut
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
Head scores with a hook.
Jericho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head connects with a body shot.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Jericho lands a head kick!
Jericho slips a straight right by Head.
Jericho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jericho moves out of range as Head strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Head scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Head avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jericho, right into the meat.
Head misses with a body shot
letting Jericho counter with a right hand.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Head throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.#T3#
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Jericho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Jericho is rocked!
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jericho can pounce on him.
Jericho connects with a leg kick. Head looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Head misses with a body punch
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Jericho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jericho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jericho scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho backs away from a small jab... but Head lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jericho crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Head with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Crack Head!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crack Head thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EMP Tower vs Wolff
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Dean lands with an overhand left.
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head lands a jab.
Dean slips under a jab from Head.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Dean has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Dean blocks a body shot from Head.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dean digs a right hand into Head's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Head's gas tank.
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Head misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Dean.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean blocking some punches.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Head or not.
Dean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Head breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Dean.
A punch combination from Dean misses.
A shot to the body from Head misses
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dean.
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dean connects with a looping right hand.
Dean lands a jab.
Nice shot by Dean.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head scores with a nice strike.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Dean.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dean to score with a decent uppercut.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head connects with a crisp jab.
Dean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Head. Head circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Head looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dean throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head misses the jab.
Head slips a jab from Dean.
Dean has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Dean throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dean connects with a crisp jab.
Head misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dean looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well. #T3#
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
Head tests Dean's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like William Ralph Dean has been cut.
Dean slips under a jab.
Head ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Head blocks a jab.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean lands with an overhand left.
Head throws a jab when Dean was well out of range.
Head throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean lands a body shot.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Head defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Dean scores with a hook to the body. Head takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean works Head's body with a nice hook.
Head is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Head misses with an uppercut
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Head lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dean backs up against the cage.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head misses with a hook
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
William Ralph Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Dean clinches up against the cage.
Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Head blocks a body shot from Dean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Ralph Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Ralph Dean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dean misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Dean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Dean's shoulder, as Dean tries to avoid the shot.
Head lands a two punch combo.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Dean's head back. #ROC#
Dean is rocked!
Dean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Nice defenses there by Head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Dean throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Head lands a really nice looking cross but Dean seems unphased.
Head throws a hook but Dean avoids it easily.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Dean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Dean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
William Ralph Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Head.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dean wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Head throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Head.
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!
Dean throws a body punch but Head moves out of range. #KD#
Head lands a big right hand that sends Dean crashing to the mat! Head stays standing though and waves Dean back to his feet!
Dean defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Head throws a jab when Dean was well out of range.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Head misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean scores with a jab. Head acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Head moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Dean clinches.
Good body shot from Dean.
Head misses with a punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
Dean throws a one two combo.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head slips under a jab from Dean.
Head on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Head misses.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Dean moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Dean scores with a jab.
Dean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Dean throws a counter combo.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Dean scores with a body shot. #T4#
Dean slips a straight right by Head.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dean.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Dean throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Head cracks Dean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Dean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Head doesn't seem phased though.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dean right on the button. Dean goes down! Head follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Head gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
After the big win, Crack Head made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Jab by Graves.
Head digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Head throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Head misses with a body punch
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Head moves into range and connects with a jab.
Head misses with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Jab from Head.
Head throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Head on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head slips a jab from Graves.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.#T1#
Graves throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head's coach down at Men Only. No Liberals ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Head's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Head moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Head misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves stuns Head with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head misses with some punches.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head. #T2#
Head can't break the clinch.
Head misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
Head misses with a hook.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Graves drives through and clinches with Head against the cage.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves is leaning against Head and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Head looks winded!
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves works on Head's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Head has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Graves.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Head's head.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves digs a right hand into Head's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Head's gas tank.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Head prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
Head tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves is working Head over against the cage.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Graves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crack Head's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Head takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crack Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Head.#KD#
Graves drops Head with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Head looks back up at him and smiles so Graves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Head is rocked!
Head slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
Head is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Head misses with a left hand #KD#
and Graves counters with a crisp right hand that drops Head! Graves lets Head back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a big left hand that crumples Head! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
Crack Head spoke after the fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: TGC 75
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Head misses.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Head counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Smith's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith slips a jab from Head.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Head throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Head swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Head.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith moves out of range as Head strikes.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Head throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Smith clinches.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head lands an uppercut.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Smith.
Head definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Head blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Head's ribcage. Head let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Head tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Head stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith pushes Head back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Head lands an uppercut.#T4#
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Head's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Head's gas tank.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Head.
Smith tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Smith cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Head.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Head misses.
Head backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head lands with a cross.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Smith lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands a body shot.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Head blocks a head kick by Smith.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Head lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Head looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Head looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Head strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith punishes Head's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith thuds a left hand into Head's body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Head's sensitive parts.
Smith thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Head staying out of range there.
Head looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith. #T3#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Head on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Head misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head takes one on the button.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
A jab from Head finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
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!
Smith lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Head avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Head was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#T4#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Smith rushes Head and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Head's ribcage. Head let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Smith 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Head.
A short right from Head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a body shot from Head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
Nice body punch from Head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Head works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Head prevents a body shot from Smith.
