Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Etxeberria ducks under a wild hook from Palpatine.
Etxeberria is looking for a counter combo.
Palpatine loads up on a big right hand but Etxeberria slips the punch.
Etxeberria has a takedown stuffed.
Etxeberria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palpatine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Etxeberria.
Palpatine misses the shot to the body.
Palpatine misses with a hook.
Palpatine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Etxeberria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Etxeberria blocks the low kick.
Palpatine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Etxeberria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palpatine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palpatine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Etxeberria on the side of the head.
Palpatine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Etxeberria.
Decent striking displayed by Palpatine there.
Palpatine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Etxeberria counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palpatine lands a jab to Etxeberria's midsection.#T1#
Palpatine connects with a nice looking jab.
Palpatine throws a body shot but no joy.
Palpatine throws a leg kick but Etxeberria sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palpatine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Etxeberria has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Etxeberria and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Etxeberria is looking for a counter combo.
Palpatine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Etxeberria's head backwards.
Palpatine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palpatine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Etxeberria was well out of range. Poor timing from Palpatine.
Etxeberria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Etxeberria misses with a few strikes there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Palpatine. Etxeberria shrugs it off though.
Etxeberria is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palpatine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Etxeberria clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Palpatine fails to land.
Etxeberria is trying to stall.
Palpatine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palpatine misses with a punch to the body.
Palpatine lands a shoulder strike.
Etxeberria jumps guard but Palpatine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemen Etxeberria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palpatine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Etxeberria tries for a takedown but Palpatine manages to get underhooks.
Palpatine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Etxeberria jumps guard but Palpatine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Palpatine misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Palpatine breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Palpatine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palpatine throws the kick towards the body but Etxeberria avoids it.
Etxeberria tries to counter with a takedown but Palpatine is quick to defend against it.
Etxeberria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Palpatine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.
Etxeberria appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palpatine - that will leave a mark!
Palpatine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Etxeberria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Etxeberria throws a lazy head kick
and Palpatine counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Palpatine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Etxeberria feinted with a counter takedown.
Palpatine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Palpatine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Etxeberria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palpatine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palpatine lunges at Etxeberria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Etxeberria's hand.
Palpatine works the jab nicely.
Etxeberria fails with a takedown attempt.
Palpatine fakes the leg kick and cracks Etxeberria in the body.
Etxeberria gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palpatine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palpatine throws a leg kick #TD#
and Etxeberria counters with a shoot takedown. Palpatine fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Palpatine is working an open guard so Etxeberria takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Etxeberria misses with a body kick.
Etxeberria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palpatine.
Palpatine cracks a nice hook into Etxeberria's ribs.
Palpatine misses with a body shot.
Etxeberria closes the distance looking to clinch
and Palpatine counters with a nice body shot.
Etxeberria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palpatine stuffs the takedown attempt from Etxeberria. Etxeberria gets slowly back to his feet.
Palpatine misses with an uppercut
and Etxeberria counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Etxeberria fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheev Palpatine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Etxeberria slips a jab from Palpatine.
Palpatine misses with a straight left.
Etxeberria appears to be looking for a big counter.
Palpatine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Etxeberria is out of range and Palpatine settles back down.
Palpatine avoids the head kick by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria walks into a stiff left hand from Palpatine.
Palpatine misses with a body shot.
Palpatine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palpatine.
Etxeberria wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palpatine stuffs the takedown.
Palpatine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palpatine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Etxeberria.
As Palpatine tries to get set, Etxeberria tries to push him back and clinch up but Palpatine manages to avoid the attempt.
Palpatine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Etxeberria swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Palpatine counter with a right hand.
Etxeberria takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Palpatine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palpatine throws a body kick that misses.
Palpatine misses with a body shot.
Kemen Etxeberria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Etxeberria moves forwards but Palpatine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palpatine swings widly with a right hand
and Etxeberria counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palpatine thinking.
Palpatine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Etxeberria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Etxeberria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Etxeberria on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palpatine lands with a good body shot.
Palpatine throws a chopping leg kick but Etxeberria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Etxeberria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palpatine tries to avoid it but Etxeberria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palpatine to the ground. Palpatine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palpatine throws a combination that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palpatine misses with a body kick.
Palpatine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Etxeberria was well out of range. Poor timing from Palpatine.#T2#
Palpatine throws a jab but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Etxeberria drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sheev Palpatine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Etxeberria rushes Palpatine and presses him up against the cage.
Palpatine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Etxeberria is working for takedown but Palpatine is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemen Etxeberria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palpatine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palpatine scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Etxeberria is rocked!
Etxeberria jumps guard but Palpatine stands there with Etxeberria around his waist. Etxeberria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oh Etxeberria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Palpatine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palpatine scores with a shot to the body.
Palpatine is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Etxeberria hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sheev Palpatine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sheev Palpatine waved his t-shirt featuring Big Dog Gains 160Q $225's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Kemen Etxeberria stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

Event: XF 45 THE END
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria moves away from the strike by Carl Black.
Carl Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Etxeberria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carl Black.
Carl Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carl Black throws a good cross that connects.
Etxeberria staying out of range there.
Etxeberria misses with a body punch
and Carl Black counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Etxeberria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carl Black defending well as Etxeberria loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Carl Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carl Black attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carl Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a stiff right hand.
