Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 504
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Southall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Southall looks to land a strike but Miettinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miettinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Southall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southall trying to control but Miettinen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miettinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Southall defends well.
Southall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miettinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miettinen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miettinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Southall working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Miettinen manages to get back to half guard.
Southall slips a nice elbow through Miettinen's hands, connecting with Miettinen's forehead.
Miettinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Southall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miettinen keeps working.
Miettinen gets full guard.
Southall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Southall postures up in Miettinen's guard and throws a big left but Miettinen blocks it.
Southall lands a couple of elbows.
Miettinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Southall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miettinen controls Southall momentarily but Southall frees himself.
Southall scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is getting worse.
Miettinen wants to sweep here but Southall controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Southall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#Jeez, Meltdown Miettinen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Southall!

Event: CFC 497: Mataitai v Chestner
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Southall tries to sprawl but Araujo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Southall trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Southall lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #SUB2#
Araujo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Southall could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Araujo has cracked it and Southall is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Southall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kapisi checks it well.
Kapisi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Southall.
Southall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapisi.#KD#
Kapisi lands a big right hand that sends Southall crashing to the mat! Kapisi stays standing though and waves Southall back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapisi throws a right and a left that Southall avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southall gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kapisi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Keone Kapisi thanked New Standard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Southall is predictable there #TD#
and Bundy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bundy. #SUB2#
Southall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bundy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Southall keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Southall has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy trying to control but Southall is working from the bottom.
Bundy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bundy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bundy trying to control but Southall is working from the bottom.
Bundy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy looks up at the clock and then as Southall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bundy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Southall is trying to buck Bundy off.
Southall is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy avoids the strikes from the bottom by Southall.
Southall tries to escape but Bundy is in control.
Southall is looking for a sweep.
Bundy working the ground and pound.
Bundy lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bundy connects with a decent elbow.
Southall taking a bit of punishment here - Bundy scoring with strikes.
Southall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bundy's best efforts.
Bundy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Southall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bundy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bundy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Southall is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Bundy looking to finish Southall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Southall!
Southall is still in real trouble! Can Bundy finish him?#CUT#Neville Southall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ted Bundy!
A relieved looking Ted Bundy 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: SMASH: Johnson vs Delsarte
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Bishop slaps away a takedown attempt from Southall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Southall's hands.
Southall moves away from the strike by Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Southall's side.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southall.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Southall slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Southall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Southall down.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Southall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Southall tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Southall's head back.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Southall off balance momentarily.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop tries to move into range but Southall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Southall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Southall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southall misses with an uppercut
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Southall has been working on his balance at Tran MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bishop.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Southall ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Southall stumbling back into the cage.
Bishop throws a push kick but Southall slaps the foot to one side.
Southall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bishop lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Southall's leg but Southall calmly moves out of range.
Southall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Southall.
Southall is looking to clinch.
Southall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Good leg kick by Southall.
Southall throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop scores with a head kick. Southall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Bishop looks to move away, Southall throws a big counter combo but Bishop just gets out of the way.#TD#
Southall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but Southall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Southall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bishop tries to roll over but Southall keeps him under control.
Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Southall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Southall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bishop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bishop wants to control but Southall is keeping busy. #T4#
Southall lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Southall!
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Sonni vs Torsten
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Southall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Southall avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Southall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southall is looking to counter the offense by Steel and move into the clinch.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Steel stuns Southall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Southall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Southall is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Steel waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Southall. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Southall to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel stands up over Southall, holding on to his feet. Steel throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Southall is out cold! Steel lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A very excited looking Jerome Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Lach throws a leg kick which misses Southall's front leg but catches the back leg as Southall tries to avoid it.
Gniewomir Lach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southall.
Lach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Southall.
Southall quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lach moves out of range as Southall strikes.
Lach is looking for the big counter here.
Lach is looking to score with low kicks.
As Lach tries to get set, Southall tries to push him back and clinch up but Lach manages to avoid the attempt.
Lach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Southall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lach tries a quick counter leg kick but Southall is wise to it.
Lach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Southall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lach looks to land a combination but Southall avoids it well.
Lach throws a right and a left that Southall avoids nicely.
Southall is looking to counter the offense by Lach and move into the clinch.
Southall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lach.
Lach cracks Southall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.#KD2#
Lach drops Southall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Southall looks back up at him and smiles so Lach waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Southall counters with a nice leg kick.
Southall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lach.
Southall connects with a leg kick. #T1#
A low kick lands for Southall. #TD#
Southall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lach holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Southall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Southall prevents Lach from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Southall in particular looking to stall.
Southall drops an elbow to the side of Lach's head.
Lach is not content to let Southall control the position.
Lach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southall.
Lach tries to get to full guard but Southall has control of the leg. #T2#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Southall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Southall throwing shots but Lach is blocking nicely.
Southall throwing shots but Lach is blocking nicely.
Lach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lach blocking the ground and pound attempt from Southall.
Lach is trying to stand.
Southall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lach's head.
Southall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Southall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Southall not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Lach trying to control here.
Southall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Southall is trying to control the action in half guard but Lach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Lach manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Southall keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lach lands an uppercut.
Southall avoiding damage.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Lach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lach stops a takedown attempt from Southall.
Lach misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Southall at a distance.
Southall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lach misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Southall.
Lach cracks Southall with an open hand slap.
Southall has been working on his balance at Tran MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lach.
Lach scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#Neville Southall's cut is getting worse.
Lach blocks a head kick by Southall.
Lach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Southall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lach has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lach.
Southall scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Southall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Lach tenderised Southall's leg. Southall is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gniewomir Lach dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southall.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southall or perhaps it was just good defense by Lach, which made it look bad.
Southall shoots in for a double leg but Lach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lach misses with a low kick.
Southall quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lach scores with a nice right hand.
Lach misses with a straight left.
Lach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southall circles away quickly and effectively.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lach. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lach slaps away a takedown attempt from Southall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Southall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lach sprawls well. Lach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Southall gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Lach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lach takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Lach knocks Southall out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gniewomir Lach!
Gniewomir Lach tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Southall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Face lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Southall misses.
Face digs a good body shot into Southall's ribs.
Face connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Southall misses with a straight left.
Face misses with a lunging right hand
and Southall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Southall swings widly with a right hand
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Face lands with a hook. Southall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Face.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Southall.
Southall throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Face was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Southall's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Face takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Southall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Face fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Southall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Southall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Face lands a nice shot that snaps Southall's head back.
Face missing with a left hand there. Southall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puncher Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southall throws a lazy uppercut
and Face counters with a left to the body.
Face lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Face cracks Southall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Face throws an overhand right that drops Southall like a sack of potatoes! Face dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puncher Face!
A very excited looking Puncher Face made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Southall's front leg but catches the back leg as Southall tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
A clash of legs there as Southall blocks the low kick.
Delsarte misses with a jab to the body
and Southall counters with a body kick that stops Delsarte in his tracks momentarily.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte connects with a body shot that sends Southall's belly button to the back.
Delsarte throws a low kick but Southall avoids it.
Southall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Delsarte.
Delsarte keeps Southall at a distance using the push kick.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a body kick.
Southall misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Southall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte throws a lazy right hand but Southall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a looping overhand right but Southall ducks down to avoid it.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Delsarte.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Southall's leg. Southall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delsarte throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
Delsarte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Southall! But no joy.
Southall takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Southall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
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!
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Southall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Southall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delsarte quickly recovers to half guard.
Southall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delsarte keeps working.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Delsarte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Southall is working away from the top position though.
Delsarte is refusing to be controlled, as Southall sits in half guard.
Delsarte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Southall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Southall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Southall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Southall in particular looking to stall.
Southall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Southall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delsarte's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Delsarte wants to get back to full guard.
Southall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Southall working over Delsarte with some ground and pound. Delsarte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Southall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Southall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Delsarte defending well though.
Delsarte has his hands clasped together around Southall's back. He's all about the action.
Delsarte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Southall.
Southall is nestled in close to Delsarte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Southall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Delsarte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Southall misses with a body kick.
Southall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Southall's front leg but catches the back leg as Southall tries to avoid it.
Southall misses with a left hand
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
Southall throws a leg kick but Delsarte moved away.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southall can do to turn this around?
Southall scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Southall's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Southall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southall throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Southall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Southall walks into a straight right hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte tried to score with a low kick but Southall checks it.#TD2#
Delsarte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Southall to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Southall throws a big right hand that misses.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall prevents Delsarte from getting back to his feet.
Delsarte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall postures up in Delsarte's guard and throws a big left but Delsarte blocks it.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Delsarte has wrist control.
Southall works over Delsarte with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Southall!
Gauthier Delsarte spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machado! #CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
That kick from Southall tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heitor Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Southall.
Machado clobbers Southall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machado looks to land a combination but Southall avoids it well.
Southall throws a counter high kick but Machado was just alert enough to avoid it.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Southall.
Southall dodges the punch combination from Machado.
Machado throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Southall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machado won't be happy with that. #T1#
Southall sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machado is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Southall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Southall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Southall in side control, throwing shots but Machado defends.
Machado wants to control but Southall postures up.
Machado is working to avoid the ground and pound but Southall connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Southall.
Southall trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Southall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Southall throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Southall is staying tight to Machado's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Southall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Machado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Southall scoring with punches and elbows.
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado is trying to get back to his feet.
Southall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Southall looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machado is avoiding damage well.
Machado is not content to let Southall control the position.
Machado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machado tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Southall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southall working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southall working the ground and pound from side control.
Machado pushes Southall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Southall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Southall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Southall is controlling him well.
Southall lands a decent elbow from side control.
Southall working the strikes but Machado uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Southall controlling the action here.
Southall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Southall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Southall unloads with some shots from mount but Machado bucks and avoids them well.
Southall with the ground and pound from mount.
Southall won't let Machado get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Southall tries to control but Machado wriggling away. #T4#
Southall landing punches.
Southall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Southall! Machado is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Southall moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Southall misses with a wild combination.
Panda works Southall's body with a nice hook.
Panda digs a good body shot into Southall's ribs.
Southall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda lands with an overhand left.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southall.
A little feinted left hand from Southall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
Panda takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Southall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Panda slips a straight right by Southall.#T1#
Southall shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall shoots in looking for a takedown but Panda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Southall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda with the counter takedown but Southall avoids it easily.
Panda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Southall slips a jab and a cross from Panda.
Southall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Southall has been working on his balance at Tran MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Panda.
Southall throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Southall moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Southall rather than just go for the knockout.
Panda swinging wildly here.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panda blocks a jab.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Southall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Southall misses with a head shot. Panda uses the momentum to regain guard.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Panda has wrist control.#T3#
Southall throws a big elbow that misses.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall throws a strike but Panda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Panda prevents Southall from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Southall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Panda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panda stands up over Southall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Southall is rocked!#CUT2#Neville Southall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Full Time Panda!