Head cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Head lands with a right to the head.
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!
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Head lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Head prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith pushes Head back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Head digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Head.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head lands with a light punch inside.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Head blocking some punches.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Head gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith prevents a body shot from Head.
Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head misses with some punches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head lands with a light punch inside.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Head showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Crack Head spoke after the fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: TGC 70: Baby vs Escobar
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Head misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Mikhasevich.
Nice straight punches there by Head. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Head.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Mikhasevich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position but instead, Head has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mikhasevich into the cage.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head misses with some punches.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head digs a right hand into Mikhasevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikhasevich's gas tank.
Good body shot from Head. #T1#
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhasevichs head.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhasevich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Head takes a shot to the head.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Head.
Mikhasevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head lands a right hand.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Mikhasevich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Mikhasevich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich cracks Head with a nice body shot.
Head being controlled against the cage.
Mikhasevich lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Head's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Mikhasevich on the inside.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich. #T3#
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Mikhasevich is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikhasevich has his back to the cage.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mikhasevich.
A hook to the body from Head.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Mikhasevich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Head.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands. #T4#
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
A right hand to the body from Mikhasevich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head takes a shot to the head.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
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 Crack Head will probably get the nod.
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#
A cross from Head lands.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhasevich circles away.
Mikhasevich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Mikhasevich finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhasevich circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Mikhasevich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Head has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikhasevich has his back to the cage.
Head working aggressively here.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich gets through Head's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Head prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Head.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Head.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Head cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Head.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikhasevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here. #T3#
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head blocking some punches.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Head misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mikhasevich 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.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Mikhasevich is rocked!
Mikhasevich trying to stall but Head improves his position.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Mikhasevich is breathing heavily.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Head gets an underhook and turns Mikhasevich into the cage.
Mikhasevich looking to stall.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Crack Head's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Head counters by clinching up.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Head.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
A short right from Head.
Head dips a shoulder and cracks Mikhasevich with a mighty uppercut! Mikhasevich falls back against the cage and Head unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mikhasevich is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Head screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: WCI 12 - Johnston - Wolf
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Cooley misses the body punch
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head blocks a jab.
Cooley with a nice cross.
Head definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Head lands a nice hook to Cooley's body. Cooley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Cooley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head slips a straight right by Cooley.
Cooley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Head lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooley doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Isaiah Cooley has been cut.
Isaiah Cooley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooley lands a right hook to the body.
Head swings for the body but Cooley moves out of range.
Cooley throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Cooley misses with a body shot.
Cooley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Cooley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Head on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cooley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Cooley just misses with a punch to the body.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooley.
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooley throws a right hand that misses
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooley lands a glancing blow to the side of Head's head.
Head connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooley momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Head, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooley throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Cooley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Head.
Cooley lands a lovely overhand right.
Head looks to land a left hand but Cooley moved out of range nicely.
Cooley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head tries to counter by clinching up but Cooley breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Head fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooley misses with a looping left.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cooley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Isaiah Cooley's cut even more.
Cooley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Head's hands.
Cooley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Cooley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cooley looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Head misses its target.
Cooley misses with a body shot.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooley throws a sloppy body shot
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head swings for the body but Cooley moves out of range.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooley scores with a nice head shot.
Head lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Head sizes up Cooley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Cooley's belly button to the back.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooley throws out the jab.
Head tests Cooley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooley misses with a hook #CL#
and Head counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Isaiah Cooley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Cooley avoids it by throwing Head back against the ropes.
Cooley throws a head punch that misses.
Head works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Head blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooley backwards. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Head.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooley controls his hands.
Cooley tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Cooley back against the ropes.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Cooley avoids it by throwing Head back against the ropes.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Cooley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heads head.
Cooley tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooley has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Head cracks Cooley with a nice body shot.
Cooley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Head.
Head blocking some punches.
Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooley backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooley throws a head punch that misses.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooley's elbow.
Cooley gets through Head's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cooley fails to land.
Cooley working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Cooley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cooley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Cooley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooley can do to turn this around?
Cooley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Head there.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooley was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Cooley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooley to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Head darts in and clinches Cooley up against the ropes.#BC2#
Cooley breaks from the clinch.
Cooley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Head.
Cooley tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooley.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooley cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws out a loose jab but Cooley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooley slips under a jab from Head.
Cooley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooley walks into a left hand. #CUT#
Isaiah Cooley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Cooley does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Head slips under a jab from Cooley.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Head takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Head scores with a hook.
Head throws a right hand that Cooley ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooley also avoids with ease.#CL#
Head rushes Cooley and presses him up against the ropes.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Head is working Cooley over against the ropes.
Cooley blocking some punches.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Crack Head!
Crack Head really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WCI 8
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Salazar moves into the clinch successfully.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazar.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head presses Salazar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Salazar throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Head's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Salazar has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Salazar looks winded!
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head lands a body shot.
Head lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Head.
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Head. #T1#
Head works on Salazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Head lands a body punch.
Head lands an uppercut.
A short left from Head.
A right hand to the body from Head.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
Head digs a right hand into Salazar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salazar's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salazars head.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Head.