Carl Black moves forwards but Etxeberria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Etxeberria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carl Black.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Etxeberria blocks the body kick. #T1#
A good leg kick by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria looks to land a left hand but Carl Black moved out of range nicely.
Etxeberria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carl Black.
Carl Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria connects with a solid leg kick.
Kemen Etxeberria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carl Black scores with a jab.
Carl Black moves away from the strike by Etxeberria.
Nice defenses there by Etxeberria.
Carl Black slips a straight right by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a jab to the head.
Carl Black misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Etxeberria! But no joy.
Etxeberria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Etxeberria.
Carl Black cracks a nice hook into Etxeberria's ribs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carl Black misses with a low kick.
Etxeberria throws a front kick aimed at Carl Black's knee but Carl Black avoids it well.
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut
and Carl Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Etxeberria blocks a jab.
Etxeberria moves away from the strike by Carl Black.
Etxeberria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carl Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Etxeberria.
Carl Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Etxeberria's head backwards.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carl Black.
Carl Black misses with an uppercut. Etxeberria saw that one coming.
Carl Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carl Black ducks under a wild hook from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Etxeberria throws a series of punches but Carl Black moves out of range. #T3#
Etxeberria checks a low kick from Carl Black.
Etxeberria looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Etxeberria.
Carl Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Etxeberria moves away.
Etxeberria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carl Black manages to avoid it.
Carl Black looks to land a right hand but Etxeberria moved out of range.#CL#
Carl Black closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria misses with some punches.
Etxeberria is trying to break the clinch but Carl Black has him pressed against the cage.
Carl Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Carl Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black blocks a body shot from Etxeberria. #BC2#
Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carl Black avoids the body shot from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria with a hook.#T4#
Etxeberria cracks Carl Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Etxeberria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carl Black lands a front kick.
Carl Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Etxeberria checks a low kick from Carl Black.
Etxeberria throws out a counter right but Carl Black avoids it with no problem.
Carl Black is looking to clinch but Etxeberria is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carl Black.
Nice straight punches there by Carl Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carl Black.
Carl Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carl Black throws a hook but Etxeberria blocks it.#CL#
Carl Black moves into the clinch.
Etxeberria misses with the head strike.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the head.
Carl Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Etxeberria controls his hands.
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 Jimmy Carl Black will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Etxeberria lands with a shot to the body.
Carl Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Etxeberria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etxeberria. Carl Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Carl Black misses the target.
Etxeberria takes a swing at Carl Black's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Etxeberria misses the target.
Etxeberria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Etxeberria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carl Black jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Etxeberria takes a swing at Carl Black's ribcage but misses.
Kemen Etxeberria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black throws a leg kick
and Etxeberria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl Black misses with a body kick.
Carl Black looks to land a right hand but Etxeberria moved out of range.
Carl Black is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Etxeberria was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carl Black, right into the meat.
Etxeberria with a hook.
Carl Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Etxeberria throws a jab but it's blocked by Carl Black.
Carl Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carl Black 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.
Carl Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carl Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carl Black scores with a hook to the body. Etxeberria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Etxeberria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Etxeberria counters with a three punch combo that has Carl Black backing up. Carl Black nods at Etxeberria to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Etxeberria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carl Black throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Etxeberria misses.
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut. Carl Black saw that one coming.#T2#
Etxeberria misses with a low kick.
Carl Black tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Etxeberria manages to circle out of the way.
Etxeberria swings for the body but Carl Black moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria throws a body shot but no joy.
Carl Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria with a jab.
Etxeberria throws out a loose jab but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Etxeberria coming out on top.
Carl Black lands with a shot to the body.
Carl Black takes a swing at Etxeberria's ribcage but misses.
Etxeberria moves out of range as Carl Black strikes.
Etxeberria slips a straight right by Carl Black.
Carl Black throws a looping overhand right but Etxeberria ducks down to avoid it.
Carl Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carl Black walks into a straight right hand from Etxeberria.
Carl Black takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Etxeberria lands a leg kick that knocks Carl Black off balance momentarily.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Carl Black instigates a clinch.
Etxeberria avoiding damage as Carl Black throws knees to the body.
Etxeberria lands a body punch.
Etxeberria misses with some punches.
Etxeberria working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carl Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria. #BC2#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carl Black cracks Etxeberria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Etxeberria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carl Black manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Etxeberria misses
and Carl Black counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etxeberria. Carl Black does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carl Black. Etxeberria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carl Black takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carl Black moves away from the strike by Etxeberria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carl Black scores with a leg kick.
Carl Black wants to clinch.
Etxeberria is looking for the big counter here.
Etxeberria blocks a low kick nicely.
Carl Black chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carl Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carl Black cracks the inside of Etxeberria's front leg.
Carl Black scores with a sloppy right hand. Etxeberria should have avoided that one.
Carl Black takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kemen Etxeberria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Etxeberria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carl Black doesn't seem phased though.
Carl Black throws a body kick that misses.
Etxeberria throws out a counter right but Carl Black avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carl Black, right into the meat.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot. #CL#
Carl Black clinches up with Etxeberria and pushes him back against the cage.
Carl Black misses with some punches.
Carl Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Etxeberria lands with a right to the head.
Etxeberria has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carl Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Etxeberria can turn it around.
Etxeberria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carl Black or not.
Carl Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Etxeberria working hard to break the clinch.