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Southall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Floyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Floyd walks into a jab.
Southall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Floyd with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Southall, right into the meat of the thigh.
Southall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Floyd.
Floyd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Southall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Southall throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Floyd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Southall! Floyd lets Southall back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Floyd misses the target.
Southall's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD#
Floyd feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Southall sprawling to the canvas! Southall rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Floyd finish him?! #ROC#Southall is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Floyd loads up on a big right hand but Southall slips the punch.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Floyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southall throws out the jab.
Floyd misses with a hook
and Southall counters with a two punch combo.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Floyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Southall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Floyd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Floyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Southall.
Southall misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Floyd counters with a nice right hand that sends Southall toppling to the canvas! Southall scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Floyd finish him?!
Southall is still on wobbly legs! Can Floyd finish 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!
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Floyd.
Southall seems to have recovered his senses.
Southall is looking to land body kicks.
Floyd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Floyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southall moves away.
Southall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Floyd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Southall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Floyd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Southall! Floyd lets Southall back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#The cut above Neville Southall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Floyd avoids the body shot from Southall.
Southall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Floyd counters with a big right hand! Oh Southall is in trouble here! Floyd follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bunkechukwu Floyd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Machado looks to land a body kick but Southall moved away.
Southall wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Southall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Machado scores with a jab.
Southall throws a body kick that misses.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Southall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a kick to the body
and Southall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Heitor Machado has been cut.#TD#
Southall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall throwing strikes but missing.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Southall is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Southall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Southall slips an elbow through the middle.
Southall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Southall trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Southall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Southall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machado is looking to stand up but Southall isn't so interested in that idea.
Machado controls Southall momentarily but Southall frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Southall scoring with punches to the head and body.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Southall works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Southall manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machado wants to control from the top but Southall keeps moving.
Southall wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Southall looking to control but Machado passes into half guard.
Southall is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Southall is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Southall avoid being mounted?#T3#
Southall tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Southall defending well.
Southall moves into full guard.
Southall is controlling Machado's posture.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Southall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Southall is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Southall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Machado has passed into half guard!
Southall is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Southall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machado.
Southall gets back to full guard.
Southall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Southall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Machado postures up.
Machado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado wants to clinch.
As Machado looks to move away, Southall throws a big counter combo but Machado just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neville Southall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heitor Machado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Machado tries to clinch but Southall is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Southall.#TD2#
Machado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Southall's half guard.
Southall is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Southall tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Southall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Machado prevents Southall from improving his position.
Southall missing with punches from the bottom.
Southall is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Southall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Southall defending well.
Southall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Southall misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Southall is looking to improve his position.
Southall throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado connects with a nice looking jab.
Southall keeps the fight on the outside.
Southall misses with a straight right.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Southall lands a shot to the body.
Machado is breathing heavily.#T3#
Southall is pushing Machado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southall.
Machado prevents a body shot from Southall.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southall misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Southall.
Southall wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Southall keeps control of Machado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Southall tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Southall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Southall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Southall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Southall.
Southall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Southall.
Southall lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Southall - that landed with a thud.
Southall working aggressively here.
Southall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Southall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Southall leaning against his opponent.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southall cracks Machado with a nice body shot.
Neville Southall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heitor Machado's cut.
That's time! Southall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD#
Southall lands a big right hand that sends Machado crashing to the mat! Southall stays standing though and waves Machado back to his feet!#ROC#Machado is rocked!
Southall lands a brutal uppercut that launches Machado off his feet! Machado tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Panda
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Southall had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Southall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Southall misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel feints and then cracks Southall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Southall down.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Southall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Southall.
Southall's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Southall's head.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Southall sees coming a mile off.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Southall's sensitive parts.
Jab by Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southall is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
Southall takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way.
Southall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Southall! But no joy.
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Southall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Steel looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Southall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southalls head.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Southall.
Still in the clinch, Southall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel blocks a body shot from Southall.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Southall misses with a punch to the body.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Southall.
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!
Southall misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Southall jumps guard. #T2##SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Southall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Southall's legs - danger averted.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall wants to stand up but Steel is controlling him.
Steel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel won't allow Southall to get back to his feet.
Southall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Southall wants to sweep but no luck.
Southall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Steel stands up out of Southall's guard for a moment - Southall manages to land a nice upkick.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southall is looking to stand up but Steel isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Southall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Steel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Southall is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall preventing the sweep.
Southall postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel controls Southall momentarily but Southall frees himself.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Southall throws a big right hand that misses.
Southall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Southall tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
Steel controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Southall being controlled here momentarily.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel controlling Southall's posture.
Southall won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#The cut above Neville Southall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Southall there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Southall had a free shot at his head there.
Steel lands with a nice body kick.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southall dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel thows a leg kick but Southall checks it
and Southall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel avoids the head kick by Southall.
Steel motions for Southall to come forward. Steel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a leg kick but Southall moved away.#T1#
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Southall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Southall cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Southall finish him? #ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southall fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Steel square on the jaw! Damn, Steel is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!

Event: SMASH:7
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Southall staying out of range there.
It seemed like Southall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Southall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Floyd as he jumps to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Floyd there.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Floyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southall.
Southall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Floyd counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Southall badly! Floyd follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Southall out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Floyd finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bunkechukwu Floyd!