Head presses Salazar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Head lands a body shot in the clinch.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards. #T2#
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head tries a body shot but Salazar blocks it.
Head tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head works on Salazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head prevents a body shot from Salazar.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Head tries a body shot but Salazar blocks it.
Nice body punch from Head - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Head.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Head digs a right hand underneath Salazar's ribcage. Salazar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head tries a body shot but Salazar blocks it.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head is leaning against Salazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salazar or not.
A short uppercut from Head. #ROC#
Salazar is rocked!#T3#
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Salazar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Head is unloading with more strikes now! Salazar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head retains his light heavyweight title!
Crack Head took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WorldClass Invitational 2
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Ferrari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferrari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferrari scrambles back to his feet.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferrari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferrari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Head misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Ferrari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Ferrari is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Ferrari is rocked!#CL#
Head clinches up with Ferrari and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ferrari is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ferrari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrari seems to have recovered his senses.
Head connects with a looping right hand.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferrari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferrari.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferrari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferrari misses the jab.
Ferrari defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Ferrari feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Head instigates a clinch.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferrari swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Ferrari tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Ferrari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Head.
Ferrari tries to break the clinch but Head is controlling the position.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Ferrari throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferrari tries to circle away but Head has him pinned against the ropes.
Ferrari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Head.
Head lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Ferrari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
A short right from Head.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Head misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferrari.
Ferrari looks winded!
Head lands a left hand.
Ferrari tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferrari prevents a body shot from Head.
Head lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ferrari to his knees! Head keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crack Head thanked XFighter Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Head napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Head is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Head taking punishment in the form of punches.
Head tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones cracks Head with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Head takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Head parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Head to escape.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
Jones grinds an elbow into Head's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Head is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well. #T1#
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
Head is not content to let Jones control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the ground and pound but Head is defending the strikes.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Head is looking for a sweep.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Head parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Head to escape.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Head denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Jones.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Head controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Head is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Head is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Head taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head is looking for a sweep.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Head to see if he's OK.
Head definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Head is looking to reverse the position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jones tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Head tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Head takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Head's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Head dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Jones prevents Head from escaping the position.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Head to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Head knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Head is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Head throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Jones has Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones tries for a takedown but Head circles away easily
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.#T1#
Head lands the left hand.
Head misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones slips a straight right by Head.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Head lands the left hand.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Head tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Head is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Head gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Head manages to retain guard.
Head is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T3#
Jones postures up.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones works over Head with some ground and pound from guard.
Head trying to control the position.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Head is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up in Head's guard and throws a big left but Head blocks it.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Head is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Head can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones working Head over with strikes here.
Head can't escape the position.
Head is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Head in a bad spot here, taking shots 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!
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Head is rocked!
Jones throws some wild stikes that Head manages to avoid easily.
Head is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Head is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luther Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Head seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones prevents Head from breaking the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Head manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head managing to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Head is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Head controlling the position.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Head tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Head some visible discomfort. #T2#
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Head wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Head can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones landing punches.
Head is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Jones! Head is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
A very excited looking Luther Jones 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.
Crack Head was interviewed post fight and said 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Payne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Head.#CUT#
It looks like Major Payne has been cut.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Payne staying out of range there.
Head misses with a right hand
and Payne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Payne is rocked!
Head cracks Payne with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Payne tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Head pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Payne is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head took some time post fight to say the following; 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Sirinto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirinto.
Head definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Sirinto slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Sirinto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sirinto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirinto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sirinto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Head tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head lands the left hand.
Sirinto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sirinto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirinto avoids the body shot from Head.
Head is looking to wear down Sirinto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Head with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirinto throws a push kick but Head slaps the foot to one side.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Head misses with a looping right.
Sirinto moves away from the strike by Head.
Sirinto takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sirinto misses with a body kick. #KD#
Head lands a big right hand that sends Sirinto crashing to the mat! Head stays standing though and waves Sirinto back to his feet!#ROC#
Sirinto is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Head ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sirinto clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Crack Head made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Crusher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head lands with a straight right. Crusher didn't see that one coming.
Crusher walks into a straight right hand from Head.
Crusher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side. #KD#
Head lands a big right hand that sends Crusher crashing to the mat! Head stays standing though and waves Crusher back to his feet!#ROC#
Crusher is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head throws a pinpoint strike between Crusher's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Crusher crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Head scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Crack Head took some time post fight to say the following; 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

Event: TIT 75 - Head v Bates
Date: Nov 23, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Bates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Head doesn't seem phased though.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bates 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.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bates.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Head's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Head misses with a body punch
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates takes one on the button.
Bates misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates cracks Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Bates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates slips a straight right by Head.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates moves out of range as Head strikes.
Head goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bates throws a shot to the body.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bates lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates lands a right hand.
Head misses with the head strike.
Head tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Head tries a body shot but Bates blocks it. #T2#
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with some punches.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head blocking some punches.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Head stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Head's head.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow. #BC2#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Bates counters with a left and a right that stings Head.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Bates with a jab.
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head moves out of range as Bates strikes.
A jab from Bates misses.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Head.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bates! But no joy.
Head takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bates connects with the punch.