Etxeberria works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Etxeberria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Carl Black. #T1#
Etxeberria is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Etxeberria displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carl Black up against the cage.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Etxeberria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Carl Black.
Carl Black lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kemen Etxeberria has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Etxeberria.
A head punch on the inside from Etxeberria fails to land.
Etxeberria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Etxeberria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Jimmy Carl Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carl Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Etxeberria's elbow.
Etxeberria is looking to control Carl Black's arms but Carl Black gets an underhook and turns him. Now Etxeberria has his back to the cage. #T2#
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Etxeberria has had enough of the clinch but Carl Black keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Carl Black - that landed with a thud.
Etxeberria misses with a punch to the body.
Etxeberria working aggressively here.
Carl Black misses with a body punch.
Etxeberria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carl Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Etxeberria backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carl Black blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Etxeberria is trying to push Carl Black away but Carl Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carl Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Etxeberria backwards. #ROC#
Etxeberria is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Carl Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Etxeberria is still on wobbly legs! Can Carl Black finish him?
Carl Black pushes Etxeberria against the cage. Carl Black is working some dirty boxing. Carl Black pushes off with a quick right hook! Etxeberria goes down! Etxeberria tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Carl Black moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Carl Black!
Jimmy Carl Black retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jimmy Carl Black thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Kemen Etxeberria had this to say: ' '.

Event: XF 44
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria throws a jab when McNugget was well out of range.
Etxeberria throws a big shot that misses.
Etxeberria throws a nice looking combination but McNugget bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Etxeberria staying out of range there.
Etxeberria punishes McNugget's body with a nice straight punch.
McNugget walks into a left hand.
McNugget loads up on a big right hand but Etxeberria slips the punch.
McNugget throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As McNugget backs off Etxeberria throws a huge counter combo but McNugget manages to avoid it all.
McNugget falls off balance throwing a combination
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McNugget takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etxeberria ducks under a wild hook from McNugget.
McNugget throws a sloppy head kick and Etxeberria moves out of range easily.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
McNugget misses with a head kick.
Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNugget.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Etxeberria throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Etxeberria. #T1#
Etxeberria throws a right hand that McNugget ducks under and follows up with a left that McNugget also avoids with ease.
McNugget is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McNugget tries to bum rush Etxeberria with a series of wild strikes but Etxeberria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McNugget throws a looping overhand right but Etxeberria ducks down to avoid it.
Etxeberria lands a nice shot to the body.
McNugget with a jab.
Etxeberria lands a jab to the nose.
Etxeberria jabs at McNugget's body.
A jab from McNugget misses.
McNugget slips a jab and a cross from Etxeberria.
McNugget throws a quick inside leg kick.
McNugget scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNugget looks to score with a jab to the body but Etxeberria is just out of range.
McNugget walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Etxeberria slips a straight right by McNugget.
A swing and a miss from Etxeberria.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Etxeberria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
McNugget throws a lazy right hand but Etxeberria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from McNugget.
McNugget throws a leg kick that is checked
and Etxeberria counters with a straight right hand.
McNugget moves out of range of the strikes.
McNugget paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McNugget lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Etxeberria backs up against the cage.
McNugget lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Etxeberria cracks a nice hook into McNugget's ribs.
Etxeberria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McNugget throws a lazy right hand but Etxeberria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Etxeberria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Etxeberria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McNugget throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNugget takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Etxeberria loads up on a big right hand but McNugget slips the punch.#T3#
Etxeberria jabs McNugget to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McNugget misses with the combination.
Etxeberria stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Etxeberria lands.
McNugget bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNugget throws a nice looking combination but Etxeberria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Etxeberria takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab lands there for McNugget.
McNugget fails to land with a series of punches.
McNugget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a jab 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 head kick by McNugget misses
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Etxeberria lands a nice hook to McNugget's body. McNugget takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McNugget misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria cracks McNugget with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
A lazy left from McNugget finds it's target.
Etxeberria ducks under a wild hook from McNugget.
Etxeberria lands a lovely overhand right.
McNugget checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like McNugget was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNugget thows a left - swing and a miss!
Etxeberria fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNugget looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Etxeberria is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNugget had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice jab there from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNugget.
Etxeberria unleashes a big counter combination but McNugget bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McNugget throws a body shot but no joy.
McNugget lands a jab to the nose.
McNugget paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Etxeberria drops McNugget with a beautiful combination! McNugget stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Etxeberria is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
McNugget is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Conour McNugget has been cut.
McNugget paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh McNugget is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNugget misses with a hook
and Etxeberria counters with a big right hand! Oh McNugget is in trouble here! Etxeberria follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
In his post fight interview, Kemen Etxeberria started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Conour McNugget was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: XF 38
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown. Etxeberria fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Midget drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Midget as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Etxeberria screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Midget! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Justin Midget!
Kemen Etxeberria was interviewed post fight and said ' '.

Event: XF Brawl 2
Date: Sep 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Etxeberria takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown grinds an elbow into Etxeberria's temple.
Brown is trying to ground and pound but Etxeberria uses the momentary lack of control by Brown to regain half guard.
Brown throwing shots but Etxeberria is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Etxeberria is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Brown working over Etxeberria with some ground and pound. Etxeberria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown thows a huge punch but Etxeberria dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Etxeberria is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown working over Etxeberria with some ground and pound. Etxeberria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy.