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

#R1#
Winger misses with the body kick
letting Southall counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like #1 Winger has been cut.
Winger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Southall avoids it really well and circles away.#KD#
Southall sends Winger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Southall is motioning to the referee to let Winger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice shot lands for Winger.#CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall cracks Winger on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Winger falls backwards against the cage. Southall follows up with more strikes that drop Winger to his knees. Southall keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Winger! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Southall darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Southall into the cage.
Southall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Southall.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Southall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Southall. That did some damage!
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Southall throws a head kick that misses
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Southall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Southall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southall or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Southall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Southall's ribs.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Southall.
Southall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Southall moves to clinch but Bishop breaks away
and Bishop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Southall moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Southall avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop jabs at Southall's body.
Southall throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Southall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.#CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Southall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a low kick, right behind Southall 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Southall.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Southall.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Southall should have avoided that one.
Southall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Southall.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Southall feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Southall misses. #T3#
Bishop tries a low kick but Southall avoids it.
Bishop lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Southall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop cracks Southall with a good jab.
Bishop scores with the left hand. Southall knows he should have avoided that one.
Southall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Southall is just out of range.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Southall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away. #T4#
Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Southall sits in half guard.
Southall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Southall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bishop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Southall.
Bishop is not content to let Southall control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Southall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bishop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Southall throws a strike aimed at the side of Bishop's head but Bishop avoids it well.
An elbow from Southall crashes against the mat.
Southall trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Bishop sneaks back into half guard.
Southall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southall.
Southall is looking to advance position but Bishop won't allow it.
Southall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head. #T1#
Southall thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Neville Southall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Southall throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Southall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Southall trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Southall with the ground and pound but Bishop uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southall throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Southall working for submissions but it's allowed Bishop to get to half guard.
Bishop blocks the strikes from Southall. #T2#
Southall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Southall is trying to get back to full guard.
Southall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
Southall trying to control momentarily.
Southall looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Southall has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bishop. #CUT2#Jeez, Keith Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Southall!
Keith Bishop was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Dee throws a head kick but Southall moves out of range.
Dee takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Southall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dee throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Southall moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Dee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Dee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Southall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall is trying to pull guard but Dee has him pressed against the cage.
Southall avoids the elbow strike from Dee, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dee.
Southall is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Dee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Southall is defending well for now.
Southall avoids the elbow strike from Dee, against the cage. #BC2#
Dee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Dee.#T1#
Southall swinging wildly here.
Dee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Neville Southall's cut is getting worse.
Dee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Southall walks into a jab.
Inspektor Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Southall.
Dee throws a sloppy body shot
and Southall counters with a huge left! Dee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Southall isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Southall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Crewman V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southall moves away.
Southall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crewman V but Crewman V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crewman V uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Southall takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Southall.
Crewman V swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Southall.
Southall misses with the combination.
Crewman V drops Southall with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Southall! Crewman V dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Expendable Crewman V!
Expendable Crewman V thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TC 18 Mil $ GP vol 3.2
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Ringnes throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Ringnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ringnes throws a series of punches but Southall avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Southall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ringnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ringnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Southall checks it well.
Ringnes throws an off balance right hand
and Southall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Southall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ringnes looks winded!#TD#
Southall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ringnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ringnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ringnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Ringnes 's brow.
Southall throws a big right hand that misses.
Southall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.#T1#
Southall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Ringnes 's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southall postures up in Ringnes 's guard and throws a big left but Ringnes blocks it.
Southall throws a big elbow that misses.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall wants to control from the top but Ringnes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
Southall postures up in Ringnes 's guard and throws a big left but Ringnes blocks it.
Southall distracts Ringnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Southall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ringnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ringnes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Southall trying to control the position.
Ringnes stopping the sweep attempt from Southall.
Southall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Ringnes stays in close to Southall's body and controls the position.
Southall scores with a nice shot.
Ringnes passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Southall punching from the bottom.
Southall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Southall is looking to control Ringnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Southall avoid being mounted?
Ringnes blocks the strikes from Southall.
Southall wants to improve his position but Ringnes is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ringnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Southall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Southall.
Southall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Southall is trying to control the position but Ringnes postures up.
Southall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Southall slips under a jab.
Ringnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ringnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Arild Ringnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Southall drops Ringnes with a beautiful combination! Ringnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Southall is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ringnes is rocked!
Southall is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ringnes flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ringnes is out cold! Southall holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 4
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Southall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Southall clinches up against the cage.
Southall struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Southall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Alatalo controls the action.
Southall working aggressively here.
Southall's coach down at Triple XXX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alatalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alatalo lands a left hand.
Come on Southall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Alatalo fails to land.
Alatalo lands an elbow inside that Southall shrugs off. #BC#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Southall throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Southall.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A jab from Southall misses.
Alatalo lands a head kick!
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Alatalo throws a jab when Southall was well out of range.
Alatalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Southall.
Alatalo misses with a kick to the body.
Southall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alatalo misses with a shot to the body
and Southall counters with a body kick.
Southall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
Southall motions for Alatalo to come forward. Southall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alatalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
Southall throws a leg kick but Alatalo checks it.
A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Southall throws a low kick, looking for Alatalo's leg but Alatalo calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Alatalo.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southall misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southall tries to counter with a clinch but Alatalo shakes him off and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alatalo.
A jab lands there for Southall.
Southall blocks a jab.
Alatalo cracks Southall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alatalo lands a front kick.
Alatalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Southall does no damage.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Southall.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.#T3#
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Southall counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alatalo! Southall lets Alatalo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Alatalo is rocked!#TD2#
Southall closes the distance looking for a takedown. Southall picks Alatalo up and slams him brutally to the floor. Alatalo is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Neville Southall!

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

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels wants to clinch up but Southall keeps it at a distance.
Nickels misses with a double jab.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Southall.
Southall motions for Nickels to come forward. Southall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Southall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southall moves away.
And Southall tries to counter it with a takedown but Nickels pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Southall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickels appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Southall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.#CL#
Nickels moves into range and clinches up with Southall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Southall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Southall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Southall blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall lands a right hand.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickels scores with a shot to the side of Southall's head.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Southall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nickels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nickels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Southall's defenses.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall misses with a punch to the body.
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Southall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Nickels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Southall.
Southall looking to slow down the pace here.
Southall just leaning against Nickels, taking a breather.
Southall tries to throw a body punch but Nickels avoids it by throwing Southall back against the cage.
Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall goes for a takedown attempt but Nickels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Southall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Southall throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Nickels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nickels misses with a double jab
and Southall counters with a left and a right that stings Nickels.
Southall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickels is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Nickels tenderised Southall's leg. Southall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Nickels gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Nickels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Southall dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Southall tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Good body shot from Southall.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Nickels on the inside. #CUT#The cut above Neville Southall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Southall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Southall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Southall takes a shot to the head.
Southall tries to stall but Nickels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Southall digs a right hand underneath Nickels's ribcage. Nickels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nickels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Southall's brow.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickels's elbow.
Southall blocking some punches.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall misses with a body punch.
Southall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Southall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Nickels lands a left hand.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Southall is working for takedown but Nickels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Southall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Southall blocks the elbow strike.
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Nickels.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Southall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Southall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickels or not.
Southall is struggling to control the position.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 Nickels will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nickels lands a jab to Southall's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickels misses with a body kick.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickels counters with a nice body kick.
Southall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickels seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nickels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Southall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickels tests Southall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Nickels.#CUT#Neville Southall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nickels throws out a loose jab but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Southall circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Southall! But no joy.#T1#
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
It appears Nickels was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Southall connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickels swings widly with a right hand
letting Southall counter with a right hand. #CL#
Southall gets tackled into the cage by Nickels. Nickels maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickels lands an uppercut.
Southall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickels smiles and moves away.
Nickels lands with an overhand left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors
Date: Aug 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dammon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dammon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Southall misses with a hook.
Dammon feints the counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dammon enables Southall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dammon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Southall wants to control from the top but Dammon keeps moving.
Southall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Southall throwing strikes from guard but Dammon blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dammon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southall stops Dammon from standing up.
Southall looking to sit in guard and control but Dammon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dammon prevents Southall from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Southall looking for a sweep. Not yet Southall, not yet.
Southall trying to control the position.
Southall working a defensive guard but Dammon passes into half guard.
Southall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dammon jumps into side control!
Southall pushes Dammon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dammon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dammon tries to stand but Southall is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Southall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Southall looks to move to half guard but instead Dammon has passed into mount! Damn!
Southall is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southall is looking to improve his position but Dammon isn't that keen on the idea.
Southall wants to hold on but Dammon pushes him away.#SU2#
Dammon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Southall fails with the takedown.#T3#
Southall misses with a looping left.
Dammon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
And Dammon tries to counter it with a takedown but Southall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Southall misses. #TD#
Southall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Southall is stalling here. Dammon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Southall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dammon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Southall is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Dammon gets to mount! Southall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SU2#
Dammon is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Southall tries to land a front kick but Dammon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dammon feints the counter takedown.
Southall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dammon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dammon ducks under a wild hook from Southall.
Dammon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dammon ducks under a wild hook from Southall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Dammon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Southall closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dammon.
Dammon is working for takedown but Southall is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Southall as the two fighters clinch.
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dammon's elbow.
Southall misses with a punch to the body.
Southall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Southall lands a left hand.
Southall struggles to land a body shot inside as Dammon controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dammon.
Southall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dammon is breathing heavily.
Dammon prevents a body shot from Southall.
Southall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dammon. #T1#
Southall digs a right hand into Dammon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dammon's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Southall.
A right handed body shot lands from Southall.
Southall scores with a shot to the side of Dammon's head.
Southall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dammon backwards.
Southall gets through Dammon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Southall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dammon letting Southall take a breather here.
Southall has been working on his balance at Triple XXX, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dammon.
Southall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Southall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dammon can do to turn this around?
Southall lands a nice shot to the body.
Southall lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Dammon is rocked!#T2#
Southall drops Dammon with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Dammon is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!