Head throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Head is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Head's corner calls for a 1-2. Head obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head tries to move into range but Bates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bates. Bates circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bates is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Head had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Head tries to clinch up.
Bates slips under a jab.
Bates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.
Head looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bates avoids the body shot from Head.
Head tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Head. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Head.
Head misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joel Bates will probably get the nod.
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#
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Bates's head back.
Bates misses with a head kick.
Head slips under a jab from Bates.
Head is looking to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch.
Bates digs a good body shot into Head's ribs.
A big left from Head misses.
Bates misses the body punch
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Head wants to clinch
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bates. Head shrugs it off though.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Head working aggressively here. #T1#
Head misses with the head strike.
Head misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bates 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.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bates lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head tries to clinch up.
Bates connects with a jab.
Joel Bates seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Head looks to clinch
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Head has time to react.
Bates throws a low kick but it's checked well by Head.
Head wants to clinch.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Head.
Bates misses with an uppercut.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bates misses with a hook.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
Head tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away. #T3#
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Head.
Bates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates misses with a two punch combination.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Bates moves away from the strike by Head.
Bates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bates throws a body kick that misses
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates flicks out a counter leg kick but Head steps away.#T4#
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Head is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Bates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bates misses with a low kick. #CL#
Head rushes Bates and presses him up against the cage.
Bates blocks a body shot from Head.
Head tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Crack Head will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bates misses with a low kick.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.
Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Head slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates avoids the body shot from Head.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Head takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bates tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Head punishes Bates's body with a nice straight punch.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Head defending well as Bates loads up on a big left hand.
Head takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates lands with a nice body punch.
Bates slips under a jab from Head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates scores with a body shot.
Bates throws a quick inside leg kick.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Bates lunges at Head with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Head's hand. #T2##CL#
Head gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Bates working aggressively here.
Head tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with some punches.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Bates is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Bates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Head is looking to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates slips under a jab from Head.
Head misses with the combination.
Head throws a sloppy body shot
and Bates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Bates does no damage.
Head tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.
Head wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head stalks Bates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bates's face. Bates staggers backwards, shaken.
A big left from Head misses.
Head has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bates.#T4#
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates scores with a nice head shot.
Head wants to clinch
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Bates scores with a head kick. Head tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Head throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bates.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bates counters with a nice body shot.
Bates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bates misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Bates digs a good hook to Head's body.
Head avoids the body shot from Bates.
Head is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Bates really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Bates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Head scores with a one two! Bates had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Bates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bates throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates misses with a hook.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Bates fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Bates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Head. That did some damage!
Head digs a good body shot into Bates's ribs.
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!
Bates with a nice cross.
Head scores with a jab. Bates acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Head just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Head lands a jab to the head.
Head cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bates scores with a one two! Head had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head misses the body punch
and Bates counters with a leg kick.
Head throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Head lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Head throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Head thinking.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#CL#
Head clinches.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bates works Head's body with a nice hook.
Head staying out of range there.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
Head lands a nice hook to Bates's body. Bates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.
Head misses with a hook
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Head pushes Bates up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates working aggressively here.
Bates has Head pressed against the cage.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Head scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Head backing away here, and Bates unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Head lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Head connects with a looping right hand.
Bates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bates throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates connects with a crisp jab.
Bates lands a jab to the head.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Bates throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Head throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
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!
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Head. Those never looked like landing.
Bates walks into a straight right hand from Head.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Head is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Head tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Head finds it's way round the side to connect with Bates's head.
Head scores with the left hand. Bates knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Head.#ROC#
Bates is rocked!
Bates lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
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 Crack Head will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Bates's belly button to the back.
Bates sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Head tries to clinch
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Head throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Head takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Head. That snapped Bates's head back.
Bates is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?#CL#
Head gets a clinch.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Head coming out on top.#T1#
Bates scores with a shot to the body.
Bates throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #KD#
Head drops Bates with a beautiful combination! Bates stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Head is looking for the KO!
Bates takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head with a jab.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bates! But no joy.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Bates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Head misses.
Bates doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bates moves away from the strike by Head.
Head looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates lands a slapping body shot.
Head lands the left hand.
Head is looking to clinch.
Bates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Head looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Head. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Head there.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Bates works Head's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Head moves into range and clinches up with Bates.
Bates stalling.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow. #T3#
Bates is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Head working aggressively here.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Bates is pushing Head up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Head misses with the head strike.
Head lands a body shot in the clinch.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Head.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Bates avoids the body shot from Head.
Bates is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head tries to clinch but Bates moves away
and Bates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Head moves out of range as Bates throws a body kick.
Head is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Bates connects with a looping right hand.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Head showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Head 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Head!
Crack Head retains his middleweight title!
Crack Head very nearly forgot to thank Ace of Spades Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TIT 71 - Head v Blubb
Date: Nov 13, 2017

#R1#
Blubb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Head looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Head digs a good body shot into Blubb's ribs.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Blubb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Head lands a jab to the nose.
Blubb moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blubb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blubb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blubb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Blubb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Blubb tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blubb moves out of range as Head strikes.#T1##CL2#
Blubb darts in and clinches Head up against the cage.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head presses Blubb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Head misses with some punches.