Etxeberria won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Brown working over Etxeberria with some ground and pound. Etxeberria looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Etxeberria is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown throwing shots but Etxeberria is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Etxeberria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Etxeberria wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown stuns Etxeberria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Etxeberria can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Etxeberria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Etxeberria wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Etxeberria is looking for a counter combo.
Etxeberria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Kemen Etxeberria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Etxeberria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Etxeberria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Etxeberria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Kemen Etxeberria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Etxeberria lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown jabs at Etxeberria's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Etxeberria counters with a thumping low kick.
Etxeberria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Etxeberria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Etxeberria throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Etxeberria.
And Brown responds with a good body kick, but Etxeberria manages to step out the way in time.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 Kemen Etxeberria will probably get the nod.
That's time! Etxeberria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown throws a head kick that misses. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Etxeberria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Etxeberria.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Etxeberria. That snapped Brown's head back.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot.
Etxeberria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A slow jab from Etxeberria misses its intended target.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Etxeberria misses the shot to the body.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Etxeberria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Etxeberria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Etxeberria throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Etxeberria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Etxeberria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Etxeberria!#REVR#
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Etxeberria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Etxeberria thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Etxeberria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Etxeberria misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Etxeberria throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Etxeberria looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemen Etxeberria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Etxeberria throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Etxeberria backing up. Etxeberria nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown throws a push kick but Etxeberria slaps the foot to one side.
Brown slips under a jab from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Etxeberria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown. #T3#
Etxeberria takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Etxeberria throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Etxeberria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Etxeberria scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Etxeberria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Etxeberria throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Etxeberria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Etxeberria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Etxeberria settles back down.
Etxeberria scores with a jab.
Etxeberria blocks a head kick by Brown. #T4#
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown staying out of range there.
As Etxeberria backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Etxeberria manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a low kick but Etxeberria moves out of range easily.
Etxeberria is looking for a counter combo.
Brown moves away from the strike by Etxeberria.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Etxeberria takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Etxeberria rather than just go for the knockout.
Etxeberria looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Etxeberria swinging wildly here.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Etxeberria throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
As Etxeberria backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Etxeberria manages to avoid it all.
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 Kemen Etxeberria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Etxeberria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Etxeberria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown looks to land a combination but Etxeberria avoids it well.
Etxeberria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Etxeberria throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kemen Etxeberria is winning the standup battle so far.
Etxeberria looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Etxeberria's half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to get back to is feet but Brown passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Etxeberria is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Etxeberria defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Etxeberria that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Etxeberria takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Etxeberria has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brown scores with strikes from the back.
Brown scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T2#
Brown is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Etxeberria. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Well, with Brown on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Etxeberria is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Brown lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Etxeberria is trying to remain composed but Brown is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Brown lands with a hammerfist to the side of Etxeberria's head.#ROC2#
Etxeberria is rocked!
Brown controlling from the back.
Oh Etxeberria is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown lands a good shot there. Etxeberria covers up! Brown smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Etxeberria to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Brown jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Kemen Etxeberria stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

Event: XF 34
Date: Sep 24, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria lands a leg kick that knocks Sila off balance momentarily.
Etxeberria looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Etxeberria loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Etxeberria throws the left hand but Sila avoids the punch easily.
Etxeberria throws out a powerful jab.
Sila misses with a hook
and Etxeberria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Etxeberria loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Etxeberria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Etxeberria finds it's way round the side to connect with Sila's head. #ROC#
Sila is rocked!
Etxeberria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Etxeberria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Etxeberria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Etxeberria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sila.
Sila misses with a jab to the body
and Etxeberria counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Etxeberria sends Sila crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Etxeberria is motioning to the referee to let Sila up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
Etxeberria misses with a wild combination.
Etxeberria moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Sila tries to work over Etxeberria's front leg with a kick but Etxeberria checks it.
Etxeberria misses the shot to the body.
Etxeberria moves away from the strike by Sila. #T1#
Etxeberria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria steps in with a hook that catches Sila right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Etxeberria follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sila looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
Kemen Etxeberria took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Afa Sila spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

Event: XF 28
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Zeus misses with a hook.
Zeus throws a body shot but no joy.
Etxeberria moves out of range as Zeus strikes.
Zeus defending well as Etxeberria loads up on a big left hand.
Zeus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Etxeberria.
Zeus scores with a one two! Etxeberria had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Etxeberria throws a jab when Zeus was well out of range.
Etxeberria misses with a lunging right hand
and Etxeberria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zeus tries to bum rush Etxeberria with a series of wild strikes but Etxeberria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Etxeberria.
The fighters circling - Etxeberria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Etxeberria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Etxeberria lands a glancing blow to the side of Zeus's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Etxeberria throws a right hand that misses
and Etxeberria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Zeus.
Zeus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zeus takes a swing at Etxeberria's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Etxeberria lands with an overhand left.
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Etxeberria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Zeus's head coaches at Balkan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Etxeberria connects with a leg kick. Zeus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Etxeberria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Zeus.
Etxeberria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Etxeberria throws a jab when Zeus was well out of range.
Zeus swings for the body but Etxeberria moves out of range.
A cross from Etxeberria lands.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeus.