Event: CFC 431
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
And Southall tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southall slips a jab and a cross from Wolf.
Wolf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Southall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Southall slips a jab from Wolf.
Southall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Southall throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall throws the kick towards the body but Wolf avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Southall throws a fast counter high kick but Wolf manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Southall throws a body kick that misses.
Wolf lands a head shot.
Wolf throws a body punch but Southall moves out of range. #KD#
Southall ducks straight into an uppercut from Wolf and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Southall manages to regain guard straight away.
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southall keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Southall's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up.
Wolf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Southall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Southall throws a strike but Wolf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Southall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Southall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Southall keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Southall trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Southall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wolf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wolf connects with a nice short shot to Southall's temple.
Southall pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.
Southall has hold of Wolf's hands but Wolf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Southall's hands, connecting with Southall's forehead.
Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#Neville Southall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howlin Wolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Howlin Wolf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PF17 Lucassen v Alcala
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom stalks Southall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Southall's face. Southall staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Bystrom looks to land a combination. Southall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bystrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bystrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Southall takes one to the chin there.
Bystrom lands the left hand.
Southall throws a hook but Bystrom blocks it.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Southall tries to counter with a clinch but Bystrom shakes him off and moves away.
Southall misses with a hook.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Southall counters with a straight right hand.
Southall shoots in for a takedown but Bystrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Southall is looking to score with low kicks.
Southall drops his hands momentarily and Bystrom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Southall avoids a kick to the body.
Bystrom avoids the head kick by Southall.
Southall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bystrom's waist but Bystrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southall off to one side.
Bystrom connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Bystrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Southall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bystrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bystrom scores with a head kick.
Southall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Southall.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southall feints the counter takedown.
Southall avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southall manages to avoid it.
Southall takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses
and Southall counters with a straight right hand.
Southall misses with a few strikes there.
Southall 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.
Southall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Southall there as he acknowledges the 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!
A jab from Southall misses.
Bystrom takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Southall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD#
Bystrom drops Southall with a beautiful combination! Southall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bystrom is looking for the KO!#KD#
Bystrom lands a big head kick that sends Southall tumbling to the mat! Bystrom takes a step backwards and waves Southall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#The cut above Neville Southall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Southall blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Southall tries for a takedown but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Bystrom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Bystrom lands a head kick. Southall smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#Neville Southall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Southall blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Southall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bystrom takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Southall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Bystrom. Beautiful body shot.
Southall avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torkel Bystrom!

Event: Syn 668 Magafuli vs Robinson
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Hop thuds a left hand into Southall's body.
Southall slips under a jab from Hop.
Southall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick from Hop lands but Southall takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall throws a head kick but Hop moves out of range.
Hop lands with a right hand.
Hop scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Hop sends Southall crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hop is motioning to the referee to let Southall up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Southall is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hop lands a brutal head kick. Southall looks out on his feet and Hop throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hip Hop!
Hip Hop decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 663: Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Meat Boy. Southall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Southall is looking for a counter combo.
Meat Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Meat Boy throws out a loose jab but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meat Boy misses with a right hand
and Southall counters with a thumping low kick.
Meat Boy scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Meat Boy misses the jab.
A jab from Meat Boy does it's job there.
Meat Boy with a hook.
Southall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Southall ducks under a wild hook from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy throws out a loose jab but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Meat Boy lands a big uppercut and Southall crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Southall looks OK. Meat Boy waves Southall back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meat Boy drops Southall with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Southall! Meat Boy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Meat Boy!
Super Meat Boy 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: Syn 658 Warror vs Diggs V
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1##CL#
Southall rushes Valentine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine. #CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall lands a body shot. #TD#
Southall has hold of one of Valentine's legs. Valentine is fighting the takedown attempt but Southall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Valentine manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Southall takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Southall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Southall tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Southall back against the cage.
Southall 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.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Valentine 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.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Southall fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
Southall is breathing heavily.#T1#
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Southall blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Southall stalling in the clinch but Valentine improves position.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Southall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
A short left from Valentine. #T2#
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Southall or not.
Southall prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Southall is rocked!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valentine as Southall tries to tie him up.
Valentine pushes Southall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Southall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Valentine.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Southall seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valentine creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Southall's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Southall drops to his knees and Valentine pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Valentine!
Remy Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Kardashian vs Built
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Minerva lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall throws the kick towards the body but Minerva avoids it.#CL2#
Minerva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Minerva misses with some punches.
Southall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minerva walks away with a smile on his face. Southall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Southall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minerva throws out the jab. #CL2#
Minerva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Southall, pushing him back against the cage.
Minerva takes a shot to the head.
Minerva struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
Southall misses with some punches.
Southall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Southall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Southall lands an uppercut.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minerva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minerva told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Southall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minerva's efforts to push away.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Minerva.
Southall is trying to stall.
Southall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Southall looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Minerva lands a left hand.
Minerva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Southall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Southall lands with a nice body kick.
Southall has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Southall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Minerva tries to keep at a distance but Southall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Southall gets through Minerva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Minerva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southall scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land. #T2#
Southall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Southall looking to slow down the pace here.
Southall blocking some punches.
Minerva can't break the clinch.
Minerva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Southall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Southall.
Good body shot from Southall.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Minerva.
Southall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minerva's efforts to push away.
Minerva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Southall.
Minerva looks winded!
Southall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Southall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Southall. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Minerva.
A head punch on the inside from Minerva fails to land.
Southall scores with a shoulder strike.
Minerva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minerva lands a right hand.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Minerva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minerva.
Southall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Southall on the inside.
Southall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Southall lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Southall gets control of Minerva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Southall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall controls Minerva momentarily but Minerva frees himself. #T4#
Minerva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Southall controls Minerva momentarily but Minerva frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minerva prevents Southall from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Southall lands a decent shot there.
Southall keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully.
Southall trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Southall is looking for a triangle but Minerva pushes his legs off easily.
Southall is striking off his back. Minerva thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Southall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Southall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Southall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - Southall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Southall throws a right and a left that Minerva avoids nicely.
Southall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Southall takes a swing at Minerva's ribcage but misses.
Minerva lands with an uppercut that bounces Southall off the cage and back into range.
Nice sprawl there from Southall as Minerva shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Southall does no damage.
Minerva is breathing heavily.
Southall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minerva.
Southall throwing a counter right hand but Minerva manages to avoid it.
Minerva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Southall defending well as Minerva loads up on a big left hand.
Southall feinted with a counter takedown.
Southall throws a series of punches but Minerva moves out of range.
Minerva flicks out a counter leg kick but Southall steps away.
Southall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minerva can do to turn this around?#TD#
Southall gets a double leg takedown into Minerva's guard.
Southall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minerva's guard.
Southall throwing shots but Minerva is blocking nicely.
Southall drops an elbow to the side of Minerva's head.
Southall throwing shots but Minerva is blocking nicely.
Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Southall trying to control from Minerva's half guard. Minerva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Minerva is trying to keep Southall in close.
Southall is pushing down on Minerva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minerva is fighting to maintain full guard but Southall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Southall works his way into full mount! #T2#
Southall breaks from Minerva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Southall dominating with strikes here.
Southall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Minerva wants to control but Southall is having none of it.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Southall! Minerva is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

Event: NSC 56:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Glatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Southall's head.
Glatt cracks Southall with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Southall throws a nice looking combination but Glatt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glatt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Glatt.#TD2#
Southall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Southall lands in his opponent's guard.
Glatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall distracts Glatt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glatt trying to keep a closed guard but Southall is proving a slippery customer.
Southall landing with the ground and pound.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Glatt is trying to control the position but Southall postures up.
Southall scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glatt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southall is controlling him. #T1#
Glatt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Southall landing with the ground and pound.
Southall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glatt is trying to control the position but Southall postures up.
Glatt keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
Southall looking to pass the guard.
Glatt is trying to keep Southall in close.
Glatt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU2#
Southall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Glatt, up you get! #T2##CL2#
Southall has managed to clinch.
Southall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glatt or not.
Southall jumps guard but Glatt stands there with Southall around his waist. Southall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glatt is trying to maintain a safe position but Southall gets an underhook and turns Glatt into the ropes.
Southall lands a body punch.
Glatt is breathing heavily.
Glatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Southall has him pressed against the ropes.
Glatt working aggressively here.
Southall wants a takedown but no success here.
Southall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Southall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Southall lands with a light punch inside.
Southall scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Southall digs a right hand into Glatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glatt's gas tank.
Southall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Southall lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Southall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glatt uses from the top position.
Southall wants to stand and escape but Glatt is having none of it.
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Glatt. Southall does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Glatt. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Southall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Glatt on his heels. He'll look to pass Glatt's guard now, I'm sure.
Southall landing with the ground and pound.
Southall wants to control from the top but Glatt keeps moving.
Southall throws a big elbow that misses.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Glatt's brow.
Southall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Southall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Glatt's head.
Southall is in close to Glatt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Southall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southall cracks Glatt with a solid left hand.#T1#
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Glatt has wrist control.
Southall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Southall throwing strikes but missing.
Southall preventing the sweep.
Southall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glatt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall cracks Glatt with a solid left hand.
Southall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Glatt has momentary wrist control but Southall slips an elbow through the middle.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glatt keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
Southall scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Glatt is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Southall stays in close to Glatt's body and controls the position.
Glatt working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Southall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Southall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Glatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Glatt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall distracts Glatt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Southall connects with a couple of short punches.
Glatt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Southall postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Glatt covers up, he's hurt! Southall keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Southall and the ref steps in to end the fight! Southall can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!
The defeated Doug Glatt had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.