Blubb misses with the head strike. #BC#
Head breaks the clinch.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head throws the left hand but Blubb avoids the punch easily.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blubb manages to avoid it.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blubb tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Head keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Head looks to throw the jab but Blubb is out of range. #T2#
Head works the jab nicely.
Blubb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blubb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Blubb manages to avoid it.
Head throws a hook but Blubb blocks it.
Head cracks a nice hook into Blubb's ribs.
Blubb closes the distance but Head moves to the side
and Blubb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Head misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Blubb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blubb.
Blubb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head avoids the elbow strike from Blubb, against the cage.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blubb's elbow.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Blubb. #T3#
Blubb throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Head breaks from the clinch.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Blubb.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blubb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Blubb.
Blubb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blubb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Blubb tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Head swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blubb.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Blubb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head swings for the body but Blubb moves out of range.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blubb tries to clinch but Head is having none of it. #CL2#
Head tries to keep at a distance but Blubb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blubb lands a nice elbow.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blubbs head.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blubb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blubb moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Head scores with a body shot.
Jab from Head.
Blubb doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Head lands a body shot.
Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Blubb tries to clinch up.
Head swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blubb moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blubb 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.
Blubb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blubb tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blubb slips a jab from Head.
Head lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Blubb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blubb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Blubb has managed to clinch.
Head tries a body shot but Blubb blocks it.
A short left from Blubb.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Head.
Head looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blubb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Head backwards. #BC#
Head manages to break the clinch.
Blubb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head misses with a hook #CL2#
and Blubb counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Blubb. #T2#
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blubb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Blubb. #BC#
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Blubb counters by moving into the clinch.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blubb.
Head misses with the head strike.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Blubb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blubb misses with a punch on the inside.
Blubb tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Blubb throws an elbow that misses.
Blubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blubb has Head pressed against the cage, preventing Head from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Head avoids a wild elbow strike from Blubb.#T3#
Head lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Head looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blubb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Head takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Blubb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Blubb.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head tries to break the clinch but Blubb is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blubb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blubb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Blubb backwards.
Blubb swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Blubb.
Blubb can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Blubb lands an uppercut.#BC#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blubb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
A big left from Head misses.
Head lands with a hook. Blubb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blubb tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Head digs a good body shot into Blubb's ribs.
A jab from Head misses.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blubb steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Crack Head's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Donk. Head catches Blubb right on the button with a cross.
Head looks to land a left hand but Blubb moved out of range nicely.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blubb can do to turn this around?
Blubb slips a jab and a cross from Head.
Blubb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Blubb is rocked!
Head throws a hook to the side of Blubb's head but Blubb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blubb is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head fakes the body blow, causing Blubb to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Blubb goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Crack Head retains his middleweight title!
Crack Head very nearly forgot to thank Ace of Spades Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TIT 65 - Bartlett v Wilson
Date: Oct 30, 2017

#R1#
Head throws a body punch but Hendo moves out of range.
Head walks into a left hand.
Head is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Head missing with a left hand there. Hendo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Hendo misses.
Head misses with a right hand
and Hendo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Head thinking.
Hendo tries to clinch up.
Hendo throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Head moves into the clinch.
Hendo's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hendo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Hendo controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head pushes Hendo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Hendo.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with the head strike.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendo tries a body shot but Head blocks it. #T1#
Hendo has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Hendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendo misses with the head strike.
Hendo misses with a body punch.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendo pushes Head back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head working aggressively here.
Hendo throws a head punch that misses.
Hendo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head prevents a body shot from Hendo.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendos head.
Hendo misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Hendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hendo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head prevents a body shot from Hendo. #T2#
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head tries a body shot but Hendo blocks it.
A short right from Head.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hendo.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Hendo avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head blocks a body shot from Hendo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Head lands a left hand.
Hendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendo pushes Head back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Hendo avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head misses with some punches.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendo lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendo blocking some punches.
Head is leaning against Hendo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Hendo misses with a punch to the body.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Hendo.
Head misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Head.
A shot in the inside from Hendo.
Head misses with some punches.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hendo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hendo.
Head misses with some punches.
Hendo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendo has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Hendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendo blocking some punches.
Head lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hendo blocks an uppercut.
Hendo tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Head.
Hendo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Hendo misses
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendo throws out the jab.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Hendo counters with a nice uppercut.
Head misses with a looping left.
Hendo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Head tests Hendo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hendo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hendo throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Head counters with a crisp one two that drops Hendo! Head thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hendo to his feet! Hendo is in big trouble!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Hendo both land. Nice combination.
Head missing with a left hand there. Hendo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Head misses with a right hand
and Hendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Hendo counters with a series of strikes. Head will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jordan Hendo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendo missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Hendo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hendo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Head looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Head throws the left hand but Hendo avoids the punch easily.
Head swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Hendo counters by moving into the clinch.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendo takes a shot 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!
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Hendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hendo misses with a punch to the body.
Hendo has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Head lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Hendo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendo misses with the head strike.
Head lands a right hand.
Head stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Head blocking some punches.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head gets through Hendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hendo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Hendo.
Hendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendo's elbow.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Hendo.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hendo misses with the head strike.
Hendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Hendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendo misses with the head strike.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendo backwards.
Head lands a body punch.
Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hendo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head blocking some punches.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
Hendo is breathing heavily.
Head misses with some punches.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendo working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head digs a right hand into Hendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hendo's gas tank.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hendo.
Hendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
A shot in the inside from Head. #T4#
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head tries to work over Hendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hendo prevents a body shot from Head.
Hendo lands a nice uppercut.
Hendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Head lands a body shot.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendo backwards.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Hendo controls his hands.
Hendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendos head.
Hendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendo working aggressively here.
Head works on Hendo's body with a couple of short punches.
Head tries a body shot but Hendo blocks it.
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 Crack Head will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Head throws a body punch but Hendo moves out of range.
Head misses with a two punch combination.
Hendo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendo can do to turn this around?
Head misses with an uppercut.
Hendo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hendo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hendo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hendo throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Head on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head takes a swing at Hendo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendo misses with a wild body shot.
Head misses with a right hand
letting Hendo counter with a right hand.
A jab from Head finds it's way through Hendo's defenses.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Head. #T1#
Hendo throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head misses with an uppercut
enabling Hendo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hendo walks into a straight right hand from Head.
Hendo tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
Hendo throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Hendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendo.
Hendo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hendo blocks a jab.
Hendo loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.#T2#
A jab from Hendo misses.
Head throws a sloppy body shot
and Hendo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hendo in his tracks.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hendo at a distance.
Hendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Head misses.
Head lands a head shot.
Hendo slips a jab from Head.
Hendo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Head connects with a crisp jab.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Hendo is rocked!
Hendo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Hendo is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head misses with a hook.
Hendo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Head swinging wildly here.
Hendo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hendo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Head.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
Hendo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head misses with a hook
and Hendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Head drops Hendo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hendo looks back up at him and smiles so Head waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Head tries to bum rush Hendo with a series of wild strikes but Hendo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Hendo pushes Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Head drops Hendo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hendo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T4#
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hendo to his knees! Head keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head retains his middleweight title!
Crack Head managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ace of Spades Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: TIT 60 - Bartlett v Omega
Date: Oct 19, 2017

#R1#
Bulletzowich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head stuffs the takedown.
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bulletzowich moves out of range as Head strikes.
Bulletzowich 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.
Bulletzowich shoots and misses
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Bulletzowich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bulletzowich.#TD2#
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bulletzowich distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bulletzowich cracks Head with a solid left hand.
Bulletzowich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulletzowich postures up in Head's guard and throws a big left but Head blocks it.
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bulletzowich on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulletzowich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulletzowich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bulletzowich passes Head's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bulletzowich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Head's head.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but Head is blocking nicely.
Bulletzowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bulletzowich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bulletzowich wants to pass the guard but Head is defending well.
Bulletzowich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulletzowich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bulletzowich lands a nice short elbow.
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich working the head and body with strikes.
Bulletzowich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bulletzowich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Head with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but Head is blocking nicely.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Head has hold of Bulletzowich's hands but Bulletzowich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Bulletzowich slips a nice elbow through Head's hands, connecting with Head's forehead.
Bulletzowich working over Head with some ground and pound. Head looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Head trying to control here.
Bulletzowich drops an elbow to the side of Head's head.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
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. Bulletzowich connects with a nice short shot to Head's temple.
Head is staying active underneath Bulletzowich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Head avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich looks to land a strike but Head avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bulletzowich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
Head avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Bulletzowich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulletzowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Head looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bulletzowich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Head keeping full guard, as Bulletzowich tries to pass.
Head will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bulletzowich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of digs.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulletzowich passes Head's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Head.
Bulletzowich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulletzowich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulletzowich darts in looking for a takedown but Head gets double underhooks and turns Bulletzowich into the cage.
Head digs a good hook to Bulletzowich's body.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown attempt
and Head counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bulletzowich thinking.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bulletzowich.
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Head scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bulletzowich in his tracks.
Head punishes Bulletzowich's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Head feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bulletzowich sprawling to the canvas! Bulletzowich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Head finish him?! #ROC#
Bulletzowich is rocked!
Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Head weaves into range and cracks Bulletzowich right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bulletzowich goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Head is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Crack Head retains his middleweight title!
Crack Head managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ace of Spades Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: TIT 57 - Baby v Battock
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Manley fails with the takedown
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manley moves forwards but Head connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Head scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Manley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manley tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iggy Manley.
Manley takes one to the side of the head.
Head lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Head lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manley doesn't seem phased though.
Head thuds his right hand into Manley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Head lands with a cross.
Manley darts in looking for a takedown but Head gets double underhooks and turns Manley into the cage.
We've been told by Head's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Head defends well and Manley ends up having to push Head into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Head lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Head lands with an overhand left.
A left and a right from Head both land. Nice combination.
Manley closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Manley pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manley looks winded!
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Manley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head lands a body shot.
Head scores with a nice strike.
Head thuds his right hand into Manley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Manley is rocked!
Iggy Manley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Manley takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Head cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crack Head!
Crack Head retains his middleweight title!
Crack Head made sure to mention his sponsor, Ace of Spades Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: TIT 52 - Head v Vasquez
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Vasquez moves out of range as Head strikes.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Head misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Head connects with a looping right hand.