Etxeberria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Etxeberria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zeus circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Zeus finds it's way through Etxeberria's defenses.
Etxeberria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Etxeberria is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Etxeberria moves away.
Etxeberria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Etxeberria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zeus slips a jab from Etxeberria.#T2#
Zeus lands with an uppercut that bounces Etxeberria off the cage and back into range.#ROC#
Etxeberria is rocked!
Zeus lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dredman Zeus!
Dredman Zeus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kemen Etxeberria had this to say: 'You know, this smelly motherf***** Ibbe stinks the gym up so bad, it messed up my training. Also, I'm sure he laced my recovery drink and turned everyone in the gym against me. That's the kinda champ you have! '.

Event: XF 19
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Etxeberria.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Etxeberria. #CL#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Etxeberria on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Etxeberria was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Etxeberria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Etxeberria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Etxeberria avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Etxeberria stuffs the takedown.
Etxeberria let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Etxeberria lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Etxeberria as he avoids it easily.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Etxeberria connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Etxeberria lands a right hook to the body.
Etxeberria lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
Etxeberria circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for McCarthy with that takedown attempt.
Etxeberria cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
Etxeberria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Etxeberria lands a jab-cross combination.
Etxeberria is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Etxeberria lands a left and a right that send McCarthy crashing to the mat, dazed. Etxeberria thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
McCarthy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Etxeberria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh McCarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarthy throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
McCarthy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Etxeberria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Etxeberria counters with a nice right hand that sends McCarthy toppling to the canvas! McCarthy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Etxeberria finish him?!
Etxeberria has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Etxeberria lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in McCarthy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Etxeberria!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kemen Etxeberria!
After winning the bout, Kemen Etxeberria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: XF 14
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etxeberria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etxeberria. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Etxeberria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Etxeberria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Etxeberria circles away easily
and Etxeberria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria catches Beltran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Etxeberria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Etxeberria looks to land a combination. Beltran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Etxeberria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
Etxeberria connects with the punch.
A big right from Etxeberria misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Kemen Etxeberria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.#T1#
Beltran throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Etxeberria thuds a left hand into Beltran's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Etxeberria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran doesn't manage to clinch there - Etxeberria circles away.
Etxeberria swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Etxeberria's hands.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Etxeberria scores with a nice strike.
Beltran misses with a series of wild punches.
As Beltran looks to move away, Etxeberria throws a big counter combo but Beltran just gets out of the way.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Etxeberria sprawls well. Etxeberria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Etxeberria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Etxeberria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Beltran pushes Etxeberria up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Etxeberria lands an uppercut.#BC#
Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria works over Beltran's head and body with a nice combination.
Etxeberria takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut.
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Etxeberria counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Etxeberria moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Etxeberria is controlling him.#BC#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch.
Beltran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Etxeberria is just out of range.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
Beltran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Etxeberria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Etxeberria was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Kemen Etxeberria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Etxeberria swinging wildly here.
Beltran is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Etxeberria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beltran tries a low kick but Etxeberria avoids it.
Etxeberria thuds a left hand into Beltran's body.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beltran clinches.
Etxeberria prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.
Etxeberria has Beltran pressed against the cage, preventing Beltran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Etxeberria throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran is looking to land body kicks.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Beltran throws a right hand that Etxeberria ducks under and follows up with a left that Etxeberria also avoids with ease.
Beltran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran throws a hook to the side of Etxeberria's head but Etxeberria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beltran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Etxeberria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beltran somewhat.#T4#
Etxeberria works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran moves forwards but Etxeberria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Etxeberria is looking to clinch.
Etxeberria blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Etxeberria lands the left hand.
Etxeberria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Etxeberria on his heels. He'll look to pass Etxeberria's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Etxeberria has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Beltran is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kemen Etxeberria dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Etxeberria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Beltran darts in and clinches Etxeberria up against the cage.
Etxeberria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Etxeberria lands with a right to the head.
Beltran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Etxeberria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Etxeberria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beltran. Beltran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Etxeberria lands a jab.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran wants to land a leg kick but Etxeberria is out of range.
Etxeberria with a jab.
Etxeberria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kemen Etxeberria is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Etxeberria circles away.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Etxeberria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BOOM! Etxeberria lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beltran. Beltran tries to recover but Etxeberria is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beltran lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
A relieved looking Kemen Etxeberria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: XF 6
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Kemen Etxeberria has been cut.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Etxeberria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Etxeberria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner swings for the body but Etxeberria moves out of range.
Etxeberria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Turner is looking to chop away at Etxeberria's legs.
Etxeberria connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a nice looking body shot.
Etxeberria throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Etxeberria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Etxeberria takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Etxeberria.
Turner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Etxeberria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Etxeberria scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Etxeberria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Etxeberria.
Turner takes a swing at Etxeberria's ribcage but misses.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria scores with a nice strike.
Etxeberria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Etxeberria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Etxeberria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Etxeberria has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Etxeberria misses with a few strikes there.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Etxeberria rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Etxeberria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Etxeberria blocks a low kick nicely.
Etxeberria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gap Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner defending well as Etxeberria loads up on a big left hand.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Etxeberria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turner. Etxeberria shrugs it off though.
Etxeberria keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Etxeberria avoids the body shot from Turner.