Event: NSC 48: Reem vs Southall
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Southall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reem circles away.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Southall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
Reem tries to stall but Southall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Southall. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Southall's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Reem lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Reem's corner calls for a 1-2. Reem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southall fails with the takedown.
Reem tried to counter with a leg kick but Southall avoided it.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Southall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Southall with the ground and pound but Reem regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Southall thows a huge punch but Reem dodges it nicely.
Southall wants to pass to mount but Reem is defending the position.
Reem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Reem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Southall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Southall's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall tries to break free.
Reem gets his hands free as Southall looks to control.
Southall is in bad spot here.
Reem controls the position.
Reem avoiding Southall 's attempts to control his hands.
We've been hearing good reports from Reem's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Southall is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Southall - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Southall. Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Southall.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Southall misses.
Jab from Southall.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southall.
Reem cracks Southall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Reem slips a straight right by Southall.
Southall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Southall is out of range.
Southall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Reem misses. #T1#
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem leaves Southall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reem tries to clinch there but Southall circles away.
Southall connects with a leg kick. Reem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem lands a head shot.
Southall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reem cracks Southall with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Southall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Southall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall. #T2#
Reem looking to control.
Southall throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Southall chips away with some ground and pound.
Southall looking to sit in guard and control but Reem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Southall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Southall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Neville Southall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Southall cracks Reem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Neville Southall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Reem.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Reem lands a jab to Southall's midsection.
Southall looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reem stalks Southall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Southall's face. Southall staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a hook
and Southall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reem.
Southall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reem takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Southall counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from Southall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Southall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Southall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Southall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Reem has Southall up against the ropes in a clinch.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Southall lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southall lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall just leaning against Reem, taking a breather.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Southall jumps guard.
Southall is looking to stand up but Reem isn't so interested in that idea.
Reem won't allow Southall to sweep him here.
Southall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Southall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Southall moves out of range of the body kick.
Southall throws a big counter head kick but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem digs a good hook to Southall's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Southall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Neville Southall!

Neville Southall wins by majority decision!

Event: NSC 40: Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2019

#R1#
Shinnie misses with an uppercut.
Southall misses with an uppercut.
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but Southall is just out of range.
Shinnie misses with a looping left.
Southall throws a shot from downtown. Shinnie moves away and avoids it.
Southall walks into a stiff left hand from Shinnie.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shinnie takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Shinnie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Southall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Southall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie.
Southall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shinnie swinging wildly here. #T1#
A left lands for Southall.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Shinnie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Southall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shinnie - the referee stops the clock and Southall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shinnie. Southall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Southall staying out of range there.
Shinnie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Southall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Southall does no damage.
Shinnie lands with an overhand left.
Shinnie keeps the fight on the outside.
Shinnie misses with a hook. Southall ducked under it nicely.
Southall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Shinnie throws a body punch but Southall moves out of range.
Shinnie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southall was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southall shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shinnie misses with a body shot.
Shinnie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Southall's hands.
Shinnie throws a lazy right hand but Southall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southall blocks a jab.
Southall misses with a body shot.
Shinnie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Southall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shinnie tries to avoid it but Southall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shinnie to the ground. Shinnie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southall was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
Southall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Southall throws out a powerful jab.
Shinnie throws a right hand that Southall ducks under and follows up with a left that Southall also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Shinnie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Southall defending well as Shinnie loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Shinnie throws a lazy uppercut
and Southall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Southall lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinnie off the ropes and back into range.
Southall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Southall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southall moves away.
And Southall tries to counter it with a takedown but Shinnie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Shinnie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Southall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Southall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie.
Shinnie closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Southall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Southall looks to land a left hand but Shinnie moved out of range nicely.
Shinnie dodges the punch combination from Southall.
No luck for Southall with that takedown attempt.
Kevin Shinnie is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinnie missing with a left hand there. Southall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Southall! But no joy.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Southall clinches with his opponent.
Shinnie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shinnie can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shinnie's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Shinnie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Southall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shinnie pushes Southall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Southall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Southall scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shinnie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Southall has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Southall cracks Shinnie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Southall working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
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!
The ground and pound from Southall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shinnie is trying to buck Southall off.
Shinnie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shinnie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shinnie taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC2#
Shinnie is rocked!
Southall lands a big left to the face of Shinnie, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Southall and another - Shinnie is out! Southall stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

Event: NSC 33: Twborg vs Wolf
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Southall throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Southall tries to get set, McLauhglin tries to push him back and clinch up but Southall manages to avoid the attempt.
McLauhglin misses with a combination
and Southall counters with a nice uppercut.
Southall takes a swing at McLauhglin's ribcage but misses.
Southall shoots for a double leg takedown but McLauhglin sprawls well. He's pushed Southall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Southall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLauhglin.
Southall scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Southall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends McLauhglin tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves McLauhglin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McLauhglin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southall missing with a left hand there. McLauhglin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLauhglin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
McLauhglin moves out of range of the leg kick from Southall.
McLauhglin darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Southall counters with a crisp right hand that drops McLauhglin! Southall lets McLauhglin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Southall defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
Southall shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like McLauhglin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLauhglin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Southall.
Southall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLauhglin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Southall scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall throws a right hand that McLauhglin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLauhglin also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall motions for McLauhglin to come forward. Southall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Southall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Southall misses with a right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a body kick.
Southall looks winded!
Southall lands a right hook to the body.
McLauhglin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from McLauhglin shuts the power down on Southall. Lights out, game over! McLauhglin is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colin McLauhglin!
A very excited looking Colin McLauhglin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Ringnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Southall.
Ringnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Southall.
Ringnes leaves Southall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ringnes checks it well.
Ringnes throws an overhand right that lands on Southall's shoulder, as Southall tries to avoid the shot.
Southall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Southall closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Southall is working Ringnes over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Southall.
Stalling in the clinch from Southall. #T1#
Southall slows down the pace here.
Southall is working Ringnes over against the ropes.
Ringnes is breathing heavily.
Southall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Southall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Good body shot from Southall.
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow. #TD2#
Southall gets control of Ringnes 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Southall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Southall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Southall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Southall trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ringnes stopping the sweep attempt from Southall.
Southall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Southall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ringnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Southall controls Ringnes momentarily but Ringnes frees himself.
Ringnes preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ringnes slips a straight right by Southall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southall dives in and grabs Ringnes 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ringnes pushes down on Southall's head and hops out.
Arild Ringnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Southall.
Southall moves away from the strike by Ringnes .
Ringnes looks to throw the jab but Southall is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Southall thuds his right hand into Ringnes 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neville Southall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ringnes tries to bum rush Southall with a series of wild strikes but Southall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ringnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ringnes clobbers Southall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ringnes missing with a left hand there. Southall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Southall coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Ringnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Southall misses.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ringnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Southall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ringnes did well to prevent Southall getting side control.
Southall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Southall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ringnes 's head.
Southall seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ringnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Southall on the ground.
Ringnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ringnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southall.
Southall is trying to control. Ringnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ringnes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Southall.
Ringnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Southall is one step ahead there.
Southall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Southall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Southall is working Ringnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ringnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Southall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ringnes keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ringnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Southall controls the pace.
Ringnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall throws a strike but Ringnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Neville Southall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Southall misses with a body kick.
Arild Ringnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Southall dips to his left and cracks Ringnes with an uppercut!
Southall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ringnes .
Ringnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Southall.
Southall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ringnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD2#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Ringnes tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Ringnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ringnes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ringnes clean off his feet! He's out cold! Southall stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!

Event: NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Southall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ulvesson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ulvesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Southall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ulvesson's guard.
Ulvesson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southall is controlling him.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall postures up in Ulvesson's guard and throws a big left but Ulvesson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulvesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Ulvesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ulvesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Ulvesson wants to get back to his feet but Southall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Southall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ulvesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulvesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulvesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall postures up in Ulvesson's guard and throws a big left but Ulvesson blocks it.
Ulvesson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Southall throwing strikes from guard but Ulvesson blocks nicely.
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Southall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ulvesson's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulvesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Southall throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ulvesson. No joy for Southall on that attempt.
Ulvesson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Southall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ulvesson is not content to let Southall control the position.
Southall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southall looks to land a strike but Ulvesson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ulvesson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ulvesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Southall shoots in but Ulvesson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southall throws a push kick but Ulvesson slaps the foot to one side.
Southall connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ulf Ulvesson has been cut.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Ulvesson tries for a takedown but Southall circles away easily
and Southall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Ulvesson is rocked!
Ulvesson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Southall is fending him off so far but Ulvesson persists. Nope, Southall circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall moves out of range as Ulvesson strikes.
Southall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Southall throws a series of punches but Ulvesson avoids them all with ease.
Ulvesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neville Southall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ulvesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Southall is defended easily by Ulvesson.
Ulvesson is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Southall misses.
Ulvesson dives in and grabs Southall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Southall pushes down on Ulvesson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Ulvesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Southall throws a leg kick but Ulvesson moved away.
Ulvesson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Southall's waist but Southall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ulvesson off to one side.
Ulvesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Southall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ulvesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Southall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Southall wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Southall misses with a leg kick.
Southall tries for a takedown but Ulvesson circles away easily
and Ulvesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulf Ulvesson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ulvesson.
Ulf Ulvesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulvesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Southall.
Ulvesson blocks a leg kick.
Southall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulvesson goes for a double leg but Southall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Southall continues to drive forward.
Ulvesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Ulvesson tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Ulvesson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ulvesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulvesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ulvesson's sensitive parts.
Ulvesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ulvesson throws a hook to the side of Southall's head but Southall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Southall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ulvesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southall throws the left hand but Ulvesson avoids the punch easily.
Ulvesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ulvesson looks to land a left hand but Southall moved out of range nicely.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Ulvesson moves out of range easily. #T2#
Ulvesson defending well as Southall loads up on a big left hand.
Ulvesson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Southall sprawls and moves away.
Southall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulf Ulvesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Southall looking to score a takedown here. Ulvesson is defending well but Southall drives through and ends up in Ulvesson's guard.
Neville Southall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Southall passes into half guard.
Southall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall with good strikes from the mount here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Neville Southall!