Head throws a hook but Vasquez blocks it.
Vasquez throws a counter combo.
Vasquez slips under a jab.
Vasquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vasquez swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Head.
Vasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Vasquez moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Vasquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasquez moves away from the strike by Head. #T1#
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Vasquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Head connects with a right hand. Vasquez shakes it off.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasquez's hands.
Vasquez slips a jab from Head.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasquez.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.
Head tests Vasquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head throws a looping overhand right but Vasquez ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Vasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Head tries to counter by clinching up but Vasquez breaks away and moves out of range.
Vasquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Head throws out a powerful jab.
Head jabs Vasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasquez takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head throws a hook to the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Head is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance. #T3#
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasquez swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasquez misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasquez.
Vasquez cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Head clobbers Vasquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Head lands a jab to Vasquez's midsection.
We've been informed that Vasquez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vasquez drops his hands momentarily and Head takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasquez on the side of the head.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head misses with a right hand
and Vasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Head looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Head throws out a loose jab but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.
Vasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
Vasquez stuns Head with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head misses with a looping left.
Vasquez is looking for the big counter here.
Vasquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Head lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Head punishes Vasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Head lands with a straight right. Vasquez didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Head finds it's target.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Head.#ROC#
Vasquez is rocked!
Vasquez ducks into an uppercut from Head and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crack Head!
Crack Head retains his middleweight title!
Crack Head gave a mention to Drumpf Pharmaceutical 145.000114q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TIT 46 - Melodies v Persley
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Head misses.
Bates has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Bates scores with a decent looking hook.
Head has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bates finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Head takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Head jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away.
Head scores with a nice right hand.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away.
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bates rushes Head and presses him up against the cage.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bates - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Bates lands with a light punch inside.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head misses with a body punch.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Bates tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Head working aggressively here.
Bates prevents a body shot from Head.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head. #T2#
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Crunch! Bates slams his shin into Head's torso.
Head looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Head lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bates tries to land a front kick but Head steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Bates throws a shot from downtown. Head moves away and avoids it.
Head is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bates with a body shot.
Bates lands with a straight right. Head didn't see that one coming.
Bates throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.#T3#
Head misses with a left hand
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head moves out of range of the body kick from Bates.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head slips a straight right by Bates.
Bates ducks right into an uppercut from Head.
Head lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bates throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Bates instigates a clinch.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Head's head.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bates lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bates.
Head tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Bates blocks a body shot from Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crack Head will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Bates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Head doesn't seem phased though.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates slips under a jab.
Bates lands with a shot to the body.
Bates looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bates defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates tries to counter by clinching up but Head breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head's corner calls for a 1-2. Head obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bates.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.#T1#
Nice jab there from Bates.
Head takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Head slips a straight right by Bates.
Head throws out a counter right but Bates avoids it with no problem.
Joel Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Head throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Head thuds a left hand into Bates's body.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.#T2#
Head misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with an inside leg kick.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
A solid body kick from Bates.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates throws a lazy body kick
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Head lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Head checks a leg kick.
Bates misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Head.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Head on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bates looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Bates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head lands with an uppercut that bounces Bates off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Nice shot by Head.#CL2#
Head drives through and clinches with Bates against the cage.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Head.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head.
Head lands a body shot.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Head lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Head tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head takes a shot 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!
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Crack Head seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bates or not.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Bates slams his shin into Head's torso.
A jab from Bates misses.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Bates's belly button to the back.
Head lands a head shot.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Head misses.
Bates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Head gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates blocking some punches.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates blocks a body shot from Head.
Bates is working Head over against the cage.
Bates misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with some punches.
Head misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bates tries to stall but Head uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Head lands a body punch.
Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Bates.
Head tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Head.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head lands with a light punch inside.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates prevents a body shot from Head.
Bates lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Head lands a shot to the body.
Head pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates blocks a body shot from Head. #T3#
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bates working aggressively here.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates blocking some punches.
Bates working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head. #T4#
Head presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head working aggressively here.
A short right from Head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Head - that landed with a thud.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head lands a body shot.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Head tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head really 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.
#R4#
Bates drops his hands momentarily and Head takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Head smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
Head scores with the left hand. Bates knows he should have avoided that one.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Bates misses with a two punch combination.
Bates tries to land a body kick
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
As Head tries to get set, Bates tries to push him back and clinch up but Head manages to avoid the attempt.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates fires out a quick counter leg kick but Head just manages to avoid it.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Bates is looking to counter punch.
Head digs a good hook to Bates's body.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Head misses with a straight left.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Bates clinches.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
Head tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head pushes Bates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Bates.
Head lands a left hand.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Head.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Head lands a right hand.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Head's head.
Bates lands an uppercut.
Bates blocking some punches. #T3#
Bates cracks Head with a nice body shot.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Bates.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head blocks a body shot from Bates. #BC#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bates there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bates takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
Bates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Head jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Head.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates lands an uppercut.
Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Head working aggressively here.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Head misses with some punches.
Head working aggressively here.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Head scores with a body shot.
Bates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bates swinging wildly here.
Head looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Bates half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Head checks a leg kick.
Bates misses with a low kick.
Head misses with a jab to the body
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head misses with a body punch
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to slow Head down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Bates has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
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.