Etxeberria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etxeberria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner swings for the body but Etxeberria moves out of range.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Etxeberria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.#T3#
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Etxeberria finds it's target.
Etxeberria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Etxeberria moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Etxeberria's head but Etxeberria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Etxeberria tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Etxeberria.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Etxeberria does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Etxeberria was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Etxeberria moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Etxeberria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Etxeberria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner digs a good body shot into Etxeberria's ribs.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Etxeberria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner misses with a hook. Etxeberria ducked under it nicely.
Etxeberria works the jab nicely.
Etxeberria goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Etxeberria is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Etxeberria throws a good cross that connects.
Etxeberria slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Etxeberria throws a one two combo. #ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Etxeberria clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a hook.
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 Kemen Etxeberria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kemen Etxeberria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Etxeberria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Etxeberria lands a nice looking body shot.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Etxeberria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Etxeberria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Etxeberria jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria with a nice cross.
Gap Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Etxeberria scores with a nice head 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!
Etxeberria lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Etxeberria to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Turner misses with a body shot.
Etxeberria misses with a double jab.
Etxeberria looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Etxeberria scores with a hook.
Etxeberria moves out of range of the body kick.
Kemen Etxeberria is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Etxeberria lands with a nice body punch.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Etxeberria was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Etxeberria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Etxeberria misses the target.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Etxeberria avoids the body shot from Turner.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Etxeberria has got the better of the exchanges.
Etxeberria throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner. #T2#
Etxeberria works the jab nicely.
Etxeberria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner throws a right hand that Etxeberria ducks under and follows up with a left that Etxeberria also avoids with ease.
Turner slips under a jab from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Etxeberria slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a body kick that misses
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Etxeberria catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Etxeberria connects with the punch.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Etxeberria was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Etxeberria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Etxeberria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Etxeberria misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a combination
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Etxeberria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Etxeberria was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Etxeberria lands a jab to the nose.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a stiff right hand.
Etxeberria moves out of range as Turner strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Etxeberria scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Etxeberria works Turner's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Etxeberria misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Etxeberria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.#T4#
Etxeberria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Etxeberria throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Etxeberria tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Etxeberria moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Etxeberria misses the target.
Etxeberria moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the head.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Etxeberria cracks Turner with a good jab.
Etxeberria avoids the body shot from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a crisp right that sends Turner to the canvas! Etxeberria follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
Our winner, Kemen Etxeberria, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: XF 2
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
Etxeberria scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Etxeberria defends well and West ends up having to push Etxeberria into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Etxeberria swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West takes one on the button.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Etxeberria gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Etxeberria but Etxeberria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kemen Etxeberria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Etxeberria counter with a right hand.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Etxeberria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
West is rocked!
West tries for a takedown but Etxeberria circles away easily
and Etxeberria counters with a huge left! West is in big trouble! He's backing up but Etxeberria isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save West from any more damage. A dominating finish by Etxeberria!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
Kemen Etxeberria decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GPG 32
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Sanada punishes Etxeberria's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada misses with a hook
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada lands a right hook to the body.
Sanada tries to clinch there but Etxeberria circles away.
Etxeberria is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Etxeberria's head backwards.
Sanada throws a body punch but Etxeberria moves out of range.
Etxeberria misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Etxeberria throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Etxeberria with a body shot.
Etxeberria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Etxeberria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Etxeberria is out of range.
Etxeberria avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Etxeberria drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Etxeberria cracks Sanada with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada presses Etxeberria against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria looking to throw knees to the head but Sanada is blocking nicely. #BC#
Etxeberria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Sanada throws a right and a left that Etxeberria avoids nicely.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Etxeberria rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nobu Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Etxeberria's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sanada takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada is working Etxeberria over against the cage.
Sanada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Etxeberria blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada tries to work over Etxeberria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Etxeberria misses with a knee strike.
Etxeberria prevents a body shot from Sanada. #BC#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Etxeberria slips a jab from Sanada.
Etxeberria is looking to counter the offense by Sanada and move into the clinch.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Etxeberria.
Etxeberria's corner calls for a 1-2. Etxeberria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Etxeberria tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanada manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Etxeberria moves into range and clinches up with Sanada.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanada misses with the head strike. #BC#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Etxeberria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.
Etxeberria tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanada manages to circle out of the way.
Etxeberria throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Etxeberria has Sanada up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Etxeberria blocking some punches.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Etxeberria misses with a knee to the head.
Sanada tries a body shot but Etxeberria blocks it.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Etxeberria's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Etxeberria manages to break the clinch.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Etxeberria defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Sanada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Etxeberria doesn't seem phased though.
Etxeberria lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Sanada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Etxeberria, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nobu Sanada will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sanada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Etxeberria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Etxeberria throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada lands a jab to Etxeberria's midsection.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.
Etxeberria throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.#CL#
Etxeberria takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada. #BC#
Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada throws a hook but Etxeberria blocks it.
Sanada misses the body punch
and Etxeberria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sanada misses with a hook
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Sanada misses
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada punishes Etxeberria's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Etxeberria at a distance. #CL#
Etxeberria rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.
Etxeberria landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Sanada is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nobu Sanada has been cut.
Etxeberria blocks an uppercut.
Sanada is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Etxeberria seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Etxeberria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Etxeberria controls the action.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Etxeberria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanada taking a breather.