Neville Southall wins by unanimous decision!
Ulf Ulvesson spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

Event: EMP Boaz vs Lomachenko
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Chandler cracks the inside of Southall's front leg.
Chandler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Southall tries to score with a low kick but Chandler moves his leg out of the way.
Southall throws a body shot but no joy.
Southall ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Southall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Southall working away.
Southall scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler regains half guard, as Southall was trying to land strikes.
Chandler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Southall wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southall throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Chandler is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Chandler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Southall.
Southall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chandler is staying active underneath Southall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chandler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Southall.
Southall landing some decent shots from guard.
Southall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler controlling the position.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Southall tries to pass.
Southall throws an elbow that misses. Chandler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Southall's guard. Nice move by Chandler!#REVB##T2#
Southall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Southall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chandler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Southall flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Southall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southall wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler slips nicely into half guard.
Southall flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Chandler is taking a breather. Southall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Southall wants to get back to full guard.
Southall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Southall manages to get to full guard.
Southall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Southall tries to strike from the bottom.
Southall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.#T4#
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chandler. That's going to slow Southall down.
Chandler lands with an uppercut that bounces Southall off the cage and back into range.
Chandler lands the left hand.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
William Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southall thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Southall throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Southall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chandler - the referee stops the clock and Southall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chandler. Southall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Southall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chandler tries to land a body kick
and Southall counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler thumps Southall with a low kick.
Chandler with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Southall scores with a spinning back kick!
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler misses with a hook. Southall ducked under it nicely.
Southall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Southall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chandler. That did some damage!
Southall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Some wild striking there from Southall.
Southall doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Southall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall throws an elbow that misses. Chandler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Southall's guard. Nice move by Chandler!#REVB#
Neville Southall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there. #T1#
Southall is trying to keep Chandler in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Southall is on top in guard. #REVR#
Southall throwing strikes from guard but Chandler blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Southall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Chandler is pulling down on Southall's head. It's preventing any offense from Southall, at least for the moment.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Chandler's brow. #SU#
Southall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chandler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Southall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Southall.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
Southall throws a strike but Chandler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Southall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Southall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Southall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Southall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Southall is wriggling around but Chandler manages to pass to half guard.
Southall wants to sweep but Chandler has passed to side control!
Chandler controls the position.
Southall misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Southall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chandler controlling the action here. #T4##SUB#
Southall actively working from the bottom here.
Southall wants to get back to full guard but Chandler has mounted him!
Southall is looking to improve his position but Chandler isn't that keen on the idea.
Southall wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Southall can't escape the position.
Chandler has good solid back control here.
Southall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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 Neville Southall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Chandler.
Nice shot lands for Southall.#CUT#
It looks like William Chandler has been cut.
Chandler scores with a jab.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Chandler blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat. #TD#
Chandler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Chandler has wrist control.
Southall throws a strike but Chandler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Southall working for submissions but it's allowed Chandler to get to half guard.
Southall tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chandler has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Southall is trying to reverse the position but instead Chandler has taken his back - oops!
Southall trying to control the position but Chandler manages to sink in the hooks.
Southall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chandler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Southall is in bad spot here. #T2#
Chandler avoiding Southall 's attempts to control his hands.
Southall tries to escape but Chandler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chandler is trying to stick to Southall's back but Southall is turning into Chandler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chandler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Southall.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Southall postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Southall is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Southall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Southall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Check out the look on Southall's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Southall lands an elbow.
Chandler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position.
Chandler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Southall. #T4#
Southall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Southall throws an elbow that misses. Chandler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Southall's guard. Nice move by Chandler!#REVB#
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Southall is striking from the bottom but Chandler uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Southall punching from the bottom.
Southall flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Southall wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Southall wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Chandler!
William Chandler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Jung misses with a body shot.
Southall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Jung.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Jung with a hook.
Jung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Southall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Werner Jung has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Southall.
Jung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Southall shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've been told by Jung's head coaches at Bronko´s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a wild hook but Southall just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Jung gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Southall raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

Event: EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Manowaru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manowaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southall moves away.
Southall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Southall shoots in and bounces Manowaru off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Manowaru is working an open guard so Southall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Southall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manowaru's guard.
Manowaru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manowaru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manowaru is pulling down on Southall's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Manowaru has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Manowaru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Southall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Southall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Southall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manowaru has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Southall postures up in Manowaru's guard and throws a big left but Manowaru blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Southall throws a strike but Manowaru rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Southall being controlled here, momentarily.
Southall striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T2#
Manowaru controls from within his opponent's guard.
Southall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Manowaru stays in close to Southall's body and controls the position.
Manowaru wants to control from the top but Southall keeps moving.
Manowaru controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manowaru is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Southall moves out of range of the body kick.
Southall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manowaru misses with a leg kick
and Southall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Southall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manowaru's hands.
Good shot there by Manowaru.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Manowaru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Manowaru.
Southall misses with a hook to the body
and Manowaru counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Southall. #T4#
Southall misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Southall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manowaru! But no joy.
Manowaru lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manowaru but Manowaru pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manowaru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Southall counters with a thumping low kick.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Southall saw that one coming.
Southall tries to bum rush Manowaru with a series of wild strikes but Manowaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manowaru throws out a counter right but Southall avoids it with no problem.
Southall walks into a straight right hand from Manowaru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Southall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Southall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neville Southall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Southall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manowaru cracks a nice hook into Southall's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru jabs at Southall's body.
Manowaru misses with a looping right.
Southall tries to bum rush Manowaru with a series of wild strikes but Manowaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Manowaru. Southall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manowaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Southall.
Southall half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Manowaru tries to keep at a distance but Southall has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manowaru blocks a body shot from Southall.
Southall struggles to land a body shot inside as Manowaru controls his hands.
Manowaru cracks Southall with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manowaru lands with a short shot to the head.
Southall is trying to maintain a safe position but Manowaru gets an underhook and turns Southall into the cage.#BC2#
Manowaru breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manowaru. #TD#
Southall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Manowaru is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manowaru manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manowaru blocks the strikes from Southall.
Manowaru controlling the action here.
Southall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neville Southall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Southall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Manowaru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Southall wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Manowaru is pressing down on Southall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Southall is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Southall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manowaru is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Southall actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manowaru in particular looking to stall.
Southall missing with punches from the bottom.
Manowaru wants to pass the guard but Southall is defending well.
Manowaru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Southall looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Southall trying to control but Manowaru postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Southall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Southall there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Southall dives in and scores a takedown into Manowaru's guard.
Manowaru trying to keep a closed guard but Southall is proving a slippery customer.
Southall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manowaru is adopting a defensive guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Manowaru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Manowaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
That's time! Southall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Manowaru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manowaru looks to land a body kick but Southall moved away.
Southall throws a counter high kick but Manowaru was just alert enough to avoid it.
A jab from Manowaru does it's job there.#CUT2#
Neville Southall's cut is getting worse.
Southall throws a looping overhand right but Manowaru ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Southall.
Manowaru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Southall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manowaru defends well and Southall ends up having to push Manowaru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manowaru has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Manowaru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiro Manowaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manowaru lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Southall at a distance.
Southall misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Manowaru counters with a crisp right hand that drops Southall! Manowaru lets Southall back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A low kick from Southall misses
and Manowaru counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manowaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southall.
It looked like Southall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Southall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru scores with a nice body kick.
Manowaru lands a jab to Southall's midsection.
Manowaru lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Manowaru cracks Southall on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Southall falls backwards against the cage. Manowaru follows up with more strikes that drop Southall to his knees. Manowaru keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Southall! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TGC 80
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Southall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Jung moves out of range easily.
Southall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Southall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jung counters with a good low kick that Southall was not able to check.
Southall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jung defends well and Southall ends up having to push Jung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Southall tries to land a leg kick but Jung saw it coming and moves away.
Jung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jung throws out the jab.
Southall misses with a takedown
and Jung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Southall is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Jung. Those never looked like landing.
Jung lands with a good body shot.
Southall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jung fakes the leg kick and cracks Southall in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donk. Jung catches Southall right on the button with a cross.#KD2#
Jung lands a big right hand that sends Southall crashing to the mat! Jung stays standing though and waves Southall back to his feet!#ROC2#
Southall is rocked!
Jung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Southall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Southall drops his hands momentarily. Jung doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Southall staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Southall doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Werner Jung!
Our winner, Werner Jung, 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: NJMMA 66
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Southall.
Tchusuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southall doesn't seem bothered though.
Tchusuk missing with a left hand there. Southall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Tchusuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Southall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tchusuk misses with a hook.
Southall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tchusuk misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Southall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tchusuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Southall 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.
A punch combination from Tchusuk misses.
Southall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Tchusuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Southall. #BC#
Southall breaks the clinch.
Tchusuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Tchusuk throws a lazy right hand but Southall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southall throws a head kick but Tchusuk moves out of range. #T1#
Tchusuk throws a looping overhand right but Southall ducks down to avoid it.
Southall moves to clinch but Tchusuk breaks away
and Tchusuk counters with a straight that turns Southall's legs to rubber! Tchusuk pushes forward with more strikes and Southall goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: NJMMA 63 - Sheedy vs Omen 3
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Southall misses.
Evo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Evo takes the fight into the clinch.
Southall blocking some punches.
Evo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Evo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Southall blocks an uppercut.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Evo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Southall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evo moves away from the strike by Southall.
Evo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Southall.#CL2#
Southall clinches up with Evo and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a body shot from Evo.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Southall scores with a shot to the side of Evo's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evo.
Southall lands an uppercut.
Evo prevents a body shot from Southall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall pushes Evo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Evo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evo.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall is looking to break free of the clinch but Evo has double underhooks.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Evo on the inside.
Evo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall stalling in the clinch but Evo improves position.
Evo lands with a right to the head.
Evo throws a punch but it's blocked by Southall.
Southall misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evo.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Evo.
Evo has a couple of punches blocked by Southall.
Evo misses with some punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Southall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Southall throws a low kick, looking for Evo's leg but Evo calmly moves out of range.
Southall with a hook.
Evo connects with a looping right hand.
Southall 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.
Southall throws out a leg kick but Evo moves out of range and Southall only half commits.
Southall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evo.
Evo blocks a low kick nicely.
Evo lands a head shot.
Good work by Evo as he checks the leg kick.
Southall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Southall! Evo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