Bates tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joel Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crack Head is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Bates prevents a body shot from Head.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates is looking to break free of the clinch but Head has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Bates.
Head prevents a body shot from Bates.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head moves out of range as Bates throws a body kick.
Bates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Head connects with the punch.
Head connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bates momentarily.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bates scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Head.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Bates misses with some punches.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crack Head.
Well Head 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Head!
Crack Head is the new middleweight champion!
Crack Head managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Drumpf Pharmaceutical 145.000114q, into his post fight interview.

Event: Mon Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 21, 2017

#R1#
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Hendo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Hendo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Hendo closes the distance and clinches.
Hendo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hendo blocks a body shot from Head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hendo.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Hendo throws a head punch that misses.
Hendo scores with a hook to the body.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Hendo controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Hendo.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Hendo.
Hendo tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Hendo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendo's elbow.
Head misses with the head strike. #T1#
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendo backwards.
Head takes a shot to the head.
Hendo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Hendo avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Head gets through Hendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hendo blocking some punches.
Head definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hendo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hendo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hendo fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Hendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Hendo.
Hendo can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action. #T2#
Hendo prevents a body shot from Head.
A short right from Hendo.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Hendo controls the action.
Hendo tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Hendo misses with a punch to the body.
Head lands a left hand.
Hendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head digs a right hand underneath Hendo's ribcage. Hendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hendo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hendo misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Head.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendo.
Hendo looks winded!
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendos head.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hendo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendo tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Head lands a right hand.
Hendo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Head.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head gets through Hendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Hendo's head.
Head digs a right hand underneath Hendo's ribcage. Hendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendo tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Head.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Hendo avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Head pushes Hendo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Head pushes Hendo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Head - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hendo fails to land.
Hendo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendo prevents a body shot from Head.
Hendo blocks an uppercut.
Head digs a right hand underneath Hendo's ribcage. Hendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Head.
Head works on Hendo's body with a couple of short punches.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head lands with a light punch inside.
Hendo prevents a body shot from Head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Head.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head digs a right hand into Hendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hendo's gas tank.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Head digs a good hook to Hendo's body.
Hendo misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Hendo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Head works Hendo's body with a nice hook.
Hendo misses the shot to the body.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Head lands a nice hook to Hendo's body. Hendo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Hendo throws a sloppy body shot
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head scores with the left hand. Hendo knows he should have avoided that one.
Head lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head takes a swing at Hendo's ribcage but misses.
Hendo is breathing heavily.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Head tests Hendo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hendo looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Head tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Head lands a head shot.
Hendo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Head throws a shot to the body.
Hendo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hendo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.
Head lands a lovely overhand right.
Head with a nice cross.#ROC#
Hendo is rocked!
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendo can do to turn this around?
Head connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendo.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Head throws a jab when Hendo was well out of range.
Hendo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.#T2#
Head misses with a straight right.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Head coming out on top.
Hendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
Head swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hendo.
Hendo loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendo was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head jabs Hendo right on the nose. Hendo blinks but takes it well.
Hendo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hendo throws a big shot that misses.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crack Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Head lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hendo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendo.
A quick step to the side and Head tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Hendo avoids the body shot from Head.
Head stuns Hendo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hendo slips under a jab.
Head missing with a left hand there. Hendo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head moves forwards but Hendo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hendo ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Hendo.
Hendo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head throws an off balance right hand
letting Hendo counter with a right hand.
Head throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Head lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Head misses with a body shot.
Hendo looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendo was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Hendo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hendo misses with a straight left.
Head scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendo should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Head darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head lands a glancing blow to the side of Hendo's head.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendo is just out of range.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Hendo moves away and avoids it.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hendo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hendo slips under a jab.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hendo throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Hendo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Head.
Hendo lands a body shot.
Jab by Head.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head moves out of range as Hendo strikes.
Head misses with a straight right.
Hendo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hendo tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Hendo slips a jab from Head.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendo.
Hendo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Head cracks Hendo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hendo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hendo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Hendo throws a body shot but no joy.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Hendo moves into the clinch.
Hendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hendo.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Hendo's head.
Hendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Hendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Head.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Jordan Hendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crack Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendo tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Hendo back against the cage.
Hendo tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
A short uppercut from Head.
Hendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hendo on the inside.
Head blocks a body shot from Hendo.
Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hendo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Hendo misses with a body punch.
Head works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Head blocks an uppercut.
Hendo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Hendo controls the action.
Hendo tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Hendo back against the cage.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hendo.
Hendo working aggressively here.
Hendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Hendo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Hendo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hendo.
Hendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Hendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Hendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head blocking some punches.
Head blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Head 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Head!
Crack Head really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Drumpf Pharmaceutical 145.000114q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Mon Night Fights#3- Notorious
Date: Aug 07, 2017

#R1#
Head lands with a straight right. Yoshida didn't see that one coming.
Yoshida tries to move into range but Head moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Head saw that one coming.
Yoshida has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Crack Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Head lands with a right hand.
Yoshida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Head fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Head.
It seemed like Yoshida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Head is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yoshida has time to react.
Head cracks Yoshida with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yoshida falls to his knees and Head doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Drumpf Pharmaceutical 145.000114q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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