Etxeberria tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanada avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada working aggressively here.
Etxeberria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanada's face.
Etxeberria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanada is defending well for now.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Etxeberria. #T2#
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Etxeberria working the clinch nicely. Sanada is working for position but Etxeberria cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sanada crumples up against the cage and Etxeberria lands two more shots before the ref can save Sanada! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kemen Etxeberria!
A very excited looking Kemen Etxeberria rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFF 28w Steve vs Wyoming
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ribbler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ribbler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Ribbler tries for a kimura but Etxeberria is defending well.
Etxeberria holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep.
Etxeberria struggling a bit here.
Etxeberria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribbler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Etxeberria tries to improve position but can't.
Ribbler lands an elbow.
Etxeberria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler throws a strike aimed at the side of Etxeberria's head but Etxeberria avoids it well.
Etxeberria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Etxeberria wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Etxeberria sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
The strikes coming from Ribbler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Etxeberria is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribbler scores with a couple of short elbows.
I wouldn't like to be where Etxeberria is right now.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribbler is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Etxeberria is trying to escape and Ribbler transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Etxeberria is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ribbler! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Ibbe Ribbler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kemen Etxeberria was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, this smelly motherf***** Ibbe stinks the gym up so bad, it messed up my training. Also, I'm sure he laced my recovery drink and turned everyone in the gym against me. That's the kinda champ you have! '.

Event: PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Etxeberria. Boly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Etxeberria lands with a straight right. Boly didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Willy Boly has been cut.
Etxeberria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Etxeberria throws a series of punches but Boly moves out of range.
Etxeberria tries to clinch but Boly is having none of it.
Boly thuds his right hand into Etxeberria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Etxeberria.#CUT2#
It looks like Kemen Etxeberria has been cut.
Etxeberria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boly manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria lands with a hook. Boly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Etxeberria dips to his left and cracks Boly with an uppercut!#ROC#
Boly is rocked!
Etxeberria darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Boly's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Etxeberria before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kemen Etxeberria!
A pretty intense looking Kemen Etxeberria took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: PFF 21 Jones vs Hague
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Etxeberria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Etxeberria won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria connects with a knee to the head.
Etxeberria landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Etxeberria with a knee to the head.
Etxeberria scores a nice knee to the body.
Etxeberria working Brooks over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Etxeberria working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Etxeberria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Etxeberria crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Etxeberria scores a nice knee to the body.
Etxeberria crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.#T1#
Etxeberria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Etxeberria.
Brooks is trying to push Etxeberria away but Etxeberria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Etxeberria. #CUT2#
It looks like Terence Brooks has been cut.
Etxeberria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Etxeberria lands with a left to the head.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Knees to the body from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
We've been informed that Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Etxeberria lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Etxeberria misses with a knee strike.
Etxeberria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Etxeberria blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Etxeberria is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Etxeberria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Etxeberria landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Brooks is rocked!
Etxeberria unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brooks! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Etxeberria is unloading with more strikes now! Brooks drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
Kemen Etxeberria opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: PFF 17 - Grabber vs Turkey
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Etxeberria clinches.
Tessier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tessier tries to break the clinch but Etxeberria is controlling the position.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tessier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Etxeberria blocks an uppercut.
Etxeberria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Etxeberria misses with a knee strike.
Etxeberria connects with a knee to the head.
Tessier pushes Etxeberria back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Etxeberria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tessier blocks it with crossed arms.
Tessier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Etxeberria working Tessier over with knees to the body.
Etxeberria pushes Tessier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tessier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Etxeberria to keep the fight standing.
Tessier misses with a body punch.
Etxeberria using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier can't find room to land a body shot as Etxeberria controls the action.
Etxeberria lands a right hand. #T1#
Tessier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Etxeberria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Etxeberria.
Good body shot from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the body.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the body.
Tessier lands a shoulder strike.
Etxeberria works on Tessier's body with a couple of short punches.
Etxeberria misses with a knee strike.
Etxeberria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the body.
Etxeberria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tessier can't find room to land a body shot as Etxeberria controls the action.
Etxeberria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Etxeberria's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Etxeberria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Etxeberria misses with a knee strike.
Etxeberria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tessier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tessier takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tessier takes a shot to the head.
Etxeberria missing with knees to the body.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
Etxeberria lands a nice knee to the body.
Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Etxeberria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tessier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Tessier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tessier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Etxeberria lands a knee to the body.
Tessier is breathing heavily.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but Tessier blocks it.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the head.
Etxeberria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Etxeberria blocks an uppercut.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but Tessier blocks it.
Etxeberria landing knees to the head.
Etxeberria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but Etxeberria avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
Tessier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Etxeberria lands a body punch.
Etxeberria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Etxeberria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier swings wildly with an uppercut but Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Etxeberria with a knee to the head.
Etxeberria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Tessier has a couple of punches blocked by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tessier struggles to land a body shot inside as Etxeberria controls his hands.
Tessier is trying to pull guard but Etxeberria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Tessier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Etxeberria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tessier's face.
Etxeberria utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Etxeberria with a knee to the head.
Etxeberria scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Etxeberria scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etxeberria connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Tessier is rocked!
Tessier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Etxeberria lands a body punch in the clinch.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kemen Etxeberria dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Etxeberria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tessier throws a body shot but no joy.