Event: IFC 54 Heavyweight vs Rasputin
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Southall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Southall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Southall throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range. #KD#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Southall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Southall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Southall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Southall misses the target.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Southall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Southall needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hughes just on the top of the head. Hughes drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hughes - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neville Southall!

Event: IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Southall misses.
It seemed like Snapp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Southall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snapp is out of range.
Southall ducks under a wild hook from Snapp.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southall tries to work over Snapp's front leg with a kick but Snapp checks it.
Southall staying out of range there.
Snapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snapp throws a hook to the side of Southall's head but Southall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snapp throws out a counter right but Southall avoids it with no problem.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Snapp blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snapp. Southall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Southall lands a leg kick that knocks Snapp off balance momentarily.
Southall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southall throws a looping overhand right but Snapp ducks down to avoid it.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Snapp moves out of range easily. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Snapp misses the target.
Southall wants to slow Snapp down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Snapp.
Snapp misses with a straight left.
Southall throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Snapp misses with a straight right.
Neville Southall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
Southall misses with a low kick as Snapp jumps back.
Snapp swings widly with a right hand
and Southall counters with a nice leg kick.
Snapp checks a leg kick.
Snapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Snapp moves out of range easily.
Snapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.
Snapp lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Snapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Southall throws a leg kick
and Snapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Good work by Snapp as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snapp! But no joy.#T2#
Southall misses with a leg kick
enabling Snapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Southall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snapp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Southall backs away from a small jab... but Snapp lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Southall crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Snapp with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bob Snapp!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bob Snapp made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IFC 47 Heavyweight V Seventeen
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Southall lands with a kick to the temple. Hughes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Southall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Southall, as that shot connected.
Southall on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Hughes cracks Southall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Southall counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Southall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Southall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Southall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Southall with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
Southall fakes the leg kick and cracks Hughes in the body.
Southall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Southall!
Southall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southall can pounce on him.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Southall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.#T1#
Hughes misses with a body punch
and Southall counters with a nice leg kick.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Southall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Southall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Southall lands a head kick!
Southall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes misses the jab.
Southall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Southall.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Southall throws a leg kick which misses Hughes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hughes tries to avoid it.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Southall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Southall throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Southall moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hughes is rocked!
Southall throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hughes crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neville Southall!

Event: NJMMA #49: Graves v Klos
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Southall's shoulder, as Southall tries to avoid the shot.
Southall throws the kick towards the body but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Southall scoring well with a low kick there.
Avisu Kona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Avisu Kona. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Southall misses its intended target.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avisu Kona's sensitive parts.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avisu Kona throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
Southall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Southall swinging wildly here. #CL#
Avisu Kona moves into range and clinches up with Southall.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Southall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Southall works on Avisu Kona's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona. #T1#
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Southall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avisu Kona up against the cage.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Southall avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage.
Southall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avisu Kona or not.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall is trying to force a seperation but Avisu Kona has the dominant position.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
Southall looking to slow down the pace here.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Avisu Kona has Southall pressed against the cage, preventing Southall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avisu Konas head. #T2#
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Southall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avisu Kona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Southall can turn it around.
Avisu Kona has Southall pressed against the cage, preventing Southall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Avisu Kona as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Southall looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall has had enough of the clinch but Avisu Kona keeps him there for the moment.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Southall.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head.
Avisu Kona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avisu Kona presses Southall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Southall misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avisu Kona works on Southall's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona. #T4#
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona pushes Southall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Avisu Kona.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Southall blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southalls head.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Avisu Kona lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Southall defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Southall slips the punch.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avisu Kona lands with an overhand left.
Southall throws a head kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Avisu Kona moves out of range easily. #CL#
Avisu Kona rushes Southall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Southall blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Southall. #T1#
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Southall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona is looking to clinch but Southall is avoiding it.
Southall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avisu Kona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southall can do to turn this around?
Avisu Kona tests Southall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Southall throws a head kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avisu Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avisu Kona connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Southall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Southall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Southall is looking to land body kicks.
Avisu Kona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Southall.
Avisu Kona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Southall.
Avisu Kona scores with a punch to the head.
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.#CL#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and clinches.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall is looking to break free of the clinch but Avisu Kona has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
A short right from Southall on the inside.
Southall tries to circle away but Avisu Kona has him pinned against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Southall.
Southall is breathing heavily.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand underneath Southall's ribcage. Southall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Southall blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Southall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike.
Southall takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Southall is rocked!
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Southall is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Avisu Kona here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona dips a shoulder and cracks Southall with a mighty uppercut! Southall falls back against the cage and Avisu Kona unloads with a barrage of strikes! Southall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Avisu Kona screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
A very excited looking Santu Avisu Kona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NJMMA #40: Colnago v Braddock
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Kohler lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Kohler checks a low kick from Southall.
Southall defending well as Kohler loads up on a big left hand.
Southall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southall lands a brutal head kick. Kohler looks out on his feet and Southall throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Neville Southall!