Etxeberria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tessier momentarily.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tessier seems to have got his legs back now.
Etxeberria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessier throws out the jab. #CL2#
Etxeberria closes the distance and clinches.
Etxeberria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tessier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but Tessier blocks it.
Tessier throws a punch but it's blocked by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Etxeberria keeps control of Tessier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Etxeberria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Etxeberria throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Etxeberria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Etxeberria.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Etxeberria. #T1#
Etxeberria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tessier blocks it with crossed arms.
Etxeberria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Etxeberria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Etxeberria lands a good knee to the midsection. Tessier won't want to take too many of those.
Tessier has a couple of punches blocked by Etxeberria.
Tessier swings wildly with an uppercut but Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Etxeberria scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but Etxeberria avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
Etxeberria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Etxeberria digs a right hand underneath Tessier's ribcage. Tessier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Etxeberria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Etxeberria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Etxeberria landing knees to the head.
Etxeberria with a knee to the head.
Etxeberria tries to land a knee to the head but Tessier blocks with his arms.
Tessier struggles to land a body shot inside as Etxeberria controls his hands.
Etxeberria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tessier tries a body shot but Etxeberria blocks it.
Tessier takes a shot to the head.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but Tessier blocks it.
Etxeberria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tessier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Etxeberria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tessier is trying to maintain a safe position but Etxeberria gets an underhook and turns Tessier into the cage.
Etxeberria managing to block the knees to the body from Tessier.
Etxeberria looking to throw knees to the head but Tessier is blocking nicely. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Etxeberria.
Tessier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tessier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Etxeberria pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Etxeberria looking to throw knees to the head but Tessier is blocking nicely.
Tessier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tessier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Etxeberria prevents it.
Etxeberria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tessier blocks it with crossed arms.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Etxeberria's elbow.
Etxeberria lands a shot to the body.
Etxeberria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tessier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Etxeberria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Etxeberria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria pushes Tessier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Etxeberria working Tessier over with knees to the body.#T4#
Etxeberria landing knees to the head.
Etxeberria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Etxeberria using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but Tessier blocks it.
Etxeberria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Etxeberria scores with a knee to the head.
Etxeberria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Etxeberria with a knee to the head.
Tessier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Etxeberria lands a hook that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Etxeberria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etxeberria working Tessier over with knees to the body.
Tessier struggles to land a body shot inside as Etxeberria controls his hands.
Etxeberria scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kemen Etxeberria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Etxeberria landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Etxeberria prevents a body shot from Tessier.
A body shot lands from Etxeberria.
A short left from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria tries a knee to the head but Tessier blocks it.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but Etxeberria avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria scores with a shot to the side of Tessier's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Etxeberria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Etxeberria has Tessier pressed against the cage, preventing Tessier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Etxeberria pushes Tessier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Etxeberria utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Etxeberria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tessier tries to throw a body punch but Etxeberria avoids it by throwing Tessier back against the cage.
Tessier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tessier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Etxeberria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Etxeberria lands a big knee to the head and Tessier goes down! Etxeberria pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
A determined Kemen Etxeberria didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: PFF 8 - Steve vs Crusher
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Tiote fails with the takedown
and Etxeberria counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiote misses with a takedown attempt
and Tiote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Tiote feints and as Etxeberria raises his hands in defense, Tiote changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiote scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tiote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Etxeberria has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Etxeberria trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tiote dives into side control.
Tiote controls the position.
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Etxeberria is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Tiote is trying to get an arm triangle but Etxeberria is defending well.
Etxeberria is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tiote is working to tighten his grip on Etxeberria's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Etxeberria has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tiote is really squeezing tight and eventually Etxeberria passes out! Tiote breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Feihck Tiote!
Feihck Tiote is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Feihck Tiote thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Kemen Etxeberria had this to say: 'You all saw what happened there, and everyone with any brains knows I deserve a rematch!'.

Event: PFF4 - Steve vs Ohanian
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Etxeberria jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Etxeberria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Kemen Etxeberria has been cut.
Etxeberria lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Etxeberria slips under a jab from Vojtila.
Etxeberria is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vojtila.
Vojtila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vojtila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Etxeberria was well out of range. Poor timing from Vojtila.
Vojtila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Etxeberria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vojtila scrambles back to his feet.
Vojtila has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Etxeberria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vojtila, pushing him back against the cage.
Etxeberria lands a nice uppercut.
Etxeberria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vojtila in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vojtila is looking to control Etxeberria's arms but Etxeberria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vojtila has his back to the cage.
Etxeberria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Etxeberria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vojtila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Etxeberria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Etxeberria.
Vojtila looking to stall.
Etxeberria cracks Vojtila with a nice body shot.#T1#
Etxeberria lands with a right to the head.
Etxeberria lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vojtila backwards.
Etxeberria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vojtila in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vojtila looking to slow down the pace here.
Etxeberria lands with a short shot to the head.
Etxeberria landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vojtila looks winded!
Etxeberria lands a knee to the body.
Etxeberria lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria crunches a lovely knee into Vojtila's ribcage.
Etxeberria lands with a short shot to the head.
Etxeberria lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Vojtila is rocked!
Knees to the body from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria is working Vojtila over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Vojtila is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kemen Etxeberria!
A pretty intense looking Kemen Etxeberria took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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