Event: IHOF 2.0: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Southall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Southall throws a head kick that Thot semi-blocks.
Southall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Southall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southall was well out of range. Poor timing from Thot.
Southall thumps Thot with a low kick.
Thot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Southall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thot just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Thot.
Southall tried to score with a low kick but Thot checks it.#CL2#
Thot clinches with his opponent.
Southall throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thot fails to land.
Thot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thot.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Southall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Thot. #T1#
Southall tries to work over Thot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Thot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thot blocking some punches.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside.
Thot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Thot fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thot.
Southall prevents a body shot from Thot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thot.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thot throws a punch but it's blocked by Southall.
Thot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Thot has a couple of punches blocked by Southall.
Thot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Southall throws a head punch that misses.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Thot throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Thot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Thot has a couple of punches blocked by Southall.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Thot misses with a body punch.
Thot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thot blocks an uppercut.
Thot scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thot lands a right hand.
Southall working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Thot blocking some punches.
Thot blocks an uppercut.
Thot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southall misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southall.
Thot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall working aggressively here.
Southall misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Thot.
Thot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thot fails to land.
Thot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Southall stalling in the clinch but Thot improves position. #T4#
Thot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Thot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall scores with a shoulder strike.
Thot lands a nice uppercut.
Thot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Southall tries to throw a body punch but Thot avoids it by throwing Southall back against the cage.
Thot tries to throw a body punch but Southall avoids it by throwing Thot back against the cage.
Southall tries a body shot but Thot blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Southall blocks a body shot from Thot.
Southall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thot can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Thot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Thot swings wildly with an uppercut but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thot.
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 Neville Southall 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#
Thot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southall can pounce on him.
Southall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thot's calf.
Southall slips a jab and a cross from Thot.
Southall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thot.
An inside leg kick from Southall misses.
Thot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Southall has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thot tries to clinch but Southall is having none of it.
Thot tries to clinch there but Southall circles away.
Southall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab from Thot.
Southall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thot tries to clinch up but Southall circles away and keeps his distance.
Thot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Southall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Southall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Southall staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thot cracks a nice hook into Southall's ribs.
Southall throws a low kick but Thot moves out of range easily.
Southall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thot tries to clinch but Southall is having none of it. #T1#
Southall throws a head kick that misses.
Thot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thot checks a leg kick.
Southall sets himself, and Thot steps forward looking for the clinch! Southall avoids it this time.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Southall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thot's head.
Thot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Southall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neville Southall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Southall in his tracks.
Southall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Neville Southall is winning the standup battle so far.
Thot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Southall.
Thot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSouthall.
Southall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thot.
Thot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Southall defends it well.
Thot wants to clinch up but Southall keeps it at a distance.
Thot is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Southall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Southall swats away the attempt to clinch by Thot.
Thot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thot swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Thot has Southall up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Thot pushes Southall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thot can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thot's elbow.
Southall blocking some punches.
Southall scores with a shot to the side of Thot's head.
Huge Thot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thot tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Thot misses with the head strike.
Thot digs a right hand into Southall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Southall's gas tank.
Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Thot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Thot lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Southall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Southall working aggressively here. #T3#
Southall blocks a body shot from Thot.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thot.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Southall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Thot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thot misses with a body punch.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thot is keeping busy.
Thot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thot misses with some punches.
Southall blocks an uppercut.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thot's elbow. #T4#
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside.
Thot misses with a punch on the inside.
Thot lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Neville Southall's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thot lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Thot breaks from the clinch.
Southall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thot throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Thot moves into range and clinches up with Southall.
Thot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Thot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Thot clinches up with Southall and pushes him back against the cage.
Thot lands with a light punch inside.
Southall misses with a body punch.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall blocks a body shot from Thot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thot.
Thot tries to throw a body punch but Southall avoids it by throwing Thot back against the cage.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Thot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thot lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thot throws a head punch that misses.
Thot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thot lands a nice shot to the body.
Southall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thot tries a body shot but Southall blocks it. #T1#
Southall tries a body shot but Thot blocks it.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Southall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Thot.
Thot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Thot.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
Thot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thot.
Southall blocking some punches.
Thot blocking some punches. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thot misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Thot struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
Thot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thot misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Thot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall misses with a body punch.
Thot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Thot.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall tries to stall but Thot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Southall tries a body shot but Thot blocks it.
Thot misses with some punches.
Thot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Thot throws a punch but it's blocked by Southall.
Thot blocking some punches. #BC2#
Thot manages to break the clinch.
Southall takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Southall.
Southall throws a head kick but Thot moves out of range. #CL2#
Thot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thot cracks Southall with a nice body shot.
Southall looking to stall.
Thot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southalls head.
Southall misses with the head strike.
A short right from Thot on the inside.
Southall misses with some punches.
Thot gets through Southall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Thot.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot. #T4#
Thot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southalls head.
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thot's elbow.
Southall misses with some punches.
Thot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Thot gets through Southall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thot struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
Thot misses with the head strike.
Thot throws a head punch that misses.
Thot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Southall misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thot.
Thot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thot blocking some punches.
Thot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thot lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Thot really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Southall - that will leave a mark!
Southall looks for the body kick but Thot saw that one coming. #CL2#
Thot pushes Southall up against the cage in a clinch.
Southall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall throws a head punch that misses.
Thot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thot working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Thot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
Southall trying to control the position but instead, Thot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Southall into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
Thot has a couple of punches blocked by Southall.
Thot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Thot uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Southall misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Thot scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Thot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Thot tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
Thot tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thot.
Southall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thot lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Southall is rocked!
Thot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Southall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Thot uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall seems to have got his legs back now.
Thot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Southall.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southall throws a head punch that misses.
Thot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thot misses with a punch on the inside.
Thot tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thot.
Thot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thot tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thot can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Thot.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thot. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thot has a couple of punches blocked by Southall.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Thot can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Thot fails to land.
Thot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thot misses with some punches.
Thot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Thot tries to throw a body punch but Southall avoids it by throwing Thot back against the cage.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thot tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thot has a couple of punches blocked by Southall.
A right hook to the body lands for Thot.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
Thot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thot.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Thot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Southall or not.
Thot blocks an uppercut.
Southall throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thot.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Thot scores with a shot to the side of Southall's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thot misses with a body punch.
Thot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Thot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thot.
Thot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Thot dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Thot is looking to clinch.
Thot lands a really nice looking cross but Southall seems unphased.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Thot throws an overhand right that drops Southall like a sack of potatoes! Thot dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huge Thot!
Huge Thot is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: GFO: The Special Friday
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Southall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Southall throws a head kick but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura wants to counter the offense by Southall and move into the clinch position.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Southall.
Nakamura checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakamura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Southall defends well and Nakamura ends up having to push Southall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Southall.
Southall misses with a leg kick.
Southall throws a low kick, looking for Nakamura's leg but Nakamura calmly moves out of range.
Southall delivers a nice body kick.
Southall keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
A thudding body kick lands there by Southall!
Southall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nakamura looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamura.#CUT#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Southall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nakamura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southall can pounce on him.
Southall throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it. #T1#
Southall lands with a nice body kick.
Southall feints and then cracks Nakamura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakamura down.
You can see that Nakamura has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Nakamura to the canvas! Southall follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!
Neville Southall retains his heavyweight title!
In defeat, Shinsuke Nakamura stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.

Event: GFO VII: Bala v Montgomery
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Southall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Southall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hills is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Hills moves out of range easily.
Southall defending well as Hills loads up on a big left hand.
Southall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Southall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Southall.
Southall lands a leg kick that knocks Hills off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Southall.
Hills misses with an uppercut
and Southall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hills walks forward, straight into a front kick from Southall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southall connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Hills has been cut.#T1#
Southall scoring well with a low kick there.
Southall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Southall, right into the meat.
Southall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Southall lands a head kick!
Southall feints and then cracks Hills's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hills down.
A combination from Hills does no damage.
Hills takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hills chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southall can pounce on him.
Hills's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Southall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Southall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Southall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Hills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
Hills seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Southall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Southall.
Hills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hills misses with a body shot.
Southall thumps Hills with a low kick.
Hills is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hills takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Southall. That's going to slow Hills down. #T3#
Southall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hills misses the target.
Southall lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
Mike Hills's cut is getting worse.
Southall throws the kick towards the body but Hills avoids it.
Hills on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Southall. Southall obviously looking to wear him down.
Hills lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southall circles away quickly and effectively.
Southall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Southall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Southall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Southall throws a head kick that misses
and Hills connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Southall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Southall misses with a head kick.
Hills seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
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!
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.
Southall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Southall, right into the meat.
Southall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hills takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Southall.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hills's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Southall. That's going to slow Hills down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hills avoids the head kick by Southall.
A head kick misses from Southall.
Hills was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Southall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Southall cracks the inside of Hills's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Southall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Southall.
As Southall looks to move away, Hills throws a big counter combo but Southall just gets out of the way.
Southall connects with a leg kick. Hills looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Southall throws a leg kick which misses Hills's front leg but catches the back leg as Hills tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Southall!
Hills throws a series of punches but Southall avoids them all with ease.
Southall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Southall lands with a slapping head kick.
Southall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hills has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Southall.
Southall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Southall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
Mike Hills's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hills on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hills throws a hook but Southall avoids it easily.
Southall feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hills takes a kick to the side of the head.
Neville Southall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whack! Southall lands a heavy head kick that drops Hills. The ref tackles Southall to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hills was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Neville Southall!
Neville Southall is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: GFO III: Muniz v Felix
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southall circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Southall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Southall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Steel cracks Southall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Southall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Southall scores with a kick to the body.
Steel misses with a combination #KD#
and Southall counters with a head kick that drops Steel to the mat! Steel scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Southall. #KD#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Southall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel throws a body punch but Southall moves out of range.
Steel takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Southall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southall can pounce on him.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southall doesn't seem bothered though.
Southall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Southall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Southall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel sizes up Southall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel misses the body punch
and Southall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
A cross from Steel lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Southall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Southall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Southall's belly button to the back.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Southall counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Southall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steel really felt that one!
Steel looks winded!
Good leg kick by Southall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Southall thumps Steel with a low kick.#KD#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Southall finish him?
That kick from Southall tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Southall thuds his shin into the meat of Steel's side.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Southall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Southall! Steel is out on his feet! Southall rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Steel is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Steel is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neville Southall!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017

#R1#
Southall throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southall wants to clinch.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Southall is quick to defend against it.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Lewis pushes Southall up against the cage in a clinch.
Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lewis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Southall uses from the top position.
Lewis has control of Southall's left arm, preventing Southall from doing any damage.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Southall content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lewis has locked up a guillotine! Lewis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Southall is holding on here and Lewis must be using up a lot of energy. Southall has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lewis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Lewis!

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